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Holmby News 5-24-24

HOLMBY NEWS
May 24, 2024

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

1.  Volunteers Needed for HWPOA’s July 4th Event
2.  West LAPD Community Update Meeting
3.  DMV Updates
4.  LADWP – Water Conservation Measures
5.  Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
6. 
Resident Ads

1.  VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HWPOA’S JULY 4th EVENT

Volunteers needed for
HWPOA’s July 4th Parade and Picnic

Calling Moms, Dads, students and Grandparents, Aunts, and Uncles:
Do your teens need Community Service?  This is a great way to help your community while fulfilling a requirement.  We need teen and adult volunteers to give us a hand on the morning of July 4th – 1 or 2 hour shifts would be very helpful.

  • Set-up at Holmby Park (hang signs, set up art tables, etc) – beginning at 8:15 am
  • Hand out balloons at Warner Ave. School – 9:30 am
  • Face painting, help with art activities for younger kids – beginning at 10:00 am
  • Monitoring bounce houses to help keep kids safe
  • Photography of the days activities
  • Clean-up and other general assistance

It’s easy, it’s fun, and it’s a wonderful way to begin the celebration!

We also need volunteers to assist the day before, picking up cookies at Costco.  We would be so appreciative if you could help!

Please email Dana at hwpoa@aol.com or Caron at caronjjj@gmail.com

HWPOA Board member, Caron Schwartz is doing a great job chairing this wonderful community event, free to our residents.  Join in the fun!

2.  WEST LAPD COMMUNITY UPDATE MEETING

You are invited to:

West LAPD Community Update Meeting
via Zoom

Tuesday, May 28th
4:00pm – 5:30pm

Some of the agenda items include:

  • Welcome, Area Captain Richard Gabaldon, Patrol Captain Alisha Jordan and C-PAB Coordinator, Officer III Christopher Pech
  • Guest Speakers: Reserve Officer Eileen Lomis, Robbery Table and Detective Jaime Martinez to discuss Robbery trends in WLA and how to avoid being a victim
  • Captain Richard Gabaldon and available SLOs will be updating us on current events in WLA
  • Council District 5 Update – Patricia Macias

Join Zoom Meeting
https://lapd.zoom.us/j/2087969708

3.  DMV UPDATES

California Real ID – One Year until Enforcement
The DMV reminds Californians there is now just one year remaining before the U.S. Department of Homeland Security begins enforcing the REAL ID requirement. Starting May 7, 2025, a REAL ID, or other federally approved identification, will be necessary to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities.

To apply for a Real ID, visit:
https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/real-id/


DMV Innovations – Skip Office Visit to the DMV

The Department of Motor Vehicles is making it so easy for Californians to take care of business as part of its customer-focused digital transformation that the DMV will no longer process simple transactions in offices that can easily be completed online or through other convenient options.

Starting June 3, the DMV will only process the following transactions through alternative, out-of-office options:

  • Simple vehicle registration renewals that are not past the due date.
  • Driver’s license renewals that do not require an in-person visit.
  • Requests for copies of vehicle registration records, which show a vehicle’s ownership history.
  • Requests for copies of driver’s license records, which show a driver’s history.
  • Replacing a lost or stolen driver’s license/identification card.

There are some transactions that require an in-office visit, like finalizing a REAL ID application. The DMV encourages customers to start their application online to limit the amount of time it takes to complete the process in an office.

4.  LADWP – WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES

Save water and money with these free water conservation items and rebates from LADWP!

LADWP – Water Conservation Measures

5.  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

To see offers, click here

6.  RESIDENT ADS

COLLEGE STUDENT SEEKING SUMMER INTERNSHIP

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I would love to connect with anyone who might have leads or advice. Thank you for your support!

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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.


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://hwpoa.square.site/

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 5-17-24

HOLMBY NEWS
May 17, 2024

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

1.  LAPD Crime Report
2.  HWPOA Board of Directors – Officer Election Results
3.  WhatsApp Group for Your Block
4.  UCLA Botanical Garden Updates
5.  Volunteers Needed – UCLA Sustainable Move Out
6.  Emergency Management Program for Young Adults
7
.  Activities & Things to Do

1.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

THEFT – PETTY (plain theft-petty) ($950 & under)
Incident #: 240808281
900 BLOCK MALCOLM AV  |  5/7/2024 @ 4:00 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.  HWPOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS – OFFICER ELECTION RESULTS

At this week’s HWPOA Board of Directors meeting, the new board elected officers for the 2024-25 term:

Sandy Brown – President
Susan Reuben – Co-Vice President
Ellen Turner – Co-Vice President
Phil Gabriel – Treasurer/Secretary

The list of all board members who were elected in May can be found here:

HWPOA Board of Directors 2024-25

Congratulations to all and thank you for working to support the Holmby Westwood community!

3.  WHATSAPP GROUP FOR YOUR BLOCK

Security Suggestion:

Our community has been a target for burglars over the past three years. Being burglarized leaves people feeling violated and the  emotional scars that follow last a long time thereafter. Our Senior Lead Officer, James Allen, confirms that the most effective deterrent is “eyes on the street”. Therefore, HWPOA is suggesting that our residents create a What’sApp chat group just for security on both sides of their block in order for neighbors to watch out for one another. If neighbors see something that doesn’t look right, they should alert everyone else on their What’sApp. It’s simple to set up, and only one person is designated to add people to the app.

Go to the app store on your cell phone, download the What’sApp app, and follow the directions to set it up. Ask your neighbors for their contact information and approval to use their information. Below is a letter I’m using for this purpose in case your neighbors are not at home.

Sample letter for neighbors

I’m setting up the What’sApp for two blocks only because one block doesn’t have many houses. Make sure you tell your neighbors the app is ONLY FOR SECURITY.

Susan Reuben
VP HWPOA
Security Committee

4.  UCLA BOTANICAL GARDEN UPDATES

Clarkia Festival – Canceled

Dear Garden Friends,

I am sad to start my monthly commentary with unfortunate news. The inaugural UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden Clarkia Festival, set to take place on May 18, 2024, is canceled due to the campus situation. The Garden is safe to visit but now is not the right time to host a large public event.

If you were planning to attend the Clarkia Festival, we encourage you to visit the Gathering at Kuruvungna, the Clark Library’s Bookish Biomes event, and the Natural History Museum’s Bug Fair, all being held on Saturday, May 18.

On a happier note, our extensive water conservation and sustainability project is complete, and the entire Garden is now open to the public. Enjoy the stunning results of our renovation, including a cascading water fall, the Norris Family Koi Pond and Terrace (but no Koi yet), an effervescent stream, and the Marell Family Serenity Pond. We have also added attractive seating areas.

May is an enchanting time of year. We have many species of vibrant Clarkia in bloom. The genus Clarkia, native to California, is the signature plant of the Garden because of its beauty, specific diversity, and association with early research on plant evolution at UCLA.

May 30 is a particularly excellent day to visit the Garden; Dr. Tom Gillespie will give a casual science talk on fascinating Hawaiian plants at 12 p.m.

Happy Spring! Please stay tuned for wonderful summer events in the Garden.

Victoria L. Sork,
Director, UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden and Herbarium

UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden
May 2024 Newsletter

5.  VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – UCLA SUSTAINABLE MOVE OUT

This year, UCLA students will have an opportunity to donate unwanted household and bulky items, including furniture. Partnering with local non profits, LA City Council District 5, LA Sanitation, and campus partners, UCLA will host two “Sustainable Move Out” events in the North Village area, along with two events on the Hill on campus.

