Thursday December 18, 2025

In today's episode, we cover the surf conditions at Venice Beach, where waves are two to three feet with off-shore winds shifting on-shore by late morning. The best time to surf is at 9 AM with a high tide and favorable swell. Huntington Beach faces legal challenges over state housing mandates, with the California Supreme Court ruling against the city's autonomy claims. The Lakers prepare for a showdown against the Jazz in Salt Lake City, boasting an 18-7 record and strong performance in close games. In tech news, Walmart continues to resist adopting NFC-based payments like Apple Pay, preferring its own systems to gather customer data. Meanwhile, Bitcoin sees a slight dip to $87,000, with Ethereum and XRP also experiencing declines. The weather forecast predicts a sunny Thursday with a high near 72 degrees  ...