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Holmby News 11-4-22

November 4, 2022 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
November 4, 2022

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

1. HWPOA Board Meeting – Video Conference
2. Daylight Savings Reminder
3. General Election – Voting Information
4. Holmby Westwood Green Team Update
5. LAPD Crime Report
6. Private Events at UCLA Botanical Garden
7. Tours of Westwood, UCLA & Little Holmby
8. Veterans Day Events
9. New Restaurant – Egg Tuck in Westwood Village
10. Activities & Things to Do
11. Resident Ads
12. HWPOA Contact Information

1. HWPOA BOARD MEETING – VIDEO CONFERENCE

On Thursday, November 10 at 7:30 PM, the HWPOA Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting. Note, this meeting was originally scheduled for Tuesday, November 8, which is Election Day. As such, the board opted to postpone the 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. DAYLIGHT SAVINGS REMINDER

Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night, November 5. Daylight savings ends this Sunday, November 6! It’s time to “fall back” – set your clocks back one hour and get an extra hour of sleep — at 2 am on Sunday!

It is also a good time to replace the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms and also to update your emergency supplies.

3. GENERAL ELECTION – VOTING INFORMATION

Below is a brief summary of voting information for the November 8, 2022 election. Please visit LAVote.Gov for all voting and election information. Voting options include:

VOTE BY MAIL:
Ballots should have already been delivered. Return completed ballots through the US Mail, no postage required, or place a completed ballot in a vote by mail drop box. Nearby Vote by Mail Drop Box locations include:

Holmby Park
Westwood Branch Library
UCLA

VOTE IN-PERSON:
Voters in Los Angeles County have the option to cast their ballot in-person at a participating Vote Center in an upcoming election. Some of the nearby Vote Centers include:

Hammer Museum – open now
Emerson Middle School – opens 11/5
Westfield Century City – opens 11/5
UCLA – opens 11/5

For more information about voting please click here – www.lavote.gov

4. HOLMBY WESTWOOD GREEN TEAM UPDATE

SAVE ON YOUR WATER BILL WITH A FLUME – INEXPENSIVE AND EASY TO INSTALL!

LADWP is offering a substantial discount to eligible homeowners who purchase a FLUME smart home watering monitoring device. FLUME tracks water usage indoors and outdoors and catches leaks in real time. The device attaches to your water meter and data is delivered to your smart phone or tablet via a downloaded app. FLUME retails for $199, but with the LADWP discount, costs only $24, plus shipping and taxes.

Green Team members report that the tool is easy to install and does not require the assistance of a plumber.

To be eligible for the discount, residents must live in a single-family residence and purchase the device directly though the FLUME website at www.flumewater.com/ladwp.

5. LAPD CRIME REPORT

THEFT FROM VEHICLE – GRAND ($950.01 & over)
Incident #: 220816149
600 BLOCK WESTHOLME AV | 10/26/2022 @ 10:00 PM

THEFT FROM PERSON
Incident #: 220816243
COMSTOCK & WILSHIRE | 10/31/2022 @ 10:50 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

6. PRIVATE EVENTS AT UCLA BOTANICAL GARDEN

Host your next event in a lush oasis in Westwood at the UCLA Botanical Garden.

From intimate weddings to birthday parties, baby showers and celebration of life events, the UCLA Botanical Garden is a unique and memorable venue for any special occasion. Venues include the 4-time award-winning, hybrid La Kretz Garden Pavilion rooms along with outdoor venues like Park’s Patio, Jewell Terrace, and The Nest Amphitheater. Indulge your guests with a memorable event experience!

UCLA Botanical Garden – Venue Reservations

Please see below to learn more about what we have to offer, a Garden map, and a list of our frequently asked questions.

7. TOURS OF WESTWOOD, UCLA & LITTLE HOLMBY

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
Saturday, November 12
Part I: Westwood Village Exploration
Visit and learn about iconic Spanish revival-style buildings from the 1930s and historic movie theatres like the Regency Village.

Sunday, November 13
Part 2: UCLA
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!

One ticket, two tours!

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

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.

This tour is SOLD OUT. To join the wait list, please contact the LA Conservancy at (213) 623-2489 or info@laconservancy.org.

Learn about our Little Holmby Tour

8. VETERANS DAY EVENTS

HONORING ALL WHO SERVED
Friday, November 11, 2022
11:00 AM
at the Santa Monica Pier

Congressman Ted Lieu will be one of the speakers at this event honoring our military veterans. Open to the public.

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.

9. NEW RESTAURANT – EGG TUCK IN WESTWOOD VILLAGE

Known for signature heavenly fluffy sweet scrambled egg tucked inside their buttery house-made brioche buns, Egg Tuck has been voted LA’s Best Eggs by LA Weekly, 20 Serious Decadent Breakfast Sandwiches in LA by Eater LA, The Best Breakfast Sandwiches in LA by the Infatuation.

Egg Tuck Westwood Village
1049 Gayley Ave.
https://www.eggtuck.com/

10. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

EXPLORING YOUR UNIVERSE
Sunday, November 6, from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
at UCLA

Exploring Your Universe is UCLA’s annual science fair for all ages and backgrounds. Thousands of participants from the greater LA area are welcome to campus every first Sunday in November for this hands-on learning experience. Come explore interactive science booths, talks, and a planetarium at UCLA! Also, an award ceremony for a special guest you won’t want to miss. Be sure to reserve your tickets to the planetarium early. All activities are free of charge and materials are provided – just bring your open mind!

Exploring Your Universe
Free registration – click here

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!

For more information and to register, please click here:

https://www.safetyfair.org/

11. RESIDENT ADS

GREAT HANDYMAN
If you are looking for a handyman, I can wholeheartedly recommend Paul Tierney, a reliable and skilled fixer of just about any type of household problem.

Paul Tierney – Handyman
410-713-2746

Thanks,
C. Simon

ALARM COMPANY
Recommendations sought for a trustworthy, reliable alarm company capable of providing alarm system monitoring and upgrades when needed. Please email recommendations to DrKayOfficeStaff@gmail.com. All leads will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
Robin Kay

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?

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. 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 10-28-22

October 29, 2022 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
October 28, 2022

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

1. Warner Ave. School – Halloween Haunt
2. LAPD News – Crime Report & New Commanding Officer
3. Holmby Westwood Green Team Update
4. Antisemitic Flyers in Westside Neighborhoods
5. November Election – Voting & Candidate Information
6. Tours of Westwood, UCLA & Little Holmby
7. Conversations with Military, Veteran & Gold Star Families
8. Home Backup Generators – Discount Offer
9. Activities & Things to Do
10. Resident Ads
11. HWPOA Contact Information

1. WARNER AVE. SCHOOL – HALLOWEEN HAUNT

We are so excited to be back in-person for a big blowout Halloween carnival this year!

Warner Ave. School
HALLOWEEN HAUNT
Sunday, October 30
11:00 am – 4:00 pm.

We will have food trucks, entertainment, carnival games, inflatables, arts & crafts, and more.

Halloween Haunt – Information and Tickets

Street Closures:
Warner Avenue will be closed between Woodruff and Loring on Sunday, October 30 from 7:00 am – 7:00pm.

2. LAPD NEWS – CRIME REPORT & NEW COMMANDING OFFICER

THEFT – PETTY (plain theft-petty) ($950 & under)
Incident #: 220815899
900 BLOCK THAYER AV | 10/13/2022 @ 1:43 PM

NEW LEADERSHIP AT WEST LAPD
Please read below for a very special note from the Commanding Officer of West Los Angeles, Captain Jonathan Tom. Capt. Tom has been promoted to Commander and assigned to Operations – West Bureau. West LA Patrol Commanding Officer, Captain Craig Heredia, has been promoted to Captain III and will be taking over from Capt. Tom as the Commanding Officer of the West LA area.

Farewell and Congratulations to Capt. Jonathan Tom!

3. HOLMBY WESTWOOD GREEN TEAM UPDATE

Many thanks to Debby Dunn, Beverly Hills Water Conservation Administrator, who shared practical, easy to execute tips on conserving water with Holmby Westwood residents last weekend. For those who were unable to join the Green Team at this presentation, some of Debby’s tips are below. Note the variety of rebates that are offered on indoor and outdoor water saving devices at www.SoCalWaterSmart.com

Water Conservation Tips
Simple Ways to Conserve Water
See flyer below

4. ANTISEMITIC FLYERS IN WESTSIDE NEIGHBORHOODS

Thank you to Brentwood Glen HOA and to Westwood Hills POA for the following information:

Many of you saw the recent article and editorial in the LA Times about the recent spate of anti-Semitic flyers and the banners hung over the 405 Fwy. If you did not, here are the links:

Representative Ted Lieu has also condemned the Anti-Semitic flyers found in Brentwood and Bel-Air:

Rep. Lieu Statement on Anti-Semitic banner and flyers

Several areas throughout the Westside were targeted, including Brentwood Glen, Beverly Hills, Westwood and Bel Air. One person may have gotten the license plate on the car driving on their street and reported it to the police.

