WEBVTT 00:00:01.780 --> 00:00:04.700 Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:05.139 --> 00:00:09.160 Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.419 --> 00:00:13.480 and it's Monday, January 5th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.480 --> 00:00:20.739 to know. 317 years ago, today in 1709, Europe's 00:00:20.739 --> 00:00:24.019 coldest winter in 500 years began to take hold. 00:00:25.219 --> 00:00:27.379 It would kill hundreds of thousands of people, 00:00:27.660 --> 00:00:30.539 make travel and trade nearly impossible. and 00:00:30.539 --> 00:00:34.719 disrupt two wars. Plymotologists are still trying 00:00:34.719 --> 00:00:37.140 to understand the cause of what became known 00:00:37.140 --> 00:00:43.219 as the Great Frost. So now you know. And now, 00:00:43.520 --> 00:00:50.000 it's time for the surf report. Monday in Encinitas. 00:00:51.000 --> 00:00:53.939 This morning it's looking choppy with waves around 00:00:53.939 --> 00:00:58.100 two to four feet. By noon, the height drops to 00:00:58.100 --> 00:01:01.780 2 plus feet, with conditions improving to clean. 00:01:02.780 --> 00:01:05.400 Winds are currently sideshore at 9 miles per 00:01:05.400 --> 00:01:08.840 hour, shifting to offshore later at 11 miles 00:01:08.840 --> 00:01:13.340 per hour. Best time to ride is at 12 p .m. with 00:01:13.340 --> 00:01:16.439 a four -foot outgoing high tide, when the west 00:01:16.439 --> 00:01:19.340 -northwest swell is one and a half feet at 11 00:01:19.340 --> 00:01:22.280 seconds, and the offshore wind is three mile 00:01:22.280 --> 00:01:25.829 per hour. The first high tide on Monday will 00:01:25.829 --> 00:01:31.170 be 6 .5 feet at 9 .45 a .m., followed by a minus 00:01:31.170 --> 00:01:36.290 1 .5 foot low tide at 5. The nearshore buoy at 00:01:36.290 --> 00:01:40.189 Beacons reads 63 degrees for the water temperature. 00:01:41.989 --> 00:01:44.709 Expect clean conditions with waves around 1 to 00:01:44.709 --> 00:01:49.209 2 feet on Tuesday, ideal for beginners. Wednesday 00:01:49.209 --> 00:01:52.430 sees a slight increase to 2 plus feet. but becomes 00:01:52.430 --> 00:01:56.090 choppy by afternoon, making for challenging paddling. 00:01:56.930 --> 00:01:59.629 Thursday builds further, reaching 3 plus feet 00:01:59.629 --> 00:02:02.450 with cleaner conditions returning, offering the 00:02:02.450 --> 00:02:05.209 best surf of the period as winds ease throughout 00:02:05.209 --> 00:02:09.610 the day. This morning, there's a chance of showers 00:02:09.610 --> 00:02:12.750 and thunderstorms, and it feels like 60 degrees, 00:02:13.110 --> 00:02:17.169 with 10 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take 00:02:17.169 --> 00:02:20.530 place at 4 .57. and it will rise again tomorrow 00:02:20.530 --> 00:02:24.650 at 6 .55. It looks like we're in for some showers 00:02:24.650 --> 00:02:27.629 and thunderstorms before 10 this morning, with 00:02:27.629 --> 00:02:31.550 mostly cloudy skies and a high near 62, along 00:02:31.550 --> 00:02:36.530 with a light south wind. Tonight, expect mostly 00:02:36.530 --> 00:02:40.750 cloudy skies with a low around 55 and a gentle 00:02:40.750 --> 00:02:46.009 breeze. Looking ahead in the weather, Tuesday 00:02:46.009 --> 00:02:48.689 has a slight chance of rain between 10 a .m. 00:02:48.710 --> 00:02:52.069 and 4 p .m. with mostly cloudy skies and a high 00:02:52.069 --> 00:02:55.349 near 62. And winds will be around five miles 00:02:55.349 --> 00:02:58.490 per hour from the south. Tuesday night through 00:02:58.490 --> 00:03:01.009 Wednesday night will be partly cloudy with lows 00:03:01.009 --> 00:03:04.930 near 53 then 52. 