Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, January 29th. You'll be interested
to know. 140 years ago, today, in 1886, Carl
Benz built and patented a practical gas -powered
automobile, a three -wheeled carriage driven
by a small internal combustion engine. This invention
established a new automotive industry by demonstrating
that motorized transport could be reliable and
scalable, inspiring future engineers and manufacturers.
So now you know. And now it's time for the Surf
Report. Thursday in Encinitas. This morning it's
looking clean with two plus feet waves rolling
in. By noon it's Expect them to build slightly
to three to five feet. Winds are of offshore
at six miles per hour now, but will shift to
onshore later in the morning. Keep an eye on
those conditions as they change throughout the
day. Best time to ride is at 10 a .m. with the
two -foot outgoing mid -tide when the west swell
is two feet at 12 seconds and the offshore wind
is two mile per hour. The first low tide on Thursday
will be minus one foot at 1 .15 p .m., followed
by a three and a half foot high tide at eight.
The near shore buoy at Beacons reads 62 degrees
for the water temperature. Friday features a
solid swell with clean conditions, reaching four
to five feet early on. Saturday sees a slight
drop to 3 plus feet, maintaining clean conditions
until afternoon onshore winds create some chalk.
Sunday brings a steady increase with waste building
to 3 plus feet and cleaner faces, making it the
standout day of the period. This morning, it's
sunny and it feels like 56 degrees with 5 mile
per hour wind. The sunset will take place at
519, and it will rise again tomorrow at 647.
It looks like we're in for some sunny weather
today, with a high near 69 and a light north
breeze. Tonight, expect mostly clear skies with
a low around 53 and calm winds. Looking ahead
in the weather, Friday will be sunny with a high
near 72 and a light northwest breeze. Saturday
and Sunday stay dry with highs slipping from
near 70 to around 67 and nights in the mid to
upper 50s. Monday remains mostly sunny with highs
near 64 and lows in the low 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. The Tesla
showroom has recently vacated its location at
Westfield UTC in University City, marking the
latest change at the popular outdoor shopping
mall. The showroom, situated near Sephora and
J .Crew, was seen empty on Wednesday. With a
sign reading, we have moved in directions to
its other locations in San Diego County. specifically
in Miramar at 9 ,250 Tray Place and in Encinitas
at 1 ,302 Encinitas Boulevard. Additionally,
the Hawaiian -inspired footwear store Oluke has
also closed its doors, having opened in October
of 2024. These closures are part of ongoing changes
as the mall undergoes a major expansion project
aimed at enhancing its luxury shopping experience.
Now on to sports. At least 11 people reportedly
chose not to vote Bill Belichick into the Pro
Football Hall of Fame in his first year on the
ballot. Vy Gregorian, a columnist for the Kansas
City Star, explained that his decision had nothing
to do with any controversy. He instead voted
for players he felt were long deserving of induction.
Gregorian emphasized the overwhelming backlog
of players who have not been enshrined. He mentioned
that three Kansas City Chiefs legends are also
not yet in the Hull. Gregorian expressed that
Belichick is inevitable soon for enshrinement,
as he should be. In local sports, San Diego FC
has transferred defender Patti McNair to Hull
City, the club announced on Wednesday. This marks
the fifth signing in club history, with McNair
contributing one assist in 23 regular season
appearances during SDFC's historic 2025 expansion
campaign. San Diego retains a future sell -on
percentage as the 30 -year -old Northern Ireland
international returns to England after stints
with Manchester United, Sunderland, Middlesbrough,
and West Bromwich Albion. The team's 2026 MLS
season kicks off on February 21 at home against
CF Montreal. In top news, the U .S. government
does not fund Olympic athletes, so one man is
paying them $200 ,000 each. Financier Ross Stevens
is gifting $100 million to provide American Olympians
with retirement security. Starting from the Milan
-Cortina Olympics next month, each US Olympic
and Paralympic athlete will receive this amount,
regardless of performance. Stevens believes that
financial insecurity should not hinder elite
athletes from achieving excellence. Other countries,
like Russia and China, have long provided retirement
support for their Olympians. But this donation
may encourage athletes to remain competitive
for longer. In business news, Rat Power Bikes,
the brand known for popularizing e -bikes, has
faced a rocky few years marked by severe layoffs
and warnings against its batteries, culminating
in a bankruptcy filing in December. Recently,
the company auctioned off its assets for $13
.2 million, a steep decline from its former valuation
of $1 .6 billion. Life Electric Vehicles Holdings
won the auction and will receive all RAD inventory
and intellectual property, with plans for an
exciting future for RAD being discussed. RAD
Power Bikes had seen demand spike during the
pandemic, but ultimately overproduced, leading
to significant financial losses. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is down 1 % to just over $88 ,000. Ethereum
is down 1 .5 % to 3 ,000. And XRP is down 1 %
to $1 .88. 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. The stray dogs in Chernobyl
are evolving, with their blood potentially solving
a genetic mystery, scientists say. Four decades
after the nuclear disaster, researchers continue
to study how animals adapted to harsh radioactive
conditions. In 1986, a reactor exploded at the
Chernobyl nuclear power plant. contaminating
about 58 ,000 square miles. Cleanup workers were
tasked with eliminating thousands of contaminated
animals, including pet dogs left behind. Today,
scientists are investigating genetic changes
in free -breeding dogs, which are genetically
distinct from surrounding dog populations. Research
indicates that genetic differences may not solely
result from radiation exposure. Entertainment
news. Ted Lasso, season four, is set for a summer
release, with Jason Sudeikis returning to AFC
Richmond. Apple TV has announced the global debut
date, along with new stills and plot details.
In this season, Ted faces his biggest challenge
yet, coaching a second division women's football
team. The synopsis reveals that Ted and the team
will learn to take risks they never imagined.
New executive producer Jack Burdett joins alongside
an impressive cast, including Emmy winners Hannah
Waddingham and Brett Goldstein. The series has
broken records, becoming the most Emmy -nominated
comedy series upon its debut. Well, all righty,
folks. It's time for the quote of the day. And
today, our quote comes from the American inventor
and entrepreneur Henry Ford. And he said... Coming
together is a beginning. Keeping together is
progress. Working together is 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.