Volunteers are needed for the North Village for Saturday, June 8th and 22nd from 10am-3pm to help direct students; sort items for donation; and help answer questions about disposing of household items.

Learn more and sign up to volunteer here

6.  EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ADULTS

Camp ReadyLA is a FREE week-long program that provides a look into the life of an emergency manager for young program participants aged 17-22. Camp participants will gain disaster preparedness, team building, and leadership skills to pave the way for their professional development.

Our camp coordinators are working hard to ensure Camp ReadyLA 2024 is full of fun and exciting activities that provide program participants with hands-on experience in the field. On the final day of camp, participants will apply what they learned during a Functional Exercise before their graduation ceremonies in the afternoon.

The program will be from Monday, July 29 through Friday, August 2, 2024, at the EOC in Downtown LA daily from 9 am- 4 pm. Applications are open May 1st and will close on June 3rd. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!

There’s a short video about the program at https://youtu.be/ZqEvdOC2h1o?si=5eANnMflnwZ7D3_Z

For more info and to apply, go to https://emergency.lacity.gov/preparedness/camp-readyla

7.  ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

Hammer Museum Summer Exhibitions – Opening Celebration
Saturday, June 8 at 8:00 PM
at the Hammer Museum

We’re kicking off summer early this year and you’re invited! Join us on Saturday, June 8, at sundown to celebrate the opening of four new exhibitions, each with its own unique flair. From an innovative fashion exhibition blurring the lines between clothing and art, to a gripping erotic thriller, and a towering seven-foot tall bubble machine sculpture. Plus, catch artist EJ Hill’s return to the Hammer, this time as curator, where the color pink takes center stage.

There will be music in the courtyard, galleries open late, and cash bars. We expect to welcome thousands of guests through our doors, so plan to arrive early and stay late. Entry is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Let Us Know You’re Coming


Pick Pico Street Fair
Sunday, May 19th from 11 AM to 3 PM
at 10701 W Pico Blvd.

Get ready to celebrate our vibrant community!  PICK PICO shines a light on our wonderful local businesses, talented artists, dedicated nonprofits, and schools along Pico Blvd., all while honoring our local Fire and Police heroes.

  • Tempt your taste buds with a variety of delicious offerings from local restaurants.
  • Uncover the creativity of local artists and their unique artworks.
  • Bring the kids to our Kid Zone, packed with entertainment suitable for all ages!
  • Learn how to keep your family safe with vital tips in our Safety Zone.
  • Engage directly with City Departments to get insights into community services.
  • Meet your elected officials!

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to SHOP LOCAL and support the heart of our community. See you there!

Pick Pico 2024


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://hwpoa.square.site/

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 5-10-24

HOLMBY NEWS
May 10, 2024

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

1.  HWPOA Board Meeting – Video Conference
2.  Holmby Westwood Green Team Update
3.  UCLA Campus Security Update
4.  Pancake Breakfast at Fire Station 71
5.  Summer Camp Guide
6.  Free Concert at Westwood Library
7
.  Activities & Things to Do
8.  Resident Ads

1.  HWPOA BOARD MEETING – VIDEO CONFERENCE

On Tuesday, May 14 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.  HOLMBY WESTWOOD GREEN TEAM UPDATE

Tree Trimming near Warner Ave. School

Last week, the Street Tree Division of the City trimmed numerous trees around the perimeter of Warner Ave. School.  The Holmby Westwood Green Team thanks Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky and her Westwood Field Representative, Patty Macias for their assistance in prioritizing the maintenance of Holmby Westwood streets.  They promise that more tree trimming and stump removal is in the works for our neighborhood.

3.  UCLA CAMPUS SECURITY UPDATE

Earlier this week, UCLA Chancellor Block shared the following message with the UCLA campus community.

Changes to Campus Security Operations

Dear Bruin Community:

Protecting the safety of our community underpins everything we do at UCLA. Our students, faculty and staff can only learn, work and thrive in an environment where they feel secure.

In the past week, our campus has been shaken by events that have disturbed this sense of safety and strained trust within our community. In light of this, both UCLA and the UC Office of the President have committed to a thorough investigation of our security processes. But one thing is already clear: To best protect our community moving forward, urgent changes are needed in how we administer safety operations.

I am therefore taking several actions to significantly alter our campus safety structure. These decisions were not made lightly — but my leadership team and I feel that decisive change is needed to help maintain a safe campus environment.

Effective immediately, I am moving oversight and management of UCLA PD and the Office of Emergency Management from the Office of the Administrative Vice Chancellor to a newly created Office of Campus Safety, whose leader reports directly to me. It is clear that UCLA needs a unit and leader whose sole responsibility is campus safety to guide us through tense times. This organizational structure, which elevates our safety and emergency management operations, has proven to be an effective one at other major universities across the country.

Leading the Office of Campus Safety as its inaugural associate vice chancellor is Rick Braziel, who brings to the position more than 30 years of public safety service, including five years as chief of police for the City of Sacramento. Braziel has also served as an instructor in community policing and has led reviews of law enforcement agencies and police responses.

Additionally, I have created a formal advisory group with expert leaders who will partner with AVC Braziel. Members of this advisory group include UC Davis Chief of Police and Coordinator of the Council of UC Chiefs of Police Joe Farrow, Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Professor of Health Policy and Management Vickie Mays and UC Office of the President Systemwide Director of Community Safety Jody Stiger. I am confident that AVC Braziel, in partnership with this advisory group, will provide effective new leadership of our safety and emergency management operations.

The well-being of our students, faculty and staff is paramount. These actions are essential for creating a secure environment where everyone at UCLA can confidently pursue their studies and careers.

Sincerely,
Gene D. Block
Chancellor

4.  PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT FIRE STATION 71

Thank you to everyone who attended last weekend’s Pancake Breakfast at Fire Station 71.  Special thanks to Robert Wyatt and the Adopt Fire Station 71 board for a very successful and fun event and to Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky for joining the community at the breakfast.

If you would like to make a tax deductible contribution, please make a check payable to Adopt Fire Station 71 and mail to:

Adopt Fire Station 71
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA 90049

Thank you!

5.  SUMMER CAMP GUIDE

From The Brentwood News:

As summer approaches rapidly, it’s time to find engaging activities for your West Los Angeles kids! Explore our extensive list of summer camps across LA, offering a wide range of options from sports to robotics. Whatever your child’s interests may be, we have something to foster growth, happiness, and learning throughout the summer!

View Guide Here:
Summer Camp Guide 2024

6.  FREE CONCERT AT WESTWOOD LIBRARY

Don’t miss the next Free Concert @ Westwood Library, this Saturday, May 11 @ 3 PM.

We’re excited to welcome Italian pianist FILIPPO LUGNAN, pursuing his Masters in Music at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, who will present the Mozart Piano Sonata No. 11 in A major, K. 331, with its famous “Turkish March” last movement, and the beloved Schubert Wanderer Fantasy.

Saturday, May 11, 2024
3:00 PM
at Westwood Library
1246 Glendon Ave.
FREE! With free parking at the Library

Saturday Concerts take place upstairs in the alcove by the balcony while the library is open for regular business. Starting at 3 PM, concerts will last approximately 90 minutes.  This is a great opportunity to introduce your kids to live classical music and musicians in the casual, safe, familiar setting of our local library.

