HOLMBY NEWS
January 13, 2023

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.

1.  LADWP Construction on Sunset Blvd.
2.  High Gas Bills this Month
3.  Park Advisory Board Meetings
4.  Westwood Village Improvement Association Meeting
5.  Greater LA Homeless Count – Volunteers Needed
6.  Mary & Robbs Westwood Cafe
7.  Activities & Things to Do
8.  Resident Ads
9.  Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
10.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  LADWP CONSTRUCTION ON SUNSET BLVD.

Please note that LADWP will be replacing two large water valves on Sunset Blvd located in the city of Beverly Hills. Although this construction work is in Beverly Hills, Sunset is a popular thoroughfare.

Both projects will be completed in March 2023, weather permitting. The links below include a map, traffic impacts, and working hours.

• The first work area is located at Sunset and Sierra Dr and construction will begin the week of Jan 23.  Click here for more information.
• The second work area is located at Sunset and Alpine Dr and construction will begin in late February.  Click here for more information.

Additional information can be found at www.ladwp.com/westlaprojects  under Sunset Boulevard Large Water Valve Replacements. Updates will also be posted on NextDoor and social media as we get closer to the date.

Thank you.

Deborah Hong
LADWP Senior Public Relations Specialist
Communications and Public Affairs
(213) 367-5204

2.  HIGH GAS BILLS THIS MONTH

From the Westwood-Century City Patch:

Los Angeles SoCalGas customers can expect to see “shockingly high” bills in January, the company announced last week.

Natural gas market prices more than doubled in the West between December and January with a 128 percent increase, according to SoCalGas. This will translate to higher gas bills for residents.

“The high bills are a result of historically high natural gas prices in the western United States,” SoCalGas said in a news release.

For more information, please click below:

• Gas bill article from the Patch
• SoCalGas note to customers

3.  PARK ADVISORY BOARD MEETINGS

HOLMBY PARK ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
Thursday, January 19, 2023 – 5:00PM to 7:00PM
via Zoom

Meeting agenda – click here

Join Zoom meeting:
https://usc.zoom.us/j/9828400171 
Meeting ID: 982 840 0171

Or by one tap mobile
+1-669-900-6833 982 840 0171#
Or call in: (669) 900-6833 enter Meeting ID: 982 840 0171. Press #9 to raise your hand.

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WESTWOOD REC. CENTER ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
Wednesday, January 25th  at 6:00 pm
via Google Meet

Meeting agenda – click here

Join the video meeting:
https://meet.google.com/gnb-kyhw-hog

Otherwise, to join by phone, dial +1 260-702-9307 and enter this PIN: 419 880 448#

4.  WESTWOOD VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION MEETING

Please join the WVIA for an in-person kickoff Board meeting with Councilmember Katy Young Yaroslavsky.  The meeting will also feature a special presentation from the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

January 19, 2023
8:30 – 10:30 AM
at the W Hotel

RSVP at:
www.bit.ly/WVIA-Jan-19-2023

5.  GREATER LA HOMELESS COUNT – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority 2023 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count is around the corner.  The Westwood Count will take place on Wednesday, January 25, 10:00 PM to 12:00 AM at the Westwood Presbyterian Church in Hoffman Hall.

The Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count is the annual census that counts our neighbors experiencing unsheltered homelessness.  Through the Count, we’re better able to direct and advocate for vital services to support the needs of our unhoused neighbors.

If you would like to volunteer with the count in Westwood, please sign up online:

Greater LA Homeless Count
Volunteer for the Westwood Count – click here

For more information:
www.theycountwillyou.org

6.  MARY & ROBBS WESTWOOD CAFE

Mary & Robbs Westwood Cafe is now open for breakfast/brunch on Sundays and is re-opening for dinner 6 nights a week!

Mary & Robbs Westwood Cafe
1455 Westwood Blvd.
https://www.maryandrobbs.com/

7.  ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

“TILL” MOVIE SCREENING
Saturday, January 14 at 7:30 PM
at the Hammer Museum

Director Chinonye Chukwu’s film depicts the true story behind the 1955 lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till through the eyes of his mother.

Post-screening Q&A with Chinonye Chukwu and UCLA professor Robin D. G. Kelley.

Learn More

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GALLERY EXHIBIT – LUA KOBAYASHI
Gallery Opening – Friday, Jan. 13, 5-9pm
Exhibit now through January 28
1027 Westwood Blvd.

“Where a Forest Once Grew” – Lua’s work, “Where a Forest Once Grew,” is a love letter to her Grandmother as she shares her life and story of a Japanese-American Nisei through her belongings and memories. It has taken many forms in its development but is taking its final form in this show in lightboxes.

“Where a Forest Once Grew” gallery will be open on weekends from 1-5 pm until January 28 and can also be seen at night, 24 hours a day; if you can only drive by, the work transforms from day to night.

For information on the artist, please visit www.luakobayashi.com.

*Please wear masks when coming to visit for the health and safety of others.

These projects have been made possible by the UCLA Asian American Studies Center and the Aratani C.A.R.E. Award.

8.  RESIDENT ADS

GARAGE DOOR REPAIR RECOMMENDATION
I would like to recommend Joey Chen, an honest, capable garage door repair man who is extremely affordable.  I have used him for years.

After a day of nonstop power outages in the area I tried  to open my garage door manually. I was unsuccessful as could not pull the cord in the proper direction.  When power was finally turned on I could not get the door to open with or without power.  I called Joey who “walked” me thru what I needed to do and it worked! He refused my offer of payment.

Joey comes to the house for all repairs and installation. Never overcharges for any part.

Joey Chen
Elite Garage Door Repair
818-998-1335 or 818-292-6028

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“RING FINDERS” RECOMMENDATION
From a homeowner in Westwood Hills:
My wife lost her wedding ring in one of our many potted plants in our backyard.  We searched for hours with no success. We actually bought a metal detector (worthless) and did a visual search of all the pots (about 100).

I then contacted “Ring Finders,” https://theringfinders.com/, and Jeff Levy (951-217-5101) came out the next day, in the rain, and found the ring in less than an hour!  He used his large detector, but the foliage was very tall and dense in our orchids, so he used a small handheld probe that found the ring in one of the pots under some of the bark.  Really a wonderful surprise!

I highly recommend him if you have a missing item.  He was delightful and wonderfully effective!

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ANATOMIE TRUNK SHOW
Anatomie trunk show featuring: NEW STYLES! NEW COLORS! SIZES XS – XL! AS ALWAYS: NO SHIPPING, NO TAX, FREE RETURNS!
NEW CLIENTS RECEIVE 15% OFF

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HWPOA Communication & Ad Policy:
Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

HWPOA members are welcome to post free ads (such as ads for plumbers, housekeepers, garage sales, etc.) in the Holmby News.  When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News editor to review.  Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.

9.  LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

Below you will find links to discounts and benefits that local businesses have offered to HWPOA members.  We hope to add more as often as we can.  Please let us know if you would like to submit additional discounts for other Westwood retailers.

Current benefits include:

• Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair
• Phew Tech Help – Free service to first 100 family & friends
• Generac Home Generators – special discounts on generators and whole home battery backup system

To see offers, click here

10.  HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA  90049
Phone: (310) 470-1785 (call/text)
Email: hwpoa@aol.com OR info@holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Website: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Pay Membership Dues: https://squareup.com/store/hwpoa

You Are Invited . . .

• To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
  
• To let us know your concerns about our community and your ideas about how we might work to improve it
• To become involved in our Association.

*Board Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of each month.  Please confirm prior to attending.

HOLMBY NEWS
January 6, 2023

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.

1.  Renew Your HWPOA Membership
2.  HWPOA Board Meeting – Video Conference
3.  LAPD Crime Report
4.  Century City Road Closure Alerts
5.  New 2023 Laws in California
6.  Movie Premiere – Street Closures
7.  Emergency Preparedness
8.  Greater LA Homeless Count – Volunteers Needed
9.  New Restaurants in Westwood Village
10.  Activities & Things to Do
11.  Resident Ads
12.  Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
13.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  RENEW YOUR HWPOA MEMBERSHIP

Happy New Year!  Thank you for your continued membership to HWPOA.  Your support makes possible our efforts to guarantee that you will have a strong voice in City government and can maintain your quality of life in our neighborhood.

Next week, we will be sending out membership renewal letters to our members who are on our January billing cycle.  If you would like to get a head start and pay online, you may do so through the link below.  Here’s to a great 2023 in Holmby Westwood!

HWPOA Membership
Click here to renew online

2.  HWPOA BOARD MEETING – VIDEO CONFERENCE

On Tuesday, January 10 at 7:30 PM, the HWPOA Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting.  The meeting will be a video-conference held online via Zoom.  Please click here to see the agenda.

Members of the community are welcome to join the Zoom call. Please let us know if you plan to attend and we will send you the link to access the video-conference.  Email Dana at hwpoa@aol.com.

3.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

VEHICLE, STOLEN
Incident #: 230804007
WESTHOLME AV & LINDBROOK DR  |  1/1/2023 @ 4:00 AM

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 230804012
10400 BLOCK WYTON DR  |  12/31/2022 @ 7:50 PM

File a Police Report Online: click here
EMERGENCY: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273
All other City Services: 311
West L.A. Community Police Station –1663 Butler Ave.
James Allen, Senior Lead Officer
Office: 310-444-0741
Email: 39318@lapd.online
West LA Community Police Station Website:  click here
LAPD Website: www.lapdonline.org

4.  CENTURY CITY ROAD CLOSURE ALERTS

Free Iran Flight 752 Memorial March – January 8 Traffic Impact
On Sunday, January 8, 2023, Bahman Brian Shahangian with the LA Protest Committee will be conducting a permitted march. Their previous marches have been cooperative with no civil disobedience, they anticipate the same for this rally.

