WEBVTT 00:00:01.859 --> 00:00:04.639 Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:05.200 --> 00:00:09.060 Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.320 --> 00:00:13.580 and it's Wednesday, January 7th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.580 --> 00:00:21.239 to know. 241 years ago, today, in 1785, a daring 00:00:21.239 --> 00:00:23.879 French aeronaut named Jean -Pierre Blanchard 00:00:23.879 --> 00:00:26.980 and his English companion, Dr. John Jeffries, 00:00:27.239 --> 00:00:29.780 crossed the English Channel in a hydrogen balloon. 00:00:30.000 --> 00:00:33.000 making the first aerial passage between France 00:00:33.000 --> 00:00:37.240 and England. Their successful crossing demonstrated 00:00:37.240 --> 00:00:40.820 the practical promise of balloon flight for international 00:00:40.820 --> 00:00:44.219 travel and scientific observation, inspiring 00:00:44.219 --> 00:00:46.799 further aeronautical innovation across Europe. 00:00:48.399 --> 00:00:53.000 So now you know. And now it's time for the Surf 00:00:53.000 --> 00:01:00.750 Report. This morning it's looking clean with 00:01:00.750 --> 00:01:04.530 waves at 2 to 3 feet. Conditions will shift to 00:01:04.530 --> 00:01:07.810 fair by 8 a .m., then become choppy afternoon 00:01:07.810 --> 00:01:11.769 with waves holding at 2 feet. Winds are currently 00:01:11.769 --> 00:01:15.090 sideshore at 4 miles per hour, shifting onshore 00:01:15.090 --> 00:01:18.269 later with speeds increasing to 11 miles per 00:01:18.269 --> 00:01:23.129 hour. Best time to ride is at 7 a .m. with the 00:01:23.129 --> 00:01:26.209 three -foot incoming low tide when the West Northwest 00:01:26.209 --> 00:01:29.769 swell is one and a half feet at 12 seconds and 00:01:29.769 --> 00:01:33.430 the offshore wind is four mile per hour. The 00:01:33.430 --> 00:01:36.230 first high tide on Wednesday will be five feet 00:01:36.230 --> 00:01:41.090 at 1115 a .m. followed by a zero -foot low tide 00:01:41.090 --> 00:01:46.329 at 615. The nearshore buoy at Beacons reads 63 00:01:46.329 --> 00:01:50.189 degrees for the water temperature. Conditions 00:01:50.189 --> 00:01:52.730 start off fair on Thursday with waves around 00:01:52.730 --> 00:01:56.590 2 to 3 feet, shifting to 3 plus feet in the morning. 00:01:58.030 --> 00:02:01.150 Friday sees a steady 2 to 3 feet, remaining clean 00:02:01.150 --> 00:02:04.430 throughout the day. By Saturday, surf drops to 00:02:04.430 --> 00:02:07.230 1 to 2 feet, with choppy conditions developing 00:02:07.230 --> 00:02:10.389 in the afternoon, making it the least favorable 00:02:10.389 --> 00:02:14.810 day of the three. This morning, there's a chance 00:02:14.810 --> 00:02:18.180 of rain showers. and it feels like 58 degrees 00:02:18.180 --> 00:02:22.520 with 5 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take 00:02:22.520 --> 00:02:25.780 place at 4 58 and it will rise again tomorrow 00:02:25.780 --> 00:02:30.060 at 6 55. It looks like grin for a chance of rain 00:02:30.060 --> 00:02:33.780 showers before 4 p .m. followed by partly sunny 00:02:33.780 --> 00:02:37.800 skies with a high near 62 and a light northwest 00:02:37.800 --> 00:02:42.919 freeze tonight. Expect mostly cloudy conditions 00:02:42.919 --> 00:02:48.199 with a low around 54 and light winds. Looking 00:02:48.199 --> 00:02:51.599 ahead in the weather. Thursday will be mostly 00:02:51.599 --> 00:02:54.860 sunny with a high near 60 and a northwest breeze 00:02:54.860 --> 00:02:58.960 up to 10 miles per hour. Friday through Sunday 00:02:58.960 --> 00:03:02.340 stay sunny with highs rising from near 62 Friday 00:03:02.340 --> 00:03:06.099 to near 66 Sunday and nights. Mostly clear with 00:03:06.099 --> 00:03:10.439 lows in the upper 40s to low 50s. Bonjour, food 00:03:10.439 --> 00:03:13.780 enthusiasts. This podcast is brought to you by 00:03:13.780 --> 00:03:17.780 Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. Nestled 00:03:17.780 --> 00:03:21.340 on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas 00:03:21.340 --> 00:03:24.840 Boulevard, this cafe is a haven for culinary 00:03:24.840 --> 00:03:28.800 delights. Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict 00:03:28.800 --> 00:03:32.819 or their gluten -free crepes. You can grab a 00:03:32.819 --> 00:03:35.819 panini for lunch or just breeze on through to 00:03:35.819 --> 00:03:38.759 get your morning coffee. They are open every 00:03:38.759 --> 00:03:43.099 day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget 00:03:43.099 --> 00:03:47.979 to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local 00:03:47.979 --> 00:03:51.900 news, San Diego is facing a projected budget 00:03:51.900 --> 00:03:55.919 shortfall of $110 million for the next fiscal 00:03:55.919 --> 00:03:59.699 year, adding to this year's deficit of $300 million. 