At 2 a.m. Sunday, it will be time to “fall back'' to Pacific Standard Time, meaning turn your clocks back one hour.
Most people tend to that task upon retiring for the night Saturday, getting an extra hour of sleep. But be sure to draw the shades, too — it'll get light earlier in the morning, while also getting dark earlier in the afternoon/early evening.
Meanwhile, fire officials also urge people to use the time change as a reminder to check smoke alarms and replace the batteries if necessary. It's also a good time to reset timers on outdoor lights and lawn sprinkler systems.
Fire officials offer the following tips on handling and maintaining smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors:
— Install smoke detectors on all floors of your home or apartment.
— If the devices are hardwired into your electrical system, be sure to have a backup battery-operated smoke detector in case of a power outage.
— Mount alarms high on walls, at least four to 12 inches from the ceiling.
— Never paint over a smoke detector.
— Use a vacuum cleaner to remove lint or dust.
— Test the smoke detectors regularly. If the smoke detector "chirps'' it is an indication of a low battery, which should be changed.
Sunday's time change will again put California one hour earlier than Arizona, as most of that state does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands also don't observe daylight saving time.
Standard time will be in effect until March 12, when it will be time to again "spring forward.''