The crowd will be assembling on Santa Monica Blvd between Century Park East and Avenue of the Stars. The route for the march is east on Santa Monica, south on Century Park East, west on Constellation Blvd, and north on Avenue of the Stars.

People are expected to start gathering at the Freedom Sculpture around 12:00pm, and start marching at 1:30pm with an anticipated ending time between 3:00 – 3:30pm.

The LAPD will have a squad of officers to monitor the crowd and to respond to any issues that may arise. Be advised that traffic may be impacted due to the large group of people.

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Golden Globe Awards – January 10 Road Closures
Partial and Full Lane Closures Begin January 8 
The 80th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony will take place at the Beverly Hilton on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

STREET CLOSURES 
North Santa Monica Blvd.

• Westbound: Complete lane closures, from Wilshire Blvd. to Century Park East, from 9 p.m. Sunday, January 8 through 6 a.m. Wednesday, January 11.
• Eastbound: Complete lane closures from Century Park East to Wilshire Blvd. from 2 p.m. Monday, January 9 through 6 a.m. Wednesday, January 11. Alternate Routes: South Santa Monica to remain open in both directions

Wilshire Blvd.

• Eastbound/Westbound: Lane reductions take place at 9 p.m. Monday, January 9.
• Eastbound lanes of Wilshire Blvd.: will be completely closed between the Los Angeles Country Club and N. Santa Monica Blvd. (local access to residents and Country Club guests in the 10200-10300 blocks of Wilshire Blvd.) beginning at 8 p.m. Monday, January 9 through 6 a.m. Wednesday, January 11.
• Whittier, Carmelita, Elevado and Lomitas at Walden Dr. and Tenton Dr. and adjacent alleys: These streets will be “local access only” beginning at 6:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 10 to 1:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 11

5.  NEW 2023 LAWS IN CALIFORNIA

From the Westwood-Century City Patch:

A slew of laws in 2023 affect everything from how much you pay for razors to your family leave, days off and where you can cross the street.  Here are 11 categories of new laws that take effect in 2023 across California:

New CA Laws – 2023

Roadway Safety Laws – In 2023, pedestrians will be able to walk outside the lines, e-bikers will have new protections, and street racers are on notice.  Click below to read about the 10 new roadway safety laws:

New Roadway Safety Laws 2023

6.  MOVIE PREMIERE – STREET CLOSURES

Upcoming Red Carpet Premiere

The Freehold Group will produce a premiere and afterparty for HBO on Monday, January 9, 2023.

The premiere will be hosted on Broxton Ave, with a full road closure on Broxton from Le Conte Ave to Weyburn Ave.

7.  EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Each year, the City of LA Emergency Management Department (EMD) strives to keep Angelenos safe and prepared for the smallest emergencies to the largest disasters. From our EMD family to yours, we wish you a prosperous year full of health and happiness.  Cheers to 2023!

For 2023, make an EASY resolution to be prepared!  Resolve to be ready with the 7 steps in the newsletter below:

Emergency Management Dept. Newsletter

8.  GREATER LA HOMELESS COUNT – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority 2023 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count is around the corner.  The Westwood Count will take place on Wednesday, January 25, 10:00 PM to 12:00 AM at the Westwood Presbyterian Church in Hoffman Hall.

The Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count is the annual census that counts our neighbors experiencing unsheltered homelessness.  Through the Count, we’re better able to direct and advocate for vital services to support the needs of our unhoused neighbors.

If you would like to volunteer with the count in Westwood, please sign up online:

Greater LA Homeless Count
Volunteer for the Westwood Count – click here

For more information:
www.theycountwillyou.org

9.  NEW RESTAURANTS IN WESTWOOD VILLAGE

EVERYTABLE – Now Open
Everytable is now open in Westwood Village. Everytable is a neighborhood store that sells fresh, ready-to-eat meals available to grab and go or dine in, including salads, wraps, and hot plates ranging from $7-10, as well as drinks, snacks, and desserts.

Everytable will host its official Grand Opening and ribbon cutting event on Wednesday, January 18, and give out free meals to the first 200 guests at 11:00 am.

Everytable Westwood Village
10912 Lindbrook Drive
https://www.everytable.com/

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DUNKIN’ Next Generation
On December 1st, Dunkin’  opened its doors to its newest Next Generation restaurant in Westwood Village. Now, people who live and work in Westwood can run on Dunkin’ faster and more conveniently than ever at this new Next Gen restaurant.

The restaurant will host an official grand opening event on Friday, January 20 to celebrate the store’s opening. More details to be shared in the coming weeks.

Dunkin’
1001 Gayley Ave.
Website

10.  ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

Mindful Awareness Meditation
Thursdays, 12:30-1:00 PM
Online and In-Person at the Billy Wilder Theater

Starting January 12 you are invited to once again enjoy Mindful Awareness Meditation in person in the Billy Wilder Theater! Every session will also be broadcast live right here on the Hammer’s website. Whether you participate in person or online, Mindful Awareness Meditation will continue every Thursday at 12:30 PM.

Mindful awareness meditation is the moment-by-moment process of actively and openly observing one’s physical, mental, and emotional experiences. Mindfulness has scientific support as a means to reduce stress, improve attention, boost the immune system, reduce emotional reactivity, and promote a general sense of health and well-being. These half-hour weekly sessions are open to people of all levels of experience.

Learn More – click here

11.  RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING GARDENER
Seeking reliable, English-speaking gardener for regular maintenance or landscaper who is knowledgeable about drought-tolerant plants.

Thanks,
Randi
ilana@ucla.edu

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PILATES RECOMMENDATIONS
I would like to begin doing Pilates in or near Westwood. I’d appreciate recommendations for a studio and/or and instructor.

Please contact Maureen at msmfrank@gmail.com with your suggestions. Thanks.

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TECH SUPPORT – DISCOUNT FOR HWPOA MEMBERS
My family friend Sam, a consummate professional, is starting a new pilot business providing on-demand tech help, filling the void that most of us encounter when it comes to computer and/or smart phone problems.

Sam is thrilled to share that Phew Tech Help is officially live and accepting new customers! Phew provides on-demand tech support and far more reliable than hollering for that savvy kid upstairs.

To celebrate, they are offering completely free service to our first 100 friends/family over the next three months, and we’d be excited to extend the opportunity to your circle of friends.

Getting started is easy at PhewTechHelp.com/get-started. In the meantime, thier hotline is available seven days a week at (917) 410-2751 for instant tech help.

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HWPOA Communication & Ad Policy:
Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

HWPOA members are welcome to post free ads (such as ads for plumbers, housekeepers, garage sales, etc.) in the Holmby News.  When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News editor to review.  Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.

12.  LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

Below you will find links to discounts and benefits that local businesses have offered to HWPOA members.  We hope to add more as often as we can.  Please let us know if you would like to submit additional discounts for other Westwood retailers.

Current benefits include:

• Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair
• Phew Tech Help – Free service to first 100 family & friends
• Generac Home Generators – special discounts on generators and whole home battery backup system

To see offers, click here

13.  HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA  90049
Phone: (310) 470-1785 (call/text)
Email: hwpoa@aol.com OR info@holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Website: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Pay Membership Dues: https://squareup.com/store/hwpoa

You Are Invited . . .

• To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
  
• To let us know your concerns about our community and your ideas about how we might work to improve it
• To become involved in our Association.

*Board Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of each month.  Please confirm prior to attending.

The Holmby Westwood Board of Directors would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy new year! We wish you and your loved ones a joyous holiday season and hope the new year brings you an abundance of success and prosperity. Thank you for your support of HWPOA!

Our next newsletter will be sent out during the first week of January.  We wish you all the best in 2023!

Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA  90049
Phone: (310) 470-1785 (call/text)
Email: hwpoa@aol.com OR info@holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Website: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Pay Membership Dues: https://squareup.com/store/hwpoa

HOLMBY NEWS
December 23, 2022

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.

1.  LAPD Crime Report
2.  Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule
3.  Security Reminders – Vacation Tips
4.  Christmas Tree Recycling
5.  Holiday Recycling & E-Waste
6.  Measure ULA – New Real Estate Transfer Tax
7.  Westwood Library – Holiday Hours
8.  Activities & Things to Do
9.  Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
10.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

BURGLARY FROM VEHICLE
Incident #: 220818364
900 BLOCK THAYER AV  |  12/18/2022 @ 11:45 PM

File a Police Report Online: click here
EMERGENCY: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273
All other City Services: 311
West L.A. Community Police Station –1663 Butler Ave.
James Allen, Senior Lead Officer
Office: 310-444-0741
Email: 39318@lapd.online
West LA Community Police Station Website:  click here
LAPD Website: www.lapdonline.org

2.  HOLIDAY GARBAGE COLLECTION SCHEDULE

From L.A. Sanitation:

Due to holidays on Monday, December 26 and Monday, January 2, our collection schedule will be delayed by one day from your regularly scheduled pick up day.

• Regularly scheduled Monday will be picked up Tuesday
• Regularly scheduled Tuesday will be picked up Wednesday
• Regularly scheduled Wednesday will be picked up Thursday
• Regularly scheduled on Thursday will be picked up Friday
• Regularly scheduled on Friday will be picked up Saturday

Our regular collection schedules will resume on Monday, January 9, 2023.

