WEBVTT 00:00:01.780 --> 00:00:04.700 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:05.219 --> 00:00:09.060 Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.419 --> 00:00:13.400 and it's Thursday, January 15th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.400 --> 00:00:18.219 to know. Today is National Bakel Day. This chewy 00:00:18.219 --> 00:00:21.140 celebration traces back to centuries of Eastern 00:00:21.140 --> 00:00:24.480 European baking traditions and now brings communities 00:00:24.480 --> 00:00:28.199 together over poppy, sesame, and cinnamon raisin 00:00:28.199 --> 00:00:32.000 twists. Grab a warm bagel with cream cheese or 00:00:32.000 --> 00:00:35.280 lox, share a smile, and toast to a delightful, 00:00:35.600 --> 00:00:40.820 carb -filled moment. So now you know. And now, 00:00:41.119 --> 00:00:47.700 it's time for the surf report. Thursday in Encinitas. 00:00:48.719 --> 00:00:50.899 This morning it's looking clean with waves around 00:00:50.899 --> 00:00:54.719 2 to 4 feet. Hamid day, they should hold steady 00:00:54.719 --> 00:00:58.060 at 3 to 4 feet. with the occasional set pushing 00:00:58.060 --> 00:01:01.479 to three to four plus feet. Winds are currently 00:01:01.479 --> 00:01:05.219 offshore at five miles per hour, shifting onshore 00:01:05.219 --> 00:01:09.420 by late morning at two miles per hour. Best time 00:01:09.420 --> 00:01:12.859 to ride is at 9 a .m. with the three -foot outgoing 00:01:12.859 --> 00:01:15.980 high tide when the west swell is one and a half 00:01:15.980 --> 00:01:19.680 feet at 16 seconds and the offshore wind is two 00:01:19.680 --> 00:01:23.250 mile per hour. The first high tide on Thursday 00:01:23.250 --> 00:01:27.670 will be 5 .5 feet at 6 .30 a .m., followed by 00:01:27.670 --> 00:01:31.549 a minus -half foot low tide at 2. The nearshore 00:01:31.549 --> 00:01:35.189 buoy at Beacons reads 61 degrees for the water 00:01:35.189 --> 00:01:39.150 temperature. Expect clean conditions with wave 00:01:39.150 --> 00:01:42.469 heights around 3 to 4 feet on Friday, offering 00:01:42.469 --> 00:01:45.939 a smooth start to the weekend. Saturday sees 00:01:45.939 --> 00:01:48.900 a slight decrease in size to two to three plus 00:01:48.900 --> 00:01:51.519 feet, but remains clean early before shifting 00:01:51.519 --> 00:01:55.260 to fair conditions later. By Sunday, conditions 00:01:55.260 --> 00:01:58.420 become choppy with two to three plus feet, though 00:01:58.420 --> 00:02:03.219 cleaner faces return in the evening. This morning, 00:02:03.459 --> 00:02:07.140 it's sunny, and it feels like 59 degrees, with 00:02:07.140 --> 00:02:11.099 five mile per hour wind. The sunset will take 00:02:11.099 --> 00:02:14.129 place at 5 .05. and it will rise again tomorrow 00:02:14.129 --> 00:02:18.650 at 653. It looks like we're in for a sunny day 00:02:18.650 --> 00:02:22.490 with a high near 72 and a light southwest breeze. 00:02:23.889 --> 00:02:27.810 Tonight, expect mostly clear skies with a low 00:02:27.810 --> 00:02:33.250 of 55 and very light winds. Looking ahead in 00:02:33.250 --> 00:02:36.889 the weather, Friday through Sunday will be mostly 00:02:36.889 --> 00:02:40.409 sunny with highs near 71 and overnight lows in 00:02:40.409 --> 00:02:44.719 the mid -50s. Martin Luther King Jr. Day stays 00:02:44.719 --> 00:02:47.819 mostly sunny with a slight drop to highs near 00:02:47.819 --> 00:02:52.520 69 and a low around 55 Monday night. Bonjour, 00:02:52.979 --> 00:02:55.740 food enthusiasts. This podcast is brought to 00:02:55.740 --> 00:02:59.479 you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 00:03:00.280 --> 00:03:03.379 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of 00:03:03.379 --> 00:03:07.060 Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven for 00:03:07.060 --> 00:03:11.219 culinary delights. Indulge in their amazing eggs 00:03:11.219 --> 00:03:15.210 Benedict. or their gluten -free crepes. You can 00:03:15.210 --> 00:03:18.229 grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through 00:03:18.229 --> 00:03:21.509 to get your morning coffee. They are open every 00:03:21.509 --> 00:03:25.830 day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget 