spring forward
The new year brings new laws in California
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/26/2018 - 8:58am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are new laws in California in 2019 that will affect those on the road, bike paths, eating at restaurants, paying bail and receiving minimum wage. In 2018, 1,217 bills made it to Governor Brown's desk and he signed 1,016 of them which are now new laws.
Here is a highlight of some of those laws which will soon be in effect:
Daylight saving time begins Sunday, time to spring forward!
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/09/2018 - 11:42pm
One sure sign of spring is the annual changing of the clock as Daylight Saving Time begins. On Sunday, March 11, 2018 at 2:00 a.m., most states will move their clocks forward one hour, the 100th anniversary of the Spring time change.
The state of Florida just voted to keep Daylight Saving Time year round, and Arizona and Hawaii don't move clocks forward at all.
CNN researchers came up with the following timeline for the clock change:
1784 - The idea of daylight saving is first conceived by Benjamin Franklin.
1914-1918 - Britain goes on DLS during World War I.
Daylight savings time - Don't forget to change your clocks
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/12/2016 - 11:35pm
Spring forward, fall back.
But why?
The reason the United States and many other countries, mostly in the West, shift to daylight saving time is contentious and confusing, and some of the more popular explanations are not grounded in reality. (It isn’t for farmers, as you may have learned in school.)
The general concept is to move an hour of sunlight from the early morning, when many would sleep through it, to the evening, when you could most likely do more with the light.
Time change can lead to sleepy drivers
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/10/2016 - 5:48pm
With most of the country turning their clocks back and switching to Daylight Saving Time on March 13, the National Sleep Foundation is leading the observation of National Sleep Awareness Week to highlight the importance of drivers being aware of the potential dangers of the time shift.
“Many people have a hard time adjusting to the time change, and it can affect their driving,” CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow said. “Even the most careful drivers become confused and use poor judgment when they are sleepy.”
Daylight savings time - Tips for springing forward
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/07/2015 - 12:33am
Daylight saving time 2015 will begin on Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 a.m. That means it's time to spring forward, but the sweet act of moving the clocks an hour ahead can deliver a blow to your sleeping schedule
For most, daylight saving time is an exciting sign of spring that comes with a slightly sleepy Monday. But if you're not a morning person to begin with, your mood and productivity can take a dive. Daylight saving time has been blamed for car accidents, workplace injuries and stock market dips in the past.
Time to Turn Clocks Back One Hour Tonight
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/01/2013 - 11:00pm
Most in the United States do this twice a year, but do many know why? We're talking daylight savings time beginning and ending, each resulting in the turn of the hour hand. 70 other countries also participate in daylight savings time though Hawaii and Arizona have opted out.
What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin: Breakfast croissants for daylight saving time
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/08/2013 - 5:00amHello March, the week we spring forward and enjoy daylight time on Sunday. Looking at the fresh snow on the ground and coyotes on the run it's a heads up to start eating lighter and getting a move ...
CALLIE'S CABIN: Spring forward with sunny foods
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 5:00amThis weekend, during "hump month" on Sunday, daylight-saving time will welcome us on the South Shore. It's a time when we get another hour of light and a time when folks feel more energetic and mor...
CALLIE'S CABIN: Spring forward with sunny foods
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 5:00amThis weekend, during "hump month" on Sunday, daylight-saving time will welcome us on the South Shore. It's a time when we get another hour of light and a time when folks feel more energetic and mor...