3. SECURITY REMINDERS – VACATION TIPS

Here are a few suggestions to stay safe during the holidays and while you’re on vacation:

• Porch pirates are in maximum overdrive. Remove your packages as soon as possible from your front door, and have a friend check your house daily if you’re planning on being away. If you work at an office that will be staffed while you are away, have your packages delivered to the office address. Amazon packages can be delivered to a nearby Amazon locker.
• Make sure trash cans are not left out after trash day.
• Two cars always in the driveway, with lots of dust, are one indicator you may be away.
• Newspapers and mail piling up is another indicator that you are away. Stop service while you’re away, or have a friend pick up for you every day.
• If you’re home and hear an unexpected knock, answer from inside and say, “we” can’t open the door right now. It lets possible criminals know you are not a good target. Barking dogs are also a great deterrent.
• Alarms on, windows locked, when you are away, even if it’s just a short errand.
• Put your indoor and outdoor lights on timers, so they will go on regardless of whether or not you are in town. This is also a great way to ensure that you never come home to a dark house at night.
• Ladder on the side of the house? Many criminals access second floors using items on your property. Keep access points to your backyard and sideyards locked or otherwise not easily accessible to criminals.
• Don’t leave items visible in cars, and certainly do not leave your key fobs in your cars.

4. CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING

LA Sanitation & Environment has curbside collection for Christmas trees, making it convenient to properly and safely recycle your tree.

3 ways to schedule Christmas tree collection:

• Call our 24-hour Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489
• Visit MYLA311 website and create a “Bulky Items” ticket and select “Christmas Tree” in the drop down menu
• Create a request by clicking the green SERVICE REQUEST tab on the right of the screen of our homepage. Create a “Bulky Items” ticket and select “Christmas Tree” in the drop down menu

How to recycle your Christmas tree:

1. REMOVE all decorations, tinsel, and stand from the tree.
2. CUT* the tree into pieces, if needed, to fit into green bin.
3. PLACE the tree pieces inside the green bin and put out for regular pick-up on collection day.

*If your Christmas tree is too big to cut and place inside the green bin, simply place the tree curbside next to your green waste bin on collection day.

Flocked trees and artificial trees can’t be recycled. Please place them in the black container to go to the landfill.

LASAN will recycle Christmas trees through February 4, 2023 and use them to produce compost and mulch that is available to residents for free.

5. HOLIDAY RECYCLING & E-WASTE

The UCLA S.A.F.E. Center collects household hazardous and electronic waste in order to keep these items out of the landfills, where they can contaminate soil and groundwater. There is no charge for residents from City of Los Angeles and County of Los Angeles to drop off residential materials.  Some of the most common items we see at the holidays are as follows:

Accepted items:

• LED string lights
• Light bulbs
• Batteries (accepted but please tape terminals first)
• Small kitchen appliances
• Cleaning products
• Old or broken electronics (accepted but please remove data first)

Items that are NOT accepted:

• Christmas lights (not accepted – please place in trash)
• Toys (not accepted – please place in trash)

UCLA S.A.F.E. CENTER
550 Charles E. Young Dr. West

Hours of Operation:
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
E-waste is only collected on Saturdays at this location

Please note that the UCLA SAFE Center will be closed December 22-25, 2022, December 29-31, 2022, and January 1, 2023.

For more information about what is and is not accepted and for a list of locations, visit lacitysan.org/safecenters

6.  MEASURE ULA – NEW REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX

Measure ULA, which was approved by the people of the city of Los Angeles during this past November’s Election, will create a 4% real estate transfer tax for properties over $5 million.  We are passing along the following information, provided by a local realtor, to help you understand the new tax:

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MEASURE ULA affects transfer taxes on properties sold in the city of Los Angeles over $5,000,000.  Transfer taxes are a large part of typical Seller closing costs; they’re standard costs of sale in our city imposed upon all transactions.

Since July 1, 1991, transfer taxes were and currently are:

• $1.10 per $1,000 to the County of Los Angeles
• $4.50 per $1,000 to the City of Los Angeles

This totals $5.60 per $1,000.  So, for a sale of $5,000,000 for example, transfer taxes add up to $28,000 ($5.60 X 5000 = $28,000).

Now, for escrows closing on or after April 1, 2023, with MEASURE ULA in place, the City of Los Angeles will impose an additional 4% transfer tax at closing.  So, if you sell your home for $5,000,000 and it closes on or after April 1, 2023, that means an additional $200,000 transfer tax will be owed.

Put simply:

• Pre-ULA, the transfer tax on a $5,000,000 sale is $28,000.
• On or after April 1, 2023, with ULA, transfer tax on the same $5,000,000 sale will be $228,000 ($28,000 + an additional $200,000 = $228,000).
• This 4% increase affects all sales closing on or after April 1, 2023 if the price falls between $5,000,000 and $9,999,999.

So, it goes to follow that if the sale is, for instance, $6,000,000, it’s an additional $240,000, if the sale is $7,000,000, it’s an additional $280,000, and so on.

And if the sales price is $10,000,000 or over, the transfer tax increase becomes 5.5%.

Put simply:

• Pre-ULA, the transfer tax on a $10,000,000 sale is $56,000.
• On or after April 1, 2023, with ULA, transfer tax on the same $10,000,000 sale will be $606,000 ($56,000 + an additional $550,000 = $606,000).

The above only affects property in the “City” of Los Angeles, so for example, areas like Beverly Hills or Malibu aren’t affected by this additional tax.  Neither is Santa Monica, but Santa Monica has its own new additional tax schedule called Measure GS. This Measure will take effect on March 1st, 2023 and under this new Measure, properties sold at $8,000,000 or above will be taxed an additional 5.6% of the purchase price.

This is an enormous, very impactful set of changes and I want to be sure you know about them before making any decisions about the sale of your home.  This is a very big consideration and property owners should understand its implications.

7.  WESTWOOD LIBRARY – HOLIDAY HOURS

The Westwood branch library will have the following hours during the holidays:

• We will be open this Saturday, December 24th, at 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
• We will be closed on Monday, December 26th.
• On Saturday, December 31st, we will be open 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (so we are closing 30 minutes early).
• We will be closed on Monday, January 2nd.

Branches that are normally open on Sunday will be closed those weekends.

Happy Holidays everyone!

8.  ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

Final weeks to see:
PICASSO CUT PAPERS
Closing December 31
at the Hammer Museum

Devoted to a little known yet foundational aspect of Pablo Picasso’s artistic practice, Picasso Cut Papers spans the artist’s full career. Plan a museum visit and observe some of the artist’s most whimsical and intriguing works made on paper and in paper, alongside a select group of sculptures in sheet metal.

Learn More – click here

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OUTDOOR ICE SKATING RINK GUIDE
Throughout Southern California

Lace up your skates, and head outdoors as ice skating rinks pop up throughout California for the 2022-23 holiday season.

Check out the Westwood-Century City Patch’s annual guide to some of the best and most diverse throughout the region.

Note: Always confirm with organizers that listed activities are proceeding as planned when posted. Outdoor rinks may be subject to closure, depending on weather conditions.

Enjoy the season from Patch!

Holiday Ice-Skating Guide

9.  LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

Below you will find links to discounts and benefits that local businesses have offered to HWPOA members.  We hope to add more as often as we can.  Please let us know if you would like to submit additional discounts for other Westwood retailers.

Current benefits include:

• Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair
• Generac Home Generators – special discounts on generators and whole home battery backup system

To see offers, click here

10.  HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA  90049
Phone: (310) 470-1785 (call/text)
Email: hwpoa@aol.com OR info@holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Website: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Pay Membership Dues: https://squareup.com/store/hwpoa

You Are Invited . . .

• To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
  
• To let us know your concerns about our community and your ideas about how we might work to improve it
• To become involved in our Association.

*Board Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of each month.  Please confirm prior to attending.

HOLMBY NEWS
December 16, 2022

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.

1.  LAPD Crime Report
2.  Protest on Westwood Blvd. – Street Closures
3.  Free At-Home COVID Tests
4.  Stay Healthy this Winter
5.  DMV News – Real ID Deadline Extended
6.  Holiday Wonderland at Aidan’s Place Playground
7.  Westwood Village Farmers’ Market
8.  Holiday Event Guide
9.  Activities & Things to Do
10.  Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
11.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

VEHICLE, STOLEN
Incident #: 220818043
LINDBROOK DR & HILGARD AV  |  12/13/2022 @ 3:30 PM

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 220818000
700 BLOCK WARNER AV  |  12/9/2022 @ 3:30 PM
Construction Site – Unknown suspects entered home under renovation and removed appliances.

File a Police Report Online: click here
EMERGENCY: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273
All other City Services: 311
West L.A. Community Police Station –1663 Butler Ave.
James Allen, Senior Lead Officer
Office: 310-444-0741
Email: 39318@lapd.online
West LA Community Police Station Website:  click here
LAPD Website: www.lapdonline.org

2.  PROTEST ON WESTWOOD BLVD. – STREET CLOSURES

We have received information that a protest will occur on Westwood Blvd. on Saturday, December 17 at 12:00 PM.  Although we do not have specific details, we believe that portions of Westwood Blvd. may be closed all day – possibly between Rochester and Ohio, but potentially as far north as Wilshire Blvd. and as far south as Santa Monica Blvd.  Veteran Ave. may also be affected.

The flyer regarding the protest is posted below.