00:03:25.830 --> 00:03:30.729 to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local 00:03:30.729 --> 00:03:34.789 news, Carlsbad homeowner John Levy is challenging 00:03:34.789 --> 00:03:39.020 a fine of $2 .4 million. from the Coastal Commission 00:03:39.020 --> 00:03:42.439 over alleged violations related to beach access 00:03:42.439 --> 00:03:46.159 and a pickleball court. Levy argues that the 00:03:46.159 --> 00:03:49.020 Commission's authority to impose such substantial 00:03:49.020 --> 00:03:52.259 penalties without judicial oversight infringes 00:03:52.259 --> 00:03:55.719 on his due process rights. The Commission claims 00:03:55.719 --> 00:03:58.719 Levy is blocking public access to the beach and 00:03:58.719 --> 00:04:01.139 improperly installed the pickleball court while 00:04:01.139 --> 00:04:05.000 removing native vegetation. Despite the ongoing 00:04:05.000 --> 00:04:07.659 dispute, Levy asserts he is willing to provide 00:04:07.659 --> 00:04:11.520 access, but faces property rights issues. The 00:04:11.520 --> 00:04:14.319 case highlights broader concerns about the Commission's 00:04:14.319 --> 00:04:17.920 power and its ability to impose steep fines without 00:04:17.920 --> 00:04:27.240 proper legal recourse. Now on to sports. The 00:04:27.240 --> 00:04:29.519 College Football Transfer Portal is open through 00:04:29.519 --> 00:04:32.180 Friday. But we already see winners and losers 00:04:32.180 --> 00:04:36.060 in the January window. The Texas Tech Red Raiders 00:04:36.060 --> 00:04:39.199 have added quarterback Brendan Sorsby on an NIL 00:04:39.199 --> 00:04:42.980 deal worth a reported $5 million, while the Texas 00:04:42.980 --> 00:04:46.220 Longhorns secured wide receiver Kam Coleman and 00:04:46.220 --> 00:04:49.800 running back Relique Brown. The Louisville Cardinals 00:04:49.800 --> 00:04:52.899 signed quarterback Lincoln Kienholz and retained 00:04:52.899 --> 00:04:56.759 dynamic running back Isaac Brown. The Indiana 00:04:56.759 --> 00:05:00.060 Hoosiers added quarterback Josh Hoover and bolstered 00:05:00.060 --> 00:05:03.899 their defense. However, the Iowa State Cyclones, 00:05:04.259 --> 00:05:07.920 Utah Utes, and Alabama Crimson Tide faced significant 00:05:07.920 --> 00:05:12.279 roster challenges heading into 2026. Tennessee 00:05:12.279 --> 00:05:15.160 volunteers are struggling at quarterback despite 00:05:15.160 --> 00:05:20.730 improving their defense. In local sports, The 00:05:20.730 --> 00:05:23.230 Los Angeles Chargers are projected to take a 00:05:23.230 --> 00:05:26.490 gamble in free agency that could drastically 00:05:26.490 --> 00:05:29.170 change their roster after their defeat in the 00:05:29.170 --> 00:05:32.089 wild card round to the New England Patriots. 00:05:32.709 --> 00:05:36.490 With just under $110 million in cap space, the 00:05:36.490 --> 00:05:38.790 most in the National Football League, they have 00:05:38.790 --> 00:05:41.850 a unique opportunity to address glaring needs. 00:05:43.329 --> 00:05:46.110 ESPN predicts the Chargers will target guard 00:05:46.110 --> 00:05:49.110 Isaac Sumilow. who could be an ideal replacement 00:05:49.110 --> 00:05:53.089 for the struggling Meki Bekden. While Sumolo 00:05:53.089 --> 00:05:56.009 may not be an elite guard, his veteran leadership 00:05:56.009 --> 00:05:58.470 could be crucial for reshaping the offensive 00:05:58.470 --> 00:06:04.569 line next season. 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However, their 00:06:40.699 --> 00:06:44.199 accuracy depends on user knowledge. raising concerns 00:06:44.199 --> 00:06:47.100 over potential manipulation and exploitation. 00:06:48.120 --> 00:06:51.860 As one CEO stated, the vision is to financialize 00:06:51.860 --> 00:06:58.060 everything. In business news, Amazon is now refunding 00:06:58.060 --> 00:07:03.060 customers up to $51 after its $2 .5 billion prime 00:07:03.060 --> 00:07:06.139 settlement. This settlement with the Federal 00:07:06.139 --> 00:07:08.860 Trade Commission includes a provision for $1 00:07:08.860 --> 00:07:13.519 .5 billion in refunds. 