7.  ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

Angel City Chorale – Rhythms of the Americas
Sunday, June 9 at 3 p.m.
at UCLA’s Royce Hall

Tickets are now on sale for Los Angeles’ premier community choir Angel City Chorale (ACC), for their vibrant spring concert, Rhythms of the Americas.  For this special event, ACC will be led by the much sought-after Guest Conductor Dr. Cristian Grases, the Vice Dean for the Classical Performance and Composition Division at USC’s Thornton School of Music who has directed prestigious musical groups all over the world. ACC will also offer a livestream of the concert for guests who are not able to attend in person.

The program is a highly rhythmic slice of music of the Americas, from Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Mexico, Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, to native North American, to big band jazz! No orchestra, just piano, guitars, and DRUMS! And dancing… and the Angel City Youth Chorale, our kids’ choir.

Information and Tickets


Clarkia Festival
Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
at the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden

We warmly invite the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association to the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden inaugural Clarkia Festival on May 18, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival aims to cultivate community among our neighbors and support local organizations.

8.  RESIDENT ADS

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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.


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://hwpoa.square.site/

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 5-3-24

HOLMBY NEWS
May 3, 2024

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

1.  LAPD Crime Report
2.  Message from UCLA Chancellor Block
3.  Pancake Breakfast at Fire Station 71 – This Sunday
4.  Chief of Police Selection – Community Input Webinar
5.  Westside Pavilion – Past and Present
6.  New Restaurants in Westwood Village
7
.  Activities & Things to Do

1.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

BURGLARY FROM VEHICLE
Incident #: 240808072
10700 BLOCK LINDBROOK DR  |  4/25/2024 @ 5:30 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.  MESSAGE FROM UCLA CHANCELLOR BLOCK

Dear Bruin Community:

Our community is in deep pain. We are reeling from days of violence and division. And we hope with all our hearts that we can return to a place where our students, faculty and staff feel safe and, one day, connected again.

Our approach to the encampment that was established on Royce Quad last week has been guided by several equally important principles: the need to support the safety and well-being of Bruins, the need to support the free expression rights of our community, and the need to minimize disruption to our teaching and learning mission.

The events of the past several days, and especially the terrifying attack on our students, faculty and staff on Tuesday night, have challenged our efforts to live up to these principles and taken an immense toll on our community.

We approached the encampment with the goal of maximizing our community members’ ability to make their voices heard on an urgent global issue. We had allowed it to remain in place so long as it did not jeopardize Bruins’ safety or harm our ability to carry out our mission.

But while many of the protesters at the encampment remained peaceful, ultimately, the site became a focal point for serious violence as well as a huge disruption to our campus.

Several days of violent clashes between demonstrators and counter-demonstrators put too many Bruins in harm’s way and created an environment that was completely unsafe for learning. Demonstrators directly interfered with instruction by blocking students’ pathways to classrooms. Indirectly, violence related to the encampment led to the closure of academic buildings and the cancellation of classes. And frankly, hostilities were only continuing to escalate.

In the end, the encampment on Royce Quad was both unlawful and a breach of policy. It led to unsafe conditions on our campus and it damaged our ability to carry out our mission. It needed to come to an end.

Over the past several days, we communicated with and made a formal request to meet with demonstration leaders to discuss options for a peaceful and voluntary disbanding of the encampment. Unfortunately, that meeting did not lead to an agreement.

To preserve campus safety and the continuity of our mission, early Thursday morning, we made the decision to direct UCPD and outside law enforcement officers to enter and clear the encampment. Officers followed a plan that had been carefully developed to protect the safety of protesters at the site. Those who remained encamped last night were given several warnings and were offered the opportunity to leave peacefully with their belongings before officers entered the area. Ultimately, about 300 protesters voluntarily left, while more than 200 resisted orders to disperse and were arrested.

UCLA facilities teams are now in the process of taking down structures and cleaning up the quad, and we ask that students, staff and faculty continue to avoid the area.

I want to be clear that we fully support the right of our community members to protest peacefully, and there are longstanding and robust processes in place that allow students, faculty and staff to gather and demonstrate in ways that do not violate the law or our policies. I urge Bruins to take advantage of these many opportunities, which were designed to support advocacy that does not jeopardize community safety or disrupt the functioning of the university.

I also want to recognize the significance of the issues behind the demonstrators’ advocacy. The loss of life in Gaza has been truly devastating, and my administration has and will continue to connect with student and faculty leaders advocating for Palestinian rights to engage in discussions that are grounded in listening, learning and mutual respect. Similarly, we will continue to support our Jewish students and employees who are reeling from the trauma of the brutal Oct. 7 attacks and a painful spike in antisemitism worldwide.

We will also continue to investigate the violent incidents of the past several days, especially Tuesday night’s horrific attack by a mob of instigators. When physical violence broke out that night, leadership immediately directed our UCPD police chief to call for the support of outside law enforcement, medical teams and the fire department to help us quell the violence. We are carefully examining our security processes that night and I am grateful to President Drake for also calling for an investigation.

The past week has been among the most painful periods our UCLA community has ever experienced. It has fractured our sense of togetherness and frayed our bonds of trust, and will surely leave a scar on the campus. While Counseling & Psychological Services and Staff & Faculty Counseling Center are available to lend support to those in need, I also hope we can support one another through this difficult moment and reaffirm the ties that unite us as a community of learning.

Gene D. Block
Chancellor

NOTE ABOUT HELICOPTER NOISE:
HWPOA has received many calls and emails regarding helicopter noise throughout the day and night.  UCLA has been clear on this issue. The university has no control regulating the police or news helicopters.  We know it has been very disturbing for young and old alike and we do keep UCLA aware of the many complaints.  Those in Local and Community Relations at the school have heard our voices.

3.  PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT FIRE STATION 71 – THIS SUNDAY

Our classic community celebration has returned!!  We encourage you to attend the upcoming Pancake Breakfast at Fire Station 71 (located at Beverly Glen and Sunset).  It is a fun, free event for all ages.  We hope to see you there!

Pancake Breakfast at Fire Station 71
Sunday, May 5
9:00 am to noon
at the corner of Sunset & Beverly Glen

4.  CHIEF OF POLICE SELECTION – COMMUNITY INPUT WEBINAR

From the Office of Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky:

Dear Neighbors:

Public safety is one of the top priorities for Councilwoman Yaroslavsky and the hundreds of thousands of constituents who call CD5 home.

In light of former Police Chief Michel Moore’s departure, the Los Angeles Police Commission, in partnership with the Office of Councilwoman Yaroslavsky, will host a district-wide community forum to solicit community feedback on the next Chief of Police.

The virtual community session will be held on Tuesday, May 7th from 6 PM – 7:30 PM on Zoom, and will be facilitated by the Los Angeles Police Commission.

Here is the link to the Zoom meeting, or you can manually enter Meeting ID: 824 8665 6132

Thanks, and please let us know if you have any questions!

Patricia Macias
Field Deputy – Westwood
O: (323) 866-1828
cd5.lacity.gov

5.  WESTSIDE PAVILION – PAST AND PRESENT

From Shopping Mall to Research Park:
An exclusive look inside UCLA’s innovative new space

The recent Spectrum News segment on the Westside Pavilion takes viewers on a journey through the mall’s vibrant past and its exciting future as the UCLA Research Park. The mall, which was a go-to shopping center for generations of Angelenos and served as a location for iconic music videos and movies, is now poised to become a magnet for some of the world’s best researchers and faculty. Roger Wakimoto, UCLA Vice Chancellor for Research and Creative Activities, provides a fascinating tour of the space and shares the vision for the future. During the tour, he discusses the two anchor tenants – the UCLA Quantum Innovation Hub and the California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy – and how they will contribute to research and development and new opportunities for students.

