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Holmby News 1-5-24

January 9, 2024 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
January 5, 2024

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

1. Renew Your HWPOA Membership
2. HWPOA Board Meeting – Video Conference
3. LAPD Crime Report & Burglary Update
4. Street Closures – Golden Globe Awards
5. LADWP Project in Westwood Village
6. UCLA Acquires Westside Pavilion
7. New Laws in California
8. Greater LA Homeless Count – Volunteers Needed
9. L.A. Animal Services – Wishlist & Pet Adoptions
10. UCLA Botanical Garden Newsletter
11. Resident Ads

1. RENEW YOUR HWPOA MEMBERSHIP

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

Next week, we will be sending out membership renewal letters to our members who are on our January billing cycle. If you would like to get a head start and pay online, you may do so through the link below. Here’s to a great 2024 in Holmby Westwood!

HWPOA Membership
Click here to renew online

2. HWPOA BOARD MEETING – VIDEO CONFERENCE

On Tuesday, January 9 at 7:30 PM, the HWPOA Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting. The meeting will be a video-conference held online via Zoom. Please click here to see the agenda.

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

3. LAPD CRIME REPORT & BURGLARY UPDATE

BURGLARY UPDATE – from the Westside Current
At the LAPD Town Hall Zoom Meeting earlier this week, the LAPD announced that they’ve made 12 arrests related to the recent burglaries on the Westside and recovered over $1 million in stolen goods.

The recent arrests, primarily linked to a South American gang, were attributed to the collaboration among various police divisions and departments.

With these arrests, LAPD said residents can expect to see a significant decrease in burglaries in neighborhoods like Brentwood, Bel Air, Benedict Canyon, and the Mulholland area. However, the department encourages residents to stay vigilant, especially in areas like the Palisades which remain vulnerable.

LAPD is seeking public assistance in identifying owners of the recovered property and urges any burglary victims to contact them for help in reclaiming their belongings. For police assistance, the public can reach out to the LAPD at 1-877-275-5273 or dial 911 in case of emergencies.

Read the entire article at:
LAPD Westside Burglary Update

Thank you to WHPOA for the above information.

THEFT-GRAND (plain theft-grand) $950.01 & over
Incident #: 230818365
800 BLOCK THAYER AV | 12/19/2023 @ 3:55 PM

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 240804009
800 BLOCK MANNING AV | 12/31/2023 @ 6:49 PM

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 240804056
700 BLOCK WARNER AV | 1/2/2024 @ 8:44 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. STREET CLOSURES – GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS

From the Westwood-Century City Patch:

Major road closures are planned in Beverly Hills and Westwood this week as part of preparations for the Golden Globes. A week-long series of lane and sidewalk closures are scheduled on North Santa Monica and Wilshire boulevards in Beverly Hills ahead of the Golden Globes.

The closures will be in effect around the intersection of Santa Monica and Wilshire in preparation for the Golden Globes, which will take place Sunday, January 7 at the Beverly Hilton.

Westwood-Century City Patch – Article
City of Beverly Hills website – Road Closures

5. LADWP PROJECT IN WESTWOOD VILLAGE

Please note that LADWP will begin construction on the Gayley Ave and Le Conte Ave Mainline Replacement Project in mid-January 2024. We are replacing a water mainline that was installed in the 1920s with earthquake resistant ductile iron pipe, which improves reliability and resilience.

Below is the fact sheet which includes a map of the construction area. Street parking will be restricted during work hours and traffic control measures will be implemented to mitigate traffic impacts. Construction is split into two phases: Phase 1 is on Gayley and Phase 2 is on Le Conte. Note that Phase 2 construction will be conducted AT NIGHT from 9:00PM to 5:00PM.

6. UCLA ACQUIRES WESTSIDE PAVILION

UCLA has announced the acquisition of the Westside Pavilion to create a new state-of-the-art Research Park.

UCLA Newsroom Article:
UCLA Acquires the Westside Pavilion

What you need to know:

UCLA has acquired the former Westside Pavilion mall, a 700,000-square-foot property two miles from our Westwood campus
We will transform the empty former mall into the UCLA Research Park — housing the California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy and Center for Quantum Science and Engineering as well as programs across the disciplines
These initiatives are made possible in part by an intended $500 million investment from the state of California, with $200 million already allocated
The California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy is also supported by a group of founding donors led by Meyer Luskin, Dr. Gary Michelson, Dr. Eric Esrailian, Dr. Arie Belldegrun, Sean Parker and Michael Milken

7. NEW LAWS IN CALIFORNIA

From the Westwood-Century City Patch:

In 2024, hundreds of new laws will take effect in California, increasing sick time, wages, and taxes and banning companies from punishing marijuana users.

In addition, from lowriders to speed cameras, California’s new traffic laws taking effect in 2024 cover a lot of ground.

