Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, December 29th. You'll be interested
to know. 180 years ago, today in 1845, Texas
joined the United States through a formal annexation
that brought its republic into the Union after
years of independent nation -building. That milestone
expanded American territory, opened new economic
opportunities, and shaped the nation's growth
and political landscape as it absorbed a proud
frontier community. So now you know. And now,
it's time for the Surf Report. Monday in Encinita.
This morning it's looking clean with one -foot
waves. Conditions should remain steady throughout
the day with one -foot surf. Winds are currently
offshore at four miles per hour, shifting to
sideshore by mid -morning before returning to
offshore later. Expect the wind to pick up slightly
to eight miles per hour by noon. Best time to
ride is at 9 a .m. with a two -foot outgoing
low tide when the west swell is one feet at eight
seconds. and the offshore wind is 2 mile per
hour. The first low tide on Monday will be a
half foot just after 1130 a .m., followed by
a three -foot high tide at 545. The nearshore
buoy at Beacons reads 63 degrees for the water
temperature. Expect gentle surf with waves around
one foot for the next three days. Conditions
remain clean early on, Transitioning to fairs,
winds shift slightly. A slight increase in size
to one plus foot is expected by Thursday afternoon,
offering more variety. Overall, the best conditions
will be in the morning before winds pick up later
in the day. This morning, it's sunny and it feels
like 49 degrees, with 15 mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 4 .51. and it will
rise again tomorrow at 654. It looks like we're
in for some sunny weather today, with a high
near 70 and a gentle northeast wind at 10 to
15 miles per hour. Tonight, expect partly cloudy
skies with a low around 56 and a light east wind
at 10 to 15 miles per hour. Looking ahead in
the weather, Tuesday will be sunny with a high
near 69 and a northeast wind of 5 to 15 miles
per hour with gusts to 20. A chance of showers
arise overnight into Wednesday with lows near
59. Then rain showers are likely Wednesday with
highs dropping to near 65 and lows around 57
into Wednesday night. Rain continues through
New Year's Day with highs near 64 and additional
shower chances Thursday night. and Friday into
Friday night. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. This
podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe
and Pastries in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino
Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard,
this cafe is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge
in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten
-free crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch
or just breeze on through to get your morning
coffee. They are open every day from 8 to 5.
So stop on by, and don't forget to tell them.
Sunny mornings send you. In local news, starting
January 1st, 2026, a new California law will
require most tortillas and corn mesa products
sold in the state to contain folic acid. a vitamin
crucial for infant health. This change aims to
address a significant gap for Latina mothers
who have been found to consume folic acid at
much lower rates than their white counterparts.
State data shows that only about 28 % of Latinas
reported taking folic acid before pregnancy,
compared to 46 % of white women. As a result,
Latinas face a higher risk of giving birth to
babies with neural 2 defects. California is now
the first state to mandate this addition, requiring
manufacturers to include 0 .7 milligrams of folic
acid per pound of flour. Now on to sports. The
San Francisco 49ers held on to beat the Chicago
Bears. 42 to 38, in a thrilling game on Sunday
night football. The Bears had a chance to win
the game on the final play from the two -yard
line, but Caleb Williams' throw into the end
zone fell incomplete. Brock Purdy had another
massive game, throwing for 303 yards and accounting
for five total touchdowns, while Christian McCaffrey
recorded 181 scrimmage yards and added a touchdown.
Williams was impressive in the loss, throwing
for 330 yards and two touchdowns. The 49ers remain
in a wild -card spot in the standings, but can
claim the NFC West title and the number one overall
seed in the conference with a win at home against
the Seattle Seahawks next week. Chicago's loss
eliminates it from contention for the number
one seed, locking the Bears into either the number
two or three seed. in local sports. CJ Stroud's
dynamic first quarter was merely the opening
act for the Houston Texans. It was the defense
that was the headliner once again. The Texans
had five sacks in their 20 -16 victory over the
Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday, extending Houston's
winning streak to eight and clinching a third
consecutive playoff berth for the first time
in franchise history. Coach D 'Amico Ryans praised
the defensive line, saying, these guys have been
playing lights out all year, every single game.
The Texans held the Chargers to a field goal
in the first half, showing their defensive strength
as they limited explosive plays. In top news,
a gastroenterologist says that a popular food
is wreaking havoc on your gut. Maintaining a
healthy gut is crucial for overall health and
avoiding gastrointestinal issues. Experts suggest
limiting highly processed and sugary drinks,
such as soda and energy drinks, as they damage
the gut lining. Pridamidiva MD explains that
this damage can lead to leaky gut, which is linked
to various health complications. Linavakovic
MS adds that such drinks promote harmful gut
bacteria. to protect gut health, limit candy,
baked goods, fruit juice, alcohol, spicy foods,
and excessive caffeine. In business news, the
FBI has deployed additional personnel and investigative
resources to Minnesota to dismantle large -scale
fraud schemes exploiting federal programs, Director
Kash Patel stated on social media. Patel noted
the agency already dismantled a $250 ,000 fraud
scheme that stole federal food aid meant for
vulnerable children during the COVID pandemic,
leading to 78 indictments and 57 convictions.
He believes this is just the tip of a very large
iceberg. Federal prosecutors estimate as much
as $9 billion has been stolen across schemes
linked to the state's Somalia population. Patel
is aware of a daycare center in Minneapolis that
received $4 million, despite reportedly having
no enrolled children. In crypto movement, Bitcoin
is unchanged over the weekend at $89 ,000. Ethereum
is up half a percent to just over $3 ,000. And
XRP is up 1 % to $1 .88. Moving on to a more
local vibe. In our community spotlight on health
and wellness, we are working with a national
Pilates studio to bring you some free classes,
so listen up. Check out Club Pilates with several
locations in the San Diego area. Pilates presents
a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating
strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental
well -being. scientific research affirms its
benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates
for a free class, with locations in Encinitas,
Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more.
Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent
you by. And now, back to the show. Let's talk
tech. China's rocket startup, Lanspace, is aiming
to become China's equivalent of SpaceX. Recently,
Lanspace became the first Chinese company to
conduct a reusable rocket test, raising eyebrows
in the industry. Despite the failure of the Zhuk
-3 rocket test, the initiative is invigorating
China's space sector, traditionally dominated
by state -owned entities. Landspace's focus on
providing a low -cost launch option is critical
to China's plans for building up 10 ,000 satellite
constellations in upcoming decades. As Landspace
prepares for another launch, it draws inspiration
from SpaceX's innovative approach to reusability
and rapid iteration. Jin's Cameron's high -fi
three -kill Avatar, Fire and Ash comfortably
topped the domestic box office over the Christmas
stretch. The film added a solid $64 million over
the traditional weekend and $88 million since
Christmas. Avatar, Fire and Ash has generated
$217 .7 million in North America and $760 million
worldwide after two weekends. A24's Marty Supreme
debuted with $17 .4 million over the weekend
and $27 .1 million through the four -day holiday
frame. Disney's Zootopia 2 remains strong, outpacing
newcomers with $20 million over the weekend.
Well, all righty, folks. It's time for the quote
of the day. And today... Our quote comes from
the American historian and author, Barbara Touchman.
And she said, And that's a wrap for this morning.
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local news and the surf reports. Have an amazing
day, my good friends. We'll see you tomorrow
with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.