Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, January 14th. You'll be interested
to know, hey, 148 years ago, today, in 1878,
a small team opened the first public telephone
exchange in a converted office, linking callers
across town with live and helpful operators.
The innovation made two -way voice communication
practical, established a new service industry,
and accelerated social and commercial connections.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf
Report. Wednesday in Encinitas. This morning
it's looking clean with waves at 2 to 3 plus
feet. The wind is offshore at 5 miles per hour.
Conditions remain clean until around 10 a .m.
when it shifts to sideshore. By 11 a .m. expect
choppy waves as the wind turns on shore at six
miles per hour. The swell stays consistent through
the afternoon with fair conditions continuing.
Best time to ride is at 9 a .m. with the three
-foot out going mid -tide when the West Well
is two feet at 13 seconds and the offshore wind
is four mile per hour. The first low tide on
Wednesday will be zero foot at 1 .30 p .m. followed
by a three foot high tide just before 8 .30.
The near shore buoy at Beacons reads 62 degrees
for the water temperature. Conditions remain
clean on Thursday with waves around three to
four feet, offering great opportunities for catching
a barrel. Friday sees similar size at 2 to 4
feet, but shifts to fair conditions as winds
pick up slightly. By Saturday, expect a drop
to 2 to 3 feet with choppy conditions in the
afternoon, making it the least favorable day
of the period. This morning, it's sunny and it
feels like 58 degrees with 5 mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 5 .04. and it will
rise again tomorrow at 654. It looks like rain
for a sunny Wednesday with a high near 67 and
a light north wind. Tonight, expect mostly clear
skies with a low around 56 and light winds. Looking
ahead in the weather. Thursday through Sunday
will be mostly sunny to sunny with highs near
70 on Thursday and Saturday and near 68 to 69
on Friday and Sunday. The nights will be mild
with lows in the mid -50s and north winds will
be light around zero to five miles per hour on
Thursday. 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
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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. In San Diego, Nextar
Media Group is acquiring a third television station,
igniting concerns about reduced diversity in
news coverage and a potential conservative bias.
Critics worry that if the federal government
eases ownership regulations, it may lead to fewer
independent voices in local journalism. Dean
Nelson from Point Loma Nazarene University. emphasizes
that ownership concentration risks limiting perspectives
as the audience shrinks and corporations seek
larger shares of a diminishing market. With fewer
journalists remaining, the quality of news reporting
may decline, affecting how facts are presented
to the public. Now on to sports. Mike Tomlin
is stepping down as head coach of the Pittsburgh
Steelers after 19 seasons, marking the end of
an era defined by stability and success. Despite
rumors of his potential departure, Tomlin's resignation
surprised many players who were unaware of the
announcement during a team meeting. He leaves
with an impressive record of never having a losing
season and clinched his 200th career NFL victory
this season. The Steelers will now search for
their fourth head coach since 1969, prioritizing
strong leadership. As for Aaron Rodgers, his
future remains uncertain following a disappointing
playoff performance in local sports. Brooks Koca's
return to the PGA Tour is set for the Farmers
Insurance Open at Torrey Pines from January 29th
through February 1st. After three years away,
Coca rejoins the tour, following a significant
charitable donation of $5 million and giving
up potential earnings exceeding $50 million.
Marty Gorsuch, CEO of the Century Club of San
Diego, emphasized the excitement of having Coca
back, noting his great recognition and the curiosity
factor surrounding his return. Fans are eager
to see if other big names like John Rahm will
follow suit as the tour opens doors for reinstatement.
In top news, the Federal Trade Commission accuses
a company operating an artificial intelligence
search engine known as Pearl of rampant consumer
deception. Federal officials allege that Pearl's
operation has duped thousands of users into costly
monthly charges. The lawsuit claims that Pearl
locks consumers into recurring fees, ensnaring
hundreds of thousands of people. Investigators
say that users, upon clicking ads, are directed
to various landing pages, where they are prompted
to join a question -and -answer service for either
$1 or $5. Once credit card information is provided,
unwanted monthly fees can climb to $79. The suit
seeks an injunction against the company for violating
federal consumer protection laws. In business
news, Bitcoin extended gains on Tuesday, climbing
to a two -month high as United States corporate
earnings got underway, and investors absorbed
fresh inflation data. The world's largest cryptocurrency
was up about 4 .5 % on the day, trading just
above $95 ,500. its strongest level since mid
-November, according to CoinGecko. The advance
triggered an estimated $587 million in liquidations
of crypto short positions, including about $292
million tied to Bitcoin, according to CoinClass.
Ryan Rasmussen, head of research at Bitwise,
noted that several global events remind investors
why Bitcoin was created. A crypto movement. Bitcoin
is up 5 % to about $95 ,000. Ethereum is up 7
.5 % to about $3 ,000. And XRP is up 6 % to $2
.18. 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. U .S. greenhouse gas emissions are rising
for the first time in two years. A new report
finds that searching electricity demands from
artificial intelligence data centers and a cold
snap are driving up emissions after years of
declines. The U .S. is on track to record an
estimated 2 .4 % increase in emissions in 2025
compared with 2024. Emissions tied to the power
sector are expected to rise by 3 .8%. Meanwhile,
transportation contributed more greenhouse gases
than any other sector, but saw little increase
due to more hybrid and electric vehicles on the
road. Entertainment news. Kevin Spacey is expected
to face a brutal cross -examination in a rare
Hollywood insurance trial over the series House
of Cards. In the coming weeks, he will testify
in Los Angeles' Superior Court, claiming he would
have been suicidal if required to return for
the final season. Media rights capital is seeking
a payout of $80 million from Fireman's Fund.
arguing that Spacey's issues cost his unavailability.
The trial will address whether sexual compulsion
is a legitimate illness under the insurance policy.
Jurors will consider Spacey's credibility amid
contradictions in his statements. Well, alrighty
folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And
today, our quote comes from the British philosopher
and writer Bertrand Russell. And he said, The
only thing that will redeem mankind is cooperation,
as it fosters understanding and progress in a
world increasingly interconnected by technology
and communication. 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.