Brentwood Glen HOA received an email from Jeff Abrams, Regional Director of ADL, Los Angeles. The ADL is working with their LAPD partners. They are planning some educational programs about this group and these flyers so that people have a better understanding of who they are, what they do, and how to respond (including avoiding re-posting the propaganda on social media). We will notify you when we get more information about these programs.

LAPD has a special anti-hate unit to deal with these sorts of incidents. If you recently received such material, please let us know so we can pass the info on to LAPD. Please send us an image that we can forward to LAPD. In the meantime, hold onto your flyers and let us know if you’d be willing to have the detective assigned to the case contact you.

5. NOVEMBER ELECTION – VOTING & CANDIDATE INFORMATION

VOTE CENTERS:
Voters in Los Angeles County have the option to cast their ballot in-person at a participating Vote Center in an upcoming election. Some of the nearby Vote Centers include:

Hammer Museum – opens 10/29
Emerson Middle School – opens 11/5
Westfield Century City – opens 11/5
UCLA – opens 11/5

For more information about voting please click here – www.lavote.gov

MAYORAL RACE – The CD5 Coalition, which is a coalition of several HOAs in the 5th City Council District, conducted interviews with both mayoral candidates, Rick Caruso and Karen Bass, and also asked each of them to answer a number of questions in writing. You may find this info useful in deciding who to vote for in the upcoming election, so we’ve uploaded this candidate info/response sheet to our website:

Coalition of Homeowners – Council District 5
L.A. Mayor – Candidate Information

CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES – DISTRICT 5
and
LA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – DISTRICT 3

On September 28th, candidates for LA City Council District 5 and LA County Board of Supervisors District 3 seats discussed critical issues, including public health, homelessness, affordable housing and more. The first part of the forum featured CD-5 candidates Katy Young Yaroslavsky and Sam Yebri. The second part of the forum featured Board of Supervisors candidates Bob Hertzberg and Lindsey Horvath.

Both candidate forums were livestreamed and can be viewed by clicking below:

Candidate Forums – click here
City Council forum is at the beginning of the video
Board of Supervisors forum begins at 1:07:00

6. TOURS OF WESTWOOD, UCLA & LITTLE HOLMBY

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

Follow your 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 three 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!

Join the Los Angeles Conservancy today and take advantage of our member presale! General public sales open on Thursday, October 13, 2022.

JOIN NOW

One ticket, two tours!

Learn about our tours of Westwood Village and UCLA

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.

This tour is SOLD OUT. To join the waitlist, please contact the LA Conservancy at (213) 623-2489 or info@laconservancy.org.

Learn about our Little Holmby Tour

7. CONVERSATIONS WITH MILITARY, VETERAN & GOLD STAR FAMILIES

Hello Holmby Westwood Neighbors,

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.

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

8. HOME BACKUP GENERATORS – DISCOUNT OFFER

Fearful of future blackouts? With soaring temperatures, a perpetual drought and the ever-present threat of fires, they’re bound to become more frequent in the coming years. Generac has proven solutions to protect you and and your families from distressing power outages.

Through the end of the year, Generac is offering Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association members special discounts on both its generators (free 7 year warranty, a $695 value) and its whole home battery backup system (buy 5 battery modules, get 1 free- a $1995 value).

For more information, please call David at 310-908-9726.

9. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

EXPLORING YOUR UNIVERSE
Sunday, November 6, from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
at UCLA

Exploring Your Universe
Free registration – click here

CZECH PAINTERS OF CALIFORNIA
Thursday, November 3 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM
at Belmont Village Westwood – 10475 Wilshire Blvd.

The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles, in association with the Belmont Village Westwood and the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles, are delighted to invite you to the exhibition opening dedicated to celebration of Czech painters of California.

The exhibit focuses on the Czech artists who arrived on the West Coast of the United States from the end of the 19th century until the 1989 Velvet Revolution

RSVP required – Email CzechConsulateLA@gmail.com

HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSES
Throughout Southern California
Presented by the Westwood-Century City Patch

It’s terror time! Check out the spookiest, scream-inducing haunts near you in the Los Angeles County region. Ready for the annual scare season? As Halloween nears, bone-chilling options abound at haunted houses throughout Greater Los Angeles and nearby. Peruse the list of amusement-park extravaganzas and local fear-fests. Several open in mid-September or early October, and tickets to many are on sale.

Westwood-Century City Patch
Halloween Haunted Houses 2022

10. RESIDENT ADS

IT / TECH ASSISTANCE FOR COMPUTER PROBLEMS
Does anyone know of a trustworthy IT person who can help me solve my computer problems? (not Geek Squad, please)
Thank you!

Nora
rozengurt@hotmail.com

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

11. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

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 10-21-22

October 29, 2022 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
October 21, 2022

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

1. Holmby Westwood Green Team – Workshop this Sunday
2. Oriental Fruit Fly Update
3. Holmby Park Landscaping Update
4. November Election – Candidate Information
5. Tours of Westwood, UCLA & Little Holmby
6. Westwood Library Book Sale
7. LADWP – New Utility Payment Option
8. Warner Ave. School – Halloween Haunt
9. Westside Food Bank – Donate Now
10. Activities & Things to Do
11. Resident Ads
12. HWPOA Contact Information

1. HOLMBY WESTWOOD GREEN TEAM – WORKSHOP THIS SUNDAY

LAST CHANCE TO RSVP
WATER EFFICIENCY AND LANDSCAPE BEAUTIFICATION WORKSHOP
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 3:30-5:00 PM
at the home of Jann Williams, 10551 Lindbrook

Please join the Holmby West Green Team and HWPOA members for a talk by Debby Dunn (Figoni) who is an enthusiastic advocate for the environment, with an extreme passion for educating people about the efficient use of water. Her daytime job is the Water Conservation Administrator for the City of Beverly Hills. In addition, Debby teaches water-wise landscaping workshops for other municipalities and has performed over 2,000 on-site landscape audits. This has helped over 12,000 residents and business owners use less water while continuing to beautify their landscapes. She is a Master Gardner, certified landscape auditor, and has created award-winning landscapes that are attractive to both people and wildlife. Debby brings her experience and advice to audiences in a fun and easily relatable way. With practical suggestions, she empowers her attendees to use water judiciously as they create and maintain their own water-wise landscapes. She will discuss what we can do to lower our water use and water bills while improving our gardens for ourselves and future generations. Debby’s talk will be followed by a Q&A. Don’t miss this unique opportunity.

This talk will be limited to 20 residents. You must RSVP before the meeting at mossbodek@msn.com.

2. ORIENTAL FRUIT FLY UPDATE

From the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner:

Parts of Beverly Hills (and adjacent Los Angeles) are undergoing treatment by the California Department of Food and Agriculture due to an invasive, exotic fruit fly, as described and shown in the image below.

Oriental Fruit Fly – Pest Profile

An eradication operation commenced this past summer in North Hills has concluded, including a lifting of a quarantine. None of the above areas have been subjected to quarantine for this pest. The treatment consists of small applications of bait and pesticide to streetside trees. Few, if any residents will notice because this method, while effective, isn’t disruptive and doesn’t involve going onto their property.

Although this is a state operation, you are welcome to contact me with questions at this e-mail address or by calling me at 626-226-6085.

The official pest hotline operated by the state, where anyone with questions about the pest or the treatment is welcome to call for in-language assistance, is 1-800-491-1899.

Ken Pellman
Public Information Officer
Executive Office
County of Los Angeles Agricultural Commissioner/Weights & Measures
kpellman@acwm.lacounty.gov

3. HOLMBY PARK LANDSCAPING UPDATE

From the Holmby Park Advisory Board:

Dear Community,

Earlier this week, the two Co-Chairs of the Landscape Committee walked the park with Leon Boroditsky, Tree Surgeon Supervisor, Los Angeles Recreation and Parks. He brought a team of people with him. It’s clear that most of the trees at the park need trimming, minor or major trims, and Leon inspected almost every tree.

Leon will get a proposal to our board of doing the full park tree work and also just doing three big trees that are of Leon’s immediate concern. Leon will put the work out for three bids. His department has the budget to do only three of the most needy trees.

Doing the whole park at once makes sense because it’s cheaper to come once rather than doing it in two sessions. However, this will be well beyond the Forestry budget.

When we get the bids in from Leon, we will have to see what funds we have available and what we might be able to get help with from the homeowner’s association or the Neighborhood Council.

Leon was against the thought of putting donor’s names on trees.

We know that everyone is concerned about the trees and know that we are on the issue and will await further information from Leon.

Thank you,
Landscape Committee

Robert A. Ringler, President
Holmby Park Advisory Board
Mobile: (310) 365-5723
ringler@mac.com

4. NOVEMBER ELECTION – CANDIDATE INFORMATION

MAYORAL RACE – The CD5 Coalition, which is a coalition of several HOAs in the 5th City Council District, has conducted interviews with both mayoral candidates, Rick Caruso and Karen Bass, and also asked each of them to answer a number of questions in writing. The Coalition has distributed the candidates’ answers to its constituent HOAs.

