WEBVTT 00:00:01.899 --> 00:00:04.740 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:05.219 --> 00:00:09.099 Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.480 --> 00:00:14.119 and it's Friday, December 26th. You'll be interested 00:00:14.119 --> 00:00:19.719 to know. Today is Kwanzaa, First Day. On this 00:00:19.719 --> 00:00:22.839 Kwanzaa, First Day family's light, the Mishumah 00:00:22.839 --> 00:00:26.300 Saba candle to honor the principle of unity and 00:00:26.300 --> 00:00:29.079 begin a week -long celebration of African heritage. 00:00:29.260 --> 00:00:33.380 culture, and communal values. Communities gather 00:00:33.380 --> 00:00:36.520 with music, storytelling, and shared meals to 00:00:36.520 --> 00:00:39.640 celebrate creativity, purpose, and collective 00:00:39.640 --> 00:00:43.280 responsibility in a joyful, affirming spirit. 00:00:44.759 --> 00:00:49.439 So now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf 00:00:49.439 --> 00:00:56.609 Report. Friday in Encinitas. This morning, it's 00:00:56.609 --> 00:01:01.710 looking fair with waves around 3 to 5 feet. Conditions 00:01:01.710 --> 00:01:05.150 stay fair until around 9 when it gets a bit choppy 00:01:05.150 --> 00:01:08.629 as the wind picks up to sideshore at 9 miles 00:01:08.629 --> 00:01:11.849 per hour. Expect the waves to hold through the 00:01:11.849 --> 00:01:14.829 afternoon, but conditions will remain choppy 00:01:14.829 --> 00:01:18.290 with winds increasing to sideshore at 14 miles 00:01:18.290 --> 00:01:22.890 per hour. Best time to ride is at 7 a .m. with 00:01:22.890 --> 00:01:26.180 a 3 -foot low tide. when the west -southwest 00:01:26.180 --> 00:01:30.480 swell is 4 .5 feet at 10 seconds and the offshore 00:01:30.480 --> 00:01:35.040 wind is 7 mile per hour. The first low tide on 00:01:35.040 --> 00:01:39.579 Friday will be 2 .5 feet at 7 .15 a .m., followed 00:01:39.579 --> 00:01:44.379 by a 4 -foot high tide at 12 .30. The nearshore 00:01:44.379 --> 00:01:48.260 buoy at Beacons reads 63 degrees for the water 00:01:48.260 --> 00:01:52.640 temperature. Saturday brings 4 to 6 plus feet 00:01:52.640 --> 00:01:55.299 of choppy surf in the morning, with winds shifting 00:01:55.299 --> 00:01:57.959 from the northwest to a lighter breeze by mid 00:01:57.959 --> 00:02:01.560 -morning. Conditions deteriorate into the afternoon 00:02:01.560 --> 00:02:05.000 as the wind increases, making for a less favorable 00:02:05.000 --> 00:02:08.979 experience. Sunday sees a drop to two to three 00:02:08.979 --> 00:02:11.860 feet, but cleaner conditions prevail, offering 00:02:11.860 --> 00:02:14.319 a more enjoyable session throughout the day. 00:02:16.360 --> 00:02:18.620 This morning, there's a chance of rain showers, 00:02:18.840 --> 00:02:22.520 and it feels like 60 degrees, with 10 -mile -per 00:02:22.520 --> 00:02:26.719 -hour wind. The sunset will take place at 449, 00:02:27.000 --> 00:02:31.599 and it will rise again tomorrow at 653. It looks 00:02:31.599 --> 00:02:34.300 like we're in for some rain showers today, mostly 00:02:34.300 --> 00:02:38.439 cloudy skies, with a high near 62, and a moderate 00:02:38.439 --> 00:02:41.680 south wind at 10 to 15 miles per hour, with a 00:02:41.680 --> 00:02:46.719 90 % chance of precipitation tonight. Expect 00:02:46.719 --> 00:02:50.080 more rain showers, mostly cloudy skies, with 00:02:50.080 --> 00:02:53.229 a low around 54. and light winds from the west 00:02:53.229 --> 00:02:58.610 at 5 to 10 miles per hour. Looking ahead in the 00:02:58.610 --> 00:03:02.050 weather, Saturday has a slight chance of morning 00:03:02.050 --> 00:03:05.330 rain before 10 a .m. then turns mostly sunny 00:03:05.330 --> 00:03:08.909 with a high near 58 and a northwest breeze of 00:03:08.909 --> 00:03:12.599 5 to 10 miles per hour. Sunday through Tuesday 00:03:12.599 --> 00:03:15.419 remain mostly sunny, with highs rising from about 00:03:15.419 --> 00:03:19.419 61 on Sunday to around 64 on Tuesday and lows 00:03:19.419 --> 00:03:23.060 in the upper 40s to low 50s, with a slight chance 00:03:23.060 --> 00:03:26.979 of showers after 10 p .m. Tuesday night. Bonjour, 00:03:27.439 --> 00:03:30.199 food enthusiasts. This podcast is brought to 00:03:30.199 --> 00:03:33.939 you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas, 00:03:34.680 --> 00:03:37.840 nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of 00:03:37.840 --> 00:03:41.520 Encinitas Boulevard. This cafe is a haven for 00:03:41.520 --> 00:03:45.659 culinary delights. Indulge in their amazing Eggs 00:03:45.659 --> 00:03:49.659 Benedict or their gluten -free crepes. You can 00:03:49.659 --> 00:03:52.719 grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through 00:03:52.719 --> 00:03:55.979 to get your morning coffee. They are open every 00:03:55.979 --> 00:04:00.300 day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget 00:04:00.300 --> 00:04:05.199 to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local 00:04:05.199 --> 00:04:09.560 news, the crew of the USS Santa Barbara a San 00:04:09.560 --> 00:04:13.080 Diego -based littoral combat ship, successfully 00:04:13.080 --> 00:04:15.960 launched a one -way attack drone from a warship 00:04:15.960 --> 00:04:19.500 at sea for the first time. This historic launch 00:04:19.500 --> 00:04:22.240 occurred in the Arabian Gulf earlier this month, 00:04:22.699 --> 00:04:25.899 utilizing a new low -cost, unmanned combat attack 00:04:25.899 --> 00:04:31.199 system known as LUCAS. Vice Admiral Kurt Renshaw, 00:04:31.540 --> 00:04:35.139 commander of Navcent, and the 5th Fleet, stated 00:04:35.139 --> 00:04:38.199 that this milestone marks a significant advancement 00:04:38.199 --> 00:04:41.600 in delivering affordable, unmanned capabilities 00:04:41.600 --> 00:04:45.939 to the warfighter. The Lucas drones have an extensive 00:04:45.939 --> 00:04:49.160 range and can operate autonomously after launch. 00:04:50.259 --> 00:04:53.139 This platform is expected to enhance regional 00:04:53.139 --> 00:05:01.639 maritime security and deterrence. Now on to sports. 00:05:02.779 --> 00:05:05.660 Lamar Jackson is doubtful to play on Saturday 00:05:05.660 --> 00:05:08.540 night against the Green Bay Packers after missing 00:05:08.540 --> 00:05:12.259 practice again on Thursday. Ravens coach John 00:05:12.259 --> 00:05:15.540 Harbaugh indicated Jackson sustained a deep tissue 00:05:15.540 --> 00:05:18.480 contusion in his back during a game against the 00:05:18.480 --> 00:05:22.279 New England Patriots. If Jackson cannot play, 00:05:22.720 --> 00:05:25.060 Tyler Huntley will start his second game of the 00:05:25.060 --> 00:05:29.620 season. The Ravens, with a record of 7 -8, must 00:05:29.620 --> 00:05:33.370 win to keep their playoff popes alive. Failing 00:05:33.370 --> 00:05:36.389 to make the playoffs would mark 2025 as one of 00:05:36.389 --> 00:05:39.350 the most disappointing seasons in Raven's history. 