Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, January 7th. You'll be interested
to know. 241 years ago, today, in 1785, a daring
French aeronaut named Jean -Pierre Blanchard
and his English companion, Dr. John Jeffries,
crossed the English Channel in a hydrogen balloon.
making the first aerial passage between France
and England. Their successful crossing demonstrated
the practical promise of balloon flight for international
travel and scientific observation, inspiring
further aeronautical innovation across Europe.
So now you know. And now it's time for the Surf
Report. This morning it's looking clean with
waves at 2 to 3 feet. Conditions will shift to
fair by 8 a .m., then become choppy afternoon
with waves holding at 2 feet. Winds are currently
sideshore at 4 miles per hour, shifting onshore
later with speeds increasing to 11 miles per
hour. Best time to ride is at 7 a .m. with the
three -foot incoming low tide when the West Northwest
swell is one and a half feet at 12 seconds and
the offshore wind is four mile per hour. The
first high tide on Wednesday will be five feet
at 1115 a .m. followed by a zero -foot low tide
at 615. The nearshore buoy at Beacons reads 63
degrees for the water temperature. Conditions
start off fair on Thursday with waves around
2 to 3 feet, shifting to 3 plus feet in the morning.
Friday sees a steady 2 to 3 feet, remaining clean
throughout the day. By Saturday, surf drops to
1 to 2 feet, with choppy conditions developing
in the afternoon, making it the least favorable
day of the three. This morning, there's a chance
of rain showers. and it feels like 58 degrees
with 5 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take
place at 4 58 and it will rise again tomorrow
at 6 55. It looks like grin for a chance of rain
showers before 4 p .m. followed by partly sunny
skies with a high near 62 and a light northwest
freeze tonight. Expect mostly cloudy conditions
with a low around 54 and light winds. Looking
ahead in the weather. Thursday will be mostly
sunny with a high near 60 and a northwest breeze
up to 10 miles per hour. Friday through Sunday
stay sunny with highs rising from near 62 Friday
to near 66 Sunday and nights. Mostly clear with
lows in the upper 40s to low 50s. Bonjour, food
enthusiasts. This podcast is brought to you by
Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. Nestled
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Boulevard, this cafe is a haven for culinary
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to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local
news, San Diego is facing a projected budget
shortfall of $110 million for the next fiscal
year, adding to this year's deficit of $300 million.
The City Council plans to discuss potential budget
cuts this week. with options including reduced
library hours, park and recreation center services,
layoffs, and more paid parking. Residents are
being urged to contact the City Council to oppose
paid parking at beaches and Mission Bay, as some
members see it as a revenue source. This budget
battle coincides with a possible sales tax increase
proposal that voters previously rejected. Now
on to sports. The Ravens made a significant move
and have fired John Harbaugh after 18 seasons
in Baltimore. This vacancy is highly coveted
as it offers the opportunity to work with a top
five quarterback. Harbaugh, the fourth winning
guest, active head coach, has sparked interest
with reports of his agent receiving seven calls.
The Ravens' job is considered the most desirable
since the openings at the Dallas Cowboys and
Green Bay Packers. Expect a seismic shift in
coaching dynamics as organizations reassess their
strategies in light of this development. The
coaching carousel has truly begun. In local sports
The San Diego Rodeo has become a major draw,
but opposition to it remains strong. Tens of
thousands of attendees are expected to head downtown
this month for the third San Diego rodeo at Petco
Park. While the event sold out with 45 ,000 attendees
two years ago, concerns about animal welfare
continue to grow. Animal rights activists are
intensifying their efforts, pressuring sponsors
like Monster Energy and Diageo to withdraw support.
Despite the controversy, the rodeo has generated
significant economic benefits, surpassing projections
and driving hotel bookings. The event's future
remains uncertain as advocates push for change
and community awareness. In top news, the Department
of Homeland Security announced Tuesday that it
has launched what it describes as the largest
immigration enforcement operation ever in Minnesota.
Approximately 2 ,000 federal agents and officers
are expected in the Minneapolis area to address
allegations of fraud involving Somali residents.
The operation includes agents from Immigration
and Customs Enforcement and focuses on identifying
suspected fraud. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
criticized the enforcement surge as a war that's
being waged against Minnesota. immigrant rights
groups reported increased sightings of federal
agents. In business news, Lego has announced
the Smart Brick, their most significant evolution
in 50 years. On March 1st, 2026, the Lego group
will sell a tiny computer that fits inside a
classic 2x4 Lego brick. This innovative brick
detects nearby smart tags and other smart bricks.
bringing LEGO sets to life with effects like
humming light savers and roaring engines. These
new bricks, which are wirelessly charged, feature
movement sensors and form a Bluetooth mesh network.
The first sets will include a $70 Darth Vader's
TIE fighter and $100 Luke's Red Five X -Wing,
and crypto movement. Bitcoin is down 1 % to about
$93 ,000. Ethereum is up 1 % to about $3 ,000,
and XRP is down 5 % to $2 .26. 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
science. Japan's streets remain impressively
clean, despite the scarcity of public trash cans.
Travelers are often surprised to find no bins
on the streets, forcing them to carry their waste.
Some visitors report this lack of bins as their
biggest inconvenience, according to a survey.
Historically, trash cans were removed from public
spaces due to security concerns. Japan's cultural
values of cleanliness and personal responsibility
also play a significant role in this practice.
To adapt, travelers can carry small bags for
their waste and use recycling bins at vending
machines. Sebastian Stan is considering a move
to the DC Universe to star alongside Robert Pattinson
in The Batman Part II. The Romanian -American
actor, known for his role as Bucky Barnes in
the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is reportedly
in talks for this role. Production is set to
begin in the spring of 2026. Scarlett Johansson
has also been linked to the sequel, despite her
character, Natasha Romanoff. dying in Avengers
Endgame. The sequel is planned for release on
October 1st, 2027, following the success of the
first film, which grossed $772 .3 million. Well,
alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the
day. And today, our quote comes from the American
aviation pioneer, Amelia Earhart. And she said,
Adventure is worthwhile in itself, for it pushes
the boundaries of what we know and inspires us
to dream beyond the horizon, daring us to explore
the unknown. 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.