🌱 Spring Ahead, But Not Everywhere+ Strawberry Picking + Celtic

Hello, Orange County! Here's everything happening locally today.

First, today's weather:

A pleasant day with sun breaking through. High: 71. Low: 48.

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Here are the top stories in Orange County today:

1. Spring ahead! On Sunday, March 13 at 2 a.m. we officially move the clocks ahead an hour. The springtime change means that sunset will be just after 7 p.m. and sunrise will be about 7:20 a.m. You may be surprised to find out that Daylight Savings time is not adopted everywhere. Voters in California allow lawmakers to formally request a change to permanent Daylight Saving time, or to keep it the way it is, and submit the request to the Federal Government. Arizona does not recognize Daylight Saving Time, but some Tribal lands do. Hawaii and some tropical American Territories do not change the time on their clocks, while Newfoundland, off of Canada, only changes their time by 30 minutes. You can read the full story here: (ABC 10)
2. Tanaka Farms, known for its juicy strawberries, is now offering strawberry picking tours. A wagon ride takes visitors around the farm, where they will learn about farming methods and the history of the farm from a knowledgeable tour guide. There is a stop in the fields to pick a vegetable, and finally, the tour ends in a strawberry patch where you can pick and eat strawberries. Everyone on the tour will take home a one-pound basket of strawberries. Active military, veterans, and retired Military personnel are eligible for FREE entry with an ID. You can find more about daily tours and read the full story here: (Orange County Patch)
3. Get your Irish on at the Celtic Festival 2022. The festival is Sunday, March 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana. You can listen to bagpipes and hear traditional Irish music, catch a performance by Stephen Wilkinson, and watch authentic Celtic dance by the O’Connor Kennedy School of Dance. Find out more about this story here: (Orange County Patch)

Today in Orange County:

• Donut Lover's Dream Picnic Brunch with Women Making Waves 2022: Donut Life Museum, Westminster. (10 a.m.)
• National Good Samaritan Day - Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce. (All Day)
• E-Waste Recycling Event - Placentia Chamber of Commerce. (9 a.m.)
• Admission Tickets - Sherman Library & Gardens. (10:30 a.m.)
• Classic Car Cruise - Placentia Chamber of Commerce. (11 a.m.)
• Pressed Juice Grand Store Opening. (11 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do: Has declared his candidacy for state treasurer. (Los Angeles Times)
• Santana: What should Orange County’s Elected Public Auditor stand for? (Voice of OC)
• Two-Hour Car Chase: A long CHP car pursuit through Anaheim and Fullerton ended in an arrest. (City News Service)

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— Paula Constance

About me: I am a freelance writer, author, and media producer. I am committed to media projects that empower, engage, and help make the world a better place. One of my favorite jobs? Working with Imagineering for The Walt Disney company.