00:04:00.919 --> 00:04:03.639 The City Council plans to discuss potential budget 00:04:03.639 --> 00:04:06.379 cuts this week. with options including reduced 00:04:06.379 --> 00:04:09.860 library hours, park and recreation center services, 00:04:10.219 --> 00:04:13.879 layoffs, and more paid parking. Residents are 00:04:13.879 --> 00:04:16.720 being urged to contact the City Council to oppose 00:04:16.720 --> 00:04:19.779 paid parking at beaches and Mission Bay, as some 00:04:19.779 --> 00:04:23.259 members see it as a revenue source. This budget 00:04:23.259 --> 00:04:26.120 battle coincides with a possible sales tax increase 00:04:26.120 --> 00:04:34.569 proposal that voters previously rejected. Now 00:04:34.569 --> 00:04:38.850 on to sports. The Ravens made a significant move 00:04:38.850 --> 00:04:42.470 and have fired John Harbaugh after 18 seasons 00:04:42.470 --> 00:04:46.730 in Baltimore. This vacancy is highly coveted 00:04:46.730 --> 00:04:49.250 as it offers the opportunity to work with a top 00:04:49.250 --> 00:04:53.209 five quarterback. Harbaugh, the fourth winning 00:04:53.209 --> 00:04:56.110 guest, active head coach, has sparked interest 00:04:56.110 --> 00:04:59.230 with reports of his agent receiving seven calls. 00:04:59.689 --> 00:05:02.709 The Ravens' job is considered the most desirable 00:05:02.709 --> 00:05:05.870 since the openings at the Dallas Cowboys and 00:05:05.870 --> 00:05:09.610 Green Bay Packers. Expect a seismic shift in 00:05:09.610 --> 00:05:13.149 coaching dynamics as organizations reassess their 00:05:13.149 --> 00:05:16.230 strategies in light of this development. The 00:05:16.230 --> 00:05:21.290 coaching carousel has truly begun. In local sports 00:05:21.290 --> 00:05:25.810 The San Diego Rodeo has become a major draw, 00:05:26.029 --> 00:05:29.949 but opposition to it remains strong. Tens of 00:05:29.949 --> 00:05:32.370 thousands of attendees are expected to head downtown 00:05:32.370 --> 00:05:35.810 this month for the third San Diego rodeo at Petco 00:05:35.810 --> 00:05:39.790 Park. While the event sold out with 45 ,000 attendees 00:05:39.790 --> 00:05:42.730 two years ago, concerns about animal welfare 00:05:42.730 --> 00:05:46.670 continue to grow. Animal rights activists are 00:05:46.670 --> 00:05:49.370 intensifying their efforts, pressuring sponsors 00:05:49.370 --> 00:05:53.569 like Monster Energy and Diageo to withdraw support. 00:05:54.860 --> 00:05:58.339 Despite the controversy, the rodeo has generated 00:05:58.339 --> 00:06:02.040 significant economic benefits, surpassing projections 00:06:02.040 --> 00:06:05.600 and driving hotel bookings. The event's future 00:06:05.600 --> 00:06:08.459 remains uncertain as advocates push for change 00:06:08.459 --> 00:06:14.779 and community awareness. In top news, the Department 00:06:14.779 --> 00:06:17.540 of Homeland Security announced Tuesday that it 00:06:17.540 --> 00:06:20.399 has launched what it describes as the largest 00:06:20.399 --> 00:06:23.279 immigration enforcement operation ever in Minnesota. 00:06:25.009 --> 00:06:28.069 Approximately 2 ,000 federal agents and officers 00:06:28.069 --> 00:06:31.029 are expected in the Minneapolis area to address 00:06:31.029 --> 00:06:34.089 allegations of fraud involving Somali residents. 00:06:34.910 --> 00:06:37.709 The operation includes agents from Immigration 00:06:37.709 --> 00:06:41.110 and Customs Enforcement and focuses on identifying 00:06:41.110 --> 00:06:45.050 suspected fraud. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz 00:06:45.050 --> 00:06:48.170 criticized the enforcement surge as a war that's 00:06:48.170 --> 00:06:52.079 being waged against Minnesota. immigrant rights 00:06:52.079 --> 00:06:54.980 groups reported increased sightings of federal 00:06:54.980 --> 00:06:59.980 agents. In business news, Lego has announced 00:06:59.980 --> 00:07:03.240 the Smart Brick, their most significant evolution 00:07:03.240 --> 00:07:09.399 in 50 years. On March 1st, 2026, the Lego group 00:07:09.399 --> 00:07:12.300 will sell a tiny computer that fits inside a 00:07:12.300 --> 00:07:16.779 classic 2x4 Lego brick. This innovative brick 00:07:16.779 --> 00:07:20.100 detects nearby smart tags and other smart bricks. 