Read more in the following two articles:

8. GREATER LA HOMELESS COUNT – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority 2024 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count is around the corner. The Westwood Count will take place on Wednesday, January 24, beginning at 9:30 PM at the Westwood Presbyterian Church in Hoffman Hall.

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

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

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

For more information:
www.theycountwillyou.org

9. L.A. ANIMAL SERVICES – WISHLIST & PET ADOPTIONS

WISHLIST
The WLA Animal Shelter on Pico just west of Best Buy is always in need of supplies, volunteers and donations. They have posted a link to their wishlist for dogs, cats and other small animals, at:

LA Animal Service Wishlist – https://www.laanimalservices.com/wishlist
Amazon Wishlist – https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/16BLLUZ4UQ04J

ADOPTIONS
With the goal of finding homes for 3,000 pets by January 31, 2024, LA Animal Services is inviting Angelenos to celebrate the new year by offering reduced adoption fees this Saturday, January 6, and Sunday, January 7, from 11 am to 5 pm, for dogs and puppies (excluding $20 license fee for City residents), cats and kittens. Adoption fees for dogs will be $51, puppies: $75, cats: $12.50, and kittens: $25.

More details at https://www.laanimalservices.com/happy-new-pet-adoption-event

10. UCLA BOTANICAL GARDEN NEWSLETTER

Dear Garden Friends,

It’s 2024! Have you made your healthy resolutions? What better way to celebrate the New Year than a stroll in our beautiful desert garden! The tree Aloes are blooming a beautiful orange and our succulents look particularly succulent. Please visit—we will leave the upper Hilgard gate open for you.

Our January theme is desert plants. We invite our members to join us for our upcoming Succulent Workshop on Saturday, January 13. Everyone is welcome to attend a fun Hummingbird ID Workshop on Saturday, February 10.

We look forward to seeing you in the Garden soon!

To read the January Newsletter of the UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden, please click below:

UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden
January 2024 Newsletter

11. RESIDENT ADS

ROOFER RECOMMENDATIONS
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Also, we can highly recommend an honest, knowledgeable roofer, Alan of Benefit Roofing, who doesn’t do hot mopping but does other types of roofing.

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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.

Happy New Year from HWPOA!

December 30, 2023 hwpoa@aol.com

The Holmby Westwood Board of Directors would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy new year! We hope the new year brings you an abundance of success and prosperity.

Thank you for your membership to HWPOA! Your support of HWPOA is greatly appreciated and vital to our continued success.

Our next newsletter will be sent out during the first week of January. We wish you all the best in 2024!

HWPOA Year-End Report

December 18, 2023 hwpoa@aol.com

HWPOA
Year-End Report

It’s been a busy and most successful year for our association mainly because we have an involved and interested Board of Directors who chair important committees that maintain our neighborhood as one of the best in LA.

Here’s how you, our member, benefits year after year:

HWPOA won an important lawsuit in Superior Court and prevailed on all 5 counts against a property owner at Lindbrook and Holmby Ave. who built a new home 7 ft. 1 in. from the property line instead of the required 35 ft. It is on appeal by the homeowner.

We protested (through letters) to the City Planning Dept. to remove all single-family zones from the Citywide Housing Element that were to be re-zoned to multi-family use (apartment buildings next to single-family homes). Hilgard and Beverly Glen were to be rezoned to allow multi-story apartments. All streets in between were to be rezoned to allow multi-family residences. Community pressure forced the city to rethink its position and to maintain single-family neighborhoods.

Dennis Rosenblatt chairs the FILM/LA Committee which works with the city and film production companies to ensure that no homes or streets are harmed by the hours or number of days of filming and that parking or traffic plans pose no problems to neighbors. Dennis coordinated more than a dozen film projects in Holmby Westwood during 2023. Dennis also worked to impose a restriction on valet parking in Holmby Westwood when valets were actually hired on behalf of hosts in adjacent communities.

Susan Meals led the Holmby Park Committee on the design of the new playground and restrooms and the use of the park by for-profit businesses. They continue to work on the dangerous problem of dogs off-leash.

Jann Williams chairs the Westwood Village Committee that has been meeting for several years to discuss the many possibilities for a new Village Plan that would include housing, entertainment, and street and sidewalk amenities. The committee works with the Village property owners and the Business Improvement District.

The Membership Committee is chaired by Jackie Freedman, always working to add new members. They posted lawn signs to encourage new membership and developed a brochure highlighting the many benefits that await new owners.

Caron Schwartz chaired our annual July 4th Parade and Picnic that began at Warner Ave. School with a parade of families led by our Fire Station 71 and ended at Holmby Park with bouncies, games and food. A fun celebration and free for our community!!