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In local 00:03:48.400 --> 00:03:51.860 news, with the City of San Diego set to charge 00:03:51.860 --> 00:03:55.259 for parking at Balboa Park on Monday, the newly 00:03:55.259 --> 00:03:58.039 installed meters and kiosks were vandalized. 00:03:59.099 --> 00:04:01.680 Parking kiosks and meters had a paste blocking 00:04:01.680 --> 00:04:05.219 card readers, coin slots, and the receipt dispenser. 00:04:06.120 --> 00:04:09.419 The city is aware of the vandalism and will review 00:04:09.419 --> 00:04:13.080 the damages in the coming days. A spokesperson 00:04:13.080 --> 00:04:15.960 stated that parking fees will still transpire 00:04:15.960 --> 00:04:19.680 regardless of the damages. Visitors should plan 00:04:19.680 --> 00:04:23.300 on paying for parking or risk a citation as the 00:04:23.300 --> 00:04:26.459 city encourages use of tax payments or the Park 00:04:26.459 --> 00:04:29.819 Smarter app. Paid parking will take effect on 00:04:29.819 --> 00:04:39.579 Monday at 8 a .m. Now on to sports. Those who 00:04:39.579 --> 00:04:42.120 tuned into the Sunday night football matchup 00:04:42.120 --> 00:04:45.279 between the Ravens and Steelers last night ended 00:04:45.279 --> 00:04:48.740 the regular season with a treat as the two AFC 00:04:48.740 --> 00:04:51.779 North rivals went blow for blow resulting in 00:04:51.779 --> 00:04:55.980 the Steelers escaping with a 26 to 24 win and 00:04:55.980 --> 00:04:59.620 the AFC North crown. How they got there though 00:04:59.620 --> 00:05:02.279 might have been an act of divine intervention. 00:05:03.259 --> 00:05:06.459 Ravens kicker Tyler Loop sliced a kick wide right 00:05:06.459 --> 00:05:09.360 of the uprights as time expired, gifting the 00:05:09.360 --> 00:05:12.060 Steelers the win and answering the prayers of 00:05:12.060 --> 00:05:16.180 many Steelers faithful. Prior to the game, a 00:05:16.180 --> 00:05:19.040 priest was seen blessing an end zone with holy 00:05:19.040 --> 00:05:22.240 water, the same end zone where Loop's missed 00:05:22.240 --> 00:05:26.199 field goal try occurred. With this victory, Pittsburgh 00:05:26.199 --> 00:05:29.680 secured the last remaining ticket to the 2025 00:05:29.680 --> 00:05:33.620 NFL playoffs. Pittsburgh will defend home turf 00:05:33.620 --> 00:05:36.800 against the Houston Texans on January 13th in 00:05:36.800 --> 00:05:40.360 the wild -card round. And now the NFL playoff 00:05:40.360 --> 00:05:43.300 picture is heating up with six wild -card matchups, 00:05:43.779 --> 00:05:47.759 showcasing thrilling drama. The Packers and Bears 00:05:47.759 --> 00:05:50.519 rivalry resumes after splitting recent games, 00:05:51.000 --> 00:05:53.500 while the Bills face Jacksonville's league -leading 00:05:53.500 --> 00:05:57.759 defense. Justin Herbert seeks his first playoff 00:05:57.759 --> 00:06:01.160 win against a Patriots team that finished second 00:06:01.160 --> 00:06:05.720 in the AFC. The Texans arrive in Pittsburgh riding 00:06:05.720 --> 00:06:09.339 a nine -game winning streak. And with Matthew 00:06:09.339 --> 00:06:12.459 Stafford making an MV key case, the Rams aim 00:06:12.459 --> 00:06:16.839 to rebound against the Panthers. In local sports. 