Spring into Daylight Saving Time Sunday

With the season we've had in the Sierra, who wouldn't want an extra hour of sunshine to beat those end-of-winter blues? (Even if we might have to wait for sunshine and no snow for a few days)

Don’t forget to set any clocks that aren’t on a smart device ahead one hour before heading to bed Saturday night, and, if you're like me, it will take weeks to pull out the instructions on changing the clock in our cars and on the microwaves.

No longer look at this night as losing an hour of sleep, but as a time to refresh. Studies show people get outside more, lose more weight, sleep better and are safer during Daylight Saving Time.

California and 25 other states are currently looking at making daylight saving time permanent just as most of Arizona and parts of Hawaii have done. The voters in California sent a message to the state they wanted this to happen, now it is up to Congress to make it official should it come before them.

It is also a great reminder to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon dioxide detectors.

So don't forget, 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 10 is the official time to move your clocks forward by one hour.