WEBVTT 00:00:01.820 --> 00:00:04.700 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:05.200 --> 00:00:09.140 Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.460 --> 00:00:13.560 and it's Tuesday, December 30th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.560 --> 00:00:19.039 to know. Today is National Bacon Day. This savory 00:00:19.039 --> 00:00:22.280 holiday celebrates smoky, crisp bacon in all 00:00:22.280 --> 00:00:25.339 its forms, tracing playful origins to food lovers 00:00:25.339 --> 00:00:28.260 and bloggers who made the morning favorite a 00:00:28.260 --> 00:00:33.740 nationwide phenomenon. So now you know. And now 00:00:33.740 --> 00:00:40.579 it's time for the surf report. Tuesday in Encinita. 00:00:41.679 --> 00:00:44.000 This morning it's looking clean with waves at 00:00:44.000 --> 00:00:47.520 zero to one foot. Conditions should hold steady 00:00:47.520 --> 00:00:50.780 throughout the day. Offshore winds are currently 00:00:50.780 --> 00:00:53.520 at six miles per hour and will shift slightly 00:00:53.520 --> 00:00:57.490 to eight miles per hour by late afternoon. expect 00:00:57.490 --> 00:01:00.829 a consistent small -scale surf with no significant 00:01:00.829 --> 00:01:04.790 changes in height or quality. Best time to ride 00:01:04.790 --> 00:01:08.629 is at 7 a .m. with a four -foot outgoing high 00:01:08.629 --> 00:01:12.150 tide when the southwest swell is zero and a half 00:01:12.150 --> 00:01:16.189 feet at 14 seconds and the offshore wind is five 00:01:16.189 --> 00:01:19.810 mile per hour. The first low tide on Tuesday 00:01:19.810 --> 00:01:24.120 will be a half foot at 1230 p .m. followed by 00:01:24.120 --> 00:01:28.140 a three -foot high tide at seven. The nearshore 00:01:28.140 --> 00:01:32.140 buoy at Beacons reads 63 degrees for the water 00:01:32.140 --> 00:01:36.659 temperature. Conditions remain clean with consistent 00:01:36.659 --> 00:01:40.219 one -foot waves through Friday. Light winds from 00:01:40.219 --> 00:01:43.019 the east provide favorable conditions all day. 00:01:44.319 --> 00:01:46.760 Saturday sees a slight increase to one -plus 00:01:46.760 --> 00:01:49.299 -foot waves, but winds shift to onshore in the 00:01:49.299 --> 00:01:53.280 afternoon, creating fair conditions. By Sunday 00:01:53.280 --> 00:01:56.599 expect a steady rise to 2 plus feet with improved 00:01:56.599 --> 00:02:00.219 conditions as winds ease, offering better opportunities 00:02:00.219 --> 00:02:04.959 for surfers. This morning it's mostly cloudy 00:02:04.959 --> 00:02:09.180 and it feels like 56 degrees with 15 mile per 00:02:09.180 --> 00:02:13.039 hour wind. The sunset will take place at 452 00:02:13.039 --> 00:02:17.879 and it will rise again tomorrow at 654. It looks 00:02:17.879 --> 00:02:20.580 like we're in for some mostly cloudy skies today. 00:02:20.780 --> 00:02:24.199 with a high near 72 and a light northeast breeze 00:02:24.199 --> 00:02:28.699 at about 10 miles per hour. Tonight, there's 00:02:28.699 --> 00:02:31.620 a chance of rain showers after 4 a .m. with a 00:02:31.620 --> 00:02:36.740 low around 62 and light winds. Looking ahead 00:02:36.740 --> 00:02:40.199 in the weather, rain showers are likely Wednesday 00:02:40.199 --> 00:02:43.840 with a high near 66 and an east wind of 5 to 00:02:43.840 --> 00:02:47.180 10 miles per hour and rainfall up to a half inch 00:02:47.180 --> 00:02:50.849 as possible. Showers continue Wednesday night 00:02:50.849 --> 00:02:54.009 into New Year's Day with lows around 60 and highs 00:02:54.009 --> 00:02:57.889 near 64. Then rain chances taper but