Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Tuesday, January 27th. You'll be interested
to know. 146 years ago, today, in 1880, Thomas
Edison successfully secured a patent for his
electric light bulb. demonstrating a durable
and practical incandescent design that could
be produced and used in homes and businesses.
This innovation accelerated the spread of safe
indoor lighting, transformed daily life and industry,
and set the stage for widespread electrification
and modern urban growth. So now you know. And
now, it's time for the Surf Report. Tuesday in
Encinita. This morning it's looking clean with
1 plus foot waves rolling in. Conditions stay
consistent through the morning with light offshore
winds around 6 miles per hour. By noon expect
the waves to remain 1 plus foot, but conditions
will turn choppy as the wind shifts onshore at
10 miles per hour. Best time to ride is at 9
a .m. with the 2 foot outgoing low tide. when
the south -southwest swell is 1 feet at 13 seconds
and the offshore wind is 3 mile per hour. The
first low tide on Tuesday will be zero -foot
at 11 .30 a .m., followed by a 2 .5 -foot high
tide just after 6 .30. The nearshore buoy at
Beacons reads 62 degrees for the water temperature.
Conditions begin with clean 1 -plus foot waves
on Wednesday, ideal for beginners. Thursday sees
a steady increase with clean sets reaching three
to five feet offering more punch. Friday maintains
similar size but transitions to fair conditions
later in the day making Thursday the standout
for consistent surf. This morning it's sunny
and it feels like 52 degrees with five mile per
hour wind. The sunset will take place at 517,
and it will rise again tomorrow at 648. It looks
like we're in for some sunny weather today, with
a high near 64 and a light north wind around
5. Tonight, expect mostly cloudy skies with a
low of 51 and a gentle breeze continuing from
the north. Looking ahead in the weather. Wednesday
will be partly sunny with a high near 64 and
a light northwest breeze near five miles per
hour. Thursday and Friday turn sunnier with highs
rising from the upper 60s to about 71 at night
staying 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
-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. Homeowners in the City
of San Diego who struggle with trash and recycling
fees can now apply for financial assistance from
the City's Environmental Services Department.
To qualify, customers must own and live in their
homes, which must receive City collection services,
and meet specific income or assistance program
criteria. The program, which aims to help around
7 ,000 qualifying households, is funded by $3
million from the city's fiscal year 2026 budget,
along with over $60 ,000 in customer donations.
Applications are accepted on a first -come, first
-served basis, and assistance may cover half
of the annual trash fee, approximately $260.
Now on to sports. was once one of Major League
Baseball's most exciting players, but now he
is on trial. Dressed in an understated black
turtleneck and black pants, Puig has mostly been
in the background of his own trial. This trial,
which began on January 20th, is four years in
the making and involves illegal gambling, multiple
witnesses, and serious charges. Puig faces charges
of obstruction of justice and making false statements.
which could lead to a maximum of 20 years in
federal prison. His defense argues that language
barriers and cognitive disabilities influenced
his interview with investigators. The trial continues
with significant implications for Puig's future
in local sports. The Chargers have officially
hired former Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel as
their new offensive coordinator. aiming to unlock
quarterback Justin Herbert's full potential.
And Daniel, known for his offensive innovation,
faced challenges in Miami, where he struggled
to translate that into playoff success. He previously
led the Dolphins to back -to -back playoff bursts,
but was let go after a disappointing season that
ended with a loss to the New England Patriots.
With a strong offensive line returning and over
$100 million in salary cap space, the chargers
are poised for a significant push in the upcoming
season. In top news, we may not have flying cars,
but we do have flying umbrellas. Inventor John
T. has embraced high technology to keep raindrops
from falling on your head. For years, people
have viewed the humble umbrella as a challenge,
questioning if human ingenuity can perfect it.
Currently, there are more than 11 registered
patents for backpack umbrellas, featuring everything
from simple extendable designs to full -body
variants. Tee has innovated with his flying umbrella,
using drone technology to keep your head dry
without the need to hold anything. Despite its
imperfections, Teezy's invention is fun and potentially
practical, offering a glimpse into the future
of umbrellas. In business news, Private credit
investors are cashing out in droves, with redemptions
soaring at the end of 2025 after performance
declined. For the first time since the onset
of the private credit boom, many individual investors
are seeking to withdraw their money. Requests
to cash out surged to about 5 % of shareholders,
with one fund managed by BlueOwl witnessing redemptions
for around 15 % of its shares. Total returns
for five major private credit funds aimed at
individual investors fell to an average of about
6 .22 % in the first nine months of 2025, down
from 8 .76 % the previous year. And crypto movement.
Bitcoin is up 1 % to about $89 ,000. Ethereum
is up 2 .5 % to 3 ,000. An XRP is up 1 .5 % to
$1 .91. 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. NVIDIA has announced a
suite of open -source artificial intelligence
weather forecasting systems, joining other big
tech players as federal funding evaporates. California
farmers, insurers, and meteorologists stand to
gain from adding artificial intelligence to their
weather forecasting tools. At the American Meteorological
Society's annual meeting in Houston, NVIDIA unveiled
a new NVIDIA Earth -2 family of open models,
libraries, and frameworks for weather and climate
artificial intelligence. NVIDIA described the
system as complete for no -casting and medium
-range predictions, previously requiring hours
on high -performance computing clusters. The
company stated these tools surpass traditional,
physics -based models in short -term precipitation
forecasting. Entertainment news. The highly anticipated
Masters of the Universe is set to hit theaters
on June 5. Nicholas Galatstein stars as He -Man,
the muscle -bound superhero in the first live
-action film since 1987. Joining him are Jared
Leto, Alison Brie, Idris Elba, and Kristen Wiig
in a star -studded supporting cast. The story
follows Prince Adam. who returns to his homeworld
of Eternia, now under the fiendish control of
Skeletor. Galadzine has transformed his physique
for the role, consuming around 4 ,000 calories
daily. Fans are eager to see how this new adaptation
unfolds. Well, alrighty folks, it's time for
the quote of the day. And today, our quote comes
from the American inventor and visionary, Alexander
Graham Bell. And he said, Before anything else,
preparation is the key to success. 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.