Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Tuesday, January 20th. You'll be interested
to know. 90 years ago, today, in 1936, a local
college basketball game was transmitted on early
television equipment, making it the first time
a sport reached a home audience via live electronic
pictures. That milestone showed how broadcast
technology could bring live athletic competition
into everyday homes and set a precedent for sports
becoming a central part of mass entertainment.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf
Report. Tuesday in Ansanita. This morning it's
looking clean with waves around one to two feet.
Conditions hold steady at 2 feet until 9 a .m.
when they shift to 2 to 3 plus feet. Winds are
offshore early, switching to onshore at 2 miles
per hour by 9 a .m. and increasing slightly throughout
the day. Best time to ride is at 7 a .m. with
a 4 -foot incoming mid -tide when the west swell
is 1 feet at 15 seconds and the offshore wind
is 1 mile per hour. The first high tide on Tuesday
will be 6 feet just before 9 .30 a .m., followed
by a minus 1 foot low tide at 4 .30. The nearshore
buoy at Beacons reads 62 degrees for the water
temperature. Conditions are looking favorable
with clean sets around 2 to 3 feet on Wednesday.
Thursday maintains similar size, but faces choppy
conditions in the afternoon as winds increase.
Friday sees a drop to one to two feet with choppy
conditions throughout the day, making it the
least favorable option of the three. This morning,
there's patchy fog, and it feels like 57 degrees
with no wind. The sunset will take place at 510,
and it will rise again tomorrow at 652. It looks
like we're in for some patchy fog early today,
clearing up by mid -morning with mostly sunny
skies and a high near 66 with a light southwest
breeze. Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies with
a low around 53 and calm winds. Looking ahead
in the weather, Wednesday starts with patchy
fog before 10 a .m. then becomes partly sunny
with a high near 64 and light southwest winds
up to five miles per hour. A chance of spotty
showers and more patchy fog arrives late Wednesday
night into Thursday morning with lows around
54. Then Thursday stays mostly cloudy with a
high near 62 and lingering shower chances. Bonjour,
food enthusiasts. This podcast is brought to
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to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local
news, has a gas station near you closed? This
new California law could be the reason. The recently
shuttered 76 station on Alameda's Bay Farm Island
is surrounded by a cyclone fence, with faded
signs still advertising lottery tickets and fuel
pumps now dismantled. The former owner, Simon
Kim, could not afford to replace the outdated
tanks, which required a cost of $2 million, leading
to the station's closure on November 30th. As
of January 1st, California mandates that underground
fuel tanks must have dual protective shells to
prevent environmental contamination, which many
gas station owners find prohibitively expensive.
This situation has left numerous gas stations
across the state facing similar challenges, creating
concerns over potential fuel shortages and rising
gas prices. Now on to sports. The Hoosiers are
national champions. In Miami Gardens, Florida,
Fernando Mendoza showcased his skills, executing
a remarkable touchdown for Indiana University,
sealing a 27 -21 victory over Miami, and completing
an undefeated season. Mendoza's pivotal 12 -yard
touchdown run defined the game, contributing
to his impressive 186 yards passing. With a perfect
16 -0 record, Indiana celebrates a championship
that marks a significant turnaround for a program
long burdened by losses. Signetti reflected on
the achievement, calling it one of the greatest
sports stories of all time. In local sports,
the San Diego Rodeo concluded at Petco Park after
another year of drawing sold -out crowds. Despite
ongoing concerns about animal welfare, the event,
which is in its third year, continued to attract
fans from throughout the region. C5, the organizing
company, expressed gratitude to sponsors and
attendees, looking forward to another successful
event. However, multiple groups have protested
the rodeo, citing animal cruelty concerns. A
court case is underway with the Animal Protection
and Rescue League suing the San Diego Padres,
while the Humane Society continues to oppose
rodeos due to the risks they pose to animals.
In top news, San Francisco will offer free childcare
to families earning less than $230 ,000 a year
and a 50 % subsidy to those earning up to $310
,000. in an effort to make this city more affordable.
Mayor Daniel Lurie announced this initiative
as part of his Family Opportunity Agenda, stating
it aims to reduce living costs for families by
tens of thousands of dollars annually. The program
is funded by unspent tax dollars from Proposition
C, providing access to over 500 child care providers
citywide. This measure is expected to significantly
help families amidst the affordability crisis.
In business news, President Donald Trump has
proposed a 10 % cap on credit card interest rates
to address affordability concerns before the
midterm elections. However, banks have pushed
back, arguing that this cap could reduce access
to credit, especially for those with lower credit
scores. Currently, credit card interest rates
average about 22%, and implementing such a cap
would likely require legislation from Congress.
A study from Vandergilt University suggests that
a 10 % cap could save consumers $100 billion
annually. Banks may reduce rewards programs to
offset profit losses, but many analysts believe
consumers would still benefit overall. In crypto
movement, Bitcoin is down 1 % to about $92 ,000.
Ethereum is down 1 % to just over $3 ,000. And
XRP is unchanged at $1 .97. 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. General Motors Chief Executive Officer
Mary Barra says people aren't plugging in their
plug -in hybrids, which defeats their whole purpose.
Plug -in hybrid vehicles might be even less fuel
efficient than gas -only cars when owners do
not plug them in. Barra noted at a conference
that most plug -in hybrid owners do not charge
their vehicles, leading to concerns about their
environmental benefits. In the United States,
transportation is the largest source of greenhouse
gas emissions, making the transition to electric
vehicles crucial. Research shows that plug -in
hybrids may produce significantly higher carbon
dioxide emissions than official estimates suggest.
Matthew McConaughey is taking a novel legal approach
to combat unauthorized artificial intelligence
fakes by trademarking himself. Over the past
several months, the interstellar and Magic Mike
star has had eight trademark applications approved
by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
His attorney stated the trademarks are meant
to stop artificial intelligence applications
or users. from simulating McConaughey's voice
or likeness without permission. McConaughey said,
His lawyers hope these trademarks can deter unauthorized
duplications of him in a world grappling with
artificial intelligence misuse. Well, alrighty
folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And
today, Our quote comes from the American television
pioneer, Philo T. Farnsworth. And he said, television
is a gift of light bringing the world into our
homes and expanding our horizons beyond imagination.
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.