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The holidays are over and it's the new year in the the city of Sacramento. To start the year off right, there are many fun and exciting events to enjoy. As always Sacramento has things going on for singles, couples and families as well. Like the I Hate Children Children's Show that is happening January 10th at Laughs Unlimited, where both you and the entire family will enjoy some laughs and according to sacramento365.com "Magician Paul Nathan, winner of Best Children's Show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, combines dry humor with tricks that keep kids entranced and parents smiling." Sounds like a winner to me! Now, for something that everyone with or without children can rave about... The Shen Yun Performing Arts! Now I have seen the ads, billboards and commercials for this event but haven't had the pleasure of attending one. However, I have heard that it is spectacular! And once again, according to sacramento365.com, "Shen Yun takes you on an extraordinary journey to the lost land of the ancient Middle Kingdom." Very intriguing! This event will take place January 13th and 14th at the Community Center Theater.

Let the countdown to 2015 begin! December has arrived in the City of Anaheim. With the holiday season in full swing, there is no shortage of activities to enjoy with family and friends right here in Anaheim. The 20th Nutcracker Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Village will be held on December 6, 2014 in Downtown Anaheim from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. There will be free kids craft activities, a family music show,  snow to play in, free train rides, an international food fair, and of course photos with Santa. The OC Brew Ho Ho (Southern California's largest holiday ale festival) will be held at the Phoenix Club in Anaheim on December 13, 2014  from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This event features more than 50 craft beers  (unlimited tasting), great food and classic holiday tunes. If you feel like giving back this season, but haven't figured out exactly how the SeniorServ program is looking for volunteer delivery drivers in the Anaheim area. This organization offers delivered meals and friendly visits to elderly home-bound senior adults. If you have the time, this opportunity could give you the chance to really brighten someones day.

ADT Pulse is the security system of tomorrow, available today. Our lives are busy and getting busier. Whether you're a house wife juggling kids, sports and the house, a high level executive or anyone else, you spend hours out of your home and rely on your mobile device to get things done. Your smart phone handles business transactions, keeps track of  your schedule and family, it even pays for your purchases!  AND you continually expect it to do more. With their finger right on the pulse of how you live, ADT created ADT Pulse home security. It's an alarm system that keeps up with your busy lifestyle.

Crime in California is on the lips of many California residents this time of year with many headlines pointing to Oakland Crime as the worst city in California. However...  "The FBI released its annual Crime in the United States report earlier this month, headlines throughout California read that the city of Oakland was the most “crime-ridden” city in the Golden State. However, a deeper dive into the numbers reveals that when it comes to overall crime rate – violent crime incidents plus property crime incidents per 1,000 people – it’s Emeryville that actually has the highest rate of crime in the California. Eureka in Humboldt County is next. Oakland is third.- Read more at NBC News Bay Area.

Whether your city is 1st, 3rd or even 40th, California as a state ranks in the top third worst states for crime. Even with an overall decline in crime, there were 1,018,907 incidents of property crime in California for 2013. For every 100 residents, 2.7 homes had a property crime. Larger cities in California average 2,658.1 property crimes per 100,000 people. These numbers have many people turning to home security to protect the things they work so hard for.

The holidays are almost here! It's November and department stores are already staying open late. Before you know it Thanksgiving will be here then Christmas. For now, let's enjoy the festivities that Oakland has to offer. If you're trying to avoid facing the holidays for just a little bit longer then here are some events that are sure to please. Every Wednesday, during the month of November and December, Bocanova is having half off all bottled wines. What a way to bring in the holidays. Ever wanted to see the rhythms of some of your favorite pop and rock songs dance in laser light? Well now you can with LaserMania. Every weekend during the months from October through December you can enjoy this unique experience at the Chabot Space & Science Center. 

October has quickly come to an end. Imagine that, only two months left in 2014! The holiday season is full of fun festivities and things to do both in and out of the home.  El Capitan Theater will be featuring Tim Burton's the Nightmare Before Christmas in 4D from October 24- November 2! This classic holiday fare, in 4D will feature interactive sensory effects, including lights, scents, wind, snow and fog. This event will be a BLAST for the entire family! ICE at Santa Monica Pier opens November 1st. This 8,000 square foot beach-side ice skating rink is a great activity to enjoy with friends and family. Turkey Trot Los Angeles starts at 10:00 A.M. on November 27. The trot has 5k and 10k routes through historic Los Angeles. There is also a "widdle wobble" 1/2 mile family run. After the event the family can stop by the post event festival at Grand Park. 

November has officially arrived to one of the greatest cities in Northern California. Even though summer is over, it doesn't mean that the fun has to be! San Francisco is known for its unique vibe and exciting events, not to mention home to the SF Giants! Winning three World Series Championships in five years, we all know this city will have its share of sleepless nights. In addition for those of us who are not baseball fans, there are still a great deal of functions and various events taking place during the month of November. For example, Cirque Du Soleil: Kurios is coming to San Francisco from Nov. 14th - December 31st. Cirque du Soleil San Francisco shows feature gorgeous costumes and talented acrobats. If there are any I Love Lucy fans out there, like myself, then you need to go to I Love Lucy: Live On Stage. Although it is not the original cast, it'll still be interesting to see what it would've been like to be a part of the audience at that time. This event will be taking place November 11 - 23 at the Curran Theater. 

Even though the weather has cooled down, San Francisco is definitely not the city to sleep. With many things to do, we have no choice but to trust that when we leave our homes, that everything will still be there when we get back. However, that is never promised and if you don't secure your San Francisco home with an ADT Home Security System, you are taking a chance every single time you step out. Most people often wait till they've become victims of a burglary, to realize the importance of an ADT home security system. For starters, you can stay informed of what's going on in your neighborhood by checking San Francisco crime. Remember, it's never too late to take the first step in protecting your home and your loved ones.