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Vacant Buildings Near Railroad Tracks Face a Security Problem Most People Never Think About

North Hollywood’s freight corridors create specific security vulnerabilities for vacant buildings that most property managers don’t anticipate. The tracks provide easy access routes for transient populations and opportunistic criminals targeting empty buildings. This vacant building owner learned that lesson after repeated trespassing attempts along the set rail lines adjacent to his property. At 1:08 AM […]

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ValleyGuard solar-powered video monitoring unit detected and stopped a trespasser at a North Hollywood property on August 12, 2025.

Someone Thought 1:30 AM Was a Good Time to Browse This Hollywood Development Site

Development properties attract more than just legitimate interest. And this Hollywood developer learned that lesson when someone decided to take an uninvited look around their site at 1:30 in the morning on July 25th. The intruder wore a red hoodie and thought the vacant development property was unprotected after hours. Our construction site camera rental

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Solar-powered pole camera system monitoring a Hollywood construction site overnight

Solar-Powered Mobile Security Trailer Stops Intruder Just 1 Week After Installation

Renovation projects bring enough headaches without worrying about thieves walking off with your materials. This Pomona property owner found that out after dealing with repeated break-ins at their site. We installed a solar-powered mobile security trailer on July 11th. Seven days later – July 18th at night – our monitoring team caught someone trying to

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Solar-powered mobile security trailer deployed at Pomona construction site to prevent trespassing

Remote Video Monitoring in 48 Hours | Construction Case Study

Watch the Install: ValleyGuard in Action Watch the behind-the-scenes video below to see how we deployed the system at this San Fernando Valley site—from initial setup to going live. Why This San Fernando Valley Site Needed Remote Video Monitoring A concrete company in the San Fernando Valley had a problem that couldn’t wait. Their plant—located

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Pole-mounted remote video monitoring system installed at San Fernando Valley concrete plant

Valley Alarm Attends Town Hall with Congresswoman Luz Rivas in San Fernando

On Monday, June 17, Valley Alarm attended the Congresswoman Luz Rivas San Fernando town hall at Bodevi Wine & Espresso Bar—an event packed with community leaders, business owners, and first responders. The gathering brought together the people and businesses that make the 29th District what it is, including our team members, Dave Michel (Co-President) and

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Valley Alarm’s Dave Michel and John Scott with Congresswoman Luz Rivas at the 2025 San Fernando town hall.

Valley Alarm Joins the 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run in San Fernando

On June 4, 2025, Valley Alarm proudly supported the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics as it passed through the heart of San Fernando. From O’Melveny Elementary to the Rydell Dealership downtown, the streets were filled with cheers, high-fives, and community spirit. What Is the Law Enforcement Torch Run? The Law Enforcement Torch

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Group photo of San Fernando city officials, police officers, and community members standing together in front of the Rydell Dealership during the 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run.

How to Choose the Best Live Video Monitoring Service Near You (Without Wasting Money on False Promises)

If you’re searching for a live video monitoring service near you, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by flashy promises and vague claims. But here’s the truth: most “live” systems aren’t really live.  And if you choose the wrong provider, you could be left exposed when it matters most. In this post, we’ll show you how

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Choosing the best live video monitoring service near you

When Your Security Guard Can’t Handle It, ValleyGuard Can

Property management comes with risks most people don’t think about until it’s too late. That’s why live video monitoring for commercial property in Pasadena is becoming essential for liability protection. A woman living out of her car decided to make herself at home on a commercial property overnight. The on-site guard tried to get her

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Police vehicle with flashing lights responds to overnight trespasser at Pasadena commercial property monitored by live video surveillance

Two Guys with Crowbars Meet Their Match at San Fernando Valley Dealership

California saw over 200,000 vehicle thefts in 2023, and car thieves aren’t getting any less brazen. This San Fernando Valley auto dealer found that out firsthand when two suspects rolled up at 3 AM with tools, ready to smash through the front doors. They didn’t count on ValleyGuard watching. A grey sedan pulls up next

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ValleyGuard live video monitoring system cameras overlooking San Fernando Valley auto dealership lot at night with security lighting to prevent break-ins and vehicle theft
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