You may find this info useful in deciding who to vote for in the upcoming election, so we’ve uploaded this candidate info/response sheet to our website:

Coalition of Homeowners – Council District 5
L.A. Mayor – Candidate Information

CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES – DISTRICT 5
and
LA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – DISTRICT 3

UCLA hosted candidate forums at the Hammer Museum – On September 28th, candidates for LA City Council District 5 and LA County Board of Supervisors District 3 seats discussed critical issues, including public health, homelessness, affordable housing and more.

The first part of the forum featured CD-5 candidates Katy Young Yaroslavsky and Sam Yebri. The second part of the forum featured Board of Supervisors candidates Bob Hertzberg and Lindsey Horvath.

The civic engagement forums were a collaboration with the Hammer Museum, Spectrum News, North Westwood Neighborhood Council, West LA Chamber of Commerce, Westwood Community Council, Westwood Neighborhood Council, and the Westwood Village Improvement Association. Both candidate forums were livestreamed and can be viewed by clicking below:

Candidate Forums – click here
City Council forum is at the beginning of the video
Board of Supervisors forum begins at 1:07:00

5. TOURS OF WESTWOOD, UCLA & LITTLE HOLMBY

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 presale! General public sales open on Thursday, October 13, 2022.

JOIN NOW

$35 Members/$45 General Public
$20 UCLA Students or Employees (with use of UCLA email)
$10 Youth ages 17 and under

One ticket, two tours!

Learn about our tours of Westwood Village and UCLA

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.

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. $20 Members; $25 General Public; $10 Youth ages 17 and under.

This tour is SOLD OUT. To join the waitlist, please contact the LA Conservancy at (213) 623-2489 or info@laconservancy.org.

Learn about our Little Holmby Tour

6. WESTWOOD LIBRARY BOOK SALE

The Friends of Westwood Library
are proud to host our
BIG BOOK SALE

With a HUGE SELECTION of gently used and new books, including:

Fiction and nonfiction
Children’s and teen
Architecture, film, and art
Biography and history
Tech, cookbooks, Farsi language books
And SO MUCH MORE!

Saturday, October 22nd
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
On the outdoor patio of the library
1246 Glendon Avenue
FREE Validated Parking

ARRIVE EARLY FOR THE BEST SELECTION! 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 ok with $10 minimum purchase.

All proceeds support the Westwood Branch Library’s free programs, books, ebooks, DVD collection, computer aide, and so much more!

7. LADWP – NEW UTILITY PAYMENT OPTION

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has launched Level Pay, a new utility bill payment option that allows customers to spread their LADWP bills into equal, levelized monthly payments over a 12-month period. With a predictable bill that stays the same from month to month, customers can more easily budget for their water, power, and LA Sanitation bill, no matter the time of year. Level Pay is available to all residential customers.

The amount that customers are billed monthly under Level Pay is calculated based on their past usage. Enrollment in the plan is available to all customers. Sign-up is required. The amount a Level Pay customer will be billed will be recalculated at the end of each payment term based on their past year’s total usage.

Customers can enroll in Level Pay by calling 1-800-DIAL-DWP (1-800-342-5397).For more information, please visit ladwp.com/LevelPay.

8. WARNER AVE. SCHOOL – HALLOWEEN HAUNT

We are so excited to be back in-person for a big blowout Halloween carnival this year!

Warner Ave. School
HALLOWEEN HAUNT
Sunday, October 30
11:00 am – 4:00 pm.

We will have food trucks, entertainment, carnival games, inflatables, arts & crafts, and more.

Halloween Haunt – Information and Tickets

Street Closures:
Warner Avenue will be closed between Woodruff and Loring on Sunday, October 30 from 7:00 am – 7:00pm.

9. WESTSIDE FOOD BANK – DONATE NOW

Hello friends,

This year’s Hunger Walk was a huge success! It was fantastic to be back in person after being virtual for the last two years. We’ve attached some photos from our event, but you can view our full album on Facebook under our “Hunger Walk 2022” album or by clicking here.

Even though the official Hunger Walk day has passed, we are going to continue to keep the event website up until the end of the month, through Oct. 31! So if you haven’t had the chance to give, you’ll still have the opportunity.

The Hunger Walk helps raise awareness about the urgent need for food assistance among so many members of our community. The funds raised through the Hunger Walk will help provide nutritious staples and fresh produce to people living in west Los Angeles County who struggle to keep enough food on their tables.

Thank you again, and we can’t wait to share with you the total amount of money we raised. You can still make a donation by clicking the button below!

Westside Food Bank
Hunger Walk – DONATE NOW

10. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

A CONCERT OF RENEWAL II
Saturday, October 22 at 7:30 PM
at St. Alban’s Church – 580 Hilgard Ave.

St. Alban’s Church, which is located at 580 Hilgard Avenue in Westwood, is presenting a concert on Saturday, October 22nd at 7:30 pm. It will be a wonderful concert for all those classical music fans who live in Westwood and should not be missed.

FIATO STRING QUARTET – with Guest Pianist Micha Yui
Sunday, October 23 at 2:30 PM
at the Westwood Branch Library

The Friends of Westwood Library and the Los Angeles Musical Salon are once again proud to present The Fiato String Quartet with Guest Pianist Micha Yui for a FREE CONCERT Sunday, October 23rd at 2:30 pm upstairs in the Westwood Branch Library.

This much anticipated concert will celebrate and officially welcome the gift of a baby grand piano to the Friends of Westwood Library from Westwood neighbor Marlene Klansek.

The musical program will feature two of the most beloved and timeless piano quintets:

Schumann – Piano Quintet, Op. 44
Dvořák – Piano Quintet No. 2, Op. 81

Admission is free, with free parking at the library. The library garage and doors open at 2:00 p.m. The concert will last approximately 90 minutes with no intermission. Per City of Los Angeles policy, masks are recommended but not required.

Following the concert, guests can meet the musicians and enjoy a complimentary light reception hosted by the new Persian Gulf Bakery & Cafe and the Friends of Westwood Library.

HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSES
Throughout Southern California
Presented by the Westwood-Century City Patch

Westwood-Century City Patch
Halloween Haunted Houses 2022

11. RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING MOBILE DOG GROOMER
We would greatly appreciate a recommendation for a mobile dog groomer. It would particularly nice, but not necessary, if they specialize in small dog breeds. Thank you for any help you can give us.

We can be reached at susanmeals@gmail.com or by text at 310-995-4268.

SEEKING WEEKEND CAREGIVER
Seeking weekend female caregiver for senior woman living on the Wilshire corridor. Specifically, we are looking for someone to work from Saturday mornings through Monday morning. Strong references are a must.

Please contact either Marci (310-948-1917) or Denise (310-721-2500).

EARTHQUAKE BRACE & BOLT PROGRAM
We have completed a seismic retrofit on our home through the Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) program, and it’s being offered again in our area. The program pays up to $3,000 toward a seismic retrofit to reduce the risk of earthquake damage. There are also supplemental grants that could provide up to 100% of the funds needed to cover a seismic retrofit.

There is a list of approved retrofitters, but we were very, very happy with our contractor, Weinstein Construction.

You can register at EarthquakeBraceBolt.com from October 18 – November 29, 2022. The process is quicker and less expensive than you might think.

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

12. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

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 10-14-22

October 14, 2022 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
October 14, 2022

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

1. Holmby Westwood Green Team Updates
2. November Election – Candidate Information
3. Tours of Westwood, UCLA & Little Holmby
4. Westwood Library Book Sale
5. Holmby Park Playground
6. Warner Ave. School – Halloween Haunt
7. Movie Premieres & Private Event – Street Closures
8. Activities & Things to Do
9. HWPOA Contact Information

1. HOLMBY WESTWOOD GREEN TEAM UPDATES

KEEP OUR TREES HEALTHY DURING THE DROUGHT

REMINDER: Water restrictions do not apply to trees during the drought. The City allows and recommends hand watering of trees including all parkway trees. Even if you have replaced parkway lawn with drought tolerant plants or decompressed granite, your parkway trees still need to be watered.

Mature trees require a slow monthly watering which reaches a depth of 8-12 inches into the ground. Young trees should be slowly watered once a week with 5 gallons.

Also, artificial turf is NOT recommended as a replacement for parkway grass. Artificial turf is made from small granules of plastic, recycled tires and toxic chemicals and pollutants that do not break down over time.

Artificial turf has a negative effect on the environment, on human health and on our ecosystems because it:

Absorbs and radiates heat,
Suffocates soil and the living microorganisms living in it, which are essential for our ecosystems
Kills parkway trees unless they are given a deep watering at least once a month.
Accelerates our climate crisis by adding toxins to the air and contributing to greenhouse gas emissions
Contains toxic chemicals that have unknown effects on health
Retains dog waste and odors unless watered

Let your lawns go brown and your shrubs wilt but protect our hard to replace trees.

WATER EFFICIENCY AND LANDSCAPE BEAUTIFICATION WORKSHOP
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 3:30-5:00 PM
at the home of Jann Williams, 10551 Lindbrook

This talk will be limited to 20 residents. You must RSVP before the meeting at mossbodek@msn.com.