Susan Reuben and Nancy Greenstein co-chair our Security/Crime Committee, reporting on crime in ours and adjacent neighborhoods. We have seen a rise in theft from vehicles and homes. This committee works with our local police Senior Lead Officer Allen and stays up to date with every reported incident. The purchase of Neighborhood Watch signs is being considered by the Board.

Marilyn Stern stays in close contact with news in Westwood Village and available homeowner discounts that are reported in our weekly newsletter. She keeps up-to-date on local events and board news as our Good & Welfare chair.

The Architecture Committee is composed of 7 members (required) who review homes that have CC&Rs (Covenants, Codes and Restrictions). Ellen Turner, Ken Korman, Sandy Brown, Caron Schwartz, Jim Grant, Raun Thorp, and Susan Reuben serve on this important committee overseeing all remodels and new construction.

2023 was a good year for the Green Team chaired by Marnie Bodek. From Marnie: “We began the year by developing a Green Team Mission statement and Priority Goals for our work. We continued to work with consulting arborist, Lisa Smith, as well as neighborhood residents on identification of climate appropriate replacement parkway trees for Holmby Westwood streets where existing parkway tree species are no longer allowed by the City. Our street-by-street work was approved by Urban Forestry, and we plan to share the new tree plan with residents at the beginning of the new year.

We have been in touch with Councilwoman Yaroslavsky’s office on removal of tree stumps throughout the neighborhood as well as tree trimming on priority streets. The Green Team has also been working on a website to provide neighborhood residents with tree resources and information. Look for the launch of The Green Team website soon.

Neighborhood tree planting has been paused this year. The City’s current tree planting priority is low income, low canopy neighborhoods. As a result, we have begun conversations about alternative ways to support our planting efforts.

The HWPOA Board supports the Adopt Fire Station program at Sunset and Beverly Glen station, Warner Ave. School, and the UCLA Food Closet.

The Los Angeles Conservancy with the assistance of Marnie Bodek, Kathryn Welch Howe and Sandy Brown offered several walking tours of Holmby Westwood which sold out quickly and were well received. Sandy worked with the Director of the U.S. Open Golf Championship at The LA Country Club to coordinate traffic, security, and attendees to the tournament. It went smoothly and without a hitch!

LADWP attended a HWPOA Board meeting to discuss the power outages caused by failing underground cables, severe rain, or fallen street trees. We work closely with our Councilwoman, Katy Yaroslavsky and her excellent staff on issues that arise in Holmby Westwood, often weekly.

And finally, we have a dedicated Officer Manager and half-time employee, Dana Glenn, who takes your calls and messages, writes our weekly newsletter, prepares our budget and does our billing. Phil Gabriel serves as our Treasurer and keeps our finances in check.

We are all volunteers who meet every month as a board and in between for committee meetings, who devote both time and effort on your behalf to keep Holmby Westwood the very best it can be. We absolutely could not accomplish this without our members support!! We rely on our members for our financial stability.

HWPOA is the ONLY member-supported, volunteer-run, non-profit community organization dedicated to preserving and protecting the quality of life in Holmby Westwood. Your continued support is vital!

RESIDENT ADS:

SEEKING IT CONSULTANT
Hi Neighbors:
I would appreciate recommendations for IT consultants experienced in PC diagnosis and repair as well as general PC setup and maintenance. We have a Dell laptop that may need a motherboard replacement.

Please email any leads to DrRobKay22@gmail.com.

Holmby News 12-8-23

December 10, 2023 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
December 8, 2023

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

1. Traffic Alert – Friday near Holmby Park
2. HWPOA Board Meeting – Canceled
3. Upcoming Premiere in Westwood – Street Closures
4. LAPD & LAFD Holiday Toy Drives
5. Donate Blood & Platelets
6. John Wooden Commemorative Stamp
7. Activities & Things to Do
8. Resident Ads
9. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
10. HWPOA Contact Information

1. TRAFFIC ALERT – FRIDAY NEAR HOLMBY PARK

Holmby Westwood residents should expect some unpredictable road closures and traffic delays through the weekend as President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden arrive in Los Angeles for a weekend of fundraisers.

On Friday, December 8, the President is expected to attend a fundraiser at a home on Mapleton Dr. near Holmby Park. In addition, several pro-Palestinian organizations have scheduled a protest at Holmby Park beginning at 3:30 PM.

The LAPD is aware of the situation and have told us that they are prepared and taking all necessary precautions.

There will be No Parking on streets surrounding Holmby Park and some roads will be closed. Please plan your day/evening accordingly.

The president is slated to fly into Los Angeles International Airport shortly before 5 p.m. Friday before making his way to the Westside by helicopter and motorcade. Commuters should prepare for possible closures on side streets around the Santa Monica Airport, the San Diego (405) or Santa Monica (10) freeways. The specifics of the presidential travel plans and fundraising agenda remain vague for security reasons.