VIDEO:
Westside Pavilion: Past and Present

6.  NEW RESTAURANTS IN WESTWOOD VILLAGE

Pret A Manger
Opening on Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Pret A Manger, a popular European chain renowned for its fresh grab-and-go offerings such as sandwiches, salads, soups, baked goods, and organic coffee and teas, is opening in Westwood Village next week! With its convenient ready-to-eat concept, it will become a beloved spot for the community.  Join in celebrating their grand opening week with special giveaways and more!

Opening week specials:

  • May 8: The first 100 customers receive a Pret tote bag and tumbler.
  • May 9: Free 16oz Barista-prepared drink with any purchase between 8am-10am.
  • May 10: Free bakery item with lunch purchase between 12pm-2pm.
  • May 11: Free 16oz Barista-prepared drink with any purchase between 8am-10am.

Pret A Manger
10906 Le Conte Ave.
www.pret.com


The Poke Co & Wings

Are you looking for the perfect spot to satisfy your cravings for poke and wings? Look no further! The Poke Co & Wings has everything you need to indulge in—from delicious poke bowls to mouth-watering wings, fries, and refreshing Boba drinks. You can even share the experience with your friends and family—they’ve got you covered! An extensive range of toppings will customize your meal to perfection.

There are amazing weekly specials that you can’t resist. Buy one, get one free on milk tea and Thai tea every Monday and Tuesday, respectively. On Wednesdays, boneless wings are available for just 65 cents with any drink purchase! Please help us welcome them to Westwood Village!

The Poke Co & Wings
1067 Glendon Ave.
www.thepokeco.com

7.  ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

Broxton Nights: Mama Palooza
Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
on Broxton Plaza in Westwood Village

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Broxton Nights: Mama Palooza, a specially curated Mother’s Day event in the heart of Westwood Village. This celebration will take place on Saturday, May 11, from 4 to 8 pm and promises an array of delights for the whole family.

Get ready to groove and explore offerings from local small businesses, Mompreneurs, kids’ crafts, activities, and much more! It’s a night to honor moms in a vibrant and festive atmosphere. Don’t miss out on the fun!

RSVP here!


Clarkia Festival
Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
at the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden

We warmly invite the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association to the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden inaugural Clarkia Festival on May 18, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival aims to cultivate community among our neighbors and support local organizations.


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://hwpoa.square.site/

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 4-26-24

HOLMBY NEWS
April 26, 2024

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

1.  Caution – Strangers Knocking on Doors
2.  HWPOA’s July 4th Event – Seeking Sponsors & Volunteers
3.  Housing Update: SB-9 Declared Unconstitutional
4.  Summer Programs for Kids & Teens
5.  Congressman Ted Lieu – Youth Town Hall
6.  Activities & Things to Do

1.  CAUTION – STRANGERS KNOCKING ON DOORS

In the last several weeks, HWPOA has received several notices from residents who reported incidents of strangers knocking on their front door.  While these incidents may be harmless, there is the possibility that the strangers were scoping the area or casing the homes to determine if anyone was home.

Please stay alert and take precautions when responding to door knockers.  Report any crime in progress to 911. Suspicious situations should be reported to the non-emergency number 1-877-275-5273 (1-877-ASK-LAPD). You should also contact your own security company, if you have one, who get there quicker than LAPD.

Here are the reports from neighbors:

Loring Ave. – April 15 around 7:00 PM
Two people were going house to house on our street – the older guy remained on the sidewalk, while the younger guy would go up to the door — make a noise or knock — & then move back alongside his partner.  We heard the brass mail slot cover on our front door go BANG.  I opened my RING doorbell app and when I didn’t see anybody, I opened the viewing port in our door & saw two people on the sidewalk.  I opened my front door & asked if I could help them?  One gentleman responded that they’re taking pictures of “charming houses” and asked if I’m interested in selling our home?  I told them “NO, and I doubt you’d have any success in this neighborhood.”  His response was “Very true!” They turned to walk to my neighbors house.  They were both holding cell phones; they had no clipboards or brochures; and they had no identifying logos on their clothes.

Manning Ave. – April 22 (mid afternoon)
On Monday, my doorbell rang. I did not intend to answer but, after a few loud, persistent bangs, I thought that I should investigate. I did not open the door, instead responding through the peephole. I saw a fairly light-skinned, scruffy man standing on my top step. He was not well groomed and did not look professional. He carried no promotional or other materials. He asked about solar panels. After I said that I was not interested, he made no attempt to sell me anything. He just literally scurried away. I do not believe that the man was legitimate. He seemed only interested if someone were in the house.

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.  HWPOA’s JULY 4th EVENT – SEEKING SPONSORS & VOLUNTEERS

HWPOA’s July 4th Parade & Picnic is fast approaching!  We all look forward to this very special community event where hundreds of neighbors celebrate Independence Day together at Holmby Park, enjoying free food, music and children’s activities.  In order to make this event a success, WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Sponsors – We are in need of a few more sponsors so that we can provide enough food, entertainment and games for all!  If you would like to become a sponsor or if you know of a business that would like to be a sponsor, please let us know.

Volunteers – We are in need of a handful of volunteers to assist on the day of the event (one-hour shifts).  We will need help with children’s activities (face painting, arts & crafts, monitoring bouncers, etc.) as well as set-up, distributing balloons, cookies, etc.  It’s a great way for students to receive community service credit.

Please contact Dana at hwpoa@aol.com or call our office at (310) 470-1785 if you would like to help.

Thank you!

3.  HOUSING UPDATE: SB-9 DECLARED UNCONSTITUTIONAL

Thank you to our WHPOA neighbors for the following information:

You may recall that in 2021, the legislature and governor in Sacramento outlawed single-family neighborhoods throughout the state, by passing SB 9 and SB 10, which permit multi-family building in single-family lots regardless of local zoning.

We just received the email below from United Neighbors, confirming that SB 9 has been declared unconstitutional when applied to charter cities (such as Los Angeles).

The community plan for Westwood has not yet been revised, but is scheduled to be done in the next couple of years.


From United Neighbors:

You might have already heard that SB 9 was ruled unconstitutional for Charter Cities by the Superior court in LA .  We wrote to the attorney for this case and she confirmed the ruling.  She assumes it will be appealed to the appellate court.

But it is an interesting outcome of the original lawsuit filed by the cities of Carson, Redondo Beach, Torrance, Del Mar, and Whittier.  The lawyer told us, “This case challenged the application of SB 9 to charter cities by arguing that because SB 9 does not actually require any housing unit be affordable, it is not “reasonably related” to promoting affordable housing and not “narrowly tailored” to avoid unnecessary interference with local control. State laws that do not meet this standard cannot be applied to charter cities because they impermissibly interfere with a charter city’s local control.”  Los Angeles is a charter city.  We will have to see where this all goes.

This was a little good news for all of us that have been fighting these crazy bills for the last few years.