linger into 00:02:57.889 --> 00:03:00.569 Thursday night through Saturday with cooler highs 00:03:00.569 --> 00:03:04.889 in the low 60s and nights in the mid 50s. Bonjour, 00:03:05.310 --> 00:03:08.069 food enthusiasts. This podcast is brought to 00:03:08.069 --> 00:03:12.189 you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 00:03:12.550 --> 00:03:15.729 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of 00:03:15.729 --> 00:03:19.400 Encinitas Boulevard. This cafe is a haven for 00:03:19.400 --> 00:03:23.539 culinary delights. Indulge in their amazing Eggs 00:03:23.539 --> 00:03:27.560 Benedict or their gluten -free crepes. You can 00:03:27.560 --> 00:03:30.599 grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through 00:03:30.599 --> 00:03:33.840 to get your morning coffee. They are open every 00:03:33.840 --> 00:03:38.180 day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget 00:03:38.180 --> 00:03:45.620 to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. San Diego's 00:03:45.620 --> 00:03:48.759 cannabis business tax has increased from 5 % 00:03:48.759 --> 00:03:52.939 to 10 % since its approval by voters in 2016. 00:03:54.199 --> 00:03:56.960 However, city finance officials now report that 00:03:56.960 --> 00:04:00.120 they likely overestimated the revenue this tax 00:04:00.120 --> 00:04:03.259 hike would generate. Receipts from July through 00:04:03.259 --> 00:04:05.979 September predict the cannabis business tax will 00:04:05.979 --> 00:04:10.349 bring in $19 .7 million this fiscal year. falling 00:04:10.349 --> 00:04:15.650 short of the $21 .3 million expected. The city 00:04:15.650 --> 00:04:18.350 faces fierce competition from the illicit market 00:04:18.350 --> 00:04:21.370 and nearby suburbs with lower tax rates, such 00:04:21.370 --> 00:04:26.149 as Encinitas and La Mesa. Kimberly Sims, an attorney 00:04:26.149 --> 00:04:29.149 in the cannabis industry, emphasized that consumers 00:04:29.149 --> 00:04:32.089 are sensitive to price increases, which may push 00:04:32.089 --> 00:04:40.769 them back to unlicensed sources. Now on to sports. 00:04:42.089 --> 00:04:45.370 The Falcons won, and now the NFC South champion 00:04:45.370 --> 00:04:49.129 could be complicated. When the Carolina Panthers 00:04:49.129 --> 00:04:52.029 and Tampa Bay Buccaneers both lost on Sunday, 00:04:52.470 --> 00:04:55.129 it seemed the NFC South would be decided in a 00:04:55.129 --> 00:04:57.870 winner -take -all matchup in Tampa Bay in Week 00:04:57.870 --> 00:05:01.949 18. However, the Atlanta Falcons, eliminated 00:05:01.949 --> 00:05:05.110 from playoff contention, play a starring role. 00:05:06.189 --> 00:05:08.730 The Panthers still control their own path, If 00:05:08.730 --> 00:05:11.269 they beat the Buccaneers on Saturday, they would 00:05:11.269 --> 00:05:15.829 win the NSC South by reaching nine wins. The 00:05:15.829 --> 00:05:18.170 Bucs also need to beat the Panthers to stay in 00:05:18.170 --> 00:05:20.750 contention, but their recent struggles make that 00:05:20.750 --> 00:05:27.350 difficult. Quarterback Justin Herbert will not 00:05:27.350 --> 00:05:30.490 play in the Los Angeles Chargers Week 18 matchup 00:05:30.490 --> 00:05:33.769 against the Denver Broncos, as coach Jim Harbaugh 00:05:33.769 --> 00:05:37.389 prioritizes his health. Treelands will start. 