00:05:40.990 --> 00:05:45.069 In local sports, the Chargers' path to the AFC 00:05:45.069 --> 00:05:47.629 West crown runs through Houston this weekend 00:05:47.629 --> 00:05:50.829 as they host the Texans, with kickoff set for 00:05:50.829 --> 00:05:55.230 1 .30 on Saturday on the NFL Network. A win for 00:05:55.230 --> 00:05:57.810 Los Angeles guarantees a winner -take -all game 00:05:57.810 --> 00:06:01.129 in Week 18 against the Broncos. while the Packers 00:06:01.129 --> 00:06:03.769 aimed to clinch a playoff spot against the Ravens 00:06:03.769 --> 00:06:07.649 later that evening. In the Chargers' key matchup, 00:06:07.769 --> 00:06:10.709 Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter will challenge 00:06:10.709 --> 00:06:13.610 the Chargers' offensive line, which has struggled 00:06:13.610 --> 00:06:19.810 with injuries. In top news, Gabapentin has surged 00:06:19.810 --> 00:06:23.290 in popularity as an alternative to opioids, but 00:06:23.290 --> 00:06:27.670 risks have emerged for patients. John Evry, a 00:06:27.670 --> 00:06:30.709 33 -year -old from Newark, Illinois, experience 00:06:30.709 --> 00:06:33.769 severe withdrawal symptoms after taking gabapentin. 00:06:34.829 --> 00:06:36.970 These symptoms have dramatically altered his 00:06:36.970 --> 00:06:39.910 life, leading to shaking, burning sensations, 00:06:40.310 --> 00:06:44.350 and inability to sleep. Despite being approved 00:06:44.350 --> 00:06:47.029 decades ago for seizures, most prescriptions 00:06:47.029 --> 00:06:51.410 are off -label, raising safety concerns. Studies 00:06:51.410 --> 00:06:54.430 link gabapentin to risks such as dementia and 00:06:54.430 --> 00:06:58.660 severe breathing issues. As prescriptions double 00:06:58.660 --> 00:07:01.560 over the past 15 years, the combination with 00:07:01.560 --> 00:07:04.800 opioids is alarming as it has contributed to 00:07:04.800 --> 00:07:08.980 thousands of overdose deaths. In business news, 00:07:10.259 --> 00:07:13.079 the NFL Christmas games have moved to Netflix 00:07:13.079 --> 00:07:16.120 and Amazon as sports begin to shift to streaming. 00:07:17.540 --> 00:07:20.819 Amazon and YouTube TV lead the spending for United 00:07:20.819 --> 00:07:24.240 States sports streaming rights. Together, they 00:07:24.240 --> 00:07:28.879 account for 65 % of the $6 .5 billion that streamers 00:07:28.879 --> 00:07:31.379 will spend on sports rights for United States 00:07:31.379 --> 00:07:36.360 audiences in 2025. Amazon has paid $11 billion 00:07:36.360 --> 00:07:39.779 for the NFL's Thursday Night Football and $19 00:07:39.779 --> 00:07:44.279 .8 billion for NBA rights. YouTube has spent 00:07:44.279 --> 00:07:48.259 $14 billion to secure NFL Sunday ticket rights. 00:07:49.040 --> 00:07:52.279 Ampere forecasts global spending on sports rights 00:07:52.279 --> 00:07:58.800 to rise by 20 % to $78 billion by 2030. In crypto 00:07:58.800 --> 00:08:02.480 movement, Bitcoin is unchanged for the week at 00:08:02.480 --> 00:08:08.220 just over $89 ,000. Ethereum is down 2 % to just 00:08:08.220 --> 00:08:12.899 under $3 ,000. And XRP is down half a percent 00:08:12.899 --> 00:08:20.870 to $1 .87. Moving on to a more local vibe. In 00:08:20.870 --> 00:08:23.529 our community spotlight on health and wellness, 00:08:24.129 --> 00:08:26.550 we are working with a national Pilates studio 00:08:26.550 --> 00:08:30.069 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 