Mail theft has become a serious problem nationwide, including here in our local area. In 2022, there was a troubling sweep of mailbox theft in Bakersfield, particularly in planned housing communities. Law enforcement has also noted a trend in thieves posting their “hauls” of stolen mail on social media.
Auto theft and auto part theft have spiked nationwide in recent years. The pandemic, the economy and many other contributing factors have led to a rampant problem across the U.S., wherein thieves make off with entire vehicles, or high value parts like catalytic converters, in seconds.
Kern County has experienced a major crime rise over the past few years, with an increase in criminal activity rates leading to testy back-and-forth discussions between local officials and state government. Here is some information on the Kern County crime increase, and some ways to protect your home and family from its effects.
According to the experts at CalFire, California fire season is “not even close” to being over with. We need more than a few September showers to keep fires to a minimum in October, especially considering that some of the most damaging California wildfires in history have happened in the autumn months. With that in mind, here are some tips to reduce your risk of sustaining losses to wildfire.
School is back in session, and parents need all the help they can get when it comes to keeping kids …
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Commuting from Kern County to Los Angeles is becoming increasingly more common, according to the Kern Council of Governments in Bakersfield. Many residents have to be on the road before sunrise in order to make it to their workplaces in Los Angeles County.
You’ve heard about heat waves happening all over the continent, and there’s a forecast that the third heat wave of the summer is underway in Kern County. As you may recall, the hottest day of the year in Kern County was 110 degrees on July 17th — and now, the excessive heat warning projects a high of 105 degrees as our kids are preparing to go back to school.
We’ve almost made it through another long, hot summer, but many families still have a need to elevate life safety protections at home. If that’s the case for your family, our Bakersfield home security company can help. Here’s what we recommend.
At Secure Systems, we want to protect the properties of our Kern County home security customers no matter where they are — and of course, that protection should continue while you’re on vacation. Whether you’re headed for Lake Tahoe, Yosemite or somewhere further south, here are three ways you can partner with us to enjoy a more protected home while you’re away.
For the homeowner or small business getting started with security technology for the first time, it can be daunting to know where to begin. With that in mind, Secure Systems has these tips for anyone choosing a security provider in Bakersfield or Kern County.