00:05:37.480 --> 00:05:40.920 With practice squad quarterback, DJ Yeh Galilee 00:05:40.920 --> 00:05:44.279 is back up. The Chargers have already clinched 00:05:44.279 --> 00:05:46.860 a playoff spot, but could drop to the number 00:05:46.860 --> 00:05:51.000 seven seed with a loss. This decision significantly 00:05:51.000 --> 00:05:53.800 impacts the Broncos, who need a win to clinch 00:05:53.800 --> 00:05:57.399 the number one seed. Harbaugh emphasized the 00:05:57.399 --> 00:05:59.560 importance of Herbert's health for the wild card 00:05:59.560 --> 00:06:02.360 round, considering the bruises he needs to heal. 00:06:03.240 --> 00:06:06.259 This prudent choice has implications for both 00:06:06.259 --> 00:06:11.279 teams as they head into the playoffs. In top 00:06:11.279 --> 00:06:14.959 news, California has officially abandoned its 00:06:14.959 --> 00:06:17.720 pursuit of federal funding for high -speed rail, 00:06:18.279 --> 00:06:20.399 citing the federal government under President 00:06:20.399 --> 00:06:23.800 Donald Trump as not a reliable, constructive, 00:06:24.139 --> 00:06:27.639 or trustworthy partner. The state has ended a 00:06:27.639 --> 00:06:30.709 lawsuit contesting the withdrawal of $4 billion 00:06:30.709 --> 00:06:33.889 in federal grants for the controversial project. 00:06:35.149 --> 00:06:38.290 California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a 00:06:38.290 --> 00:06:41.050 motion to dismiss this complaint following the 00:06:41.050 --> 00:06:43.509 federal railroad administration's cancellation 00:06:43.509 --> 00:06:46.990 of the grants. In a statement, the California 00:06:46.990 --> 00:06:49.269 High -Speed Rail Authority expressed that it 00:06:49.269 --> 00:06:52.629 has decided to sever ties with the Trump administration. 00:06:53.730 --> 00:06:58.209 The project is now estimated to cost $128 billion. 00:06:58.670 --> 00:07:02.410 nearly four times its original price, and California 00:07:02.410 --> 00:07:06.629 has already spent $15 billion, without even laying 00:07:06.629 --> 00:07:11.970 one single mile of track in 15 years. In business 00:07:11.970 --> 00:07:15.910 news, investors are preparing for a very different 00:07:15.910 --> 00:07:19.389 Federal Reserve in the year ahead. President 00:07:19.389 --> 00:07:21.629 Trump has indicated he is nearing a selection 00:07:21.629 --> 00:07:25.430 for the next central bank chair. He has reiterated 00:07:25.430 --> 00:07:28.399 his demand for lower interest rates. and expects 00:07:28.399 --> 00:07:32.079 the new leader to align with his agenda. While 00:07:32.079 --> 00:07:34.519 markets have not shown significant concern about 00:07:34.519 --> 00:07:37.420 the Fed's independence, investors are wary of 00:07:37.420 --> 00:07:39.839 potential divisions within the central bank. 00:07:40.920 --> 00:07:43.500 Analysts warn that a less independent Fed could 00:07:43.500 --> 00:07:46.319 threaten the economy and markets, as aggressive 00:07:46.319 --> 00:07:49.220 rate cuts might lead to increased borrowing costs. 00:07:50.300 --> 00:07:53.300 Many investors anticipate further rate cuts early 00:07:53.300 --> 00:07:56.519 next year, despite the upcoming leadership change. 00:07:57.199 --> 00:08:02.240 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is down 2 % to about 00:08:02.240 --> 00:08:09.100 $87 ,000. Ethereum is down 1 .5 % to $3 ,000. 