Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Tuesday, January 6th. You'll be interested
to know. Today is National Bean Day. This cheerful
day celebrates the humble bean, a versatile source
of plant protein, fiber, and flavor that brings
cultures together in stews, salads, and hearty
comfort dishes. So now you know. And now it's
time for the surf report. Tuesday in Encinitas.
This morning it's looking clean with one plus
foot waves. Conditions are fair as we move into
the morning with winds side shore at two miles
per hour. By midday expect waves to hold around
one to two feet. as winds shift onshore at 3
miles per hour. The tide is coming in, so keep
an eye on it. Best time to ride is at 10 a .m.
with a 5 -foot high tide when the south -southwest
swell is 1 feet at 15 seconds and the side -shore
wind is 3 miles per hour. The first high tide
on Tuesday will be 5 .5 feet at 10 .30 a .m.
followed by a minus half foot low tide at 530.
The nearshore buoy at Beacons reads 64 degrees
for the water temperature. Conditions start off
favorable with clean waves around two to three
feet on Wednesday. Thursday sees a steady increase
with clean sets reaching three plus feet and
fair conditions later in the day. By Friday,
the surf settles back to 2 feet, remaining clean
but less consistent, making Thursday the standout
day for surf enthusiasts. This morning, it's
mostly cloudy and it feels like 58 degrees with
5 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take place
at 4 .57 and it will rise again tomorrow at 6
.55. It looks like we're in for a partly sunny
day with a high near 63. and a light southeast
breeze around 5 miles per hour, though there
is a slight chance of rain showers after 4 p
.m. Tonight, expect mostly cloudy skies, a low
of 54, and a slight chance of rain showers as
well, with a gentle northeast wind also around
5 miles per hour. Looking Ahead in the Weather
Wednesday has a slight chance of morning rain
showers before 10 a .m. then turns partly sunny
with a high near 61 and a northwest breeze up
to 10 miles per hour. Thursday and Friday will
be mostly to mostly sunny with highs near 61
to 63 and mild nights in the low 50s. Saturday
looks sunny and a bit warmer with highs near
65 and a mostly clear night near 53. Bonjour,
food enthusiast! 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. Exciting news for La Jolla residents, as
a new Goodwill retail store will soon open its
doors. The grand opening is scheduled for Wednesday,
January 21st at 9 in the morning, located at
7 ,849 Hershel Avenue. Attendees can look forward
to giveaways, gift cards, and exclusive discounts
throughout the morning. This modern store aims
to provide a convenient shopping experience for
those seeking secondhand goods while supporting
Goodwill's mission of philanthropy. Tony Giffen,
President and Chief Executive Officer of Goodwill
San Diego and Imperial Counties. emphasizes that
every purchase helps fund employment and training
opportunities for people with disabilities and
other barriers. Now on to sports. As three first
-year coaches prepare their teams to kick off
the playoffs this week, six franchises begin
the offseason hoping to find the right man for
their job. Forehead coaches were fired since
the regular season wrapped, including Kevin Stefanski
from the Browns, Jonathan Gannon from the Cardinals,
Pete Carroll from the Raiders, and Raheem Morris
from the Falcons. The Tennessee Titans and New
York Giants had a head start by dismissing coaches
during the season. Joshon, the general manager
of the Giants, sees a sense of longing as other
teams find success with new coaches. The Raiders
have the first overall pick in the draft, for
the first time since drafting Jamarcus Russell
in 2007. In local sports The Los Angeles Chargers
caught a serious injury scare in their Week 18
matchup against the Denver Broncos. Stand -up
cornerback Dante Jackson went down with an ankle
injury, but was cleared to return, which is a
huge relief for Chargers fans. While there is
no concrete indication, Jackson will be available
for the wild card round against the New England
Patriots. Signs point in that direction. Jackson
has been integral to the success of a secondary
that allowed the fifth fewest total passing yards
this season. Adding him healthy could be the
crucial factor in their defense against the Patriots'
elite passing offense. In top news... San Francisco's
mayor has signed an ordinance establishing a
reparations fund for black residents, a move
supporters say acknowledges historic harm. While
it creates a framework, it does not allocate
any city money for direct payments, raising concerns
about legal risks and bureaucracy. Mayor Daniel
Lurie emphasized the city's fiscal constraints,
stating, We are not allocating money to this
fund with a historic $1 billion deficit. Supporters
argue it is an important acknowledgement of historic
injustices, while critics warn it could lead
to unnecessary costs and legal challenges. The
fund is open to private donations, and if money
becomes available, it will support eligible recipients.
In business news, Zillow's chief executive officer,
Jeremy Waxman, is preparing for another slow
year in the United States housing market. The
company, valued at $16 billion, is focusing more
on transactions, which Waxman describes as a
better business to be in. Despite challenges,
Zillow remains a dominant force in real estate,
with approximately $2 .2 billion in revenue reported
for 2024. Waxman emphasizes the importance of
adapting to keep real estate agents satisfied,
as they contribute around 70 % of Zillow's revenue.
He acknowledges the current market's affordability
issues, predicting modest growth in 2026. In
crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 1 % to about $94
,000. Ethereum is up 1 % to about $3 ,000. An
XRP is up 11 % to $2 .39. 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. NVIDIA is announcing its humanoid robot
plans and self -driving car technologies at CES
2026. In Las Vegas, the company is showcasing
its latest robotics advancements as the tech
industry pushes to create humanoid robots. CDO
Jensen Juan revealed that multiple firms, including
Boston Dynamics and Caterpillar, are utilizing
NVIDIA's robotics technologies. NVIDIA claims
that physical artificial intelligence could revolutionize
the $50 trillion manufacturing and logistics
industries. Additionally, the company unveiled
a new family of models for self -driving cars
called Alpamayo. This model uses a chain -of
-thought reasoning -based vision language action
model to recognize unique driving situations.
NVIDIA aims to enhance self -driving vehicle
technologies over time. helping developers refine
their AI models. The Entertainment News. Oscar
predictions feature clear frontrunners with plenty
of room for chaos. As the nominations approach,
unexpected films like Richard Linklater's Blue
Moon are gaining traction. Joseph Kuczynski's
F1 is testing the race's edges. while international
contenders like Sentimental Value remain in play.
With momentum building for Guillermo del Toro's
Frankenstein, the race continues to evolve. Stay
tuned for updated predictions and upcoming nominations.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American writer and philosopher, Henry Adams.
And he said, Chaos was the law of nature. Order
was the dream of man. And that's a wrap for this
morning. You can check out our Instagram, YouTube,
and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos
with 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.