2. NOVEMBER ELECTION – CANDIDATE INFORMATION

You may find this info useful in deciding who to vote for in the upcoming election, so we’ve uploaded this candidate info/response sheet to our website:

Coalition of Homeowners – Council District 5
L.A. Mayor – Candidate Information

CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES – DISTRICT 5
and
LA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – DISTRICT 3

Candidate Forums – click here
City Council forum is at the beginning of the video
Boad of Supervisors forum begins at 1:07:00

3. TOURS OF WESTWOOD, UCLA & LITTLE HOLMBY

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 presale! General public sales open on Thursday, October 13, 2022.

JOIN NOW

$35 Members/$45 General Public
$20 UCLA Students or Employees (with use of UCLA email)
$10 Youth ages 17 and under

One ticket, two tours!

Learn about our tours of Westwood Village and UCLA

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.

$20 Members/$25 General Public/$10 Youth ages 17 and under

Limited space available! This tour is expected to sell out early.

Learn about our Little Holmby Tour

4. WESTWOOD LIBRARY BOOK SALE

The Friends of Westwood Library
are proud to host our
BIG BOOK SALE

With a HUGE SELECTION of gently used and new books, including:

Fiction and nonfiction
Children’s and teen
Architecture, film, and art
Biography and history
Tech, cookbooks, Farsi language books
And SO MUCH MORE!

Saturday, October 22nd
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
On the outdoor patio of the library
1246 Glendon Avenue
FREE Validated Parking

All proceeds support the Westwood Branch Library’s free programs, books, ebooks, DVD collection, computer aide, and so much more!

5. HOLMBY PARK PLAYGROUND

Contractors continue to make progress installing the new playground at Holmby Park. We look forward to the completion of the project. The lawn bowling greens are also getting an upgrade.

6. WARNER AVE. SCHOOL – HALLOWEEN HAUNT

We are so excited to be back in-person for a big blowout Halloween carnival this year!

Warner Ave. School
HALLOWEEN HAUNT
Sunday, October 30
11:00 am – 4:00 pm.

We will have food trucks, entertainment, carnival games, inflatables, arts & crafts, and more.

Halloween Haunt – Information and Tickets

Street Closures:
Warner Avenue will be closed between Woodruff and Loring on Sunday, October 30 from 7:00 am – 7:00pm.

7. MOVIE PREMIERES & PRIVATE EVENT – STREET CLOSURES

There are several movie premieres coming up in Westwood Village, which will involve various sidewalk and street closures around the area of Broxton Avenue between Weyburn Avenue and Le Conte Avenue:

“Ticket to Paradise” – Monday, October 17, 2022
Universal will be holding the premiere of “Ticket to Paradise” at the Regency Village Theater on Monday, October 17, 2022.

“The School for Good & Evil” – Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Netflix will be holding the premiere of “The School for Good & Evil” on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at the Regency Village Theater.

Opening Weekend for “The Inheritance” Private Event
Geffen Playhouse
Saturday, October 15 – Sunday, October 16

Le Conte Ave between Westwood Blvd and Ralphs will be closed to direct traffic for several stretches over the weekend from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Vehicle traffic heading west from the Ralphs parking lot will not be obstructed, and the entrance to the UCLA health building heading east will not be obstructed.

8. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

A CONCERT OF RENEWAL II
Saturday, October 22 at 7:30 PM
at St. Alban’s Church – 580 Hilgard Ave.

FIATO STRING QUARTET – with Guest Pianist Micha Yui
Sunday, October 23 at 2:30 PM
at the Westwood Branch Library

This much anticipated concert will celebrate and officially welcome the gift of a baby grand piano to the Friends of Westwood Library from Westwood neighbor Marlene Klansek.

The musical program will feature two of the most beloved and timeless piano quintets:

Schumann – Piano Quintet, Op. 44
Dvořák – Piano Quintet No. 2, Op. 81

Following the concert, guests can meet the musicians and enjoy a complimentary light reception hosted by the new Persian Gulf Bakery & Cafe and the Friends of Westwood Library.

HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSES
Throughout Southern California
Presented by the Westwood-Century City Patch

Westwood-Century City Patch
Halloween Haunted Houses 2022

9. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

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 10-7-22

October 7, 2022 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
October 7, 2022

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

1. HWPOA Board Meeting & City Council Candidate Discussions
2. Movie Premieres & Private Event – Street Closures
3. Tours of Westwood, UCLA & Little Holmby
4. Ballot Initiatives – Mansion Tax
5. Digital COVID Vaccine Record
6. Westwood Restaurant News
7. City Council District 5 – Candidate Forum
8. Activities & Things to Do
9. HWPOA Contact Information

1. HWPOA BOARD MEETING & CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE DISCUSSIONS

HWPOA Board Meeting
Conversation with Sam Yebri
Candidate for City Council, 5th District
Tuesday, October 11 at 7:30 PM

On Tuesday, October 11 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.

With the November run-off election of a new City Councilmember for our district, we have invited each candidate to speak at one of our board meetings. At the October meeting, we will be hosting Sam Yebri for an informal discussion and Q&A.

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.

We hope to see you there!

Sam Yebri
Candidate for City Council, District 5

2. MOVIE PREMIERES & PRIVATE EVENT – STREET CLOSURES

There are several movie premieres coming up in Westwood Village, which will involve various sidewalk and street closures around the area of Broxton Avenue between Weyburn Avenue and Le Conte Avenue:

“Ticket to Paradise” – Monday, October 17, 2022
Universal will be holding the premiere of “Ticket to Paradise” at the Regency Village Theater on Monday, October 17, 2022.

Opening Weekend for “The Inheritance” Private Event
Geffen Playhouse
Saturday, October 15 – Sunday, October 16

3. TOURS OF WESTWOOD, UCLA & LITTLE HOLMBY

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 presale! General public sales open on Thursday, October 13, 2022.

JOIN NOW

$35 Members/$45 General Public
$20 UCLA Students or Employees (with use of UCLA email)
$10 Youth ages 17 and under

One ticket, two tours!

Learn about our tours of Westwood Village and UCLA

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.

$20 Members/$25 General Public/$10 Youth ages 17 and under

Limited space available! This tour is expected to sell out early.

Learn about our Little Holmby Tour

4. BALLOT INITIATIVES – MANSION TAX

Thank you to Brentwood Homeowners Association for the following information:

Ballots are in the mail. Before you mail them back or head to the voting booth on November 8, we wanted to let you know about two local initiatives that would affect homeowners and the taxes they pay.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE MANSION TAX
Described as the “mansion tax” by its backers, Measure ULA would fund affordable housing and tenant assistance programs in Los Angeles through a tax on real property transfers over $5 million. All sales or transfers of real property exceeding $5 million would pay a 4% tax on the sale price, increasing to 5.5% on the sale of real property $10 million or more. This tax would not expire and could only be ended by the voters.

A recent article by the LA Times states Caruso and Bass do not support this measure, noting “Both appear to think that backing the tax is bad politics when Angelenos are frustrated with how past money has been spent to address homelessness, even as many feel the crisis has worsened.”

Many homes in our area will be affected by this tax. For those whose home is their single biggest asset and the sale a source of funds for retirement, the tax would reduce profits by $200,000 on a $5 million sale (this tax is based on the sale price, not the net proceeds after mortgages and other taxes are paid).

LA TIMES SAYS NO ON PROPOSITION SP
Proposition SP would impose an $.84 per square foot tax on residential and commercial buildings to help fund parks, recreational centers, pools, playgrounds, waterways, beaches, green spaces, open spaces, childcare and other facilities, and increasing park equity in the City of Los Angeles. In considering whether or not to vote for it, the LA Times shared this opinion:

There is a need for more money to keep the city’s parks from falling into ruin and to develop new recreational facilities. But the language of Proposition SP lacks any detail or funding distribution plan that would ensure the money addresses those needs.

5. DIGITAL COVID VACCINE RECORD

The state of California is offering a digital COVID-19 vaccination record as an alternative to a physical vaccination card. To receive your digital vaccination card, click here:

State of California
Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record Portal

Updated COVID-19 boosters are now available in LA County. The updated booster increases immunity against the newer Omicron variants, which account for most current cases, as well as prior strains. As Omicron variants keep emerging, the updated booster dose is an important tool to protect us as it includes the dominant strains now.

Get boosted today. To find a location near you, visit VaccinateLACounty.com.

6. WESTWOOD RESTAURANT NEWS

WOLFSGLEN (formerly Fellow)
The restaurant formerly named Fellow is now Wolfsglen. Everything you expect from the kitchen, bar, and dining room remains the same!

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/wolfsglenwestwood/

Open Table:
https://www.opentable.com/r/wolfsglen-formerly-fellow-los-angeles

VIOLET BISTRO – Special Event
Haute Tea á la Violet: October
Sunday, October 15
2:00 – 4:00 pm

Treat yourself to our delectable twist on a cherished classic. Haute Tea à la Violet infuses the charm of a French bistro with our favorite traditions from an English afternoon tea. The memorable experience includes a glass of our favorite sparkling Champagne or Violet Lemonade (non-alcoholic). A perfect way to spend the day with friends or someone special!