00:06:17.800 --> 00:06:20.959 The Denver Broncos secure the American Football 00:06:20.959 --> 00:06:24.680 Conference's top playoff seed with a 19 -3 victory 00:06:24.680 --> 00:06:28.699 over the Los Angeles Chargers' backups. The Chargers 00:06:28.699 --> 00:06:31.360 struggled, committing two turnovers and ending 00:06:31.360 --> 00:06:35.800 two drives with turnovers on downs. Broncos kicker 00:06:35.800 --> 00:06:38.759 Will Lutz went four for four on field goals, 00:06:39.240 --> 00:06:41.540 tying the franchise record for most victories 00:06:41.540 --> 00:06:45.889 in a season with 14. Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh 00:06:45.889 --> 00:06:49.110 focused on their upcoming wild card game against 00:06:49.110 --> 00:06:54.970 New England. In top news, going meat -free for 00:06:54.970 --> 00:06:57.850 just a few weeks can trigger surprising changes, 00:06:58.209 --> 00:07:00.970 from gut bacteria shifts to lower cholesterol. 00:07:02.269 --> 00:07:04.529 Research suggests that brief periods without 00:07:04.529 --> 00:07:07.350 meat can lead to weight loss, improved heart 00:07:07.350 --> 00:07:10.310 health, and changes in gut and immune systems. 00:07:11.389 --> 00:07:14.290 Replacing calorie -dense meats with fiber -rich 00:07:14.290 --> 00:07:17.610 plant foods can help reduce overeating and promote 00:07:17.610 --> 00:07:21.250 weight loss. Studies indicate that vegetarian 00:07:21.250 --> 00:07:24.009 diets can lower blood pressure and cholesterol 00:07:24.009 --> 00:07:28.509 levels, reducing the risk of heart disease. Additionally, 00:07:28.910 --> 00:07:31.490 early findings suggest that a plant -based diet 00:07:31.490 --> 00:07:35.629 may enhance immune function. However, experts 00:07:35.629 --> 00:07:38.209 caution that smart food choices are essential 00:07:38.209 --> 00:07:43.589 for optimal health. In business news, stocks 00:07:43.589 --> 00:07:46.170 finished trading on Friday with the Dow Jones 00:07:46.170 --> 00:07:49.069 Industrial Average leading the major indexes 00:07:49.069 --> 00:07:52.149 higher to open the new year, as investors began 00:07:52.149 --> 00:07:56.810 to evaluate the 2026 landscape. For the holiday 00:07:56.810 --> 00:07:59.389 -abbreviated week, the blue -chip Dow gained 00:07:59.389 --> 00:08:05.949 319 points, or 0 .66%. The benchmark Standard 00:08:05.949 --> 00:08:10.139 & Poor's 500 picked up 0 .2%. while the tech 00:08:10.139 --> 00:08:13.319 -heavy Nasdaq composite finished just below the 00:08:13.319 --> 00:08:17.439 flatline. The first full week of trading in 2026 00:08:17.439 --> 00:08:20.639 will see economic data get back on track after 00:08:20.639 --> 00:08:24.300 last year's disruption. The December jobs report 00:08:24.300 --> 00:08:27.279 is expected to show a slowdown in hiring, with 00:08:27.279 --> 00:08:31.180 non -farm payrolls projected to grow by 55 ,000. 00:08:32.120 --> 00:08:36.019 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 5 % over the 00:08:36.019 --> 00:08:42.340 weekend to $93 ,000. Ethereum is up 6 % to just 00:08:42.340 --> 00:08:51.740 over 3 ,000. And XRP is up 14 % to $2 .15. Moving 00:08:51.740 --> 00:08:56.379 on to a more local vibe. In our community spotlight 00:08:56.379 --> 00:08:59.419 on health and wellness, we are working with a 00:08:59.419 --> 00:09:02.120 national Pilates studio to bring you some free 00:09:02.120 --> 00:09:06.500 classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates. 00:09:06.720 --> 00:09:09.899 With several locations in the San Diego area, 00:09:10.379 --> 00:09:13.179 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, 00:09:13.639 --> 00:09:17.200 cultivating strength, reducing tension, and