3. FREE AT-HOME COVID TESTS

Government-issued, free rapid COVID-19 tests are available again. Every U.S. household is eligible to order 4 free tests.

Place Your Order for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
To place your household’s order, visit:
https://www.covid.gov/tests

Each household can place one order for four free at-home COVID-19 test kits through the U.S. Postal Service.  Limit of one order per residential address.  One order includes #4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests.

Orders will ship free starting the week of December 19, 2022.

Need help placing your order? 1-800-232-0233

Before You Throw Out “Expired” Tests:
Check to see if your COVID-19 tests’ expiration dates have been extended – click here

4. STAY HEALTHY THIS WINTER

COVID-19 cases are rising in LA County, and other viruses such as the flu and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) are circulating too. Here are some measures you can take to stay safe and healthy this winter.

COLD MEDICINE SHORTAGE
Californians flocking to drug stores across the state are facing empty medicine shelves as three major respiratory viruses spread rapidly.  Southern California residents sick with influenza, RSV or COVID-19 are having to contend with picked-over and empty medicine shelves in pharmacies this week, according to multiple reports.

Drug stores have reported shortages in fever reducers such as Motrin and Tylenol — a situation that is sounding the alarm statewide as emergency rooms across the state fill up to accommodate both children and adults sickened with respiratory viruses circulating. California — particularly Southern California — is experiencing an unusually bad flu and RSV season.

Read the complete article from the Westwood-Century City Patch:
Cold Medicine Shortage

5. DMV NEWS – REAL ID DEADLINE EXTENDED

For the third time, the federal government has passed down a massive extension on the deadline to get a REAL ID.

Residents of California have an additional 24 months to obtain their REAL IDs, a document that will be necessary to board domestic flights and enter certain federal buildings, after the Department of Homeland Security on Monday extended the enforcement deadline to May 7, 2025.

Officials said the extension is needed, in part, because of lingering problems from COVID-19 that caused backlogs in state agencies charged with issuing driver’s licenses.

To apply for a REAL ID, Californians should visit
REALID.dmv.ca.gov

6.  HOLIDAY WONDERLAND AT AIDAN’S PLACE PLAYGROUND

Holiday Wonderland Event
Aidan’s Place Inclusive Playground
at Westwood Recreation Center
Saturday, December 17, 2022
10:30 AM

We have a special holiday-themed play date planned at the newly renovated Aidan’s Place Playground in Westwood. Enjoy this free gathering with holiday crafts, cookie decorating, snacks, and special guests! Plus, we will have buddies joining us on the playground. Come play with us!

Register for Free:  https://inclusionmatters.org/my-playclub/

7.  WESTWOOD VILLAGE FARMERS’ MARKET

Holiday Events at the Westwood Village Farmers’ Market
Please join us to celebrate the holiday season at the Westwood Village Farmers’ Market!

Thursday, December 22, 2022

• Holiday Carolers: 12:30 to 2:30 pm
• LA Cat: 12:00 to 5:00 pm

8.  HOLIDAY EVENT GUIDE

From the Westwood-Century City Patch:

It’s time to start filling your 2022 calendars with such holiday events as Christmas parades, tree and menorah lightings, breakfasts with Santa, Nutcracker ballets, concerts and other community extravaganzas throughout Westwood, Century City, the Westside and South Bay.

Peruse Patch’s annual guide to find festivities going on near you. Always confirm with organizers that events are proceeding as planned when posted.

And to all our readers, Happy Holidays, from Patch!

Holiday Event Guide

9.  ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

THE NUTCRACKER BALLET AT UCLA
December 16-18 (mulitiple performances)
at UCLA Royce Hall

Presented by the Los Angeles Ballet – The Nutcracker is a Los Angeles holiday tradition, essential for celebrating the season. Journey with young Clara and her beloved Nutcracker as they battle a most memorable Mouse King, encounter dancing Snowflakes and travel to the Palace of the Dolls. Los Angeles Ballet stays true to the traditions of the holiday story, with a few surprises. This production is set in 1912 Los Angeles and throughout the five scenes in two acts you will find tastes of Southern California. Look for an elegant Spanish syle Hancock Park home, calla lillies, bougainvillea, the snowy forests of Big Bear, Venice Beach archways, and the moonlit Pacific Ocean.

The Nutcracker – Ticket Info.

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HANUKKAH FESTIVAL 2022
Sunday, December 18 at 2:00 PM
at the Skirball Cultural Center (2701 N. Sepulveda Bl.)

Make Hanukkah memories at the Skirball!
Beloved klezmer rockers Mostly Kosher headline this year’s festival with support from Dublab DJ Callie Ryan and dance leaders Bruce Bierman and Gilberto Melendez. Plus, the Skirball Storytellers bring the Hanukkah story to life with a theatrical performance featuring puppetry.

Share a plate (or two) of latkes and jelly doughnuts, strike a pose in a holiday-themed photo booth, and light up the night with a handcrafted torch-making activity. At sundown, join your light with ours for a joyous community candle lighting.

More Information & Reservations – click here

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OUTDOOR ICE SKATING RINK GUIDE
Throughout Southern California

Lace up your skates, and head outdoors as ice skating rinks pop up throughout California for the 2022-23 holiday season.

Check out the Westwood-Century City Patch’s annual guide to some of the best and most diverse throughout the region.

Note: Always confirm with organizers that listed activities are proceeding as planned when posted. Outdoor rinks may be subject to closure, depending on weather conditions.

Enjoy the season from Patch!

Holiday Ice-Skating Guide

10.  LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

Below you will find links to discounts and benefits that local businesses have offered to HWPOA members.  We hope to add more as often as we can.  Please let us know if you would like to submit additional discounts for other Westwood retailers.

Current benefits include:

• Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair
• Generac Home Generators – special discounts on generators and whole home battery backup system

To see offers, click here

11.  HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA  90049
Phone: (310) 470-1785 (call/text)
Email: hwpoa@aol.com OR info@holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Website: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Pay Membership Dues: https://squareup.com/store/hwpoa

You Are Invited . . .

• To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
  
• To let us know your concerns about our community and your ideas about how we might work to improve it
• To become involved in our Association.

*Board Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of each month.  Please confirm prior to attending.

HOLMBY NEWS
December 9, 2022

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.

1.  HWPOA Board Meeting – Video Conference
2.  Holiday Theft Prevention
3.  Aidan’s Place Playground at Westwood Rec. Center
4.  Westwood Village Celebrates the Holiday Season
5.  Ways to Give During the Holiday Season
6.  Winter Camp at Westwood Rec. Center
7.  Holiday Event Guide
8.  Activities & Things to Do
9.  Resident Ads
10.  Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
11.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  HWPOA BOARD MEETING – VIDEO CONFERENCE

On Tuesday, December 13 at 7:30 PM, the HWPOA Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting.  The meeting will be a video-conference held online via Zoom.  Please click here to see the agenda.

Members of the community are welcome to join the Zoom call. Please let us know if you plan to attend and we will send you the link to access the video-conference.  Email Dana at hwpoa@aol.com.

2.  HOLIDAY THEFT PREVENTION

‘Tis the season to be… stealing!  Please be aware of the following and take appropriate precautions:

Follow-home robberies have occurred in several areas of Los Angeles. The suspects target people wearing expensive jewelry that is very visible and driving high-end vehicles.  The best prevention is always being aware of your surroundings and when leaving a shopping center, night club or restaurant. When driving in your vehicle, always check your mirrors to see if you’re being followed. If you believe you’re being followed, drive to the nearest police station. If you are unable to get to a police station, drive to a crowded public place and call police.

Porch Pirates are still stealing packages from your home while you’re away. Think about having deliveries sent to work and have your porch cleared by neighbors if you’re not home. If you’re ordering now, and going on vacation, check the delivery dates and think about delaying shipment.

Trash Cans should be removed on pickup day and not left out an extra day. Those are sure indicators you’re not home — EVEN if you are, which can be even more dangerous.

File a Police Report Online: click here
EMERGENCY: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273
All other City Services: 311
West L.A. Community Police Station –1663 Butler Ave.
James Allen, Senior Lead Officer
Office: 310-444-0741
Email: 39318@lapd.online
West LA Community Police Station Website:  click here
LAPD Website: www.lapdonline.org

3.  AIDAN’S PLACE PLAYGROUND AT WESTWOOD REC. CENTER

Holiday Wonderland Event
Aidan’s Place Inclusive Playground
at Westwood Recreation Center
Saturday, December 17, 2022
10:30 AM

We have a special holiday-themed play date planned at the newly renovated Aidan’s Place Playground in Westwood. Enjoy this free gathering with holiday crafts, cookie decorating, snacks, and special guests! Plus, we will have buddies joining us on the playground. Come play with us!

Register for Free:  https://inclusionmatters.org/my-playclub/

4.  WESTWOOD VILLAGE CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAY SEASON

Holiday Events at the Westwood Village Farmers’ Market
Please join us to celebrate the holiday season at the Westwood Village Farmers’ Market!

Thursday, December 15, 2022 

• Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
• GM Jazz Trio: 12:00 to 5:00 pm
• Holiday Carolers: 1:00 to 3:00 pm

Thursday, December 22, 2022

• Holiday Carolers: 12:30 to 2:30 pm
• LA Cat: 12:00 to 5:00 pm

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Snowflake Ornament Photos – Win a Gift Card
Snap a pic at the Westwood Village holiday snowflake ornament on the corner of Westwood Blvd at Kinross and use the hashtag #WestwoodCelebrates for your chance to WIN a gift card at one of our many Westwood Village businesses! The contest runs from Friday, November 18, through Monday, January 2. There are many chances to win!