Westwood-Century City Patch Article (Updated)
Click here

2. HWPOA BOARD MEETING – CANCELED

The December meeting of the HWPOA Board of Directors has been canceled. The next meeting will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Additional information will be posted in early January.

3. UPCOMING PREMIERE IN WESTWOOD – STREET CLOSURES

On Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 3:00 PM, Warner Bros will hold the premiere of “Wonka” at the Regency Village Theater in Westwood Village at 961 Broxton Avenue.

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

4. LAPD & LAFD HOLIDAY TOY DRIVES

LA Fire Station #71 at Beverly Glen and Sunset as well as the LAPD station at 1663 Butler just off Santa Monica Blvd. are collecting new, still boxed, unwrapped toys or sporting goods for children for the holidays. They can be dropped off at either station for deserving children who otherwise might not receive gifts. You’ll know someone’s holiday will be brighter because of you!

There are several ways to make a donation to the annual Spark of Love Holiday Toy Drive, sponsored by the Los Angeles Fire Dept. and ABC7:

Bring a new unwrapped toy or sporting good to your local Fire Station
Text the word “SPARK” to 24365. An instant reply provides a link to make a secure credit card donation.
Donate by mail: Make your check payable to the non-profit LAFD Foundation and write SPARK OF LOVE on the memo line. Mail to: LAFD Foundation, 1700 Stadium Way #100, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

Toys will be sent to the Spark of Love Toy Central at Los Angeles City Fire, where they will be sanitized, sorted and distributed evenly to Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange, Ventura and Riverside counties. All proceeds will go to buying toys or sports equipment for the children and teens in need.

5. DONATE BLOOD & PLATELETS

Donate Blood at the UCLA Blood & Platelet Center
Please consider donating blood at an upcoming blood drive. Your donation could make a real difference in the life of someone in need. Donating blood takes just one hour of your time. Donating platelets takes approximately two and a half to three hours. The impact of your donation lasts a lifetime.

For more information or to make your lifesaving donation appointment, please visit:

UCLA Health – Donate Blood

6. JOHN WOODEN COMMEMORATIVE STAMP

UCLA’s legendary Coach John Wooden to be honored with postage stamp

UCLA’s former men’s basketball coach John Wooden will be honored by the U.S. Postal Service with a limited edition Forever stamp. Featuring an original portrait of him, the stamp will be available for purchase starting early next year. Commemorative stamps are typically issued to honor those who have contributed significantly to American society, history, culture, or environment. Wooden’s stamp design is unique, using blue and gold colors to pay tribute to his incredible legacy and success at UCLA.

7. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

Westwood Presbyterian Church Holiday Event
Saturday, Dec. 16, at 7:00 PM
at Westwood Presbyterian Church – 10822 Wilshire

The Westwood Presbyterian Church choir and guest orchestra are performing:

A Christmas Pudding
A holiday confection of stories, poems and
tales of the season, spiced with jokes, carols and more!
Tickets are $25.00 and available on the WPC website:
www.westwoodpres.org

Parking is at the church and is free for both concerts. Call 310-474-7546 if you have any questions. We hope to see you there!!

Broxton Nights: Holiday Market
Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Broxton Plaza

Join the festive fun at the Holiday Market on Broxton Ave, where Westwood Village comes alive with music, delicious eats, drinks, and holiday cheer. Discover unique treasures from talented vendors and soak in the enchantment!

Celebrate the season with free photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus, Hanukkiah Menorah Lighting, a bounce house, holiday shopping, lively fun, and dancing in faux snow!

The first 100 guests snag $5 in Market Bucks! Don’t miss out on the party!

RSVP for free now!

CAP UCLA – Preview for 2024

2023 brought plenty of good tidings at CAP UCLA with the debut of our newest venue, the UCLA Nimoy Theater. We thank everyone who has already joined us for a show and are eager to welcome even more artists and guests to The Nimoy, Royce Hall and The Theatre at Ace Hotel in 2024!

A few standouts include:

Senegalese kora player Ablaye Cissoko and French accordionist and composer Cyrille Brotto who unite on stage to create an exotic, yet strikingly contemporary cross-cultural sound.
Composer Nico Muhly and librettist Alice Goodman present their latest project, The Street. Performed by harpist Parker Ramsay and soprano Jennifer Ellis Kampani and narrated by Mia Barron, it portrays a man’s wrongful condemnation and suffering in Jerusalem.
Singer / songwriter and UCLA alum, India Carney curates and performs in a two-night celebration of music featuring some of L.A.’s trailblazing young artists.
Contemporary Latin American jazz vocalist, Magos Herrera presents her latest work Aire – transforming grief and loneliness into luminous songs.
Meshell Ndegeocello continues her exploration of the challenges and promises of the work of writer and civil rights activist, James Baldwin with No More Water / The Fire Next Time; The Gospel of James Baldwin.

