Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, January 30th. You'll be interested
to know. 78 years ago, today, in 1948, athletes
gathered in St. Moritz for the Winter Olympic
Games, staging a spirited post -war revival of
international winter sport competition on pristine
alpine courses. The game showcased renewed global
unity and athletic excellence, establishing modern
traditions in winter sport and inspiring future
generations with remarkable performances and
new organizational standards. So now you know.
And now, it's time for the Surf Report. Friday
in Encinitas. This morning it's looking clean
with waves around 3 to 5 feet. Conditions should
hold steady until around 10 a .m. when winds
shift onshore at 3 miles per hour. Expect choppy
conditions to develop by noon as winds pick up
to 7 miles per hour. Best time to ride is at
8 a .m. with a 5 -foot outgoing high tide when
the west swell is 3 feet at 14 seconds. and the
offshore wind is 3 mile per hour. The first high
tide on Friday will be 6 .5 feet at 6 .30 a .m.,
followed by a minus 1 .5 foot low tide at 2.
The nearshore buoy at Beacons reads 63 degrees
for the water temperature. Conditions start clean
with waves around 2 to 4 feet on Saturday morning,
offering a great opportunity for all levels.
As the day progresses, the swell builds to 3
plus feet, but becomes choppy in the afternoon.
Sunday sees a steady swell of 3 to 4 feet, maintaining
cleaner conditions throughout the day, making
it the best day of the period. On Monday, expect
powerful surf from 5 to 7 plus feet, with fair
conditions early, but choppy later in the day.
This morning it's sunny and it feels like 58
degrees with 5 mile per hour wind. The sunset
will take place at 520 and it will rise again
tomorrow at 646. It looks like grin for a sunny
day with a high near 70 and a light north wind
around 5 miles per hour. Tonight, expect mostly
clear skies with a low of 56 and a gentle northeast
breeze. Looking ahead in the weather. Saturday
will be sunny with a high near 73 and light north
winds. Sunday and Monday trend a bit cooler with
highs in the mid 60s and mostly to partly sunny
skies with lows near 55 each night. 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
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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. In local
news, the San Diego City Council's Rules Committee
recently voted 3 -2 against a proposed ballot
measure that would have taxed empty second homes
and short -term vacation rentals in the city.
Despite a push from Councilman Sean Alo Rivera,
the measure aimed to generate revenue by taxing
these properties $8 ,000 annually, potentially
raising up to $27 million. The proposal sparked
debate, with supporters arguing it would free
up housing, while opponents expressed concerns
about its impact on tourism and local businesses.
Council President Joe LaCava urged thoughtful
consideration of city proposals, emphasizing
the need for practical and fair solutions to
housing challenges. Now onto sports. Josh Allen's
walk took his front row seat. For new Buffalo
Gills head coach, Joe Brady's news conference
was not quick. He was on crutches with his right
foot in a walking boot after surgery on a broken
bone. Allen 29 said the injury stemmed from a
previous incident aggravated in a week 16 win
over the Cleveland Browns. He did not miss playing
time due to the injury, although he described
it as painful. Allen declined his appearance
at the Pro Bowl Games due to injury. He expressed
respect for former coach Sean McDermott and reflected
on the emotional toll of the season. Allen emphasized
a desire to improve and work with Brady moving
forward. He is also looking forward to becoming
a dad in local sports. The Padres are gearing
up for a pivotal February as Major League Baseball
teams start their spring training preparations.
With the postseason in sight, the front office
must resolve the first base debate before full
-squad workouts in Peoria. President of Baseball
Operations, A .J. Preller, has a talented but
incomplete roster, making it essential to fill
key gaps before opening day. Nick Castellanos
could be a target. with the Phillies looking
to trade him due to his declining defensive skills.
Meanwhile, a reunion with Luis Aries remains
a possibility, though his stature raises concerns
about his first base capabilities. The Friar
Faithful are eager for action, as they grow tired
of the wait -and -see approach to roster improvement.
In Top News, Waymo is under scrutiny after an
autonomous taxi struck a child near a Santa Monica
elementary school during drop -off, resulting
in minor injuries to the child. The incident
occurred when the child ran from behind a parked
sport utility vehicle into traffic. The vehicle
braked hard, reducing speed from 17 miles per
hour to 6 miles per hour before impact. This
incident has prompted a federal safety investigation.
with Waymo asserting that its autonomous system
prevented more serious injuries. The company
reported the incident to the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration and stated it would
fully cooperate with the investigation. In business
news, once at odds over cryptocurrency regulation,
the Securities and Exchange Commission and the
Commodity Futures Trading Commission pledged
to join forces. These two agencies, which have
historically sparred over jurisdictional boundaries,
aim to harmonize operations and eliminate confusion
in the market. At an event, SEC Chair Paul Atkins
and CFTC Chair Michael Selig discussed their
collaboration on the Project Crypto initiative.
Selig stated, Project Crypto recognizes that
crypto markets span across our agency's respective
regulatory frameworks. This collaboration is
a repudiation of the previous administration's
approach towards regulating cryptocurrency. Atkins
emphasized that a federal framework for these
rapidly evolving markets is long overdue. In
crypto movement, Bitcoin is down 5 % for the
week to about $83 ,000. Ethereum is down 2 .5
% to about $3 ,000. And XRP is down 4 .5 % to
$1 .79. 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. The Department of Homeland
Security recently published details about Mobile
Fortify, a face recognition application used
by federal immigration agents to identify individuals
in the field, including United States citizens.
This information was part of the DHS's 2025 AI
use case inventory, which federal agencies must
periodically release. The inventory reveals that
the app is in the deployment stage for both customs
and border protection and immigration and customs
enforcement. The vendor for Mobile Fortify is
identified as NEC, which has a contract with
DHS worth $23 .9 million. Both agencies state
that the app assists in quickly confirming identities
in situations with limited information. Entertainment
news. HBO's upcoming season of Mike White's hit
series, The White Lobos, will take place in France.
Joining the cast are Helena Bonham Carter, Marissa
Long, and Chris Messina, adding to the excitement
of the fourth season. The series follows a new
group of hotel guests and employees over the
span of a week, exploring the chaos that unfolds.
The French setting was officially confirmed on
November 20th. Steve Coogan, Caleb Jaunt -Edwards,
Alexander Ludwig, and A .J. Michalka are also
joining the cast. David Bernat and Mark Kimmian
serve as executive producers alongside White.
Well, all righty, folks. It's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American author and motivational speaker, Jim
Rohn. And he said... Success is neither magical
nor mysterious. Success is the natural consequence
of consistently applying the basic fundamentals.
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. you