00:08:09.759 --> 00:08:16.819 And XRP is down 2 % to $1 .86. Moving on to a 00:08:16.819 --> 00:08:21.339 more local vibe. In our community spotlight on 00:08:21.339 --> 00:08:24.310 health and wellness. We are working with a national 00:08:24.310 --> 00:08:27.170 Pilates studio to bring you some free classes, 00:08:27.569 --> 00:08:32.049 so listen up. Check out Club Pilates with several 00:08:32.049 --> 00:08:35.629 locations in the San Diego area. Pilates presents 00:08:35.629 --> 00:08:38.710 a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating 00:08:38.710 --> 00:08:42.370 strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental 00:08:42.370 --> 00:08:45.690 well -being. Scientific research affirms its 00:08:45.690 --> 00:08:49.990 benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:08:49.990 --> 00:08:53.740 for a free class. with locations in Encinitas, 00:08:54.299 --> 00:08:57.980 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 00:08:58.940 --> 00:09:01.580 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent 00:09:01.580 --> 00:09:07.379 you by. And now, back to the show. Let's talk 00:09:07.379 --> 00:09:10.700 science. The biggest satellite ever just reached 00:09:10.700 --> 00:09:13.919 low Earth orbit, and it is coming for Starlink. 00:09:15.220 --> 00:09:18.299 Texas -based ASD SpaceMobile has launched the 00:09:18.299 --> 00:09:21.600 largest satellite ever, named Bluebird 6. which 00:09:21.600 --> 00:09:25.500 measures 2 ,400 square feet, about the size of 00:09:25.500 --> 00:09:28.960 a three -bedroom apartment. This satellite aims 00:09:28.960 --> 00:09:32.240 to provide direct 5G service to regular cell 00:09:32.240 --> 00:09:36.299 phones, unlike Starlink satellites. ASD plans 00:09:36.299 --> 00:09:39.299 to launch around 50 more satellites next year. 00:09:40.080 --> 00:09:42.940 However, the larger size raises concerns about 00:09:42.940 --> 00:09:46.980 light pollution for astronomers. SpaceX is responding 00:09:46.980 --> 00:09:49.480 by warning the Federal Communications Commission 00:09:49.480 --> 00:09:58.139 that bluebird satellites pose a crash risk. The 00:09:58.139 --> 00:10:00.779 past 12 months were supposed to turn things around 00:10:00.779 --> 00:10:03.799 for struggling cinemas, but instead of a dramatic 00:10:03.799 --> 00:10:07.360 return to moviegoing, 2025 is running neck and 00:10:07.360 --> 00:10:11.710 neck with a middling 2024 box office. Industry 00:10:11.710 --> 00:10:14.330 revenues are falling far short of the expected 00:10:14.330 --> 00:10:19.169 $9 billion in domestic ticket sales. Mike Sherrill, 00:10:19.389 --> 00:10:22.190 the chief operating officer of Dine and Cinema 00:10:22.190 --> 00:10:25.110 chain Alamo Drafthouse, states that it looks 00:10:25.110 --> 00:10:28.090 like the industry will flatline for two consecutive 00:10:28.090 --> 00:10:32.090 years. While family films and video game adaptations 00:10:32.090 --> 00:10:35.210 have performed well, adult -oriented dramas have 00:10:35.210 --> 00:10:38.820 struggled. The future remains uncertain as streaming 00:10:38.820 --> 00:10:41.700 services reshape the landscape of theatrical 00:10:41.700 --> 00:10:46.320 releases. Well, all righty folks, it's time for 00:10:46.320 --> 00:10:50.320 the quote of the day. And today, our quote comes 00:10:50.320 --> 00:10:53.639 from the American author and humorist, Will Rogers. 00:10:54.820 --> 00:10:57.919 And he said, even if you're on the right track, 00:10:58.179 --> 00:11:02.279 you'll get run over if you just sit there. And 00:11:02.279 --> 00:11:05.230 that's a wrap for this morning. You can check 00:11:05.230 --> 00:11:08.750 out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some 00:11:08.750 --> 00:11:12.269 captivating aerial videos with local news and 00:11:12.269 --> 00:11:15.769 the surf reports. Have an amazing day, my good 00:11:15.769 --> 00:11:18.269 friends. We'll see you tomorrow with another 00:11:18.269 --> 00:11:20.789 episode of Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.