Encinitas Surf Report, Nexstar Acquisition, Bitcoin Surge

Wednesday January 14, 2026

In today's episode, we cover the surf conditions in Encinitas, where waves reach two to three feet with offshore winds making for ideal morning rides. Nexstar Media Group's acquisition of a third San Diego TV station raises concerns about media diversity and potential conservative bias. In sports, Brooks Koepka returns to the PGA Tour at the Farmers Insurance Open, while Mike Tomlin steps down as Pittsburgh Steelers' head coach after 19 successful seasons. Bitcoin reaches a two-month high at $95,500 amid positive corporate earnings and inflation data, triggering significant liquidations of short positions. The Federal Trade Commission files a lawsuit against Pearl, an AI search engine, for deceptive practices leading to costly monthly charges. In tech news, US greenhouse gas emissions are rising for the first time in two years due to increased electricity demands from AI data centers. Kevin Spacey faces a challenging cross-examination in a Hollywood insurance trial, with Media Rights Capital seeking $80 million from Fireman’s Fund. Meanwhile, sunny weather prevails in San Diego, with temperatures reaching 67 degrees and mild winds.

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