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Moving 00:08:01.279 --> 00:08:05.899 on to a more local vibe. In our community spotlight 00:08:05.899 --> 00:08:08.939 on health and wellness, we are working with a 00:08:08.939 --> 00:08:11.680 national Pilates studio to bring you some free 00:08:11.680 --> 00:08:16.079 classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates 00:08:16.079 --> 00:08:19.259 with several locations in the San Diego area. 00:08:19.800 --> 00:08:22.740 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, 00:08:23.240 --> 00:08:26.740 cultivating strength, reducing tension, and elevating 00:08:26.740 --> 00:08:30.480 mental well -being. Scientific research affirms 00:08:30.480 --> 00:08:34.960 its benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:08:34.960 --> 00:08:38.879 for a free class with locations in Encinitas, 00:08:39.360 --> 00:08:44.299 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla and more. Just 00:08:44.299 --> 00:08:47.139 be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 00:08:48.200 --> 00:08:54.620 And now back to the show. Let's talk tech. A 00:08:54.620 --> 00:08:57.580 California lawmaker is pushing to ban toys with 00:08:57.580 --> 00:09:00.179 artificial intelligence chatbot capabilities. 00:09:01.220 --> 00:09:04.539 California State Senator Steve Padilla is setting 00:09:04.539 --> 00:09:06.899 the stage for a potential first state -level 00:09:06.899 --> 00:09:11.120 crackdown on such toys. Concerns arise over security 00:09:11.120 --> 00:09:14.740 risks, privacy, and children's exposure to harmful 00:09:14.740 --> 00:09:18.779 content. Recent cases of non -toy chat bots interacting 00:09:18.779 --> 00:09:22.139 with children have led to tragic outcomes, prompting 00:09:22.139 --> 00:09:25.559 congressional hearings. Padilla introduced Senate 00:09:25.559 --> 00:09:29.659 Bill 867. proposing a four -year moratorium on 00:09:29.659 --> 00:09:33.220 toys with these features for kids under 12. He 00:09:33.220 --> 00:09:35.779 emphasizes the need for reasonable guardrails 00:09:35.779 --> 00:09:39.100 to protect young children from harm. The bill 00:09:39.100 --> 00:09:41.720 must advance through California's legislative 00:09:41.720 --> 00:09:49.080 process this year. Entertainment news. Idris 00:09:49.080 --> 00:09:53.200 Elba's Hijack Season 2 has derailed the entire 00:09:53.200 --> 00:09:56.639 franchise, according to critics. In the first 00:09:56.639 --> 00:10:00.379 season, Elva's character, Sam Nelson, navigated 00:10:00.379 --> 00:10:03.759 a hijacked flight, showcasing his charisma and 00:10:03.759 --> 00:10:07.220 tension. However, the second season finds Sam 00:10:07.220 --> 00:10:10.399 in a different hostage situation, lacking the 00:10:10.399 --> 00:10:13.539 brilliance of its predecessor. Set in Berlin, 00:10:13.960 --> 00:10:17.259 two years later, Sam appears exhausted and uncertain, 00:10:17.580 --> 00:10:21.120 which puts viewers on edge. The narrative shifts 00:10:21.120 --> 00:10:24.480 focus to various characters amid a train crisis. 00:10:24.700 --> 00:10:27.779 but fails to maintain a streamlined storyline. 00:10:28.820 --> 00:10:31.559 Despite intriguing themes, it lacks the intensity 00:10:31.559 --> 00:10:35.240 that made Season 1 captivating. The season premiered 00:10:35.240 --> 00:10:40.039 on January 14th on Apple TV. Well, all righty, 00:10:40.220 --> 00:10:44.080 folks. It's time for the quote of the day. And 00:10:44.080 --> 00:10:46.940 today, our quote comes from the American author 00:10:46.940 --> 00:10:51.549 and humorist, Mark Twain. And he said, Whenever 00:10:51.549 --> 00:10:53.590 you find yourself on the side of the majority, 00:10:54.009 --> 00:10:58.590 it is time to pause and reflect. And that's a 00:10:58.590 --> 00:11:01.429 wrap for this morning. You can check out our 00:11:01.429 --> 00:11:05.250 Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating 00:11:05.250 --> 00:11:08.929 aerial videos with local news and the surf reports. 00:11:10.070 --> 00:11:12.710 Have an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see 00:11:12.710 --> 00:11:15.870 you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings 00:11:15.870 --> 00:11:16.610 in Encinitas.