To enter, follow these instructions:

• Follow @WestwoodVillage on Instagram
• Take a photo, selfie, or group picture at the Westwood Village snowflake ornament on the corner of Westwood Blvd and Kinross Ave
• Use the hashtag #WestwoodCelebrates, tag @WestwoodVillage, and post it on Instagram.
• Instagram profile must be public to be selected

Photos will be automatically entered into a drawing, and your picture might be featured on our official Instagram page. Winners will be announced Friday, January 13!

5.  WAYS TO GIVE DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON

Here are a few ways you can help the community this holiday season:

MEALS ON WHEELS – WEST LA
Meals on Wheels-WLA has been serving our community for over 46 years and we hope to continue for many more years to come, BUT WE URGENTLY NEED YOUR HELP.  Our food costs are up 41% since pre-pandemic levels. During the same period, the number of at-risk Veterans, vulnerable seniors and homebound that we serve increased by 61%.  Many clients are unable to cover the food costs, yet Meals on Wheels of West Los Angeles never turns anyone away who is unable to pay.

Please consider donating whatever you are able to so that we can continue our vitally important charitable work.

Meals on Wheels – DONATE HERE

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BLANKET & SOCK DRIVE – SPREAD THE WARMTH
The Department of Los Angeles Sanitation & Environment is organizing a donation drive to collect cold-weather items for homeless individuals across Los Angeles.  They are collecting donations of new and gently used blankets, sleeping bags, and socks throughout December 30.

Donations can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays at many city yards.  The nearest location is:

West LA District Yard
2027 Stoner Avenue

For more information, please see flyer below.

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LAPD HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE
Please consider supporting West LAPD’s Holiday Toy Drive.  Gifts (unwrapped and new toys for kids ages 8-12) may be dropped off in the lobby of the WLAPD Station at 1663 Butler Ave.  See flyer for more information.

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FRIENDS OF WESTWOOD LIBRARY
Your local library needs your help!  Donate to the Friends of Westwood Library to help our library all year long.  We buy the Westwood Library extra books to supplement City funding — we fund extra programs for children, teens, and adults — we pay for a Computer Aide – and much more.

Donate here

Support our library and see the benefits for yourself. Thank you!

6.  WINTER CAMP AT WESTWOOD REC. CENTER

Registration is now open for Winter Camp at Westwood Recreation Center! Westwood Winter Camp is where memories and friendships are developed. Campers attending our Winter Camp will be able to enjoy sports, art, crafts, cooking, gymnastics, special events, group activities and much more.

• 3 weeks of camp from December 19 – January 6
• Campers – Ages 5-12
• Counselors-in-Training – Ages 13-15

For More Information & Registration:
Visit us in person or Sign Up Online
laparks.org/reccenter/westwood

7.  HOLIDAY EVENT GUIDE

From the Westwood-Century City Patch:

It’s time to start filling your 2022 calendars with such holiday events as Christmas parades, tree and menorah lightings, breakfasts with Santa, Nutcracker ballets, concerts and other community extravaganzas throughout Westwood, Century City, the Westside and South Bay.

Peruse Patch’s annual guide to find festivities going on near you. Always confirm with organizers that events are proceeding as planned when posted.

And to all our readers, Happy Holidays, from Patch!

Holiday Event Guide

8.  ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

OUTDOOR ICE SKATING RINK GUIDE
Throughout Southern California

Lace up your skates, and head outdoors as ice skating rinks pop up throughout California for the 2022-23 holiday season.

Check out the Westwood-Century City Patch’s annual guide to some of the best and most diverse throughout the region.

Note: Always confirm with organizers that listed activities are proceeding as planned when posted. Outdoor rinks may be subject to closure, depending on weather conditions.

Enjoy the season from Patch!

Holiday Ice-Skating Guide

10.  RESIDENT ADS

ANATOMIE WOMENSWEAR SAMPLE SALE
LAST CALL:  everything must go! 30-50% off Anatomie women’s sportswear in sizes XS – XL. There are a range of styles and colors in pants, jackets, sweaters (including cashmere), vests and tee shirts.  Perfect pieces for travel and everyday Los Angeles lifestyle….there are also a number of pieces that are great for golf, tennis or pickle ball.  In Little Holmby today through 12/16.  I also carry the complete line of shortyLOVE bags, which make great holiday gifts!

Contact Denise for an appointment: 310-721-2500; dzbarta@aol.com

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CHILDREN’S BOOK – WRITTEN BY HOMEOWNER
You have probably seen Susan walking Benjamin in Holmby Park.  A long time resident of Holmby Westwood, Susan is the VP of HWPOA and has written a wonderful children’s book, “Benjamin’s Big Question.”  Benjamin is trying to figure out whether he is a dog or a person and needs help from the young reader.  A very special gift for the holidays, the book can be purchased at Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

Amazon.com:
Benjamin’s Big Question – Am I a Dog or a Person?

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HWPOA Communication & Ad Policy:
Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

HWPOA members are welcome to post free ads (such as ads for plumbers, housekeepers, garage sales, etc.) in the Holmby News.  When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News editor to review.  Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.

10.  LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

Below you will find links to discounts and benefits that local businesses have offered to HWPOA members.  We hope to add more as often as we can.  Please let us know if you would like to submit additional discounts for other Westwood retailers.

Current benefits include:

• Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair
• Generac Home Generators – special discounts on generators and whole home battery backup system

To see offers, click here

11.  HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA  90049
Phone: (310) 470-1785 (call/text)
Email: hwpoa@aol.com OR info@holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Website: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Pay Membership Dues: https://squareup.com/store/hwpoa

You Are Invited . . .

• To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
  
• To let us know your concerns about our community and your ideas about how we might work to improve it
• To become involved in our Association.

*Board Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of each month.  Please confirm prior to attending.

HOLMBY NEWS
December 2, 2022

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.

1.  LAPD Crime Report
2.  LADWP News – Tree Care Webinar
3.  Dockless Scooters
4.  Big Book Sale at Westwood Library
5.  Westwood Village Celebrates the Holiday Season
6.  Hammer Museum – Transformation News
7.  Ways to Give During the Holiday Season
8.  Winter Camp at Westwood Rec. Center
9.  Activities & Things to Do
10.  Resident Ads
11.  Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
12.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

NOTE – There has been an uptick in crime in the Holmby Westwood neighborhood.  Please stay safe and take appropriate precautions.

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 220816965
200 BLOCK WOODRUFF AV  |  11/17/2022 @ 11:15 AM
Suspects smashed rear glass window, ransacked and removed property (Currency, Jewelry).

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 220816692
200 BLOCK HILGARD AV  |  11/12/2022 @ 6:00 PM

ASSAULT WITH DEADLY WEAPON (ADW) (likely to produce great bodily injury)
Incident #: 220816691
SUNSET & CHARING CROSS  |  11/11/2022 @ 3:20 PM

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 220816597
10600 BLOCK LE CONTE AV  |  11/9/2022 @ 8:03 PM

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 220816650
400 BLOCK LORING AV  |  11/9/2022 @ 7:12 PM

BURGLARY FROM VEHICLE
Incident #: 220816606
800 BLOCK DEVON AV  |  11/9/2022 @ 5:30 PM

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 220816627
800 BLOCK WESTHOLME AV  |  11/8/2022 @ 11:30 AM

File a Police Report Online: click here
EMERGENCY: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273
All other City Services: 311
West L.A. Community Police Station –1663 Butler Ave.
James Allen, Senior Lead Officer
Office: 310-444-0741
Email: 39318@lapd.online
West LA Community Police Station Website:  click here
LAPD Website: www.lapdonline.org

2.  LADWP NEWS – TREE CARE WEBINAR

Looking for tips on how to keep your trees and landscape thriving during the drought? Join the LADWP for a webinar on Wednesday, December 7 at 6:00 p.m. to hear from our experts on how you can save water and keep your trees and gardens green at the same time!

Keeping our trees healthy during the drought is important to help save energy and lives during extreme heat. Join LADWP & partners as they share how to properly care for mature trees, and create and maintain California Friendly, water efficient landscapes during a drought. Learn about the types of trees and plants that are appropriate for the Los Angeles climate and how to sustain them with LADWP’s water conservation programs and rebates.

RSVP today at: http://ow.ly/TI4L50LQpTc

3.  DOCKLESS SCOOTERS

Both the City of Los Angeles and the State of California regulate use of dockless scooters.  You can report issues related to dockless scooters and bicycles to MyLA311 – either on your smartphone app, or online at https://myla311.lacity.org, or call 311.

Providers are responsible for closing out service request information and must share the status of the service request. Providers have 2 hours to respond to a request (7 a.m. – 10 p.m.) and must have a team available 24 hours a day.  Any vehicle that has not been moved after 5 days is subject to impound by the Bureau of Sanitation.

Lyft has removed its scooters and shared bicycles from the region citing a lack of long-term commitments from area municipalities.  Read the entire article at https://smdp.com/2022/11/21/lyft-withdraws-bikes-scooters-from-los-angeles/

Issues with Bird Scooters – See an issue with a Bird scooter you would like to report? Bird makes it easy to report it: When the Bird app is opened, you’ll see a little triangle on the bottom left-hand side of your Bird app. Click this button, and you’ll find three different options: report a “Badly Parked Bird’’, “Damaged Bird,” and “Contact Bird.”

This is the most efficient way to report issues to the Bird Team, and you do not have to be a rider to use this feature; just download the app.

