Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, January 22nd. You'll be interested
to know. 42 years ago, today, in 1984, Apple
introduced the original Macintosh personal computer,
showcasing a graphical user interface and a mouse
that made computing more approachable for everyday
people. Its introduction marked a milestone in
user -centered design, inspiring rapid innovation
in personal computing and changing how people
interacted with computers and software worldwide.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf
Report. Thursday in Encinitas. This morning it's
looking clean with waves at 2 to 3 plus feet.
Conditions will remain clean until around noon
when they shift to fair. By afternoon, expect
some choppy conditions as the wind picks up to
onshore at 9 miles per hour. Overall, it should
hold steady through the day with consistent swell.
Best time to ride is at 7 a .m. with the 3 -foot
incoming mid -tide when the west swell is 2 feet
at 13 seconds. and the offshore wind is one mile
per hour. The first high tide on Thursday will
be five feet at 1030 a .m., followed by a zero
-foot low tide just before 530. The nearshore
buoy at Beacons reads 62 degrees for the water
temperature. Friday offers clean conditions with
waves around two feet, ideal for beginners. Saturday
sees size holding at 2 feet, but becomes choppy
with onshore winds in the afternoon. Sunday brings
a steady increase in swell, reaching 3 plus feet,
with cleaner faces early, making it the most
favorable day of the period. This morning, it's
mostly cloudy, and it feels like 58 degrees,
with 5 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take
place at 512. and it will rise again tomorrow
at 6 .51. It looks like we're in for some mostly
cloudy skies today, with a chance of rain showers
after 10 a .m. and a high near 62, accompanied
by a light breeze. Tonight, expect a continued
chance of rain showers with mostly cloudy skies,
a low around 55, and calm winds. Looking ahead
in the weather. Friday will be mostly cloudy
with a chance of light rain and a high near 61
and a light southwest wind up to 10 miles per
hour. Saturday is partly sunny with a slight
shower chance before 4 p .m. and highs near 61,
then mostly sunny on Sunday with highs near 62
and mild nights in the upper 40s. Bonjour, food
enthusiasts! This podcast is brought to you by
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to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local
news, San Diego City Councilman Sean Aloe Rivera
has proposed a tax on vacant second homes and
vacation rentals, stating these properties drive
up housing costs for students. On Tuesday, he
gathered with educators. Students in policy advocates
at Torrey Pines Elementary School to discuss
the empty second home and vacation rental tax.
Hilo Rivera emphasized that students shouldn't
be pushed out of San Diego as vacant homes lead
to higher rents and fewer options. The proposed
tax would impact less than 1 % of San Diegans
and could generate up to $90 million annually.
Local educators highlighted that housing instability
disrupts education, reinforcing that housing
policy is education policy. Now on to sports.
Gambler Timothy McCormack became the first person
sentenced in the wide -ranging NBA gambling scheme
on Wednesday in New York. He received a sentence
of two years in prison for defrauding sports
betting platforms, using non -public information
to place significant wagers on prop bets related
to players Jaunte Porter and Terry Rozier. Judge
Lashen Deerse Hall stated, there is no question
that this is a serious crime, emphasizing the
impact on the integrity of sports. Porter has
been banned from the NBA. while Rozier awaits
trial on multiple charges. In local sports, Mike
McDaniel is reportedly in the process of becoming
the next offensive coordinator for the Chargers,
which presents an exciting opportunity for San
Diego area fans. Known for his innovative offense,
McDaniel previously coached the Miami Dolphins,
where he faced challenges but also showcased
his creative play calling. He will now work with
quarterback Justin Herbert, whose unique skill
set aligns perfectly with McDaniel's approach.
Chargers fans should anticipate a dynamic offense
that combines size and speed, potentially revitalizing
the team's performance in the upcoming season.
McDaniel's tenure with the Chargers could mark
a significant turning point for the franchise.
In top news... The world's oldest rock art has
been discovered in Indonesia, with a hand stencil
dating back 67 ,800 years, resembling a claw.
This remarkable find offers new insights into
early human cognition and migration to Australia.
Located on Muna, a tropical island off southeastern
Sulawesi, the cave called Leang Medenduno features
prehistoric paintings. including flying human
figures in boats. The claw -like stencil is the
oldest rock art attributed to modern humans,
revealing sophisticated cognition during the
late Pleistocene Epoch. Researchers used advanced
dating techniques, confirming the ancient art's
significance in understanding human intelligence
and migration. In business news, the Supreme
Court is likely to hand Trump a rare loss on
the Federal Reserve. Trump's attempts to bully
the Federal Reserve received an icy reception
from the justices. The Court's Republican majority
typically believes that President Donald Trump
can fire nearly anyone working for a federal
agency. However, in Trump v. Wilcox, the Court
indicated that the Federal Reserve is a uniquely
structured entity, preventing Trump from firing
its leaders. During oral arguments in Trump v.
Cook, justices appeared skeptical of Trump's
claims against Fed Governor Lisa Cook, questioning
the validity of alleged mortgage discrepancies.
Most justices seemed to agree that Trump should
not be able to dictate Federal Reserve policy
and crypto movement. Bitcoin is up 1 % to just
over $90 ,000. Ethereum is up 2 % to 3 ,000.
And XRP is up 3%. to $1 .96. 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. Sumi's television business is being taken
over by TCL. The two companies are planning to
form a new joint venture that will carry the
Sony and Bragia branding. Sony has announced
plans to spin off its television hardware business,
shifting it to a new joint venture with TCL.
The companies have signed a non -binding agreement,
with TCL set to hold a 51 % stake and Sony holding
49%. This partnership could mark the end of an
era for Sony and may lead to more affordable
Braggia televisions with superior technology.
They aim to finalize binding agreements by the
end of March 2027. The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere
in Las Vegas has hit $260 million in ticket sales.
This project, which took two years to develop
and carried a $100 million price tag, now serves
as a template for Hollywood's adaptation of classic
intellectual property. Since its debut on August
28th of last year, the reimagined classic has
sold 2 million tickets. While ticket prices differ
significantly, $260 million in sales ranks ninth
domestically among theaters last year. Plans
for an Oz 2 .0 experience are set for the upcoming
summer with new features being considered. Well,
all righty, folks. It's time for the quote of
the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American architect and futurist, R. Buckminster
Fuller. And he said, you never change things
by fighting the existing reality. To change something,
build a new model that makes the existing model
obsolete. And that's a wrap for this morning.
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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.