00:08:30.949 --> 00:08:33.929 Check out Club Pilates with several locations 00:08:33.929 --> 00:08:37.950 in the San Diego area. Pilates presents a comprehensive 00:08:37.950 --> 00:08:41.330 wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing 00:08:41.330 --> 00:08:45.590 tension, and elevating mental well -being. scientific 00:08:45.590 --> 00:08:49.769 research affirms its benefits. So now you can 00:08:49.769 --> 00:08:53.289 check out Club Pilates for a free class with 00:08:53.289 --> 00:08:57.450 locations in Encinitas, Solana Beach, Oceanside, 00:08:57.809 --> 00:09:01.830 La Jolla, and more. Just be sure to tell them 00:09:01.830 --> 00:09:05.850 Sunny Morning sent you by. And now back to the 00:09:05.850 --> 00:09:11.850 show. Let's talk tech. Google may soon let you 00:09:11.850 --> 00:09:16.409 change that old silly Gmail address. After announcing 00:09:16.409 --> 00:09:19.870 a New Year discount on Google One Cloud Storage 00:09:19.870 --> 00:09:23.049 Plans and the new Google Customer Care Artificial 00:09:23.049 --> 00:09:26.169 Intelligence Assistant, Google has more good 00:09:26.169 --> 00:09:30.570 news for longtime Gmail users. The company will 00:09:30.570 --> 00:09:33.250 supposedly allow users to change their older 00:09:33.250 --> 00:09:37.639 email IDs to more formal ones. A support document 00:09:37.639 --> 00:09:40.419 indicates that the feature will roll out gradually. 00:09:41.679 --> 00:09:44.059 Users can maintain their original Gmail handle, 00:09:44.299 --> 00:09:47.299 while both at gmail .com addresses will link 00:09:47.299 --> 00:09:51.019 to the same account. Importantly, users can add 00:09:51.019 --> 00:10:04.039 a new email address every 12 months. stars Hugh 00:10:04.039 --> 00:10:06.820 Jackman and Kate Hudson as a husband and wife 00:10:06.820 --> 00:10:10.039 duo performing in a Neil Diamond tribute band. 00:10:10.980 --> 00:10:13.519 Inspired by real -life couple Mike and Claire 00:10:13.519 --> 00:10:16.259 Sardina, who performed under the act Lightning 00:10:16.259 --> 00:10:19.320 and Thunder, the movie dramatizes their love 00:10:19.320 --> 00:10:23.000 story and career. After Claire survived a life 00:10:23.000 --> 00:10:25.679 -altering accident, the couple made a remarkable 00:10:25.679 --> 00:10:30.519 comeback. Now 64. Claire still performs and hopes 00:10:30.519 --> 00:10:32.840 Moody Gores will feel encouraged to overcome 00:10:32.840 --> 00:10:37.200 their own struggles. She emphasizes it's a way 00:10:37.200 --> 00:10:40.639 of life as she continues to cherish music and 00:10:40.639 --> 00:10:44.899 her journey. Well, all righty, folks, it's time 00:10:44.899 --> 00:10:48.860 for the quote of the day. And today, our quote 00:10:48.860 --> 00:10:51.299 comes from the American author and activist, 00:10:51.820 --> 00:10:56.799 Alice Walker. And she said, Activism is my rent 00:10:56.799 --> 00:11:00.980 for living on the planet. And that's a wrap for 00:11:00.980 --> 00:11:03.940 this morning. You can check out our Instagram, 00:11:04.399 --> 00:11:07.659 YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial 00:11:07.659 --> 00:11:10.919 videos with local news and the surf reports. 00:11:12.080 --> 00:11:14.720 Have an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see 00:11:14.720 --> 00:11:17.860 you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings 00:11:17.860 --> 00:11:18.600 in Encinitas.