4.  BIG BOOK SALE AT WESTWOOD LIBRARY

It’s time for our incredible (just in time for the holidays)

BIG BOOK SALE
Saturday, December 3rd
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

ARRIVE EARLY FOR THE BEST SELECTION!

Preowned books make GREAT gifts!  The Friends of Westwood Library are proud to host our End of Year BIG BOOK SALE with a HUGE SELECTION of gently used and new books, including:

• Fiction & Nonfiction
• Children’s & Teen (Young Adult)
• Architecture, Film, Art
• Biography, History, Tech, Cookbooks
• Farsi language books and SO MUCH MORE!

Hardcovers $2, paperbacks $1, fancy art books start at $4 and a big blowout sale on CDs/DVDs – 5 for $1!  Cash preferred, but credit cards are accepted

On the outdoor patio of the library
1246 Glendon Avenue
FREE Validated Parking

Browse and buy some wonderful books for you, your family and friends!

5.  WESTWOOD VILLAGE CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAY SEASON

Holiday Events at the Westwood Village Farmers’ Market
Please join us to celebrate the holiday season at the Westwood Village Farmers’ Market!

Thursday, December 8, 2022 

• Holiday crafts with the Brentwood Art Center: 12:00 to 5:00 pm
• The Licata Brothers: 12:00 to 5:00 pm
• Holiday Carolers: 1:00 to 3:00 pm

Thursday, December 15, 2022 

• Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
• GM Jazz Trio: 12:00 to 5:00 pm
• Holiday Carolers: 1:00 to 3:00 pm

Thursday, December 22, 2022

• Holiday Carolers: 12:30 to 2:30 pm
• LA Cat: 12:00 to 5:00 pm

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Snowflake Ornament Photos – Win a Gift Card
Snap a pic at the Westwood Village holiday snowflake ornament on the corner of Westwood Blvd at Kinross and use the hashtag #WestwoodCelebrates for your chance to WIN a gift card at one of our many Westwood Village businesses! The contest runs from Friday, November 18, through Monday, January 2. There are many chances to win!

To enter, follow these instructions:

• Follow @WestwoodVillage on Instagram
• Take a photo, selfie, or group picture at the Westwood Village snowflake ornament on the corner of Westwood Blvd and Kinross Ave
• Use the hashtag #WestwoodCelebrates, tag @WestwoodVillage, and post it on Instagram.
• Instagram profile must be public to be selected

Photos will be automatically entered into a drawing, and your picture might be featured on our official Instagram page. Winners will be announced Friday, January 13!

6.  HAMMER MUSEUM – TRANSFORMATION NEWS

The Hammer Museum’s more than two-decade-long building transformation is about to cross the finish line: The museum said Tuesday it will premiere the final phase of its expansion and renovations project on March 26, 2023.

That includes a new, far more visible entrance on the corner of Wilshire and Westwood boulevards designed by Michael Maltzan Architecture, which has steered the project for more than 20 years. The new entrance faces the Metro D (Purple) Line station expected to open in 2027. The milestone will also be marked by the largest presentation of the Hammer Contemporary Collection as well as the debut of a new street-level gallery and sculpture terrace along Wilshire Boulevard.

Read the L.A. Times story here:  Hammer Museum expansion

7.  WAYS TO GIVE DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON

Here are a few ways you can help the community this holiday season:

MEALS ON WHEELS – WEST LA
Meals on Wheels-WLA has been serving our community for over 46 years and we hope to continue for many more years to come, BUT WE URGENTLY NEED YOUR HELP.  Our food costs are up 41% since pre-pandemic levels. During the same period, the number of at-risk Veterans, vulnerable seniors and homebound that we serve increased by 61%.  Many clients are unable to cover the food costs, yet Meals on Wheels of West Los Angeles never turns anyone away who is unable to pay.

The perfect storm of higher food costs, increased numbers of individuals needing our services and fewer clients able to pay is having a crippling effect on our efforts to continue our mission. Please consider donating whatever you are able to so that we can continue our vitally important charitable work.

Meals on Wheels – DONATE HERE

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BLANKET & SOCK DRIVE – SPREAD THE WARMTH
The Department of Los Angeles Sanitation & Environment is organizing a donation drive to collect cold-weather items for homeless individuals across Los Angeles.  They are collecting donations of new and gently used blankets, sleeping bags, and socks throughout December 30.

Donations can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays at many city yards.  The nearest location is:

West LA District Yard
2027 Stoner Avenue

For more information, please see flyer below.

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LAPD HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE
Please consider supporting West LAPD’s Holiday Toy Drive.  Gifts (unwrapped and new toys for kids ages 8-12) may be dropped off in the lobby of the WLAPD Station at 1663 Butler Ave.  See flyer for more information.

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FRIENDS OF WESTWOOD LIBRARY
Your local library needs your help!  Donate to the Friends of Westwood Library to help our library all year long.  We buy the Westwood Library extra books to supplement City funding — we fund extra programs for children, teens, and adults — we pay for a Computer Aide – and much more.

Donate here

Support our library and see the benefits for yourself. Thank you!

8.  WINTER CAMP AT WESTWOOD REC. CENTER

Registration is now open for Winter Camp at Westwood Recreation Center! Westwood Winter Camp is where memories and friendships are developed. Campers attending our Winter Camp will be able to enjoy sports, art, crafts, cooking, gymnastics, special events, group activities and much more.

• 3 weeks of camp from December 19 – January 6
• Campers – Ages 5-12
• Counselors-in-Training – Ages 13-15

For More Information & Registration:
Visit us in person or Sign Up Online
laparks.org/reccenter/westwood

9.  ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

CICLAVIA – SOUTH LA
Sunday, December 4, from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
in Expo Park – Watts

This Sunday, December 4, enjoy 7.25 miles of open streets connecting Exposition Park, Historic South Central, Florence-Firestone, and Watts at CicLAvia–South LA.  You can jog, ride, bike, skate, run, walk, skateboard, spectate, and enjoy the route however you want.

Click here for more information:
CicLAvia – South LA

10.  RESIDENT ADS

ANATOMIE WOMENSWEAR SAMPLE SALE
30-50% OFF Anatomie womenswear SAMPLE SALE….ALL SIZES!  This is a great chance to get cashmeres, jackets, French terry pants and tops and other chilly weather pieces from the fall collection at a great price!  I also have the complete line of shortyLOVE bags and totes that make the perfect holiday gift for women of all ages, especially if they are travelers, walkers, hikers, students, or just want a great lightweight handbag!

By appointment only in Little Holmby.  Email, call or text for details: Denise (310) 721-2500; dzbarta@aol.com

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HWPOA Communication & Ad Policy:
Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

HWPOA members are welcome to post free ads (such as ads for plumbers, housekeepers, garage sales, etc.) in the Holmby News.  When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News editor to review.  Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.

11.  LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

Below you will find links to discounts and benefits that local businesses have offered to HWPOA members.  We hope to add more as often as we can.  Please let us know if you would like to submit additional discounts for other Westwood retailers.

Current benefits include:

• Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair
• Generac Home Generators – special discounts on generators and whole home battery backup system

To see offers, click here

12.  HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA  90049
Phone: (310) 470-1785 (call/text)
Email: hwpoa@aol.com OR info@holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Website: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Pay Membership Dues: https://squareup.com/store/hwpoa

You Are Invited . . .

• To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
  
• To let us know your concerns about our community and your ideas about how we might work to improve it
• To become involved in our Association.

*Board Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of each month.  Please confirm prior to attending.

Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful,
a time to remember
and to embrace those who enrich our lives.

This Thanksgiving, the Board of Directors of HWPOA would like you know how thankful we are to have your support and continued membership. We’re grateful for the continued trust you place in us.

We hope you and your family have a safe and happy Thanksgiving and wish you all the best throughout the holiday season!

Sincerely,
Your HWPOA Board of Directors

The Holmby News will return next week.

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Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA  90049
Phone: (310) 470-1785 (call/text)
Email: hwpoa@aol.com OR info@holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Website: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Pay Membership Dues: https://squareup.com/store/hwpoa

HOLMBY NEWS
November 18, 2022

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.

1.  Holiday Package Safety
2.  Los Angeles Election Results
3.  LADWP News – Thanks for Saving Water
4.  California Stimulus Checks
5.  Westside Thanksgiving Community Dinner
6.  Holiday Toy & Book Drive
7.  Frontier Fios in Westwood
8.  Activities & Things to Do
9.  Resident Ads
10.  Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
11.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  HOLIDAY PACKAGE SAFETY

What comes after Black Friday and Cyber Monday? “Package Theft Wednesday”, the biggest day of the year for package thieves.  With the holiday season there are more packages and thieves who want to take advantage of the ripe pickings.

It is never safe to leave packages by your front door. Please have packages delivered with “signature required” or have them delivered to another location (such as a business office) where it can be handed to a person directly.  We also suggest following these simple tips…

DO

• Check your email alerts to know when packages have arrived.
• Bring packages into the house as soon as possible.
• If no one is around to receive packages, have them delivered to a safer location, like a workplace or a Smart Locker.
• Check delivery dates to make sure packages don’t arrive when you’re away. If this can’t be avoided, have a friend or neighbor hold them for you.

DON’T

• Leave packages out all day or overnight.
• Leave outgoing mail in your mailbox, especially any bills with checks.
• Thieves are getting more creative and some will arrive at your door with a food delivery bag, leaving with your belongings when they see no one is home. Be on the lookout for suspicious activity.