Best,
Maria, Cindy, Jeff and Marc
United Neighbors

4.  SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR KIDS & TEENS

Kids grades K-8: Aquarium Science Summer Camp
https://healthebay.org/camps/
Aquarium Science Camp is a hands-on learning experience that allows kids to study the ocean, learn about the natural world, and engage their interest in marine science. Each week, campers explore different ocean environments, interact with live animals in the Aquarium, explore and observe the beach, play games, and become ocean stewards. Held at the Heal the Bay Aquarium at the Santa Monica Pier.

Kids ages 2+ – Summer Dance Camp
https://sophiedancewestside.com/camps
Sophie Dance offers ballet, tap, jazz and hip-hop classes and our sister studio, Level Up, offers acrobatics, aerial and Competition Dance. Every week is a new, fun theme, usually related to a new or popular kids movie or TV show! Campers will work towards an end-of-week performance by learning dances, memorizing lines, and creating fun art projects throughout each day!

Kids grades K-12: Future Tech at Camp Integem
https://camp.integem.com/register/summer-camps-in-los-angeles-santa-monica-us-ca
Kids are invited to make magic as they journey into the fun-filled, hands-on world of artificial intelligence (AI), holographic augmented reality (AR) design, coding, robotics, 2D and 3D game design and animation, interactive storytelling and more. Camp Integem has three directions for campers to choose from: coding, game design and STEM; AI & robotics engineering; and Art & Animation.

Girls ages 7-17: Self-Defense/Empowerment Summer Camp
https://shieldselfdefense.com/summer-camp-1
Girls at this camp are equipped with practical self-defense skills, situational awareness and confidence that will protect them against violence, bullies or strangers. Camp is focused on empowerment, helping girls become proficient in self-defense skills and increase focus, coordination and strength. The camp also features games and fun activities like yoga, meditation, dance, outdoor sports, beach days and more.

5.  CONGRESSMAN TED LIEU – YOUTH TOWN HALL

From Congressman Ted Lieu:

JOIN US FOR OUR YOUTH TOWN HALL!

I am pleased to host our annual Youth Town Hall featuring our Youth Advisory Council to discuss their work in the past year. Join us for this virtual discussion on Saturday, May 4 at 2:00 PM.  To register, click the link below.

Register Here

To submit questions for the Council and me, send an email to lieu.staff@mail.house.gov by Friday, April 26 at 5:00 PM.

6.  ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

Joy Fest – UCLA First Thursdays
Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 7-10 p.m.
on Broxton Ave. in Westwood Village

Join us in the final First Thursdays series event for the academic year with Joy Fest! The evening party on Broxton Ave. will be a vivid celebration of music, art and food.

Check out performances from UCLA Beat Boxing and the UCLA Bruinettes in addition to a full showcase of Spring Sing preview performances!

Thank you to our partners UCLA Magic and Illusion Club, The Fowler Museum and UCLA Radio.

For more information and to RSVP – click here.


Pancake Breakfast at Fire Station 71
Sunday, May 5 from 9 am to noon
at the corner of Sunset & Beverly Glen

Our classic community celebration has returned!!  We encourage you to attend the upcoming Pancake Breakfast at Fire Station 71 (located at Beverly Glen and Sunset).  It is a fun, free event for all ages.  Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 5!


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://hwpoa.square.site/

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 4-19-24

HOLMBY NEWS
April 19, 2024

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

1.  HWPOA Annual Meeting & Election Results
2.  LAPD Crime Report
3.  Relaxed Parking – Jewish Holidays
4.  Warner Ave. School Event – Street Closures
5.  Metro – Free Rides on Earth Day
6.  Pancake Breakfast at Fire Station 71
7
.  Activities & Things to Do

1.  HWPOA ANNUAL MEETING & ELECTION RESULTS

Thank you to everyone who attended our Annual Meeting Webinar and thank you to our guest speakers, Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky and LAPD Senior Lead Officer James Allen as well as the HWPOA Board of Directors.  If you missed the webinar, you can watch it here:

HWPOA Annual Meeting 2024 – video
Passcode: $p8nNaW4

The election results for the HWPOA Board of Directors were announced and we are happy to report that all 24 candidates have been elected to the board.  Congratulations to all!  The members of the newly elected board can be found here:

HWPOA Board of Directors 2024-25

2.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

THEFT-GRAND (plain theft-grand) $950.01 & over
Incident #: 240807786
10400 BLOCK LINDBROOK DR  |  4/12/2024 @ 3:46 PM

THEFT – PETTY (plain theft-petty) ($950 & under)
Incident #: 240807850
400 BLOCK HILGARD AV  |  4/14/2024 @ 3:40 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

3.  RELAXED PARKING – JEWISH HOLIDAYS

The City of Los Angeles has relaxed parking restrictions for the upcoming Jewish holidays of Passover and Shavuot. Time limits and preferential parking restrictions will be relaxed on specific dates. Meters, tow-away zones and other safety violations will still be enforced.

To see the memo with specific locations and dates, please click here:

Jewish Holidays – Relaxed Parking

4.  WARNER AVE. SCHOOL EVENT – STREET CLOSURES

Warner Avenue Elementary School will hold its annual Warner Walk on Friday, April 26, 2024 from 1:00am – 2:00pm.  This is a kid-centered event where the students raise funds to support the school and provide a better education for their futures.  As in past years, the surrounding blocks around the school–Warner, Loring, Holmby, and Woodruff–will be closed.  The Department of Transportation will block off this part of the street to allow the children to participate safely in the Warner Walk.

The Department of Transportation will officially close the streets on Friday, April 26th from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.  However, in order to minimize your inconvenience, we will allow minimal access to those houses directly across from the school on each block until 10:00 am.  According to the Los Angeles police regulations, barricades must be put up and cars must also block the road to allow for maximum safety from 8:00 am-4:00 pm but we will have a small access point and volunteer at each corner until 10:00 am for limited access.

All vehicles will need to be removed from the street by 8:00 am no through traffic will be allowed to enter or exit between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm Friday.  The Tow Away / No Parking restrictions will be strictly enforced during these hours.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience the street closure may cause your family.  We hope you’ll come and enjoy the fun!  Thank you for your continued support of our neighborhood school and our activities.

5.  METRO – FREE RIDES ON EARTH DAY

Mark your calendar for Earth Day: Monday, April 22nd. We’re offering free rides on Metro buses, trains, Bike Share and Micro:

  • At train stations the turnstiles will be unlocked
  • On buses the fare boxes will be covered
  • Want to hop on a bike for Earth Day? Use code “042224” for free rides on Metro Bike Share
  • For Metro Micro, use code “EarthDay24” to book your ride

Go Metro to help us fight climate change and create a better future for LA.

6.  PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT FIRE STATION 71

Our classic community celebration has returned!!  We encourage you to attend the upcoming Pancake Breakfast at Fire Station 71 (located at Beverly Glen and Sunset).  It is a fun, free event for all ages.  Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 5!

7.  ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

L.A. Times Festival of Books
Saturday and Sunday, April 20-21
on the USC campus

Find your spark at the 2024 L.A. Times Festival of Books, April 20-21 on the USC campus. It’s the country’s largest literary festival and admission is FREE. The festival will also feature ticketed events with authors and celebrities.

Festival of Books


Beginning Chess
Saturday, April 20th, at 11 a.m.
at Westwood Library

Join us for Beginning Chess this Saturday, April 20th, at 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Chess expert Brian Glover will introduce the classic game of strategy. All ages are welcome!

Parking is validated, no reservation required.