CAP UCLA – Explore Calendar

8. RESIDENT ADS

TRANSPORTATION FROM LAX
Elderly couple looking for recommendations for transport from LAX home to Little Holmby. Please send your recommendation to swy333@gmail.com. I will appreciate your input.

Thank you.

FREE TICKETS TO “MAY DECEMBER” 12/11
We have two free tickets available for a 12/11/23, 7 p.m. screening of May December at the Hammer Museum’s Billy Wilder Theatre in Westwood followed by a moderated dialogue with Todd Haynes, the film’s director. The tickets are already paid for, but since we will be unable to use them, we’d like to give them to a neighbor who can make use of them.

Feel free to email DrRobKay22@gmail.com and we’ll be glad to email you the tickets.

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT & CONTRACTOR RECOMMENDATIONS
I would like to enthusiastically recommend the most fantastic landscape architect and contractor. I have just completed installing a native landscape design throughout my property.

Jennifer Lowe, Architect
818-262-5065
darsaya88@gmail.com

Emerson Funes, Contractor
323-251-1619
Emerson.Funes.16@gmail.com

I have worked closely with both of them for almost an entire year. They work very well in tandem. Emerson’s crew and their complimentary specialists are fantastic. They are easy to work with, thoughtful, professional and truly excellent!

Julie Lovett
(310) 570-7593 Cell

WOMEN’S WEAR SAMPLE SALE
30% off ANATOMIE women’s wear sample sale today, Saturday and Sunday in Holmby Hills. Women’s sizes Small through X-Large. A great assortment of pants, tops, jackets, vests, cashmeres and wraps!

In Holmby Hills, by appointment only. Contact Denise: (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.

9. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

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

Current benefits include:

Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair

To see offers, click here

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 12-1-23

December 10, 2023 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
December 1, 2023

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

1. LAPD Community Alert – Burglary Warning
2. LAPD Crime Report
3. 99 Ranch Market – Now Open
4. Westwood Library Events – This Weekend
5. Metro Service Changes
6. Empower LA – Youth Conference for Teens
7. Upcoming Events in Westwood Village
8. Activities & Things to Do
9. Resident Ads
10. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
11. HWPOA Contact Information

1. LAPD COMMUNITY ALERT – BURGLARY WARNING

From the West LAPD:

In the last several months West Los Angeles, LAPD has reported a wave of burglaries targeting residential single-family homes in the Pacific Palisades, Riviera, Brentwood, Westwood Hills, Bel Air, Bel Air Crest, Beverly Glen, Benedict Canyon, Holmby Hills, Little Holmby-Westwood, Westwood South, Cheviot Hills and Beverlywood areas.

2 to 4 unknown males are a part of an organized burglary crew impacting the West Los Angeles community. Suspects related to this crew are known to target large homes that appear to be unoccupied at the time of the break-in.

On several occasions, suspects have been depicted using a ladder, step stool, outdoor furniture or exterior drain pipes attached to the rear of the residence to get up to the master bedroom 2nd story balcony. The suspects then smash or cut out a glass partition of the door and crawl in and remove property. These suspects are particularly ransacking the master bedroom and master bedroom closet for jewelry, watches, high-end purses, safes and US currency. Often times, suspects leave a lay-off/ getaway vehicle out front with a suspect acting as a lookout in case of law enforcement response. Suspects are known to carry handheld short-range radios for communication with the lay-off vehicle/lookout. Suspects also carry a WIFI Jammer in an attempt to disrupt the WIFI signal of wireless residential security cameras like RING or NEST.

Please click the link below to read the complete notice, which includes a list of burglary prevention recommendations:

LAPD Community Alert
Burglary Warning & Burglary Prevention Tips

2. LAPD CRIME REPORT

BURGLARY FROM VEHICLE
Incident #: 230816938
600 BLOCK COMSTOCK AV | 11/5/2023 @ 4:00 PM

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 230817143
800 BLOCK DEVON AV | 11/22/2023 @ 5:15 PM
Unknown Suspect smashed side door. Suspect took safe that had cash, watches, & coins.

BURGLARY – ATTEMPTED
Incident #: 230817211
600 BLOCK THAYER AV | 11/22/2023 @ 6:20 PM
2 Unknown Suspects broke gate to rear yard & attempted to smash rear kitchen window. Suspects fled when startled by home owner.

ROBBERY – ATTEMPTED
Incident #: 230817242
WILSHIRE BL & COMSTOCK AV | 11/25/2023 @ 2:50 AM

3. 99 RANCH MARKET – NOW OPEN

The long-awaited 99 Ranch Market is finally open in Westwood. It’s the first major Chinese grocery chain to open on L.A.’s Westside—and there’s even an upstairs food court.

The eagerly anticipated debut of 99 Ranch Market has finally arrived! Situated just south of the Westwood Village Business District on Westwood Blvd, this new Asian market is now open for business.