RSVP: resy.com

7. CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 5 – CANDIDATE FORUM

Los Angeles City Council District 5
Candidate Forum Debate
Sponsored by CD 5 Neighborhood Councils

WHEN:
Monday, October 10th at 7:00 PM

WHERE:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82740759310
Webinar ID: 827 4075 9310

Or Telephone:
888 475 4499 (Toll Free)

Moderator: Patty Lombard, Co-Publisher Larchmont Buzz

Interested in providing questions before the debate, please email Patty@larchmontbuzz.com Subject: CD 5 Candidate Debate

Sponsored by:
CD 5 NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS
A coalition of Neighborhood Councils within Council District 5.

8. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

CICLAVIA – HEART OF LA
Sunday, October 9, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
in Downtown Los Angeles

This Sunday, enjoy 7 miles of open streets connecting Echo Park, DTLA, Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Arts District, and Boyle Heights at CicLAvia–Heart of LA. CicLAvia Sunday is an opportunity to make unforgettable memories on the car free streets of LA. Whether it’s your first event or you are a seasoned CicLAvia enthusiast, we are excited to see you!

An Abundance of Activities!
All 5 Hubs have free water stations and restrooms, a First Aid booth, bike parking, free bike repair, and free AARP sponsored pedicab rides to other Hubs. Here’s a glimpse at what your Hub hopping could look like:

Food trucks at the Grand Park, Echo Park, and 6th Street Hubs. And of course, all the neighborhood eateries along the way!
Snap a deep space selfie with stunning imagery from the James Webb Space Telescope courtesy of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory at the Grand Park Hub.
Does your child need a helmet? Stop by the California Highway Patrol booth and get fitted for a free kids helmet (while supplies last) at the Echo Park Hub.
Celebrate Grand Park’s 10th Anniversary! They are hosting a family festival during CicLAvia featuring wellness activities, music, dance, food and event happenings. See their full list of festivities here.
Sit down and relax at a seating area and listen to tunes from the Solar DJs, brought to you by LA3C at the Chinatown Hub.
Visit the LACBC booth at the Chinatown Hub to learn how to make LA a more livable community through biking and spin their prize wheel for a chance to win a biking related prize.
Grab lunch, snacks, fresh produce, and more at the Boyle Heights Community Farmers Market at Mariachi Plaza! You’ll have a chance to collect a free limited edition CicLAvia button with purchase.
Visit the newly built 6th Street Bridge, and stop by the Los Angeles Clean Cities Coalition booth to learn more about clean transportation.

Check out the full list of activities so you don’t miss a thing!

FALL EXHIBITIONS CELEBRATION
Sunday, October 9, from 6-9:00 PM
at the Hammer Museum

Join us to celebrate the openings of three major exhibitions at the Hammer on Sunday, October 9, with late-night gallery hours, cash bars, free admission, and music in the courtyard by DJ Iesha Irene.

Exhibitions on view with galleries open until 9 p.m.:

Picasso Cut Papers
Joan Didion: What She Means
Bob Thompson: This House Is Mine
Hammer Projects: Janiva Ellis
Hammer Projects: Tita Cicognani

All Hammer members enjoy priority entry through a dedicated members line and a free drink. Become a member today!

For more information and to RSVP:
Hammer Museum – Fall Exhibitions Celebration

HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSES
Throughout Southern California
Presented by the Westwood-Century City Patch

Westwood-Century City Patch
Halloween Haunted Houses 2022

9. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

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 9-30-22

October 1, 2022 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
September 30, 2022

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

1. LAPD Crime Report
2. Mail Stolen from Mailbox
3. HWPOA Board Meeting & City Council Candidate Discussions
4. Speed Hump Applications
5. Relaxed Parking During the Jewish Holidays
6. Holmby Westwood Green Team Update
7. City Council District 5 – Candidate Forum
8. Activities & Things to Do
9. Resident Ads
10. HWPOA Contact Information

1. LAPD CRIME REPORT

THEFT – PETTY (plain theft-petty) ($950 & under)
Incident #: 220814970
100 BLOCK LORING AV | 9/23/2022 @ 4:05 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. MAIL STOLEN FROM MAILBOX

A homeowner from Westwood Hills (on the west side of UCLA) discovered that last week, thieves driving past their home had stolen mail directly from their mailbox. See below for a video clip from their Nest cameras:

VIDEO – Theft from mailbox

In our Holmby Westwood neighborhood, most homes do not have curb-side mailboxes, so this type of theft is less likely to occur. However, for homes with easily accessible mailboxes, you may wish to consider purchasing a locking mailbox.

To report mail theft:

By Phone to the US Postal Inspector: 1-877-876-2455
Online via the US Postal Inspector: Link Here
File a Police Report – click here
Submit Congressman Lieu’s privacy form – at this link – and his team will work with you to resolve the issue. This form does require a real ink signature, so you need to print it, sign it and email it back – see form for instructions.

3. HWPOA BOARD MEETING & CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE DISCUSSIONS

On Tuesday, October 11 at 7:30 PM, the HWPOA Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting. Due to social distancing recommendations, the meeting will be a video-conference held online via Zoom.

With the November run-off election of a new City Councilmember for our district, we have invited each candidate to speak at one of our upcoming meetings. At the October meeting, we will be hosting Sam Yebri for an informal discussion and Q&A.

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.

We hope to see you there!

4. SPEED HUMP APPLICATIONS

Los Angeles Department of Transportation’s Residential Speed Hump Program will begin accepting new initial applications on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 9:00AM PST.

Applications can only be submitted online. NOTE: The LADOT website is currently down (Friday afternoon, 9/30). The links below may not work at the moment but should work once the website is up-and-running again.

A link will be provided on this page on the open application day. Due to high demand, applicants are encouraged to apply promptly once the application period opens. The application period will close when 375 applications (25 in each Council District) have been submitted.

Speed Humps – Apply for a Speed Hump in your neighborhood

Video – click here to play
Documents – Guidelines and Fact Sheets
ONLINE APPLICATION – A link will be provided HERE on the open application day (Oct. 6)

Everyone deserves safe streets, but if cars are speeding on your residential street, you can apply for a speed hump to be installed. Before applying, please be aware that completing a speed hump request involves multiple steps of engagement and technical review. You should also know that due to LADOT’s limited budget, we can only construct a limited number of speed humps citywide. LADOT prioritizes requests based on technical feasibility and need.

5. RELAXED PARKING DURING THE JEWISH HOLIDAYS

The Council Office has notified us that parking will be relaxed in our community during the upcoming Jewish holidays. For a complete list of dates and locations where the parking rules will be relaxed, please click here:

Relaxed Parking – Jewish Holidays 2022

Please note that portions of Strathmore and Westholme near Hillel will not have relaxed parking, per Hillel’s conditional use permit.

6. HOLMBY WESTWOOD GREEN TEAM UPDATE

PLEASE PUT THIS IMPORTANT NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING ON YOUR CALENDAR

WATER EFFICIENCY AND LANDSCAPE BEAUTIFICATION WORKSHOP
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 3:30-5:00 PM
at the home of Jann Williams, 10551 Lindbrook

This talk will be limited to 20 residents. You must RSVP before the meeting at mossbodek@msn.com.

7. CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 5 – CANDIDATE FORUM

Los Angeles City Council District 5
Candidate Forum Debate
Sponsored by CD 5 Neighborhood Councils

WHEN:
Monday, October 10th at 7:00 PM

WHERE:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82740759310
Webinar ID: 827 4075 9310

Or Telephone:
888 475 4499 (Toll Free)

Moderator: Patty Lombard, Co-Publisher Larchmont Buzz

Interested in providing questions before the debate, please email Patty@larchmontbuzz.com Subject: CD 5 Candidate Debate

Sponsored by:
CD 5 NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS
A coalition of Neighborhood Councils within Council District 5.

8. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

UCLA FIRST THURSDAYS – WESTWOOD VILLAGE SPOOKTACULAR
Thursday, October 6
in Westwood Village

Free and open to the public, First Thursday activities kickoff at the Westwood Village Farmers’ Market during the day; at night, things get festive at Westwood Village’s very own block party experience–hosted by UCLA. Rediscover Broxton each month. Experience UCLA First Thursdays!

Westwood Village Farmers’ Market
12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Donate…If You Dare
It’s in our Bruin DNA to help others, so UCLA Blood & Platelet Center is partnering with “Be The Match” to give us the opportunity to do just that! Stop by and sign up to donate–every drop counts!

Evening Block Party
7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Spooktacular
Don’t miss Westwood Village’s most SPOOKTACULAR night–featuring foooood trucks, entertainment, face painting, photo experiences, and a student pumpkin decorating contest you won’t boo-lieve! Open to the public, First Thursday events* are free for all spirits.

*no broom parking

UCLA First Thursdays

FALL EXHIBITIONS CELEBRATION
Sunday, October 9, from 6-9:00 PM
at the Hammer Museum

Exhibitions on view with galleries open until 9 p.m.:

Picasso Cut Papers
Joan Didion: What She Means
Bob Thompson: This House Is Mine
Hammer Projects: Janiva Ellis
Hammer Projects: Tita Cicognani

All Hammer members enjoy priority entry through a dedicated members line and a free drink. Become a member today!

