Rams Surge, Bitcoin Climbs, California Battery Fee

Sunny Mornings Venice Beach by Sunny Mornings Media

Episode notes

Monday January 05, 2026

In today's episode, we cover the Los Angeles Rams' dynamic late-game surge, securing a 37-20 victory over the Arizona Cardinals and clinching the No. 5 seed in the NFC playoffs. Matthew Stafford's impressive 259-yard performance and four touchdown passes, including two to Colby Parkinson, set the stage for their wild-card round against the Carolina Panthers. Meanwhile, Ja'Quan McMillian's pivotal interception return helps the Denver Broncos secure the AFC's top seed with a 19-3 win over the Chargers. In tech news, Bitcoin rises 5 percent to $93,000, Ethereum climbs 6 percent, and XRP jumps 14 percent, reflecting a strong crypto market. California introduces a 1.5 percent surcharge on products with nonremovable batteries, aiming to improve recycling and safety. Weather at Venice Beach shows clean surf condition ... 

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