Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, January 15th. You'll be interested
to know. Today is National Bakel Day. This chewy
celebration traces back to centuries of Eastern
European baking traditions and now brings communities
together over poppy, sesame, and cinnamon raisin
twists. Grab a warm bagel with cream cheese or
lox, share a smile, and toast to a delightful,
carb -filled moment. So now you know. And now,
it's time for the surf report. Thursday in Encinitas.
This morning it's looking clean with waves around
2 to 4 feet. Hamid day, they should hold steady
at 3 to 4 feet. with the occasional set pushing
to three to four plus feet. Winds are currently
offshore at five miles per hour, shifting onshore
by late morning at two miles per hour. Best time
to ride is at 9 a .m. with the three -foot outgoing
high tide when the west swell is one and a half
feet at 16 seconds and the offshore wind is two
mile per hour. The first high tide on Thursday
will be 5 .5 feet at 6 .30 a .m., followed by
a minus -half foot low tide at 2. The nearshore
buoy at Beacons reads 61 degrees for the water
temperature. Expect clean conditions with wave
heights around 3 to 4 feet on Friday, offering
a smooth start to the weekend. Saturday sees
a slight decrease in size to two to three plus
feet, but remains clean early before shifting
to fair conditions later. By Sunday, conditions
become choppy with two to three plus feet, though
cleaner faces return in the evening. This morning,
it's sunny, and it feels like 59 degrees, with
five mile per hour wind. The sunset will take
place at 5 .05. and it will rise again tomorrow
at 653. It looks like we're in for a sunny day
with a high near 72 and a light southwest breeze.
Tonight, expect mostly clear skies with a low
of 55 and very light winds. Looking ahead in
the weather, Friday through Sunday will be mostly
sunny with highs near 71 and overnight lows in
the mid -50s. Martin Luther King Jr. Day stays
mostly sunny with a slight drop to highs near
69 and a low around 55 Monday night. 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, Carlsbad homeowner John Levy is challenging
a fine of $2 .4 million. from the Coastal Commission
over alleged violations related to beach access
and a pickleball court. Levy argues that the
Commission's authority to impose such substantial
penalties without judicial oversight infringes
on his due process rights. The Commission claims
Levy is blocking public access to the beach and
improperly installed the pickleball court while
removing native vegetation. Despite the ongoing
dispute, Levy asserts he is willing to provide
access, but faces property rights issues. The
case highlights broader concerns about the Commission's
power and its ability to impose steep fines without
proper legal recourse. Now on to sports. The
College Football Transfer Portal is open through
Friday. But we already see winners and losers
in the January window. The Texas Tech Red Raiders
have added quarterback Brendan Sorsby on an NIL
deal worth a reported $5 million, while the Texas
Longhorns secured wide receiver Kam Coleman and
running back Relique Brown. The Louisville Cardinals
signed quarterback Lincoln Kienholz and retained
dynamic running back Isaac Brown. The Indiana
Hoosiers added quarterback Josh Hoover and bolstered
their defense. However, the Iowa State Cyclones,
Utah Utes, and Alabama Crimson Tide faced significant
roster challenges heading into 2026. Tennessee
volunteers are struggling at quarterback despite
improving their defense. In local sports, The
Los Angeles Chargers are projected to take a
gamble in free agency that could drastically
change their roster after their defeat in the
wild card round to the New England Patriots.
With just under $110 million in cap space, the
most in the National Football League, they have
a unique opportunity to address glaring needs.
ESPN predicts the Chargers will target guard
Isaac Sumilow. who could be an ideal replacement
for the struggling Meki Bekden. While Sumolo
may not be an elite guard, his veteran leadership
could be crucial for reshaping the offensive
line next season. In top news, prediction markets
are the bold new frontier in online betting,
where you can wager on almost any future event,
from sports outcomes to political elections.
and Polymarket are leading platforms, with Caoshi's
transaction volume skyrocketing by around 1 ,680
% last year. These markets are not classified
as traditional gambling and operate legally even
in states where gambling is banned. They have
created a multi -billion dollar industry without
regular protections for gamblers. However, their
accuracy depends on user knowledge. raising concerns
over potential manipulation and exploitation.
As one CEO stated, the vision is to financialize
everything. In business news, Amazon is now refunding
customers up to $51 after its $2 .5 billion prime
settlement. This settlement with the Federal
Trade Commission includes a provision for $1
.5 billion in refunds. To qualify, you must be
an Amazon Prime customer in the United States
and signed up through a challenged enrollment
flow or faced issues canceling your subscription.
You must have used no more than three Prime benefits
in any 12 -month period following your enrollment.
Amazon will send payments by check, PayPal, or
Venmo with notifications being sent to eligible
customers. The Federal Trade Commission warns
against scams related to this refund process.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 1 % to just
over $96 ,000. Ethereum is down 1 % to about
$3 ,000. And XRP is down 3 % to $2 .11. 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 tech. A
California lawmaker is pushing to ban toys with
artificial intelligence chatbot capabilities.
California State Senator Steve Padilla is setting
the stage for a potential first state -level
crackdown on such toys. Concerns arise over security
risks, privacy, and children's exposure to harmful
content. Recent cases of non -toy chat bots interacting
with children have led to tragic outcomes, prompting
congressional hearings. Padilla introduced Senate
Bill 867. proposing a four -year moratorium on
toys with these features for kids under 12. He
emphasizes the need for reasonable guardrails
to protect young children from harm. The bill
must advance through California's legislative
process this year. Entertainment news. Idris
Elba's Hijack Season 2 has derailed the entire
franchise, according to critics. In the first
season, Elva's character, Sam Nelson, navigated
a hijacked flight, showcasing his charisma and
tension. However, the second season finds Sam
in a different hostage situation, lacking the
brilliance of its predecessor. Set in Berlin,
two years later, Sam appears exhausted and uncertain,
which puts viewers on edge. The narrative shifts
focus to various characters amid a train crisis.
but fails to maintain a streamlined storyline.
Despite intriguing themes, it lacks the intensity
that made Season 1 captivating. The season premiered
on January 14th on Apple TV. Well, all righty,
folks. It's time for the quote of the day. And
today, our quote comes from the American author
and humorist, Mark Twain. And he said, Whenever
you find yourself on the side of the majority,
it is time to pause and reflect. 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.