Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, February 16th. You'll be interested
to know. Today is President's Day. This holiday
honors the leadership and legacy of America's
presidents and encourages reflection on civic
duty, national unity, and civic learning. So
now you know. And now, it's time for the surf
report. Monday in Encinitas. This morning, it's
looking fair with waves around 2 to 3 feet. The
swell is pushing through and holding steady,
but conditions are expected to get choppy as
winds shift to side shore at 13 miles per hour
by 9 a .m. Expect the wind to pick up throughout
the day, reaching 27 miles per hour by 1 p .m.
Best time to ride is at 7 a .m. with a 5 -foot
incoming high tide when the west -northwest swell
is 1 .5 feet at 14 seconds and the offshore wind
is 9 miles per hour. The first high tide on Monday
will be 60 at 8 a .m. followed by a minus 1 -foot
low tide at 3. The nearshore buoy at Beacons
reads 63 degrees for the water temperature. Conditions
start choppy with waves at 3 to 5 feet on Tuesday,
as winds blow from the west at 12 to 17 miles
per hour. Wednesday sees a rise in size, reaching
5 to 8 feet, but remains choppy with strong winds
from the west southwest at up to 28 miles per
hour. By Thursday, conditions persist with choppy
waves around 3 to 5 feet, as winds shift to the
south at 14 miles per hour. This morning, there's
a slight chance of light rain, and it feels like
55 degrees, with 10 mile per hour wind. The sunset
will take place at 5 .36, and it will rise again
tomorrow at 6 .31. It looks like we're in for
some rain before 4 p .m. followed by showers
and thunderstorms, with cloudy skies and a high
near 60, plus a strong south wind at 10 to 25
mile per hour, gusting up to 35 mile per hour.
Tonight, expect continued showers and thunderstorms
with cloudy conditions, a low around 53, and
a west wind at 10 to 20 mile per hour, gusting
to 25 mile per hour. Looking ahead in the weather.
Tuesday will be showery with a high near 59 and
west winds of 10 to 15 miles per hour, gusting
to 20 and rain chances, continuing into Tuesday
night with lows near 53. Wednesday stays mostly
cloudy with more showers and a high near 57.
Then Wednesday night into Thursday brings only
a chance of rain with lows near 49. Bonjour,
food enthusiast! This podcast is brought to you
by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas.
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day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget
to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local
news, San Diego cardrooms are gearing up for
a significant challenge as new regulations, set
to take effect on April 1st, will prohibit them
from offering blackjack -style games. Attorney
General Rob Bonta's office announced this decision.
leaving local card rooms worried about losing
up to half of their revenue, while tribal casinos
remain unaffected. Marl Collegian, managing partner
and president of Ocean's Eleven Casino, expressed
frustration, stating, The Attorney General is
massacring our business and emphasized that these
changes could endanger thousands of jobs in the
community. The California Gaming Association
has voiced concerns about the lack of transparency
surrounding these regulations, warning of severe
economic repercussions for local families and
essential services. Now on to sports. The United
States beat Germany 5 -1, securing the number
two seed in the Olympic men's hockey tournament.
while likely facing Sweden in the quarterfinals.
Matthew Kachuck emphasized the team's goal was
simply to win their group, not focus on seeding.
Captain Austen Matthews poured two goals, while
Konor Helbaik made 23 saves, solidifying his
status as the starting goalie. The tournament
has seen surprising results, including Slovakia
finishing first in Group B, which could lead
to exciting match -ups. Qualification games are
set for Tuesday, with quarterfinals on Wednesday
leading to medal games over the weekend. In local
sports, Nick Castellanos is ready for a fresh
start with the Friars after his turbulent exit
from the Phillies. He officially signed for the
Major League minimum, with the Phillies still
paying him almost $20 million not to play for
them. Manny Machado expressed excitement about
welcoming Castellanos, saying their journey began
in Miami, and now they have the chance to live
their dreams in the big leagues together. With
the Padres needing more power and versatility,
Castellanos is prepared to adjust in new roles,
aiming to contribute to a team that aspires to
win its first World Series. In top news... Farmers
are aging, and their children are uninterested
in taking over the family business. Rising costs
and wheat prices are pushing more farms to the
brink, complicating the search for successors.
In Marshall, Illinois, Don Ginnip, a fifth -generation
farmer, is facing this challenge head -on. At
74 years old, he manages 1 ,000 acres and 40
cattle, but health issues weigh heavily on him.
His children chose corporate careers, leaving
him disappointed. National Farmers Union President
Rob Lehrer states, family agriculture is in crisis.
In 2025, 315 farms filed for bankruptcy, a 46
% increase from the previous year. In business
news, Chipotle, the Newport Beach -based Mexican
chain, saw its same -store sales decline in 2025
for the first time since going public in 2006.
Chief Executive Scott Fodright noted that consumers
are focusing on value and quality, pulling back
on restaurant spending in an uncertain economy.
Chipotle opened 334 new locations last year,
totaling roughly 4 ,000. Its net income was $1
,500 ,000 ,000 in 2025, virtually flat from the
previous year. Chipotle shares have fallen over
37 % in the past year, but analysts believe the
brand remains appealing for high -quality meals
at competitive prices. In crypto movement, Bitcoin
is up 3 % over the weekend to about $68 ,000.
Ethereum is up 1 % to about $2 ,000. And XRP
is up 7 % to $1 .46. 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. Chicago, Illinois
has effectively banned delivery robots following
strong community opposition. Residents expressed
concerns over safety and accessibility, leading
alderman Daniel Aspada to halt expansion efforts
in his ward. During a recent community meeting,
nearly 83 % of responses indicated strong disagreement
with allowing robots to operate beyond Wicker
Park. Las Bata noted, there is no appetite for
expansion. Despite the pushback, a representative
from Cerv Robotics described the robots as a
convenient option for short deliveries. In contrast,
many residents prefer using their own legs for
last mile solutions. In a stunning turn of events,
Irish filmmaker Rueri Robinson shared an AI -generated
video featuring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt engaged
in a fistfight on a Los Angeles overpass, which
has taken social media by storm, garnering more
than 1 .4 million views to date. SAG -AFTRA and
the Motion Picture Association condemned the
Chinese company ByteDance for copyright infringement
related to its new AI service, Sedence 2 .0.
Screenwriter Rhett Reese expressed his concern,
stating, it is likely over for us, reflecting
the growing fears regarding AI's impact on Hollywood.
The union emphasized the unauthorized use of
members' voices and likenesses as unacceptable.
undermining their ability to earn a livelihood.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American educator and author, Booker T. Washington.
And he said, 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.