CicLAvia – Venice Blvd.
Sunday, April 21, from 9 AM to 4 PM
along Venice Blvd.

Our 51st CicLAvia Sunday is here! 5.75 miles of open streets connecting Culver City, Palms, Mar Vista, and Venice will be transformed into a public park for the day.


Clarkia Festival
Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
at the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden

We warmly invite the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association to the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden inaugural Clarkia Festival on May 18, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival aims to cultivate community among our neighbors and support local organizations.


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://hwpoa.square.site/

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 4-12-24

HOLMBY NEWS
April 12, 2024

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

1.  HWPOA Annual Meeting – Register Now
2.  Vote Now – Board of Directors Election
3.  Upcoming Premiere in Westwood – Street Closures
4.  Warner Ave. School Event – Street Closures
5.  UCLA Faculty Club Open House
6.  Summer Programs for Kids & Teens
7.  Activities & Things to Do
8.  Resident Ads

1.  HWPOA ANNUAL MEETING – REGISTER NOW

You are invited to attend the

HWPOA Annual Membership Meeting

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
7:30 PM
Online Via Zoom Webinar

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Although the webinar is open to the public, registration is required to attend.  Please click below to register.

Click Here to Register

Agenda includes:

  • Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky, 5th District
  • Senior Lead Officer James Allen, West LAPD
  • State of the Association
  • Election results for HWPOA Board of Directors
  • And more…

If you have questions for any of our guest speakers, please email them to hwpoa@aol.com by April 14.  We can’t guarantee that they will all be asked due to the limited amount of meeting time, but will try to get in as many as possible.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

We hope you can join us!

2.  VOTE NOW – BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION

We normally hold the election of the HWPOA Board of Directors in-person at our Annual Meeting.  However, as this year’s Annual Meeting will be held virtually, the election will be conducted separately.

Below you will find a link to vote electronically.  Members who do not have access to email will be sent paper ballots.  Only members in good standing may vote and only one vote per household will be counted.  If you and other family members each receive this email, please select one family member to cast a ballot.

To validate this election, at least 50 members must vote and in order to win, the candidate must receive a majority (at least 50% +1) of the legal vote.

Ballots must be received by 5:00 PM on April 14, 2024 to be counted.  Results will be announced at the Annual Meeting.

Vote Now – Click Here

3.  UPCOMING PREMIERE IN WESTWOOD – STREET CLOSURES

MGM will be holding the Premiere of “Challengers” at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at the Village Theater and Bruin Theaters.

This event will involve various sidewalk and street closures around the area of Broxton Avenue between Weyburn Avenue and Le Conte Avenue.

4.  WARNER AVE. SCHOOL EVENT – STREET CLOSURES

Warner Avenue Elementary School will hold its annual Warner Walk on Friday, April 26, 2024 from 1:00am – 2:00pm.  This is a kid-centered event where the students raise funds to support the school and provide a better education for their futures.  As in past years, the surrounding blocks around the school–Warner, Loring, Holmby, and Woodruff–will be closed.  The Department of Transportation will block off this part of the street to allow the children to participate safely in the Warner Walk.

The Department of Transportation will officially close the streets on Friday, April 26th from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.  However, in order to minimize your inconvenience, we will allow minimal access to those houses directly across from the school on each block until 10:00 am.  According to the Los Angeles police regulations, barricades must be put up and cars must also block the road to allow for maximum safety from 8:00 am-4:00 pm but we will have a small access point and volunteer at each corner until 10:00 am for limited access.

All vehicles will need to be removed from the street by 8:00 am no through traffic will be allowed to enter or exit between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm Friday.  The Tow Away / No Parking restrictions will be strictly enforced during these hours.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience the street closure may cause your family.  We hope you’ll come and enjoy the fun!  Thank you for your continued support of our neighborhood school and our activities.

5.  UCLA FACULTY CLUB OPEN HOUSE

The UCLA Faculty Club is a gathering place for UCLA faculty, staff, retirees, alumni, friends and families. Members have a full range of dining and entertaining options and can book a wide range of rooms for small and large scale events. Members also have access to over 100 faculty clubs nationwide.

Members of the community (local residents) are invited to join the UCLA Faculty Club as Affiliate Members.

OPEN HOUSE – See what it’s like to be a member for a day!  Two Open House Dates – Wed., May 1 & Thurs., May 2, 2024. Register here

Upcoming member events include:

  • Rama Navami Festival – Themed Buffet Brunch
  • Spring Block Party – honoring Chancellor Block
  • Earth Day Buffet Lunch
  • Passover Seder Dinner Buffet

Website:
UCLA Faculty Club

6.  SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR KIDS & TEENS

Kids Grades 1- 12: Summer at Crossroads
https://www.xrds.org/summer-at-crossroads
We are excited to offer a summer program with a range of opportunities for students to continue pursuing their academic studies, explore other opportunities, learn and have fun! The program offers arts enrichment courses, classes in academic areas of study like language and mathematics and sports opportunities such as basketball and swimming.

Kids age 5-14: Performing Arts Workshops
https://www.performingartsworkshops.com
PAW Musical Theater camps center around preparing students to present A Barbie Dream Musical; Greatest Showman; Matilda the Musical; or Mary Poppins. Parents often couple a 2-week musical theater session with a 1-week camp in areas such as actor’s reel, debate, guitar, photography, poetry slam, stage effects makeup and more. Auditions are not required.

Kids grades 3-12: Summer Programs at Harvard-Westlake
https://www.hw.com/summerprograms
Harvard-Westlake summer programs are designed for parents and children to experience the wealth and resources the school has available, and engage continual learning over the summer.  Participants can experience renowned programs in academics, visual arts, performing arts, film, debate and athletics.

Girls ages 8 -16: Sunshine Volleyball Beach Camp
https://sunshinevolleyballclub.com/programs/beach-camp/westside/
The focus of Sunshine Volleyball Club is training girls to play volleyball. Our methods of teaching and our drills are engaging, effective and fun for girls of all ages. Our small groups allow us to group players by age and ability, ensuring that everyone is receiving appropriate instruction. Westside Location: Will Rogers State Beach (PCH and Temescal)

Kids ages 5-15: Rolling Robots Summer Camp
https://www.rollingrobots.com/summer-camps
Rolling Robots STEM and Robotics Camps are designed to encourage open creativity and deep exploration featuring small camp size, feasible weekly schedule, hands-on and project-based building, coding and design camps. Kids are welcome to explore Rolling Robots’ camps in a non-competition format, designed to spark a budding interest in robotics and STEM.

Kids preschool to 7th grade: Summer Enrichment camp at St. Matthew’s
https://www.stmatthewsschool.com/apps/pages/summersession
St. Matthew’s Summer Enrichment provides children with a classic summer camp experience. This program helps students continue learning over the summer break, leaving them with memories they will cherish for a lifetime!

Kids ages 5 to 14 – STEM Summer Day Camp at CodeREV
https://www.coderevkids.com/tech-camps/
Budding coders, robotics engineers, game developers, animators and STEM campers are invited to join CodeREV this summer for a memorable and educational experience. Its camps provide the ultimate coding, STEAM, game design, engineering and digital design class experience in a live format, led by expert instructors. Both live and online options available.

7.  ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

Free Piano Concert: Purely Chopin
Saturday, April 13th, at 3:00 p.m.
at Westwood Library

Don’t miss our live piano concert in the Westwood Library this Saturday, April 13th, at 3:00 p.m.