00:07:20.300 --> 00:07:22.920 bringing LEGO sets to life with effects like 00:07:22.920 --> 00:07:26.500 humming light savers and roaring engines. These 00:07:26.500 --> 00:07:29.480 new bricks, which are wirelessly charged, feature 00:07:29.480 --> 00:07:33.300 movement sensors and form a Bluetooth mesh network. 00:07:34.759 --> 00:07:38.100 The first sets will include a $70 Darth Vader's 00:07:38.100 --> 00:07:42.560 TIE fighter and $100 Luke's Red Five X -Wing, 00:07:42.920 --> 00:07:47.699 and crypto movement. Bitcoin is down 1 % to about 00:07:47.699 --> 00:07:54.120 $93 ,000. Ethereum is up 1 % to about $3 ,000, 00:07:54.399 --> 00:08:01.939 and XRP is down 5 % to $2 .26. Moving on to a 00:08:01.939 --> 00:08:06.480 more local vibe. In our community spotlight on 00:08:06.480 --> 00:08:09.439 health and wellness, we are working with a national 00:08:09.439 --> 00:08:12.379 Pilates studio to bring you some free classes, 00:08:12.839 --> 00:08:17.220 so listen up. Check out Club Pilates with several 00:08:17.220 --> 00:08:20.800 locations in the San Diego area. Pilates presents 00:08:20.800 --> 00:08:23.879 a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating 00:08:23.879 --> 00:08:27.519 strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental 00:08:27.519 --> 00:08:30.860 well -being. Scientific research affirms its 00:08:30.860 --> 00:08:35.100 benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:08:35.100 --> 00:08:38.919 for a free class, with locations in Encinitas, 00:08:39.460 --> 00:08:43.179 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 00:08:44.100 --> 00:08:46.740 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent 00:08:46.740 --> 00:08:52.590 you by. And now, back to the show. Let's talk 00:08:52.590 --> 00:08:56.289 science. Japan's streets remain impressively 00:08:56.289 --> 00:08:59.370 clean, despite the scarcity of public trash cans. 00:09:00.929 --> 00:09:03.289 Travelers are often surprised to find no bins 00:09:03.289 --> 00:09:06.330 on the streets, forcing them to carry their waste. 00:09:07.750 --> 00:09:10.769 Some visitors report this lack of bins as their 00:09:10.769 --> 00:09:13.409 biggest inconvenience, according to a survey. 00:09:14.450 --> 00:09:17.370 Historically, trash cans were removed from public 00:09:17.370 --> 00:09:21.870 spaces due to security concerns. Japan's cultural 00:09:21.870 --> 00:09:25.129 values of cleanliness and personal responsibility 00:09:25.129 --> 00:09:28.110 also play a significant role in this practice. 00:09:29.470 --> 00:09:32.210 To adapt, travelers can carry small bags for 00:09:32.210 --> 00:09:35.049 their waste and use recycling bins at vending 00:09:35.049 --> 00:09:43.789 machines. Sebastian Stan is considering a move 00:09:43.789 --> 00:09:47.610 to the DC Universe to star alongside Robert Pattinson 00:09:47.610 --> 00:09:52.110 in The Batman Part II. The Romanian -American 00:09:52.110 --> 00:09:55.169 actor, known for his role as Bucky Barnes in 00:09:55.169 --> 00:09:57.990 the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is reportedly 00:09:57.990 --> 00:10:01.070 in talks for this role. Production is set to 00:10:01.070 --> 00:10:05.370 begin in the spring of 2026. Scarlett Johansson 00:10:05.370 --> 00:10:08.190 has also been linked to the sequel, despite her 00:10:08.190 --> 00:10:11.620 character, Natasha Romanoff. dying in Avengers 00:10:11.620 --> 00:10:15.299 Endgame. The sequel is planned for release on 00:10:15.299 --> 00:10:19.340 October 1st, 2027, following the success of the 00:10:19.340 --> 00:10:26.559 first film, which grossed $772 .3 million. Well, 00:10:26.559 --> 00:10:29.480 alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the 00:10:29.480 --> 00:10:33.759 day. And today, our quote comes from the American 00:10:33.759 --> 00:10:38.840 aviation pioneer, Amelia Earhart. And she said, 00:10:39.580 --> 00:10:42.639 Adventure is worthwhile in itself, for it pushes 00:10:42.639 --> 00:10:45.419 the boundaries of what we know and inspires us 00:10:45.419 --> 00:10:49.080 to dream beyond the horizon, daring us to explore 00:10:49.080 --> 00:10:53.200 the unknown. And that's a wrap for this morning. 00:10:54.100 --> 00:10:56.779 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and 00:10:56.779 --> 00:11:00.419 TikTok for some captivating aerial videos with 00:11:00.419 --> 00:11:04.480 local news and the surf reports. Have an amazing 00:11:04.480 --> 00:11:06.899 day, my good friends. We'll see you tomorrow 00:11:06.899 --> 00:11:10.240 with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.