elevating 00:09:17.200 --> 00:09:20.940 mental well -being. Scientific research affirms 00:09:20.940 --> 00:09:25.440 its benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:09:25.440 --> 00:09:29.240 for a free class, with locations in Encinitas, 00:09:29.799 --> 00:09:33.500 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 00:09:34.059 --> 00:09:37.080 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent 00:09:37.080 --> 00:09:42.860 you by. And now back to the show. Let's talk 00:09:42.860 --> 00:09:46.080 science. Scientists have just measured the mass 00:09:46.080 --> 00:09:49.279 of a rogue planet about the same size as Saturn 00:09:49.279 --> 00:09:52.940 for the first time. These planets drift through 00:09:52.940 --> 00:09:55.740 interstellar space without a star, making them 00:09:55.740 --> 00:09:59.590 challenging to study. Led by Subodhan of Peking 00:09:59.590 --> 00:10:02.690 University, the research team analyzed how the 00:10:02.690 --> 00:10:05.590 planet's gravity bent light from a distant star. 00:10:06.529 --> 00:10:09.190 This microlensing event was observed from both 00:10:09.190 --> 00:10:12.370 Earth and the now -retired Gaia Space Observatory. 00:10:13.450 --> 00:10:15.710 The study marks a breakthrough for understanding 00:10:15.710 --> 00:10:19.009 these mysterious cosmic bodies, with hopes for 00:10:19.009 --> 00:10:21.909 further research using NASA's Nancy Grace Roman 00:10:21.909 --> 00:10:24.789 Space Telescope, set to launch in September. 00:10:28.719 --> 00:10:32.620 Entertainment news. William H. Macy, one of the 00:10:32.620 --> 00:10:35.899 stars of Dan Fogelman's upcoming NFL drama on 00:10:35.899 --> 00:10:38.519 Hulu, pulled the curtain a bit on the series, 00:10:38.899 --> 00:10:42.960 which had been shrouded in secrecy. Macy revealed 00:10:42.960 --> 00:10:45.980 the title and setting of the anticipated series, 00:10:46.240 --> 00:10:49.059 saying it's about a football team, nominally 00:10:49.059 --> 00:10:52.820 the Cleveland Browns. It's called The Land because 00:10:52.820 --> 00:10:56.440 that's what people from Cleveland call it. He 00:10:56.440 --> 00:10:59.279 expressed his excitement, stating, The plots 00:10:59.279 --> 00:11:02.360 are so profound, and I'm having the time of my 00:11:02.360 --> 00:11:06.279 life. The series features Chris Maloney as the 00:11:06.279 --> 00:11:09.139 head coach, with Macy playing the team owner. 00:11:10.480 --> 00:11:13.659 Macy added, The NFL is completely behind our 00:11:13.659 --> 00:11:18.019 show, so we've got complete access. Well, all 00:11:18.019 --> 00:11:20.700 righty, folks. It's time for the quote of the 00:11:20.700 --> 00:11:24.960 day. And today... Our quote comes from the American 00:11:24.960 --> 00:11:29.120 inventor and visionary Buckminster Fuller. And 00:11:29.120 --> 00:11:32.460 he said, you never change things by fighting 00:11:32.460 --> 00:11:35.679 the existing reality. To change something, build 00:11:35.679 --> 00:11:38.820 a new model that makes the existing model obsolete. 00:11:40.600 --> 00:11:43.720 And that's a wrap for this morning. You can check 00:11:43.720 --> 00:11:47.259 out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some 00:11:47.259 --> 00:11:50.759 captivating aerial videos with local news and 00:11:50.759 --> 00:11:54.269 the surf reports. Have an amazing day, my good 00:11:54.269 --> 00:11:56.750 friends. We'll see you tomorrow with another 00:11:56.750 --> 00:11:59.309 episode of Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.