99 Ranch Market
1360 Westwood Blvd.
(South of Wilshire)

Website – 99 Ranch Market
TimeOut article

4. WESTWOOD LIBRARY EVENTS – THIS WEEKEND

SWING BAND – THE PEPPER MOONS
FREE CONCERT
Sunday, December 3 at 2:30 pm
Doors open at 2:00 pm
at Westwood Branch Library

This Sunday, December 3 at 2:30 pm, join us for the fabulous, last concert in the 2023 Season of our FREE Concert Series @ Westwood Library, featuring one of L.A.’s hottest swing bands, THE PEPPER MOONS, as we Swing Through the Holidays! You won’t want to miss this one!

THE PEPPER MOONS bring us the glamorous sounds of the Swing Era, including such favorites as Ain’t Misbehavin’, All of Me and Fly Me to the Moon, plus some jingle jazz swing tunes. Put on your dancing shoes! We’ll have a dance floor for this festive year-end holiday musical celebration! Fun for the whole family!

Library garage and doors open at 2:00 pm, the show starts at 2:30, and will run approximately 90 minutes. This is one concert you won’t want to miss!

Friends of Westwood Library
BIG BOOK SALE
Saturday, December 2
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
at Westwood Branch Library

Books make great gifts! And when you can find them at the incredible bargains offered by The Friends of Westwood Library, that means you can buy even more books as gifts or just for you!

Whether you’re an avid reader, a collector of rare finds, or just looking for some great bargains, our Big Book Sale has something for everyone. We have a wide selection of genres, including fiction, non-fiction, mystery, romance, science fiction, and much more.

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

5. METRO SERVICE CHANGES

Starting December 10, Metro is making changes to bus and rail service to provide more frequent and reliable trips for riders.

We’re improving frequencies on the A, C, E and K Lines, and adjusting 37 weekday, 29 Saturday and 24 Sunday bus schedules to improve reliability, with route and stop changes for various other bus lines to improve service for riders.

Metro Service Changes – Learn More

6. EMPOWER LA – YOUTH CONFERENCE FOR TEENS

The Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE) is proud to announce applications for the 2024 EmpowerLA Youth Conference are now open!

On Saturday January 27, 2024, DONE will host 50 young people from across Los Angeles to participate in a one-day event focused on civic engagement, local leadership, and community engagement. Participants will learn about the history and purpose of the Neighborhood Council system, explore the policies and procedures that govern Neighborhood Councils, and gain valuable leadership and community engagement skills.

Interested Angelenos ages 14-17 are encouraged to apply!

Learn More and Apply

7. UPCOMING EVENTS IN WESTWOOD VILLAGE

UCLA First Thursdays: Let There Be Light
Thursday, December 7, 2023
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Broxton Plaza

Join us in the final UCLA First Thursdays series event for 2023 with Let There Be Light! The evening party on Broxton Ave will be a vivid celebration of art, music, and food as the quarter and another year comes to a close.

UCLA’s award-winning First Thursdays series brings campus and local communities together throughout the year. Featuring a mix of food, fun, and entertainment, the themed experiences are always fresh and free!

UCLA First Thursdays has two parts:
1. Daytime activities at the Westwood Village Farmers’ Market
2. Evening thematic block parties

RSVP for free now!

Broxton Nights: Holiday Market
Saturday, December 9, 2023
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Broxton Plaza

Celebrate the season with free photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus, Hanukkiah Menorah Lighting, a bounce house, holiday shopping, lively fun, and dancing in faux snow!

The first 100 guests snag $5 in Market Bucks! Don’t miss out on the party!

RSVP for free now!

8. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

Westwood Presbyterian Church Holiday Event
Saturday, Dec. 16, at 7:00 PM
at Westwood Presbyterian Church – 10822 Wilshire

The Westwood Presbyterian Church choir and guest orchestra are performing:

A Christmas Pudding
A holiday confection of stories, poems and
tales of the season, spiced with jokes, carols and more!
Saturday, Dec. 16, at 7:00 PM
Tickets are $25.00 and available on the WPC website:
www.westwoodpres.org

Parking is at the church and is free for both concerts. Call 310-474-7546 if you have any questions. We hope to see you there!!

Angel City Chorale: Holiday Homecoming
Saturday, Dec. 2 and Sunday, Dec. 3
at UCLA Royce Hall

Join ACC as they celebrate the culmination of their 30th anniversary year with Holiday Homecoming! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or simply the joyful spirit of the yuletide, ACC will invoke the warmth of the season and gather to rejoice at this special time of year with songs like Celebrate Me Home, Arbolito de Navidad, Hine Matov, and fresh, new arrangements of familiar titles like God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and Hark the Herald Angels. Kick off your holiday season with ACC!