For more information and to RSVP:
Hammer Museum – Fall Exhibitions Celebration

HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSES
Throughout Southern California
Presented by the Westwood-Century City Patch

Westwood-Century City Patch
Halloween Haunted Houses 2022

9. RESIDENT ADS

CHILDREN’S BOOK – WRITTEN BY HOMEOWNER
Benjamin Poodle is very excited that his book, “Benjamin’s Big Question – Am I a Dog or a Person?”, is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iTunes, and Google Play. Search for it under “Susan Reuben” or “Benjamin’s Big Question children’s book”. It’s appropriate for ages 2-7.

All animals teach us life lessons that help children grow up into caring and responsible adults. What better teacher than a dog who makes us giggle. This is the first book in a series based on values every parent wants their child to learn.

If you, your children, grandchildren, nieces, or nephews like the book, Benjamin and I would be delighted if you would leave a positive review. Most importantly, we hope you enjoy our book.

Warmest regards,
Benjamin and Susan Reuben
Susan Reuben is a long-time resident of Holmby Westwood.

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

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. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

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 9-23-22

September 24, 2022 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
September 23, 2022

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

1. Relaxed Parking During the Jewish Holidays
2. Proposed Filming – Wyton Dr.
3. Updated Masking Guidance
4. LAPD Crime Report
5. “Ankle-Biter” Mosquitos Plague Southern California
6. November Election – Candidate Forums
7. Activities & Things to Do
8. HWPOA Contact Information

1. RELAXED PARKING DURING THE JEWISH HOLIDAYS

Relaxed Parking – Jewish Holidays 2022

Please note that portions of Strathmore and Westholme near Hillel will not have relaxed parking, per Hillel’s conditional use permit.

2. PROPOSED FILMING – WYTON DR.

PROPOSED FILMING – Germany’s Next Top Model is interested in filming at 10350 Wyton Dr. from Nov. 4 – Dec. 17 with additional days for prep and strike. All filming would be done with a small crew entirely on property with no street closures, and no street parking. The reality/docu style filming of the models on this show as they go about their daily lives cooking, interviews, phone calls to family back home, and practicing their runway walks. None of this involves noise at a level that will be heard beyond this property. The show’s location manager will be available 24/7 during the entire production period.

As this house has been previously rented as an AirB&B for parties, this would ensure two months of quiet activity.

FIlmLA requires that a survey be taken of the homes in close proximity to this location. Survey takers have and will continue to visit those nearby homes in the next few days. We encourage your cooperation as filming is important to the economy of our city and this production will be making a donation to your HOA which directly benefits our neighborhood.

3. UPDATED MASKING GUIDANCE

Starting Friday, September 23, the LA Dept. of Publich Health aligns with updated masking guidance from the state:

Indoor masking shifts to personal preference (unless required by the site)
Allow correctional facilities & shelters to make masks optional when COVID-19 levels are low & no recent outbreaks
No longer need to wear a mask when at the airport or riding public transportation.

4. LAPD CRIME REPORT

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 220814543
900 BLOCK HILTS AV | 9/14/2022 @ 1:00 PM

ASSAULT WITH DEADLY WEAPON (ADW) (likely to produce great bodily injury)
Incident #: 220814557
WILSHIRE & MALCOLM | 9/13/2022 @ 9:20 PM

5. “ANKLE-BITER” MOSQUITOS PLAGUE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

From the Westwood-Century City Patch:

The Aedes mosquito is an invasive, nasty little bloodsucker commonly known as an “ankle-biter”. The Aedes mosquito is not like the mosquitos Californians are used to.

Atypical of other mosquitos that usually go for just one bite at dawn or dusk, Aedes mosquitos are aggressive and love to bite people during the day according to Aaron Arugay, Executive Director of Los Angeles County West Vector Control.

These mosquitos breed quicker in smaller containers than others. Their eggs can be found in any container with standing water, even something as tiny as a bottlecap. Most Aedes activity in a community comes from residential backyards.

To combat the spread of Aedes mosquitos, vector control agencies recommended people get rid of all standing water. Most mosquitos lay eggs on the surface of the water, but Aedes mosquitos lay their eggs on the sides of containers so simply dumping out the water may not eliminate the bugs.

During the drought, many residents have been saving their own recycled water and storing it outside in order to use less water, but Arugay said if these reserves are kept uncovered, they could become another breeding ground for the mosquitos.

It’s recommended that residents do away with plant saucers and keep repellant handy to help control the spread of the Aedes mosquito.

To read the complete article, please click here:
Westwood-Century City Patch – Aedes Mosquitos

6. NOVEMBER ELECTION – CANDIDATE FORUMS

UCLA & Westwood Village
Community Partners Present Candidate Forums:
Your Vote, Our Future

Wednesday, September 28, 2022, from 6-9 pm
Billy Wilder Theatre @ Hammer Museum

The November elections will result in new leadership at the city and county levels, with current City Councilmember Paul Koretz vacating Council District 5, and County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl is retiring, leaving an opening for Supervisorial District 3. Hear from the candidates looking to fill these local seats and how they might address important issues, including housing and homelessness; public safety; sustainability and transportation; and economic recovery.

SCHEDULE

6 pm: Box office opens

7 pm: LA City Council – District 5 Forum

Katy Young Yaroslavsky
Sam Yebri

8 pm: LA County Board of Supervisors – District 3 Forum

Bob Hertzberg
Lindsey Horvath

CO-MODERATORS

Dr. Darnell Hunt, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, UCLA
Alex Cohen, Anchor, “Your Morning” and Host, “Inside the Issues,” Spectrum News 1

RSVP – Click Here

This event will also be live streamed on the Hammer Channel..

For more information, visit hammer.ucla.edu/2022candidateforum

7. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSES
Throughout Southern California
Presented by the Westwood-Century City Patch

Westwood-Century City Patch
Halloween Haunted Houses 2022

NEW EXHIBITIONS AT THE HAMMER MUSEUM
Saturday, October 1 and Tuesday, October 11

October brings three new major exhibitions to the Hammer!

Opening October 1:

Picasso Cut Papers – Devoted to a little known yet foundational aspect of Pablo Picasso’s artistic practice, Picasso Cut Papers spans the artist’s full career.

Opening October 11:

Bob Thompson: This House Is Mine – The first major survey of the visionary US painter in more than 20 years makes its Los Angeles debut.
Joan Didion: What She Means – Curated by Hilton Als, Joan Didion: What She Means is an exhibition as portrait, a narration of the life of one artist by another.

Click here for more information:
Hammer Museum – Upcoming Exhibitions

8. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

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 9-16-22

September 19, 2022 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
September 16, 2022

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

1. Updated COVID-19 Boosters Now Available
2. Holmby Westwood Green Team Update
3. Relaxed Parking During the Jewish Holidays
4. UCLA Move-In Week
5. California State Assembly Candidate
6. Westwood Library is Hiring
7. Holmby Park Advisory Board Meeting
8. UCLA Rooter Bus to the Rose Bowl
9. November Election – Candidate Forums
10. Activities & Things to Do
11. Resident Ads
12. HWPOA Contact Information

1. UPDATED COVID-19 BOOSTERS NOW AVAILABLE

The updated boosters are available for everyone aged 12+:

Following completion of their primary series of any COVID-19 vaccine.
Regardless of the number of booster doses received.
And are the only mRNA booster doses that are available to those 12 years and older. Those 12+ are no longer eligible for the current mRNA boosters based only on the original strain of the virus.

Get boosted today. To find a location near you, visit VaccinateLACounty.com.

2. HOLMBY WESTWOOD GREEN TEAM UPDATE

HELP YOUR TREES SURVIVE THE DROUGHT

City water restrictions do not apply to tree watering because threes are mighty warriors in fighting climate change. If they die it takes forever to regrow them.

Water mature trees deeply EVERY 4 WEEKS for 2 or 4 hours using a soaker hose or a very slow flow from the hose itself. (try to move the hose around.)

Water Young Trees (less than 2 years old) once a week with 5 gallons. (two water buckets) If possible, create a ‘doughnut’ of mulch beneath thte tree canopy where the inner edge of the doughnut is 12” from the Tree.

Water in the early morning or evening.

3. RELAXED PARKING DURING THE JEWISH HOLIDAYS

Relaxed Parking – Jewish Holidays 2022

Please note that portions of Strathmore and Westholme near Hillel will not have relaxed parking, per Hillel’s conditional use permit.

4. UCLA MOVE-IN WEEK

Move-in for UCLA on-campus housing has begun! Students started moving in to the dorms earlier this week and will continue to move in through Saturday, Sept. 17. Move-in for other housing will continue for several days.

In addition, UCLA is hosting a Westwood Village Block Party on Sunday evening, Sept. 18. See Activities section below for more details.

Parking at UCLA and in Westwood Village may be affected. The first day of classes is on Thursday, Sept. 22.