The Yoder brothers, Lukasz and Kasper, will perform a fabulous program titled Purely Chopin, featuring some of the composer’s most enduring and beautiful solo piano works.

This program is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Westwood Library and the Los Angeles Musical Salon.

Parking is validated, no reservation required.


Broxton Nights: Earth Day Festival
Saturday, April 13 from 5 – 9pm
1036 Broxton Ave in Westwood Village

Broxton Nights is a monthly Night Market in the heart of Westwood Village that’s fun for all ages!

Mark your calendars for April 13th, 5-9PM as we come together to honor our planet and embrace sustainability in-style! Prepare for an immersive shopping experience like no other as The Pop-Up Shoppes takes over Broxton Nights with a curated selection of 40 eco-conscious small businesses.

Free crafts and activities, prize giveaways, clothing swap, live music and more!

Get My Tickets

8.  RESIDENT ADS

SENIOR COMPANION / CAREGIVER AVAILABLE
Senior companion/Caregiver with excellent references.  Speaks English and drives.  Also, Light housekeeping, shopping, errands and transportation.

Worked for a couple in Palos Verdes for 5 years where she supervised pool and garden staff as well as cared for the couple.

Rosie Rivera
Cell:  (818) 268-3534


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.


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://hwpoa.square.site/

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 4-5-24

HOLMBY NEWS
April 5, 2024

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

1.  HWPOA Annual Meeting – Register Now
2.  Vote Now – Board of Directors Election
3.  LAPD Crime Report
4.  Westwood Library Book Sale
5.  Free Paper Shredding Event – Saturday
6.  UCLA Botanical Garden Newsletter
7.  Activities & Things to Do
8.  Resident Ads

1.  HWPOA ANNUAL MEETING – REGISTER NOW

You are invited to attend the

HWPOA Annual Membership Meeting

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
7:30 PM
Online Via Zoom Webinar

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Although the webinar is open to the public, registration is required to attend.  Please click below to register.

Click Here to Register

Agenda includes:

  • Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky, 5th District
  • Senior Lead Officer James Allen, West LAPD
  • State of the Association
  • Election results for HWPOA Board of Directors
  • And more…

If you have questions for any of our guest speakers, please email them to hwpoa@aol.com by April 14.  We can’t guarantee that they will all be asked due to the limited amount of meeting time, but will try to get in as many as possible.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

We hope you can join us!

2.  VOTE NOW – BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION

We normally hold the election of the HWPOA Board of Directors in-person at our Annual Meeting.  However, as this year’s Annual Meeting will be held virtually, the election will be conducted separately.

Below you will find a link to vote electronically.  Members who do not have access to email will be sent paper ballots.  Only members in good standing may vote and only one vote per household will be counted.  If you and other family members each receive this email, please select one family member to cast a ballot.

To validate this election, at least 50 members must vote and in order to win, the candidate must receive a majority (at least 50% +1) of the legal vote.

Ballots must be received by 5:00 PM on April 14, 2024 to be counted.  Results will be announced at the Annual Meeting.

Vote Now – Click Here

3.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 240807406
700 BLOCK HOLMBY AV  |  3/23/2024 @ 10:00 AM

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 240807404
900 BLOCK THAYER AV  |  3/20/2024 @ 12:00 PM

BURGLARY FROM VEHICLE
Incident #: 240807485
400 BLOCK LORING AV  |  3/30/2024 @ 2:45 PM

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 240800705
10500 BLOCK LINDBROOK DR  |  3/27/2024 @ 7:00 PM

BICYCLE – STOLEN
Incident #: 240807570
WESTHOLME AV & HILGARD AV  |  4/2/2024 @ 1:00 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.  WESTWOOD LIBRARY BOOK SALE

Head on over to the Friends of the Library Book Sale this Saturday, April 6th, at 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. You will find a huge selection of carefully curated, gently used books (including kids’ books and art books) offered at the usual great prices! It’s a splendid opportunity to increase your personal library while raising money for your public library.

Parking is validated.

5.  FREE PAPER SHREDDING EVENT – SATURDAY

You’re invited to our annual paper shredding event sponsored by Tamar Asken of Parasol Realty at Emerson Middle School on Saturday, 4/6 from 10-12.

For questions please contact Tamar Asken at 310.801.8292 or tamar@parasolrealtygroup.com

6.  UCLA BOTANICAL GARDEN NEWSLETTER

Dear Garden Friends,

We are very excited about our upcoming and inaugural Clarkia Festival on May 18 from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. This festival will be our first large public event and it will be lots of fun. We will have family activities, a “BioBlitz,” guided tours, music, and food trucks. Please join our celebration of Spring with a hillside of dazzling Clarkia wildflowers.

We invite you to attend our upcoming workshop on how to make art using pressed flowers. The Garden is also hosting two Botany Brown Bag noontime talks by Dr. Felipe Zapata and Dr. Tom Gillespie. You will enjoy meeting UCLA’s great plant science faculty.

Want to give your child an outdoor adventure this summer? Registration is now open for our Nature Day Camps for 1st through 4th grade.

The Garden is blooming, so please come by!

Victoria L. Sork,
Director, UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden and Herbarium

UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden
April 2024 Newsletter

7.  ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

Broxton Nights: Earth Day Festival
Saturday, April 13 from 5 – 9pm
1036 Broxton Ave in Westwood Village

Broxton Nights is a monthly Night Market in the heart of Westwood Village that’s fun for all ages!

Mark your calendars for April 13th, 5-9PM as we come together to honor our planet and embrace sustainability in-style! Prepare for an immersive shopping experience like no other as The Pop-Up Shoppes takes over Broxton Nights with a curated selection of 40 eco-conscious small businesses.

Free crafts and activities, prize giveaways, clothing swap, live music and more!

Get My Tickets


Free Mindful Awareness Meditation
every Thursday at 12:30 p.m.
at the Hammer Museum

Practicing mindful awareness meditation is scientifically proven to reduce stress, improve attention, boost the immune system, and promote a general sense of health and well-being. Stop by the Hammer Museum every Thursday at 12:30 p.m. for a free 30-minute meditation session in the Billy Wilder Theater. These sessions are led by instructors from the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center, and are open to all—no experience necessary.

Find more information here

8.  RESIDENT ADS

HELP NEEDED TO MOVE HEAVY ITEMS
Can anyone recommend two strong men (or women) that can carry a treadmill out to the curb from an upstairs bedroom?  Also a stationary bike from the backyard.

Please contact me at stmili@aol.com

Thank you!


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.


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://hwpoa.square.site/

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 3-29-24

HOLMBY NEWS
March 29, 2024

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

1.  HWPOA Annual Meeting
2.  Vote Now – Board of Directors Election
3.  LAPD Crime Report
4.  Security Update – Neighborhood Watch Signs
5.  New Restaurant in Westwood Village
6.  Activities & Things to Do

1.  HWPOA ANNUAL MEETING

You are invited to attend the

HWPOA Annual Membership Meeting

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
7:30 PM
Online Via Zoom Webinar

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Although the webinar is open to the public, registration is required to attend.  Please click below to register.

Click Here to Register

Agenda includes:

  • Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky, 5th District
  • Senior Lead Officer James Allen, West LAPD
  • State of the Association
  • Election results for HWPOA Board of Directors
  • And more…

If you have questions for any of our guest speakers, please email them to hwpoa@aol.com by April 14.  We can’t guarantee that they will all be asked due to the limited amount of meeting time, but will try to get in as many as possible.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

We hope you can join us!