To see a preview of the show, please click here:
ACC Holiday Homecoming – Promo Video

Get Tickets – click here

9. RESIDENT ADS

ANATOMIE SAMPLE SALE

Anatomie Sample Sale! Great women’s sportswear in sizes XS – XL at 30% OFF! Fabulous pants, jackets, vests, tee shirts and dresses! In Holmby Hills Tuesday 12/5 through Sunday 12/10. By appointment only.

Call, text or email for details:
Denise (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.

10. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

Current benefits include:

Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair

To see offers, click here

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.

Happy Thanksgiving from HWPOA

November 27, 2023 hwpoa@aol.com

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

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

Our association has been there for our residents since 1962, working with city agencies, attending hearings as your representative and protecting our beautiful community. We are lucky to live in a neighborhood that is next to UCLA, near the freeway, Century City, Beverly Hills, and not far from Santa Monica and the beach. Let’s pause and give thanks for the exceptionally good life that we have enjoyed! Your membership is important to us and to the work we do to keep Holmby Westwood the best it can be. Thank you!

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

Sincerely,
Your HWPOA Board of Directors

The Holmby News will return next week.

Holmby News 11-17-23

November 27, 2023 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
November 17, 2023

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

1. Security Tips
2. Do You Have a Permit for your Alarm?
3. West LAPD Blue Ribbon Trust Fund
4. West LAPD Community Update Meeting
5. CPR Training – This Saturday
6. Open House with Rick Chavez Zbur
7. UCLA Botanical Garden Event
8. Activities & Things to Do
9. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
10. HWPOA Contact Information

1. SECURITY TIPS

At this month’s HWPOA Board meeting, we invited guest speaker, Brian Dryer to discuss security issues. Brian is President and Senior Partner of Strategic Sales and Growth for Industry Security Services, Inc. He provided the following tips and suggestions for home security. The tips cover a variety of safety measures, including:

Fencing
Lighting and cameras
Landscaping and vegetation
Security – Neighbors, dogs and private security

Security Tips & Suggestions

We thank Brian for attending our meeting and for providing such helpful information.

2. DO YOU HAVE A PERMIT FOR YOUR ALARM?

Just a reminder that the City of Los Angeles requires an alarm permit to operate a security system. In L.A., it is a misdemeanor to operate an alarm system without a permit.

Initial Permit: $43
Annual Renewal: $26

Once you get a permit, provide your alarm company with your permit number and updated emergency contact information.

Post a copy of your permit number on the premises, at or near the main entrance, so that the responding officer can identify your contact information.

Under the revised Alarm Ordinance, the City will no longer respond to alarms free of charge. In addition to recovering the $229 fee for service, escalating penalties will be imposed for multiple false alarms.

Apply online and get more info at https://finance.lacity.gov/alarm-permits. You can also request an alarm permit application by calling the LAPD at 213-996-1200.
FAQs at https://finance.lacity.gov/alarm-permits-and-alarm-ordinance-faqs

3. WEST LAPD BLUE RIBBON TRUST FUND

Earlier this month, West LAPD Officer Darrell Cunningham was killed when a 20-year-old driver allegedly ran a red light while driving drunk at approximately 100 mph. More details can be found here.

From Sergeant Scott Alpert:
It has been quite a loss for our Division, the Department, and his family. Darrell was the model of what LAPD looks for in an officer. He was an extremely hard-working officer, the constant professional, and yet maintained humility to the highest degree. He was also a fantastic father, and unfortunately his kids and fiancée do not have him anymore. His life was cut way too short.

Officer Cunningham leaves behind two young children and a fiancée with limited financial resources. So LAPD has started a fundraising campaign to help Officer Cunningham’s family.

If you would like to make a donation, please click below:

Blue Ribbon Trust Fund – Officer Cunningham

or send a check to:
Blue Ribbon Trust for Darrell Cunningham
P.O. Box 10188
Van Nuys, CA 91410

4. WEST LAPD COMMUNITY UPDATE MEETING

You are invited to:

West LAPD Community Update Meeting
Zoom Video Meeting

Tuesday, November 21st
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Some of the agenda items include:

Guest Speaker: Senior Lead Officer (SLO) Gregory Parker – LAPD Mental Evaluation Unit
Captain Richard Gabaldon and available SLO’s will be updating us on current events in WLA
Officer Christopher Pech, C-PAB Coordinator

If you have specific questions for items on the Agenda or other issues within WLA please email them to ringler@mac.com or Text me at (310) 365-5723 by Noon – Tuesday, October 24th, they will be forwarded to the appropriate person/persons.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://lapd.zoom.us/j/87205898768

5. CPR TRAINING – THIS SATURDAY

We apologize for the last-minute notice. We only received this information yesterday.

The UCLA Volunteer Center has partnered with the LA County Department of Public Health to offer certified CPR training to all community members. This training will take place on Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at De Neve Plaza Room (De Neve Commons on the UCLA Campus).

