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The best home security features should at the very minimum, do two things. It deters crime from your property and fit well into your daily life. It matters to think of a system fitting into your daily life because if it does not, you will not use it and it will not meet your security needs just hanging there on the wall looking pretty. Added benefits might be saving you money on energy by allowing you to monitor and automate lighting and heating/cooling costs. For some, cameras are a main reason for getting a system and adding automated door locks are a convenience that comes in surprisingly handy. A system that can offer many extras and add so much value to your life will be able to meet all your needs for the best system possible. 

Huge advances in home security technology have enabled the top security system providers to offer more cutting-edge products and services than ever before. So you not only get top-notch security, these new and improved features also turn your security system into a whole home experience. You can now do things like turn the heat up a bit while you stay cozy in your blankets or check video surveillace to assure things are all ok at home while you are half way around the world.

What a beautiful spring it has been! We have reached the beginning of May and I am sure that you can all feel that summer is right around the corner here in Los Angeles. The end of spring brings lots of fun and exciting summer adventures, family vacations, summer camps and so much more. While Los Angeles is a hot summer destination for much of the country, it is your home!What could be more exciting? 

Home Security Systems can be a funny thing. Not funny ha, ha, but peculiar how you can believe crime is everywhere and believe alarm systems prevent crime, but take no action. An American home is broken into every 15 seconds to the tune of over $2000 in lost property and damages. Yet many, like me, don't invest in a home security system. That is until something happens. Hopefully it doesn't happen to you. Sometimes a burglary a few doors down or a friend of a friend's neighbor suffers a home invasion and there's an over sized slice of reality sitting on your plate. And it's starring right at you. 

It's finally spring! One quick look around and you can tell; spring has sprung. As a Stockton resident, you know spring is the absolute best time of year to get outside and enjoy the great weather. The sinister chill has lifted, the chili breezes are gone, and there are several precious weeks left before it's 100 degrees every day.

It's clearly time to get out and play. Even a lunch break becomes an excuse to stroll the plaza and get some much needed vitamin D. If you need some fresh ideas of ways to get out and enjoy the great weather, here's 4 great ideas from downtownstockton.org for making sure you are taking advantage of the beauty of spring. If you are a husband or significant other, earn brownie points and a day alone with the remote by sending your woman off on the "girls' day out."  

To get a pre-work boost and to catch up on emails, stop in at Starbucks Coffee or Freedom Coffee, both have Wi-Fi free. If you’re planning a last minute meeting and need a rental space, click here for a full directory. For a quick lunch, grab a slice, cafeteria style, at Alfalfa’s Pizza and Deli for less than $4. They make killer sandwiches too. 

For an upscale waterfront business lunch, take your clients to the University Plaza's Delta Lounge in the Waterfront Hotel. If you need to order in for your team, click here delivery options. If you’re meeting friends after work and need a change of scenery, head over to Chitiva’s Waterfront Bar and Grill or to Nena's Mexican Restaurant for a margarita or hide out in a local watering hole at Davoli’s Avenue Inn or Weber Inn.

Have a Girls Day Out:

Start mid-morning with a chocolate mocha or herbal tea from the world’s tiniest and tallest coffee shop – the Red's Café then hop across the street for a little shopping inside The Courthouse Plaza. The Glam Dollz Boutique has a great selection of high-heels and pumps, and Bella's Fashions sell a variety of fun accessories. Right next door, grab a healthy lunch at Daisy and Juice Subs and head over to the Janet Leigh Plaza just a couple blocks away.

Stroll across the plaza and buy a candle or a last minute gift at Pier 159, where they have EVERYTHING and then wind down with a movie in 3-D or IMAX at the Cinema. Who could ask for more? On your way home, don't forget to pick up a pound or so of freshly roasted coffee beans at the Jesus Mountain Coffee Co. at 224 E. Miner Avenue (behind Huddle, cooperative work space).