Welcome, Bruins!

5. CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY CANDIDATE

This month, I had an opportunity to meet with Rick Chavez Zbur, candidate for California State Assembly. Due to the recent redistricting, our community is now in the newly drawn Assembly District 51 which stretches from East Hollywood through West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Westwood, West LA and Santa Monica. It leaves out Westwood Hills which is in another district with Brentwood and Pacific Palisades.

Rick is supportive of maintaining single family neighborhoods and believes that additional housing should be located on transit corridors (from the corridor to the rear alley, not within a one mile radius). That was an important issue among the community leaders present.

The election is Nov. 8 and ballots should start arriving in the mail within a few weeks.

Sandy Brown

6. WESTWOOD LIBRARY IS HIRING

Part-Time Job Opportunity
If you or someone you know is looking for work, we have an opportunity for a 20-hour position! The Messenger Clerk shelves the books and helps keep the collection in order. Starting salary is $16.54/hour.

You may pick up an application at the Information Desk through September 23rd.

We are searching for someone who is willing to work hard, takes direction well, works with a diverse staff, and wants to learn. We will work with second jobs for the right applicant.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and provide proof of vaccination.

7. HOLMBY PARK ADVISORY BOARD MEETING

Dear Holmby Park Board and Interested Community,

The next Holmby Park Advisory Board Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, September 22nd at 5:30pm by Zoom. If you would like to join the meeting, please contact me for Zoom information.

Warmest Regards,

Robert A. Ringler, President
Holmby Park Advisory Board
Mobile: (310) 365-5723
ringler@mac.com

8. UCLA ROOTER BUS TO THE ROSE BOWL

Dear UCLA Neighbors,

Rooter Bus to the Rose Bowl is back!

Enjoy Bruin home games without the hassle of driving and parking, especially at the Rose Bowl. Rose Bowl Rooter Bus offers convenient transportation from campus to the Rose Bowl for all home games.

How to PURCHASE a GUEST Rooter Bus ticket:

Please reserve your tickets using this direct link: ROOTER BUS TICKETS

9. NOVEMBER ELECTION – CANDIDATE FORUMS

UCLA & Westwood Village
Community Partners Present Candidate Forums:
Your Vote, Our Future

Wednesday, September 28, 2022, from 6-9 pm
Billy Wilder Theatre @ Hammer Museum

SCHEDULE

6 pm: Box office opens

7 pm: LA City Council – District 5 Forum

Katy Young Yaroslavsky
Sam Yebri

8 pm: LA County Board of Supervisors – District 3 Forum

Bob Hertzberg
Lindsey Horvath

CO-MODERATORS

Dr. Darnell Hunt, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, UCLA
Alex Cohen, Anchor, “Your Morning” and Host, “Inside the Issues,” Spectrum News 1

RSVP – Click Here

This event will also be live streamed on the Hammer Channel..

For more information, visit hammer.ucla.edu/2022candidateforum

10. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

UCLA WESTWOOD VILLAGE BLOCK PARTY
Sunday, Sept. 18 from 5:00 – 9:00 PM
on Broxton Ave. in Westwood Village

The 2022 UCLA Westwood Village Block Party will be hosted on Sunday, September 18th from 5pm-9pm on Broxton Ave, which will bring out over 15,000 visitors to the Westwood district.

New students, neighbors and local families will enjoy games, activities, and food from local vendors while UCLA musical acts and DJs perform for the next wave of Optimists. Join us as we welcome the all members of the Bruin family back to Westwood.

OPERA TALK: Lucia di Lammermoor
Saturday, September 17 from 2:00 – 3:00pm (via Zoom)
Presented by Westwood Branch Library

Steve Moore will share the fascinating story of Lucia di Lammermoor, based on Sir Walter Scott’s novel of love and revenge. Learn all about Donizetti’s masterpiece just before it runs at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://lapl.zoom.us/j/81197872367?pwd=dU1oSlNiZzRvWHlKZ3BqcHBJckV6Zz09

Meeting ID: 811 9787 2367
Passcode: 842582

NEW EXHIBITIONS AT THE HAMMER MUSEUM
Saturday, October 1 and Tuesday, October 11

October brings three new major exhibitions to the Hammer!

Opening October 1:

Picasso Cut Papers – Devoted to a little known yet foundational aspect of Pablo Picasso’s artistic practice, Picasso Cut Papers spans the artist’s full career.

Opening October 11:

Bob Thompson: This House Is Mine – The first major survey of the visionary US painter in more than 20 years makes its Los Angeles debut.
Joan Didion: What She Means – Curated by Hilton Als, Joan Didion: What She Means is an exhibition as portrait, a narration of the life of one artist by another.

Click here for more information:
Hammer Museum – Upcoming Exhibitions

11. RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING CONTRACTOR REFERRALS
I would greatly appreciate referrals for a:

Pool contractor & pool maintenance
Drainage contractor
General contractor

Thank you very much.

Julie Lovett
jlovett333@gmail.com

ESTATE SALE THIS WEEKEND – 414 HILGARD

Sale Location: 414 Hilgard Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90024

Sale Dates and Times:
Saturday Sep 17, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday Sep 18, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Items for sale include:
Several fine art pieces highlighted by: Margaret Keane Original “Big Eyes”, Antique furniture and wall clock, Noritake China, Japanese Dress Veranda, Zebra skin rug from Kenya, Marble table from Italy.

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

12. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

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 9-9-22

September 9, 2022 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
September 9, 2022

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

1. HWPOA Board Meeting & City Council Candidate Discussions
2. Relaxed Parking During the Jewish Holidays
3. Water-Wise Articles
4. American Red Cross – Disaster Preparedness
5. LAPD Crime Report
6. Thank You to Local Businesses
7. November Election – Candidate Forums
8. Activities & Things to Do
9. Resident Ads
10. HWPOA Contact Information

1. HWPOA BOARD MEETING & CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE DISCUSSIONS

HWPOA Board Meeting
Conversation with Katy Young Yaroslavsky
Candidate for City Council, 5th District
Tuesday, September 13 at 7:30 PM

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

With the November run-off election of a new City Councilmember for our district, we have invited each candidate to speak at one of our upcoming meetings. At this month’s meeting, we will be hosting Katy Young Yaroslavsky for an informal discussion and Q&A. On October 11, we will be hosting a conversation with Sam Yebri.

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.

We hope to see you there!

2. RELAXED PARKING DURING THE JEWISH HOLIDAYS

Relaxed Parking – Jewish Holidays 2022

Please note that portions of Strathmore and Westholme near Hillel will not have relaxed parking, per Hillel’s conditional use permit.

3. WATER-WISE ARTICLES

Over the last several months, HWPOA has sent out a series of articles titled “Water-Wise Tips to Keep Holmby Westwood Beautiful” written by HWPOA Vice President, Susan Reuben. In case you missed or misplaced any of the articles, we are providing links to the series below.

Thank you again to Susan Reuben for her hard work in writing these articles!

Part 1 – Watering Restrictions & Tips
Part 2 – Ways Your Garden Can Survive During Restricted Watering
Part 3 – Save Water Inside & Outside Your Home
Part 4 – Grass Options
Part 5 – Lawn Alternatives
Part 6 – Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems

4. AMERICAN RED CROSS – DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

Earlier this week, the West LAPD Community Police Advisory Board hosted guest speaker, Alison Berglas from the American Red Cross. Alison gave a highly informative presentation on the importance of disaster preparedness.

Below you will find links to several documents that could be helpful

For additional information on disaster preparedness, please click here:

American Red Cross – Disaster Preparedness

5. LAPD CRIME REPORT

BICYCLE – STOLEN
Incident #: 220814201
800 BLOCK DEVON AV | 9/5/2022 @ 8:30 PM

6. THANK YOU TO LOCAL BUSINESSES

From the HWPOA Membership Committee:

A gigantic thank you to Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers and California Pizza Kitchen for so generously donating amazing items in each welcome basket distributed to new community members who moved into our Holmby Westwood area within the past 2 1/2 years (baskets did not go out earlier due to CoVid). These two businesses so readily agreed to donate the items and it was a pleasure to interact with them. Please stop by and see what these two businesses offer. We love you.

Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers
https://sarahleonardjewelers.com/

California Pizza Kitchen – Westwood
https://www.cpk.com/

7. NOVEMBER ELECTION – CANDIDATE FORUMS

UCLA & Westwood Village
Community Partners Present Candidate Forums:
Your Vote, Our Future

Wednesday, September 28, 2022, from 6-9 pm
Billy Wilder Theatre @ Hammer Museum

SCHEDULE

6 pm: Box office opens

7 pm: LA City Council – District 5 Forum

Katy Young Yaroslavsky
Sam Yebri

8 pm: LA County Board of Supervisors – District 3 Forum

Bob Hertzberg
Lindsey Horvath

CO-MODERATORS

Dr. Darnell Hunt, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, UCLA
Alex Cohen, Anchor, “Your Morning” and Host, “Inside the Issues,” Spectrum News 1

RSVP – Click Here

This event will also be live streamed. For more information, visit hammer.ucla.edu/2022candidateforum

8. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

Drawing Down the Moon Walk-through: Elliot Hundley
Sunday, Sept. 11 at 3:00 PM
at the Hammer Museum

The artist Elliot Hundley leads a walk-through of the exhibition Drawing Down the Moon. The moon has been bound to life and consciousness since the beginning of humankind. It has served elemental and vital functions such as providing light and measuring time, but it has also influenced the more ethereal and spiritual realms of gods, myths, and magic. This exhibition operates at the crux of a lunar spectrum, between the lure and mystery of the unattainable moon and the eternal quest to conquer the moon in its material form. Drawn primarily from institutional collections in Los Angeles, the survey leads visitors through a panoply of objects dating from antiquity to the present.

