This weekend will be one hour shorter than usual, thanks to the onset of daylight saving time at 2 a.m. March 12, meaning residents will have to “spring forward” and turn clocks ahead by one hour.
The annual clock-changing ritual will mean one less hour of sleep, so plan accordingly. And as usual, fire officials urged people to use the time change as a reminder to check smoke alarms and replace the batteries if necessary. It is also a good time to reset timers on outdoor lights and lawn sprinkler systems.
The Automobile Club of Southern California also traditionally warns morning drivers to be on the lookout for pedestrians, since it will be dark for an hour longer in the mornings….