As we progress further into winter, it's time to take a look at what there is to do around town in Stockton. While we usually suggest the local gems that might have been overlooked, our Stockton rep is suggesting we take a look just outside of Stockton this time.
One must-do trip that's just about 2 hours away is a visit to Yosemite in the winter. There's usually snow through February and it's gorgeous! A must see if you have only visited during the summer. A winter bonus is that it's less crowded with the exception of Christmas week. Visit one of the lodges for a hot cocoa, plan a romantic Valentine's Day overnight or just a day trip to hike in some snow or sled down some hills. Just remember you might need chains so check the weather here.
If you don't want to go that far, there is the Mother Lode Gold Rush country, about an hour outside of Stockton. The nearest Gold Rush towns are Chinese Camp, Jamestown, Sonora, and Columbia. The last three all have hotels, restaurants, and other visitor services, while Chinese Camp is as close to a ghost town as a populated community could be. These places are rich in history and a great opportunity to look at where our great state came from.
Not far from Sonora and Columbia you'll find several caves and caverns that give tours; you can enjoy a standard tour (lots of climbing) or get adventurous and rappel, spelunk, or take a zip line ride. There are also some mine tours. This site offers some advice for planning a trip through gold rush country.
Another option is to explore the Delta, which is the area where the San Joaquin and Sacramento river valleys merge toward each other before flowing into S.F. Bay. CA Highway 12 (just north of Stockton) is the main Delta highway, there's also highway 4 and several rural roads that run along sloughs, little islands, farming communities, and fishing/boating marinas. The most charming parts are along the lower Sacramento River--Isleton, Rio Vista, Locke, etc. You'll find great farm stands and the freshest seasonal produce on this drive with plenty of options for a meal or snack right on the water.
World Class Home Security Systems and Business Alarms in Stockton
When our Stockton reps aren't gallivanting around the delta, it's all about protecting families and their workplaces. We get way too many calls from families that had a break-in the night before and now they realize it's time for the security system. We prefer the happier phone calls from new homeowners, new parents or folks that have just decided it's time to take action against Stockton crime. Either way, as your local authorized ADT dealer, we offer state of the art systems like the ADT Pulse security system with home automation options.
Here's a few things ADT Pulse allows you to do and a video of the system in action:
- Arm and disarm your system from you mobile app.
- View live video feed from anywhere via mobile app or on-line application.
- Receive text and/or email alerts of what's going on at home.
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Receive reminders to arm your security system
Not just world class outings can be found in Stockton. California Security Pro offers you world class ADT Security in Stockton. While you are out enjoying the Stockton night life, invest in the assurance that your home or business is protected by a state of the art security system. If you have any doubts, simply log in and check from your mobile device.
Crime Concerns in Stockton
More and more Stockton residents are turning to security systems for their home and businesses because crime is everywhere. Here's a few recent stories to hit the headlines in the areas you live and work in:
Stockton gang member admits to firing gun that police believe killed Janessa Ramirez, 9 - A gang member suspected of killing Janessa Ramirez admitted to firing a gun that police believe killed the 9-year-old girl outside a Stockton laundromat a year ago, a police detective testified Friday in Stockton County Superior Court. Police say Janessa was killed by a stray bullet fired during a gunfight between two rival gang members on Marks Avenue north of Clinton Avenue during the evening hours of Jan... Read more...
Man accused of fatally shooting girlfriend arrested in Stockton - Stockton police have arrested a man accused of shooting and killing his girlfriend Friday afternoon. Police said Ernesto Velazquez, 40, shot the 39-year-old woman, who was found in the 4500 block of Mist Trail Drive, carjacked two different people and then left the area. Read more...
2 arrested in attempted kidnapping of woman in Stockton -A man and a woman were arrested in connection with the attempted kidnapping of a woman in Stockton, but police are searching for two more men, officers said. A 32-year-old woman was walking about 11:30 a.m. Sunday near California and Park streets when four people walked up to her, Stockton police said. Read more...
A security system can help you feel confident that you are taking steps to prevent some crime in your little piece of Stockton. Just having a security sign in your yard makes you a lot less likely to be a victim of a robbery. Neighborhoods with many alarms communicate that your street is part of a community invested in community safety. Organizations such as neighborhood watch and signing up for Nextdoor.com are also positive steps in taking action against local crime. For more DIY steps you can take to help prevent crime, check out this blog of 10 things you can do yourself to protect your home and loved ones.
If you'd like to look into a security system for your Stockton home or business, we'd love to be your security company in Stockton. Have one of our local security consultants come out for a no obligation and FREE Security Review. They will listen to your concerns, take a look at your home or business and your lifestyle and offer a custom plan for you that is also good for your budget. Click below and we'll contact you or give us a call right now at 1-800-310-9490.