2.  VOTE NOW – BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION

We normally hold the election of the HWPOA Board of Directors in-person at our Annual Meeting.  However, as this year’s Annual Meeting will be held virtually, the election will be conducted separately.

Below you will find a link to vote electronically.  Members who do not have access to email will be sent paper ballots.  Only members in good standing may vote and only one vote per household will be counted.  If you and other family members each receive this email, please select one family member to cast a ballot.

To validate this election, at least 50 members must vote and in order to win, the candidate must receive a majority (at least 50% +1) of the legal vote.

Ballots must be received by 5:00 PM on April 14, 2024 to be counted.  Results will be announced at the Annual Meeting.

Vote Now – Click Here

3.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 240807146
900 BLOCK MANNING AV  |  3/20/2024 @ 8:00 AM
Unknown Suspect smashed side Window, entered, ransacked and removed jewelry.

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.  SECURITY UPDATE – NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH SIGNS

As you may know, the Security Committee of HWPOA had asked permission months ago from our Council Office and the LAPD to post our own Neighborhood Watch signs at strategic entrances to our community. We have finally been granted permission to present an application to the Department of Transportation for their final agreement. These signs would be posted in the parkways.

We will let you know the final decision.

5.  NEW RESTAURANT IN WESTWOOD VILLAGE

Welcome to Westwood Village:

House of Mandi
1083 Gayley Ave
www.houseofmandianaheim.com

Please help us welcome the House of Mandi to Westwood Village! Discover House of Mandi, where a Yemeni family’s passion for authentic cuisine meets a vibrant dining experience in Westwood Village. Enjoy traditional Arabic seating and Yemeni music while indulging in fresh lamb dishes and innovative creations. Experience the richness of Yemeni flavors and warm hospitality at House of Mandi.

From farm-fresh lamb cooked daily in the oven to innovative dishes crafted with care, freshness and creativity are the hallmarks of House of Mandi’s menu. Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or new to Yemeni cuisine, House of Mandi invites you to experience the richness of their dishes and the warmth of their hospitality.

6.  ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

UCLA First Thursdays – LA Vibes
Thursday, April 4, 2024 from 7-10 p.m.
on Broxton Avenue in Westwood

Join us for L.A. Vibes as we shine a light on all the inspiring ways UCLA and the greater L.A. community connect and influence each other.

Celebrate the essence of coastal and street cultures that go hand in hand with Los Angeles, as well as the legacy street sports that are distinctively “L.A.”

This month’s event will feature: a roller skating rink, food trucks, sustainability games and photo opportunities.

RSVP and more information


Knitting Club
Saturday, March 30th, at 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
at Westwood Library

This Saturday, March 30th, at 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. join the Knitting Club called “SoCal Crank In” to learn how to use sock knitting machine crankers. These tools allow for making socks, hats, headbands, wine covers, and any other circular item quickly and efficiently. Multiple machines will be set up in the Westwood Branch Library Community Room, and everyone is invited to come in and try their hand at this unique way to knit. No prior knitting experience is necessary.

Parking is validated, there is no registration.


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://hwpoa.square.site/

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 3-22-24

HOLMBY NEWS
March 22, 2024

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

1.  HWPOA Annual Meeting – Save the Date
2.  LAPD Crime Report
3.  Protect Your Wireless Alarms from Wi-Fi Jammers
4.  Westwood Village Ambassadors
5.  Activities & Things to Do
6.  Resident Ads

1.  HWPOA ANNUAL MEETING – SAVE THE DATE

SAVE THE DATE:
HWPOA ANNUAL MEETING
Online via Zoom
Tuesday, April 16

The Annual HWPOA membership meeting is scheduled for the evening of Tuesday, April 16. The meeting will be held virtually (via Zoom). More details to follow.  A new Board of Directors for 2024-25 will be elected and we will have several guest speakers.

Mark your calendars!

2.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 240807021
700 BLOCK MALCOLM AV  |  3/17/2024 @ 6:00 PM

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 240807022
400 BLOCK COMSTOCK AV  |  3/17/2024 @ 6:00 PM

THEFT-GRAND (plain theft-grand) $950.01 & over
Incident #: 240807054
900 BLOCK WESTHOLME AV  |  3/16/2024 @ 4:00 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

3.  PROTECT YOUR WIRELESS ALARMS FROM WI-FI JAMMERS

The LA Police are warning residents that burglars are now jamming wireless signals which disables Ring cameras and alarm systems. There are a few steps you can take to protect your wireless system from interference. You may need assistance from a technician to help with the following steps:

  1. Use a strong password
  2. Enable Encryption, which scrambles data. Many routers come with encryption disabled by default, so be sure to enable it in your router’s settings. WPAZ is recommended as the strongest type of encryption currently available.
  3. Change the default SSID to something unique that only you know. Default SSID set to the manufacturer’s name or something similar makes it easy for criminals to target specific types of routers.
  4. Use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) which encrypts the traffic between your device and the VPN server making it difficult for someone to intercept and read your data.

4.  WESTWOOD VILLAGE AMBASSADORS

The Westwood Village Ambassador Program, recently featured in the Daily Bruin, strives to enhance the safety, cleanliness, and community spirit in the Village. The program provides safety escorts, collaborates with local law enforcement, and offers assistance to people experiencing homelessness.

The ambassadors’ quick response and readiness to handle any situation have been widely praised by business owners and community members.

With life returning to something like pre-COVID norms, the program also helps manage large community events, from cleanup to the use of public transit.

Coming soon: the program expects to hire a plaza ambassador to make Broxton Plaza a pedestrian-only walkway.

Daily Bruin Article
Westwood Village Ambassadors

5.  ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

Argentine Tango: The Basics and Beyond!
Saturday, March 23rd, at 3:00 p.m.
at Westwood Library

Join us in the library this Saturday, March 23rd, at 3:00 p.m. for Argentine Tango: The Basics and Beyond!

Ilona Glinarsky’s fun and engaging class explores the essence of Argentine Tango, a social partner dance based on connection. Through practicing fundamental steps and patterns, participants will discover the deeper lessons tango has to offer, which can be integrated into one’s own “dance of life”. No partner is required.

Parking is validated, no registration necessary.

This LA Made program was made possible with the generous support of the National Endowment for the Humanities.


CAP UCLA Calendar
Various dates and venues

Please see below for a few upcoming events presented by CAP UCLA (Center for the Art of Performance UCLA).  Events are often held at The Nimoy and Royce Hall:

  • Maya Beiser x Philip Glass in Concert
  • Third Coast Percussion
  • Poetry Uncut: Last Call
  • Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana
  • Meshell Ndegeocello

CAP UCLA Calendar

6.  RESIDENT ADS

TRUNK SALE IN LITTLE HOLMBY
This Tuesday & Wednesday (3/26, 3/27) come see a collection of cashmere, silk and cotton scarves created by Joan Borinstein from her professional wildlife and landscape photographs.  The images are beautifully printed onto the scarves incorporating the most gorgeous colors and hues. At the same time, feel free to browse the Anatomie (get 10% off your first order) and washable silk pieces from Nouvellesilk95five.  All in Holmby Hills!

Contact Denise Barta for details (310) 721-2500; dzbarta@aol.com


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.


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://hwpoa.square.site/

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.