Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Tuesday, January 13th. You'll be interested
to know. 69 years ago, today, in 1957, a pair
of playful entrepreneurs shaped a molded plastic
disc into the frisbee, turning a simple toss
into a widely loved recreational flying toy at
parks and beaches. That inventive leap popularized
casual outdoor play, inspired organized flying
disc sports, and established a cultural icon
of mid -20th century. So now you know. And now
it's time for the Surf Report. Tuesday in Encinitas.
This morning it's looking clean with waves around
2 to 3 plus feet. Conditions hold steady through
the morning, but by noon, they drop to two to
three feet and become fair. Winds shift from
offshore at five to six miles per hour, then
turn onshore by late morning at two miles per
hour. Best time to ride is at 10 a .m. with the
two -foot outgoing mid -tide when the west -northwest
swell is one and a half feet at 15 seconds. and
the sideshore wind is 0 mile per hour. And the
first low tide on Tuesday will be 0 foot at 1
p .m., followed by a 3 foot high tide at 8. The
nearshore buoy at Beacons reads 62 degrees for
the water temperature. Wednesday provides clean
conditions with waves ranging from 2 to 3 plus
feet throughout the day. Thursday sees a steady
increase in size, reaching 3 to 4 plus feet,
while remaining clean and favorable for most
of the day. Friday holds similar heights, but
shifts to choppy conditions by the afternoon,
making it less appealing compared to Thursday.
This morning, it's sunny, and it feels like 55
degrees, with 5 mile per hour wind. The sunset
will take place at 5 .03. and it will rise again
tomorrow at 654. It looks like grin for a sunny
Tuesday with a high near 68 and a light west
wind. Tonight. Expect mostly clear skies with
a low around 54 and a calm east wind. Looking
ahead in the weather. Wednesday through Friday
will be sunny with highs in the upper 60s and
light west winds near 5 miles per hour. Saturday
turns mostly sunny with highs near 70 and nights
mostly clear to partly cloudy with lows around
56. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 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, two of
California's largest home insurers will each
raise rates for customers by an average of 6
.9 % later this year. According to filings with
the California Department of Insurance, CSAA
will begin implementing the rate increase for
nearly 481 ,800 homeowners starting on March
15th. Rates for more than 650 ,000 customers
with Mercury Insurance will begin to change in
July, with homeowners' rates rising by an average
of 8 .2%. Both insurers attributed the need for
a rate increase to inflation and the risk of
catastrophes, such as wildfires. Customers can
reach out to their agent to ask questions about
what discounts they might qualify for. Now on
to sports. Last night, the Houston Texans dominated
the Pittsburgh Steelers, winning their wildcard
matchup. 30 to 6. Despite their quarterback struggling
and their star receiver leaving on a card, Houston's
defense excelled, marking the franchise's first
road playoff victory. Aaron Rodgers, facing relentless
pressure, threw for only 146 yards, with the
Steelers suffering their ninth consecutive postseason
loss. CJ Stroud managed 250 yards, but struggled
with turnovers. while Christian Kirk excelled
with 144 yards on eight receptions. As the offseason
approaches, uncertainty looms for the Steelers
and Rodgers, who may not return in 2026. In local
sports, Mecky Bekden has openly criticized Chargers
offensive coordinator Greg Roman following a
disappointing playoff loss where the team only
scored three points. Chargers fans are understandably
frustrated with Roman's performance, and Bekton,
who signed a two -year contract worth $20 million
after winning a Super Bowl with the Eagles, is
no exception. He struggled throughout the season
in Los Angeles, lacking the performance that
made him stand out the year before. Bekton's
remarks suggest discontent within the team, raising
questions about the future direction as the Chargers
enter a crucial offseason. Trouble seems to be
brewing in an organization that should be on
the rise. In top news, America is trying to determine
if it has hit Keek Pizza. Once the second most
common restaurant type in the United States,
pizzerias are now outnumbered by coffee shops
and Mexican food eateries. According to industry
data, Sales growth at pizza restaurants has failed
to keep pace with the broader fast food market
for years. Ravi Thanwala, chief financial officer
and North America president at Papa John's International
stated, pizza is disrupted right now. Major chains
like Pizza Hut and Papa John's are considering
strategic changes, including potential sales
amid increasing competition and evolving consumer
preferences. PISA still generates around $31
billion in sales, but its dominance in American
dining is fading. In business news, the Justice
Department has threatened the Federal Reserve
with a criminal indictment over testimony from
Fed Chair Jerome Powell regarding renovations,
Powell revealed over the weekend. This marks
a significant escalation by the administration
after President Donald Trump's efforts to exert
more control over the independent institution.
Trump has criticized Powell for not cutting short
-term interest rates and has even threatened
to fire him. Powell described the threat of criminal
charges as pretext aimed at undermining the Fed's
independence. Investors are closely watching
as an attempt to fire Powell could lead to falling
stock prices and higher borrowing costs across
the economy. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is down
1 % to just over $91 ,000. Ethereum is down 2
% to $3 ,000. And XRP is down 1 % to $2 .06.
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. NASA launches a new mission to maximize
the capabilities of the James Webb Space Telescope.
The James Webb Space Telescope, launched in 2021
at a cost of more than $10 billion, aims to identify
potentially habitable worlds around distant stars.
Vandora, a smaller satellite, launched early
Sunday from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California
with a budget of $20 million. It will help scientists
better analyze exoplanets and their atmospheres,
correcting measurements affected by stellar signals.
Pandora will observe 20 selected exoplanets,
collecting valuable data to enhance our understanding
of life beyond Earth. Entertainment news. This
actor just dethroned Scarlett Johansson as the
highest -grossing movie star at the box office.
Zoe Saldana now sits atop the list of highest
-grossing actors with a massive total of nearly
$17 billion at the worldwide box office. Scarlett
Johansson's reign at the box office is over for
now. The latest film in the Avatar series, Avatar,
Fire and Ash, officially crossed $1 billion,
$200 million as of January 12th. But Johansson
now holds the second position with 16 .4 billion.
Well, all righty folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American author and motivational speaker, Sig
Ziegler. And he said, success means doing the
best we can with what we have. Success is the
doing, not the getting, and the trying, not the
triumph. Success is a personal standard, reaching
for the highest that is in us, becoming all that
we can be. And that's a wrap for this morning.
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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.