I have experienced two car break-ins since moving to the Bay Area. For those of you who have never lived or visited here before, you may find it surprising to s

I have experienced two car break-ins since moving to the Bay Area. For those of you who have never lived or visited here before, you may find it surprising to see "don't leave valuables in your car" signs are posted everywhere in most parking lots. Its the sign of the times (literally). I remember growing up in other parts of California where car break-ins were rare and wasn't something you always had to think about. Its sad to see how rampant it is now.