Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, January 16th. You'll be interested
to know. 57 years ago, today, in 1969, two manned
spacecraft achieved the first orbital docking
as crews aboard the Apollo and Soyuz linked modules
and greeted each other in space. This milestone
demonstrated cooperative capability for humans
to transfer between vehicles and conduct joint
operations, enabling future multinational exploration
and shared scientific missions. So now you know.
And now, it's time for the Surf Report. Friday
in Encinita. This morning it's looking clean
with waves at 2 to 4 feet. Conditions hold steady
through the morning, but by noon, they shift
to fair as winds pick up to onshore at 5 miles
per hour. They expect choppy conditions by early
afternoon, with winds increasing to 7 miles per
hour. Best time to ride is at 7 a .m., with a
6 -foot high tide when the West Well is 2 feet
at 13 seconds, and the offshore wind is 0 mile
per hour. The first high tide on Friday will
be 5 .5 feet just before 7 a .m., followed by
a minus 1 foot low tide at 2 .30. The nearshore
buoy at Beacons reads 63 degrees for the water
temperature. Conditions remain clean with waves
around 2 to 3 plus feet on Saturday, offering
a great start to the weekend. As Sunday approaches,
expect a steady increase in swell, pushing heights
to 2 to 3 plus feet, with clean conditions throughout
the day. Monday holds similar sizes, but conditions
may become fair as winds shift, making it less
favorable than Sunday. This morning, there's
patchy fog, and it feels like 60 degrees with
no wind. The sunset will take place at 5 .06.
and it will rise again tomorrow at 653. It looks
like we're in for some patchy fog early today,
but then it will be sunny with a high near 66
and a light northwest breeze. Tonight, expect
patchy fog again with partly cloudy skies, a
low of 54, and a gentle northeast wind. Looking
ahead in the weather, Saturday will be mostly
sunny with a high near 70 and a light north wind.
Sunday and Martin Luther King Jr. Day stay partly
to mostly sunny with highs near 69 on Sunday,
slipping to around 67 on Monday and nights in
the mid -50s. 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
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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 the
wake of new parking fees, attendance at Balboa
Park Museums has dropped significantly, with
some reports indicating a decline of about 20%.
Judy Gradwell, president and CEO of the San Diego
Natural History Museum, expressed surprise at
the extent of this dip. Steve Snyder, president
and CEO of the Fleet Science Center, noted that
while tourists continue to visit, Local attendance
has suffered. Both museum leaders oppose the
parking fees, which can reach up to $16 for non
-residents. Meanwhile, council member Steph Whitburn
is advocating for the repeal of the parking fees
as concerns grow regarding their impact on access
to educational attractions. Now on to sports.
This weekend is the action -packed divisional
round of the NFL playoffs. First up on Saturday
is Bills at Broncos at 430 on CDS. Denver is
favored at one and a half. Then 49ers at Seahawks
at eight on Fox. Seattle is favored by seven.
Moving to Sunday, we get Texans at Patriots at
three on ESPN. New England is favored by three.
then Rams at Bears at 6 .30 on NBC. Los Angeles
is favored by 3 .5. All times are Eastern. In
local sports, the Los Angeles Chargers are in
need of a new offensive coordinator and former
Miami Dolphins head coach. Mike McDaniel may
be a perfect fit. Ruhr suggests that McDaniel
would prefer the great opportunity of coaching
Justin Herbert over a less desirable head coaching
role. This presents a unique chance for the Chargers,
as coaching an elite quarterback can be rare
for any coach. While McDaniel may only stay for
a year, his potential to elevate the offense
could significantly enhance the team's Super
Bowl aspirations. In top news... The Senate crypto
girl has encountered a setback as Coinbase has
withdrawn its support. Coinbase chief executive
officer Brian Armstrong stated that the legislation
has too many issues in its current form. Bitcoin's
rally paused early Thursday after the Senate
banking committee postponed a hearing on this
crucial bill. The committee was set to discuss
the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, but halted
proceedings following Coinbase's withdrawal on
Wednesday. Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim
Scott expressed that everyone remains at the
table working in good faith, referring to the
delay as a brief pause. Despite Coinbase's concerns,
Armstrong remains quite optimistic about achieving
a positive outcome with ongoing efforts. In business
news, McDonald's began franchising in 1955 and
currently operates 44 ,113 units. Entering 2025,
McDonald's aimed to deliver value to customers
amid declining consumer sentiment and a 1 .4
% sales dip in the fourth quarter of 2024. In
January, McDonald's launched in value, featuring
popular $5 meal deals and a buy one, add one
for $1 offer. Joralinger, president of McDonald's
USA. emphasized that customers should define
value on their own terms. Sales jumped 2 .4 %
in the third quarter of 2025, thanks to affordability
-focused menu changes and ongoing technology
upgrades. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 4
% for the week, to about $96 ,000. Ethereum is
up 5%, to about $3 ,000. And XRP is unchanged
at $2 .08. 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. A hidden blob of water
has abruptly reappeared in the Atlantic. For
decades, scientists have known about equatorial
waters in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, but
a similar mass in the Atlantic has long remained
elusive. A study by the Shershev Institute of
Oceanology discovered this aquatic mass, known
as the Atlantic Equatorial Water, by analyzing
data from the International Argo Program. Understanding
this water mass will help scientists grasp how
the world's oceans transfer heat and nutrients.
This discovery enhances our knowledge of oceanic
complexity, which is vital for studying climate
variability. The untitled project will also feature
Dakota Fanning as an executive producer, alongside
her sister, Elle Fanning. According to a press
release, the plot details were outlined after
Apple acquired the rights in a competitive situation
last year. The series is a production of Sony
Pictures Television, with exclusive distribution
by Apple TV. While no release timeline has been
announced, the show's title is expected to be
revealed soon. Apple TV offers a subscription
for $12 per month, featuring popular shows and
movies. Well, all righty, folks. It's time for
the quote of the day. And today, our quote comes
from the American astronaut and first person
to walk on the moon, Neil Armstrong. And he said...
That's one small step for man, one giant leap
for mankind, highlighting the power of collaboration
and exploration in advancing human achievement.
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.