Thursday January 15, 2026

In today's episode, we cover the surf conditions at Venice Beach, where Thursday sees waves around two feet with optimal riding at 10 AM during the 3-foot outgoing mid tide. Judge Curtis A. Kin halts LA's new law on abandoned RVs, impacting local disposal practices. In sports, JJ Redick passionately defends LeBron James after his stellar performance against the Lakers, scoring 31 points with 9 rebounds and 10 assists. The college football transfer portal sees Texas Tech acquiring QB Brendan Sorsby and Louisville retaining Isaac Brown. Bitcoin rises over $96,000, while Ethereum and XRP fluctuate slightly. In tech, California Senator Steve Padilla proposes a ban on AI chatbot-enabled toys, citing child safety concerns. Amazon's $2.5 billion Prime settlement offers refunds to eligible customers, with the FTC wa ...