Have an Active Day Outside:

Kick off the day with fresh fruit or a fresh squeezed juice at Juice It Up! on Weber Avenue. If you biked down, the best place to lock your bike is on the Cinema Plaza across from the Cold Stone Creamery. Or, if you need a caffeine boost to start the day, bike racks are also located outside Freedom Coffee which also has juice, muffins, and free Wi-Fi.

Get your heart rate up at the In-Shape Health Club. If you’d prefer to exercise outside, walk the new Joan Darrah Promenade to Downtown Stockton Marina, launch a pole with the fishermen who are pulling in bass, and end at Weber Point to play soccer, run through the fountains or monkey around in the kids play area.

If you’re feeling a little more adventurous, launch a kayak or a hydro-bike from a dock at the Marina (209-462-4200) and see if you can spot the sea otters who live in the boat slips. Or, if you’d like to watch someone else do the work, take in a Stockton Ports Baseball Game at Banner Island Ballpark or a Stockton Thunder Hockey Game at the Stockton Arena.

If you just care about the food! Downtown Stockton is chockfull of fabulous ethnic eateries for the foodie to enjoy!

• Thai: For excellent Pad Thai, try Royal Siam 2.
• Greek: For great house made spanakopita and baklava, try Yasoo Yani or try a gyro plate at the Kabob and Gyro House.
• Mexican: Downtown has many excellent Mexican restaurants but our Facebook followers have voted Xochimilco Café their favorite. Xochimilco is open late, most weekends until at least 1 am.
• Chinese: One of the oldest standing restaurants in Stockton, On Lock Sam has excellent duck!
• Pizza by the Slice: Alfalfa’s Pizza and Deli or Joe’s Pomodoro Pizza Cafe.
• BBQ: Q's Korean BBQ is known for their mouth-watering short ribs.
• Sushi: Try Misaki for fresh cuts of sashimi and sushi.

What's all the hype about ADT Pulse?

You might be wondering what all the hype about ADT Pulse is about. In the home security arena, Pulse is the system on everyone's mind because it is the best home security system in the world. In just 4 short years over 1 million customers have chosen it over its competitors. Could it be because ADT Pulse offers remote access to your home security system? In a culture where you use your smart phone or tablet for everything, it's no wonder an alarm system controlled by your mobile devices is a top choice. There's also the home automation aspect of ADT Pulse. How could that not get people talking? Everyone wants a Smart Home; Control your lights, thermostat, door locks and other devices all with any internet ready device or your convenient in-home control panel. There's even voice control with the ADT Pulse Voice App. And the touch screen control panel keeps news feeds, traffic and weather at your fingertips. Lifestyle management features make your home more convenient, and money saving features keep more of your hard earned dollars in your pocket. Take a look:

An ADT Home Security System or an ADT Pulse Home Security System provides you the peace of mind you are looking for in today's unsettling world. Peace of mind knowing that there is an extra layer of protection between you and home invasions, abductions, neighborhood burglaries, carbon monoxide poisoning and fire. ADT is the nation's leading provider of easy to use systems, new technologies and world-class protection. By getting an ADT monitored security system installed you may receive an extra discount on your homeowner's insurance. With over 140 years of experience and over seven million protected families in North America, ADT is not only the leading provider of home security, they are the best choice for your family.

It's going to be one heck of a month for the city of Bakersfield. If you are not from Bakersfield, you might look at Bakersfield as the mid-point between San Francisco and Los Angeles. However, don't be fooled by the lack of recognition. Bakersfield has some exciting events, and many taking place in March.

This is one of the most beautiful times of year. The time leading from winter into spring. There is just enough sun and color coming back to the trees, yet no temperatures over 100 yet. It's hard to stay indoors any longer. Here are a few great reasons to leave your home.

Wireless home security is the way to go if your home is not pre-wired for home security and you need an alarm. When looking at wireless options, make sure to do your homework before purchasing a do-it-yourself home security kit that boasts fast and simple installations at a discounted price. The thought of grabbing one on the way home from work and installing it before you sit down to dinner sounds pretty good. Especially if you just had a break-in. However, feedback from our customers tells us there is more to think about when considering a DIY security system and hiring a professional is hands down the better option. Here's a list of pros and cons that will help you make your own decision.