2.  LOS ANGELES ELECTION RESULTS

The results of the recent election have finally been tallied.  We would like to congratulate our newly elected representatives – we look forward to working with you!

• Karen Bass – L.A. Mayor
• Katy Young Yaroslavsky – City Councilmember, 5th District
• Lindsey Horvath – County Supervisor, District 3
• Kenneth Mejia – City Controller
• Hydee Feldstein Soto – City Attorney

3.  LADWP NEWS – THANKS FOR SAVING WATER

Thanks for Saving Water, L.A.!

Thanks, LA, and congratulations for achieving record-setting levels of water conservation over the summer this year. For the past several months, Angelenos collectively saved nearly 6 billion gallons of water compared to last year!

So, as we head further into Fall, let’s keep it up and consider these water-saving tips:

• Plan ahead by defrosting frozen foods in the refrigerator instead of running hot water
• Rinse fruits and vegetables in a bowl of water instead of running the water
• Run your dishwasher with a full load

And remember, LADWP also offers water conservation rebates and programs to help you cut back on water use. The programs include:

Free showerheads and faucet aerators

• $5 per square foot rebate for turf replacement
• $500 for high-efficiency clothes washers
• $250 for high-efficiency toilets

Let’s keep it going!

4.  CALIFORNIA STIMULUS CHECKS

California Stimulus Checks – Here’s What You Need to Know:

Californians have started receiving their “Middle Class Tax Refund” (MCTR) by direct deposit.

California’s Franchise Tax Board released more information on when recipients can expect to receive their payments. Visit their “Middle Class Tax Refund” Portal for more information. You’ll find additional information on when and how to expect payments, eligibility requirements and more.

“Middle Class Tax Refund” Portal

5.  WESTSIDE THANKSGIVING COMMUNITY DINNER

For over four decades, we’ve put on a huge free Thanksgiving Day community celebration! We provide a wonderful sit-down Thanksgiving dinner, a huge clothing area, medical, optical, and dental services, live music, companionship, and so much more–all free!

You’re Invited!

• The Celebration is open to everyone. No reservations are necessary.
• We bring together an inter-faith collection of groups and individuals in a wonderful celebration of Thanksgiving.
• We welcome everyone to join us as our guests: students, singles, low-income families, seniors, those who are homeless, and anyone else.

How to Help:

• Volunteer
• Donate Money
• Donate Goods

For more Information please click on this link:

https://www.westsidethanksgiving.org/

6.  HOLIDAY TOY & BOOK DRIVE

The Jewish Federation’s 17th Annual
Festival of Lights Toy & Book Drive
Nov. 1 – Dec. 9, 2022

This holiday season, you can send a gift — and a smile — to a child in need with a donation of a new toy or book (or both!).

The process is entirely virtual this holiday season, so it’s easier than ever. See below for all of the organizations we’re partnering with and their Amazon Wish Lists — and donate straight from there!

Jewish Federation – Toy & Book Drive 2022

7.  FRONTIER FIOS IN WESTWOOD

From a homeowner:

Frontier has solicited its new Fios internet in our area for the last month or two.  I’m curious if anybody has switched and their assessments.

A faster internet speed is desirable, but you want to be assured that there are no issues with Frontier.

If you have any comments about Frontier Fios, please send them to harold.bronson@verizon.net.  Thank you.

8.  ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

MoMA CONTENDERS – FILM SERIES
10 Screenings beginning Nov. 30 through Dec. 15
at the Hammer Museum, Billy Wilder Theater

Tickets now on sale!  In advance of movie award season, the Hammer Musuem at UCLA will screen 10 of the year’s most important and critically acclaimed films as it hosts the Los Angeles presentation of MoMA Contenders.

The series begins Nov. 30 with “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,” which will be introduced by writer and director Rian Johnson. Other highlights include “Everything Everywhere All at Once” (Dec. 6), “The Whale” (Dec. 7) and “Sr.” (Dec. 12). The series closes Dec. 15 with “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio,” which will be introduced by the director.

Filmmakers and cast members will participate in post-screening conversations at several of the events. All screenings begin at 7:30 p.m. and take place at the Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum. The program is organized by The Museum of Modern Art, New York.

For the complete list of movies and ticket information, read the full announcement from the Hammer Museum at UCLA.

MoMA Contenders 2022

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ANGEL CITY CHORALE – HOLIDAY CONCERT
Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4
at UCLA Royce Hall

ANGEL CITY CHORALE returns to historic Royce Hall on the UCLA campus for our The More The Merrier holiday concert:  Angel City Chorale (ACC) is America’s Got Talent’s Golden Buzzer-winning vocal sensation and Los Angeles’ premier community choir.

• Saturday, December 3 at 7:00 PM – Concert
• Sunday, December 4 at 3:00 PM – Matinee Concert & Livestream

We’ll be singing the beloved Ukrainian Carol of the Bells, the English carol Wassail, a Native Peoples-inspired arrangement of The Huron Carol, gospel renditions of Go Tell It on the Mountain and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, as well as a rousing Mi Y’malel and the hilarious Chanukah in Santa Monica.

• Purchase tickets here
• Click here for a full description of our program

9.  RESIDENT ADS

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TRUNK SHOW IN LITTLE HOLMBY
SPEND MORE/SAVE MORE sale on Anatomie women’s sportswear trunk show in Little Holmby TODAY THRU 11/21.  Great casual separates in lightweight, machine washable fabrics as well a luxurious collection of cashmere pieces (perfect for these chillier months).  Great jackets and vests, too!  Sizes XS – XL.  Also featured:  shortyLOVE handbags, totes, backpacks, weekenders and cosmetic bags….they make perfect gifts!

Call Denise for address and hours: 310-721-2500

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HWPOA Communication & Ad Policy:
Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

HWPOA members are welcome to post free ads (such as ads for plumbers, housekeepers, garage sales, etc.) in the Holmby News.  When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News editor to review.  Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.

10.  LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

Below you will find links to discounts and benefits that local businesses have offered to HWPOA members.  We hope to add more as often as we can.  Please let us know if you would like to submit additional discounts for other Westwood retailers.

Current benefits include:

• Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair
• Generac Home Generators – special discounts on generators and whole home battery backup system

To see offers, click here

11.  HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA  90049
Phone: (310) 470-1785 (call/text)
Email: hwpoa@aol.com OR info@holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Website: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Pay Membership Dues: https://squareup.com/store/hwpoa

You Are Invited . . .

• To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
  
• To let us know your concerns about our community and your ideas about how we might work to improve it
• To become involved in our Association.

*Board Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of each month.  Please confirm prior to attending.

HOLMBY NEWS
November 11, 2022

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.

1.  LAPD Crime Report & Home Burglary Prevention
2.  UCLA Faculty Club – Now Open for Dinner
3.  DMV News – Get a Real ID
4.  UCLA “Beat ‘SC” Rally
5.  Westwood & Little Holmby Tours – Space Available
6.  Holiday Toy & Book Drive
7.  Veterans Day Event
8.  Safety & Preparedness Fair
9.  Activities & Things to Do
10.  Resident Ads
11.  Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
12.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  LAPD CRIME REPORT & HOME BURGLARY PREVENTION

We received a report that earlier this week, a home on Loring was burglarized while the residents were out for dinner.  The suspects crouched down to avoid the Ring doorbell cameras and the alarm system was not armed.

Home Burglary Prevention Tips
The tip list below is provided by the LAPD and includes helpful reminders of ways to prevent home burglaries.  Stay safe!

Promotion/Swearing-In Ceremony for Capt. Jonathan Tom
Our beloved Area Commanding Officer, Captain Jonathan Tom has been promoted to Commander at LAPD Operations West Bureau. His Promotion/Swearing in ceremony will be held at LAPD Headquarters in Deaton Hall next Thursday, November 17th Ceremony at 8:00am in the morning. Check in time 7:00am. If you plan on taking your own vehicle  “They do have some parking available at motor transport division which is located on main, between 2nd and 3rd streets on the east side. There will be an officer letting people into the building”. You are invited to attend and cheer him on. This promotion is definitely well deserved  as he has served the WLA Community exceptionally well and was a pleasure to work with.  We wish him all the best !!!!

File a Police Report Online: click here
EMERGENCY: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273
All other City Services: 311
West L.A. Community Police Station –1663 Butler Ave.
James Allen, Senior Lead Officer
Office: 310-444-0741
Email: 39318@lapd.online
West LA Community Police Station Website:  click here
LAPD Website: www.lapdonline.org

2.  UCLA FACULTY CLUB – NOW OPEN FOR DINNER

The UCLA Faculty Club just re-opened for dinner last week.   Members of the community have reported that the food is excellent, served in a very nice setting and a pleasant atmosphere.

Menus – UCLA Faculty Club

The UCLA Faculty Club provides members with a home away from home on campus — a quiet, attractive haven in the heart of UCLA’s huge, bustling campus. It is a place where members eat, meet, and celebrate. Offering a variety of rooms and settings, the Faculty Club is suited for members’ needs, whether for reflecting, entertaining, meeting, networking, or conferencing.

Better than ever: The UCLA Faculty Club reopened after renovations, preserving what Bruins have cherished.  Renovations include a new roof, landscaping, new paint, and two new accessible restrooms.

Article about Renovations

Interested in joining? Membership is open to UCLA faculty and staff, visiting faculty and researchers, UCLA emeriti and retirees, UCLA alumni, parents of UCLA students and alumni, and members of the community.