Learn more – click here

L.A. BIO-BLITZ CHALLENGE
September 1-30

Access to biodiversity is closer than you may think. More than 56% of the Los Angeles city population is within half a mile of a park or open space. Take a walk around your neighborhood or local park to find and photograph animals, insects and plants for the #LABioBlitz Challenge.

To help protect and support wildlife in the City of Los Angeles, participants are encouraged to crowdsource photographs of animals, insects, and plants around their homes, neighborhoods, parks, and other areas across the city using the iNaturalist app.

The observations contributed to the challenge will help map the city’s existing native biodiversity, and assist researchers in determining the distribution of wildlife and health of the environment. Upload at least 10 observations – including three or more indicator species and at least one observation in a data cold spot to complete the #LABioBlitz Challenge and qualify for a prize drawing. Please visit lapl.com/bioblitz to learn more.

9. RESIDENT ADS

RECOMMENDATION – PACIFIC COAST TIRE & SERVICE
Dear neighbors,

I’d like to recommend Pacific Coast Tire & Service. Last week, I got a flat tire and went to the dealership to have it repaired. I was told that they don’t repair tires—they only replace them—and the cost for a new tire was $350. Amazingly, the man who helped me in the service department suggested I go to Pacific Coast Tire & Service. He had looked at my tire and thought it could be repaired.

I showed up without an appointment, they fixed my tire in less than 20 minutes, and I only paid $30. They put my spare back in my trunk and also refilled my washer fluid at no charge. Needless to say, I was very pleased.

Pacific Coast Tire & Service
2445 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 828-2555

If you need service, you should make an appointment in advance. If you are just going to repair or replace a tire, you do not need an appointment. One tip: they are on a busy stretch of SM Blvd. near St. John’s and you could easily pass their driveway if you don’t approach it slowly.

COLLABORATIVE TRUNK SHOW
Collaborative Trunk Show featuring vintage Levi’s customized just for you from Lenny (www.withlovelenny.com), high fashion platform “sneakers” in beautiful fabrics and colors that are made to be comfortable and can be worn with everything from a bridal dress, evening gown to jeans from Kara Milovnik (www.karamilovnik.com), handbags by shortyLOVE (www.shortylove.com) and the complete collection from Anatomie sportswear (www.Anatomie.com, including limited edition styles and fabrics.

Friday, September 9 (noon-5 PM) and Saturday, September 10 (11AM-5PM) in Little Holmby. No appointment necessary: Call Denise for address. 310-721-2500

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

10. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

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 9-2-22

September 4, 2022 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
September 2, 2022

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

1. Excessive Heat Warning
2. HWPOA Board Meeting & City Council Candidate Discussions
3. LAPD Crime Report
4. Streetlight Outages
5. West LAPD Community Update Meeting
6. November Election – Candidate Forums
7. Westwood Village News
8. LAUSD Students – Free Metro Pass
9. Activities & Things to Do
10. Resident Ads
11. HWPOA Contact Information

1. EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for Southern California that is expected to continue through Labor Day. Please also note that during an extended heat wave, levels of ground-level ozone, aka smog, are likely to be unusually high.

As such, Mayor Eric Garcetti has announced the opening of nine cooling centers in the City of Los Angeles, including Westwood Recreation Center at 1350 S Sepulveda Blvd, and urged Angelenos to also take advantage of libraries, Recreation and Parks facilities, and senior centers to escape dangerous temperatures in the upcoming days. The City’s recreation and senior centers and libraries will be open during regular operating hours. Information on hydration stations and tips for staying cool is available at emergency.lacity.org/heat or by calling 311.

In addition, the State’s power grid manager has issued a Flex Alert urging residents to voluntarily conserve as much electricity as possible from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

PET SAFETY – And finally, don’t forget your animals. See hot weather pet safety tips in the link as well as in the image below.

2. HWPOA BOARD MEETING & CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE DISCUSSIONS

On Tuesday, September 13 at 7:30 PM, the HWPOA Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting. Due to social distancing recommendations, the meeting will be a video-conference held online via Zoom.

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.

We hope to see you there!

3. LAPD CRIME REPORT

VEHICLE, STOLEN
Incident #: 220813809
WESTHOLME & LINDBROOK | 8/27/2022 @ 5:30 PM

PROWLERS LOOKING IN CARS
Prowlers are regularly visiting our streets to case cars – please see the following recent video from a nearby neighborhood:

VIDEO – Prowler checking cars

This is a good reminder to lock your cars and do not leave anything of value inside them.

4. STREETLIGHT OUTAGES

A homeowner recently called 311 to report the streetlight outages on their block. They were advised that the waiting time to restore these lights is now 30-45 days.

The reason for the extended wait time is due to homeless people tying into them for power and shorting them out, or thieves stealing the copper wire. Repair time in the Valley is now 3-4 months — for the same reason.

If you are aware of street light outages, please report them ASAP so that they will be fixed as quickly as possible. To report outages:

Call 311
Report online – MyLA311
Use the MyLA311 app

5. WEST LAPD COMMUNITY UPDATE MEETING

You Are Invited to:

West LAPD Community Update Meeting
via Zoom
Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 7:00pm

Captain Jonathan Tom and available Senior Lead Officers will be updating the community on current events in West LA. In addition, guest speaker, Alison Berglass from American Red Cross, will discuss Disaster Preparedness (20 minutes followed by Q&A).

If you have specific questions for the LAPD, please email them to ringler@mac.com or Text (310) 365-5723 by Noon – Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. The questions will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

Date: Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022
Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://lapd.zoom.us/j/2087969708?pwd=RHdJL2tpb3NXaFpERHovS0l6SU1UQT09

Meeting ID: 208 796 9708
Passcode: 915421

6. NOVEMBER ELECTION – CANDIDATE FORUMS

UCLA & Westwood Village
Community Partners Present Candidate Forums:
Your Vote, Our Future

Wednesday, September 28, 2022, from 6-9 pm
Billy Wilder Theatre @ Hammer Museum

SCHEDULE

6 pm: Box office opens

7 pm: LA City Council – District 5 Forum

Katy Young Yaroslavsky
Sam Yebri

8 pm: LA County Board of Supervisors – District 3 Forum

Bob Hertzberg
Lindsey Horvath

CO-MODERATORS

Dr. Darnell Hunt, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, UCLA
Alex Cohen, Anchor, “Your Morning” and Host, “Inside the Issues,” Spectrum News 1

RSVP – Click Here

This event will also be live streamed. For more information, visit hammer.ucla.edu/2022candidateforum

7. WESTWOOD VILLAGE NEWS

The Westwood Village Improvement Association (WVIA) announced that Executive Director, Andrew Thomas has left to pursue a new opportunity.

The WVIA welcomes new Executive Director, Michael Russell, who comes to the WVIA with a wealth of business improvement district experience. He previously served as the Chief Operating Officer for the Gateway LA BID, Executive Director to the Culver City Arts District BID, and Operations Director and subsequently the Executive Director of Wilshire Center BID. He also served as Chair of the LAPD Community Police Advisory Board and was a Member of the County of Los Angeles Assessor Advisory Council. Michael is native to Los Angeles, holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management and earned a Master of Science in Public Administration from the California State University of Los Angeles.

Welcome, Michael, to Westwood Village!

8. LAUSD STUDENTS – FREE METRO PASS

LAUSD students can ride transit for free with a Metro GoPass!

With a registered GoPass TAP card, students attending LAUSD schools can ride Metro and other participating systems to and from school, and for trips after school and on weekends. Using public transit to get to and from school has never been easier!

For more fare information and program details please visit Metro online at https://www.metro.net/riding/fares/

For a list of participating schools, visit metro.net/gopass.

9. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

L.A. BIO-BLITZ CHALLENGE
September 1-30

10. RESIDENT ADS

ANATOMIE SPORTSWEAR TRUNK SHOW
Anatomie women’s trunk show in Little Holmby September 5-15. New clients receive 15% off a fabulous collection of pants, jackets, vest, tees, and dresss in our exclusive European fabrics that is SPF50, wrinkle free and machine washable. Many pieces are also perfect for the golf course or tennis and pickle ball! Ideal for travel: lightweight and comfortable, but you will look put together! This fall collection also includes high quality cashmere pieces in beautiful colors and many styles.

Contact Denise for your appointment: dzbarta@aol.com; (310) 721-2500

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

11. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

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.

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