Faculty Club Membership Information

3.  DMV NEWS – GET A REAL I.D.

Real ID – Enforcement 6 months away
Beginning next May, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will require a valid passport or other federally approved document, like a REAL ID driver’s license or identification card, to board flights within the United States and access secure federal facilities and military bases.

Customers who want to upgrade to a REAL ID can fill out an application and upload their required documents online before visiting a DMV office to complete their application and take a new photo.

Get started at REALID.dmv.ca.gov

4.  UCLA “BEAT ‘SC” RALLY

From the UCLA Office of Community and Local Government Relations:

Dear Neighbors,

As we approach the end of the UCLA Football season, we are excited to inform you about this year’s Beat ‘SC Rally. This annual tradition will take place on Wednesday, November 16 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Wilson Plaza. Please join students, alumni, faculty, and friends in this Bruin tradition as we get ready to take on our crosstown rival. Due to the current drought we are facing, UCLA has decided to replace this year’s bonfire with a light show.

While we look forward to the energy that will surround the campus, we are also taking the necessary steps to prevent any disturbances in consideration of our neighbors.  Below are details for the Rally:

BEAT ‘SC RALLY:
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Wilson Plaza

6:00 p.m. – Tailgate at Wilson Plaza (music, games and activities)

7:00 p.m. – Rally begins: Will include student performances, the UCLA Spirit Squad and Marching Band, and Coach Kelly and the UCLA Football Team. The event will conclude with a dance party and light show.

We hope to see you at the event!
For more event information please visit:
https://alumni.ucla.edu/traditions/beat-sc-rally/

5.  WESTWOOD & LITTLE HOLMBY TOURS – SPACE AVAILABLE

The Los Angeles Conservancy
is excited to announce our 2022 special fall tour:
“All Roads Lead to Westwood!”

Join the Los Angeles Conservancy today and take advantage of our member discount.

JOIN NOW

All Roads Lead to Westwood: The Village and UCLA
Join us this Saturday and Sunday!
Take the nearest road to Westwood and join us for a weekend walking tour exploring the neighborhood’s complex and layered history. See firsthand how this intentionally planned neighborhood has influenced and been influenced by the developments built around it.  We will explore distinct areas via guided or self-guided tours, looking at how each contributes to the greater sum of Westwood’s identity. You’ll meet the community, explore legacy businesses, and see ongoing efforts to preserve Westwood’s historic places—not to mention become a Bruin for the day!

ONE registration gets you:

• Part I: Westwood Village Exploration (Saturday, November 12)
  Visit and learn about iconic Mediterranean-style buildings from the 1930s and historic movie theatres like the Regency Village. 
• Part 2: Historic Walking Tour of UCLA (Sunday, November 13)
  Tour significant structures on the UCLA campus and learn how the university and Westwood Village are inextricably linked. Bruins are encouraged to attend and share their stories of the historic campus!
• A KEEPSAKE BOOKLET bursting with rare photos documenting the development of Westwood and UCLA. It’ll be your guide for the day—and a conversation piece forever!

SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR HWPOA MEMBERS:  The L.A. Conservancy would like to extend a special discount to residents of Little Holmby for the upcoming All Roads Lead to Westwood tour!  The code in the flyer below will get folks 25% off the price of the tour when they use it to check out online. If they’re members of the Conservancy, the code will work in addition to the member price, for a further reduction.

Learn about our tours of Westwood Village and UCLA

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All Roads Lead to Westwood: Little Holmby
Sunday, November 13
Tours begin every half hour between 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

***SPACE AVAILABLE – SPOTS JUST OPENED!!***

Join the Conservancy for a guided walking tour through the historic neighborhood of Holmby-Westwood, or “Little Holmby.”  Holmby-Westwood is one of the City’s premier historic neighborhoods, an early residential suburb, and well known for its period revival architectural styles and homes dating from the 1920s through the 1950s. It is extraordinary for its collection of residential architecture and early Los Angeles history.  On this guided tour, you’ll see stunning exteriors designed by master architects, learn about Holmby-Westwood’s relationship to nearby Westwood Village and UCLA, and discover what’s happening today in this bucolic neighborhood.

Learn about our Little Holmby Tour

6.  HOLIDAY TOY & BOOK DRIVE

The Jewish Federation’s 17th Annual
Festival of Lights Toy & Book Drive
Nov. 1 – Dec. 9, 2022

This holiday season, you can send a gift — and a smile — to a child in need with a donation of a new toy or book (or both!).

The process is entirely virtual this holiday season, so it’s easier than ever. See below for all of the organizations we’re partnering with and their Amazon Wish Lists — and donate straight from there!

Jewish Federation – Toy & Book Drive 2022

7.  VETERANS DAY EVENT

CONVERSATIONS WITH MILITARY, VETERAN & GOLD STAR FAMILIES

A Military Family Appreciation Event
Sunday, November 13, 2022
2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. PST
Zoom Webinar

YOU MUST RSVP to register and get a zoom link:
Click here to register in advance

Community members are warmly invited to join Rep. Ted Lieu in honoring local military families at a VIRTUAL event titled “Conversations with Military, Veteran and Gold Star Families.”  Six to nine military families will talk about their experiences in a wide variety of inspirational stories.  One of the families is a military couple that was stationed at the Ukrainian Embassy when the war broke out.  They will talk about this experience and their concern for friends they made who are still in Ukraine.

Rep. Ted Lieu, an Air Force veteran, is hosting and Stephanie Stone, Deputy Director of Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veteran Affairs is emceeing.

8.  SAFETY & PREPAREDNESS FAIR

SAFETY & PREPAREDNESS FAIR
Sunday, November 13 from 10:00 am – 4:00 PM
Exposition Park in Downtown LA

The Greater Los Angeles Safety & Preparedness Fair is on Sunday, November 13, 2022 from 10am to 4pm at Exposition Park.  Everyone is welcome to this live, outdoor, FREE safety and disaster preparedness event. Bring the family, your friends and your neighbors!

• Hands-on Training – CPR, Stop the Bleed, Basic First Aid, Pet First Aid
• FREE RAFFLE – Drawings throughout the day.  Must be present to win
• Food Trucks – Food, Snacks & Desserts for sale
• FREE Emergency Supplies – While supplies last, one kit per family
• Information Booths
• Buy Preparedness Supplies
• Kid Zone

For more information and to register, please click here:
https://www.safetyfair.org/

9.  ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

POP-UP STUDIO: FANTASYLANDS
Saturday, November 12 at 11:00 am
at the Hammer Museum

Create fantastical stories using figures from Bob Thompson’s artworks. This drop-in workshop is designed for families to explore and create together.

This workshop is being held in conjunction with the exhibit, Bob Thompson: This House Is Mine, which is open at the Hammer Museum now through January 8, 2023.  For more information about the exhibit, please click here.

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MoMA CONTENDERS – FILM SERIES
10 Screenings beginning Nov. 30 through Dec. 15
at the Hammer Museum, Billy Wilder Theater

In advance of movie award season, the Hammer Musuem at UCLA will screen 10 of the year’s most important and critically acclaimed films as it hosts the Los Angeles presentation of MoMA Contenders.

The series begins Nov. 30 with “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,” which will be introduced by writer and director Rian Johnson. Other highlights include “Everything Everywhere All at Once” (Dec. 6), “The Whale” (Dec. 7) and “Sr.” (Dec. 12). The series closes Dec. 15 with “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio,” which will be introduced by the director.

Filmmakers and cast members will participate in post-screening conversations at several of the events. All screenings begin at 7:30 p.m. and take place at the Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum. The program is organized by The Museum of Modern Art, New York.

For the complete list of movies and ticket information, read the full announcement from the Hammer Museum at UCLA.

10.  RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING HOUSEKEEPER
We need a maid to work one day every two weeks for a household of two people; someone who will work 9:00-4:00.  We’ve tried several people who “work until it’s done”, which amounts to 5 hours, and have not had a good result. Thank you for your suggestions.

Please contact : swy333@gmail.com

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HOLIDAY GIFT POP-UP IN LITTLE HOLMBY

Holiday Gift Pop-Up In Little Holmby
Friday, November 11 and Saturday, November 12:

Come see the debut of MEADOW, a brand new collection of silk and cashmere robes, not cards, and candles.  We’ll also have the complete line of ANATOMIE sportswear, including the limited edition fall/spring collection (new clients receive 15% off their first order), as well as great handbags, totes and carry-ons by SHORTYlove.  ALL OF THESE BRANDS ARE WEB BASED, SO THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO TOUCH AND FEEL AND TRY THEIR GREAT PRODUCTS IN PERSON!

Call, text or email Denise for hours and location: 310-721-2500; dzbarta@aol.com

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HWPOA Communication & Ad Policy:
Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

HWPOA members are welcome to post free ads (such as ads for plumbers, housekeepers, garage sales, etc.) in the Holmby News.  When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News editor to review.  Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.

11.  LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

Below you will find links to discounts and benefits that local businesses have offered to HWPOA members.  We hope to add more as often as we can.  Please let us know if you would like to submit additional discounts for other Westwood retailers.

Current benefits include:

• Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair
• Generac Home Generators – special discounts on generators and whole home battery backup system

To see offers, click here

12.  HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA  90049
Phone: (310) 470-1785 (call/text)
Email: hwpoa@aol.com OR info@holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Website: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Pay Membership Dues: https://squareup.com/store/hwpoa

You Are Invited . . .

• To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
  
• To let us know your concerns about our community and your ideas about how we might work to improve it
• To become involved in our Association.

*Board Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of each month.  Please confirm prior to attending.