Los Angeles County’s Heart Heroes campaign is committed to training 500,000 LA County residents and workers in Hands-Only CPR by December 31, 2023. We invite you and your neighbors to join this important initiative and help save lives!

To register, please visit One Bus One Cause: LA County Heart Heroes – CPR Training | UCLA Volunteer Center. Thank you!

6. OPEN HOUSE WITH RICK CHAVEZ ZBUR

State Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur represents the Holmby Westwood area in the California State Assembly. Please join him for an Open House at his District Office:

Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur
Open House
Sunday, December 3
10:30 am – Noon
1445 N. Stanley Ave., 3rd floor

7. UCLA BOTANICAL GARDEN EVENT

Botany of the Holidays
Thursday, November 30
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
La Kretz Garden Pavilion
707 Tiverton Dr.

‘Tis the season for Botany of the Holidays, our annual free public program featuring snacks, good company, and presentations about plants in holiday traditions from around the world. Bring your friends and de-stress in nature!

On the lookout for botanical holiday gifts? Check out our pop-up plant sale and Garden merchandise shop at the event.

RSVP not required but encouraged. We can’t wait to see you on November 30!

RSVP Here

8. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

Sinai Temple Event – Solidarity with Israel
Sunday, November 19 at 6:00 pm
at Sinai Temple

Israel needs us in this moment! Join our Los Angeles community as we convene elected officials, clergy, interfaith and community leaders from across Southern California, to speak out about the atrocities of Hamas, demand the release of the hostages and show our unity in this climate of rising antisemitism. Sign-up necessary to enter.

Westwood Presbyterian Church Holiday Concerts
Various dates
at Westwood Presbyterian Church – 10822 Wilshire

The Westwood Presbyterian Church choir and guest orchestra are performing:

Our Sing Along Messiah
Friday, December 1, at 8:00 PM
Tickets are $20.00 and available on the WPC website:
Messiah Sing-Along tickets

and

Parking is at the church and is free for both concerts. Call 310-474-7546 if you have any questions. We hope to see you there!!

Swing Band – Free Concert
Sunday, December 3 at 2:30 pm
at Westwood Branch Library

Mark your calendars! On Sunday, December 3, join us for the fabulous, last concert in the 2023 Season of our FREE Concert Series @ Westwood Library, featuring one of L.A.’s hottest swing bands, THE PEPPER MOONS, as we Swing Through the Holidays! You won’t want to miss this one!

9. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

Current benefits include:

Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair

To see offers, click here

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 11-10-23

November 21, 2023 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
November 10, 2023

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

1. HWPOA Board Meeting – Video Conference
2. Housing Element Update
3. Premieres in Westwood – Street Closures
4. Veterans Day Events
5. Westwood Village Events
6. UCLA Beat ‘SC Rally
7. Activities & Things to Do
8. Resident Ads
9. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
10. HWPOA Contact Information

1. HWPOA BOARD MEETING – VIDEO CONFERENCE

On Tuesday, November 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. HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE

Some of our members questioned how a 7-story apartment building was approved in a single family neighborhood in Sherman Oaks and asked if this could happen in our neighborhood. Please see article from the Sherman Oaks HOA newsletter.

3. PREMIERES IN WESTWOOD – STREET CLOSURES

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

Sunday, November 12, 2023
Netflix will be holding the premiere of “The Crown” at 7:30pm on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at the Regency Village Theater.

Sunday, November 19, 2023
Netflix will be holding the premiere of “Leo” at 7:30pm on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at the Regency Village Theater.

4. VETERANS DAY EVENTS

Please join Congressman Ted Lieu when he hosts his annual event:

Conversations With Veterans
Sunday, November 12th
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
via Zoom Webinar

Many Veterans will be on hand to tell their personal stories of service to our Country. Click below to register in advance:

Conversations with Veterans 2023

You may call Ted Lieu’s office at 323-651-1040 if you have any questions.

Vets & Military Eat FREE on Veterans Day

Treat a service member in your life to a free meal Nov. 10-13 at one of many Los Angeles County restaurants honoring U.S. armed forces.

Westwood-Century City Patch:
Vets & Military Eat Free on Veterans Day

5. WESTWOOD VILLAGE EVENTS

From the Westwood Village Improvement Association (WVIA):

To subscribe to the WVIA Newsletter, please click here:
WVIA Newsletter – Subscribe

Broxton Nights: Friendsgiving & Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Saturday, November 11, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Broxton Plaza

Kick off the holidays with food, artisan goods, roller skating, and a 7:30 pm tree lighting ceremony event in Westwood Village!

Enjoy the beats of Soundboxtruck, unleash your creative side at Splatterz Studio, skate with the awesome LA Skate Hunnies, and dive into a world of artisan treasures and tasty treats at Farm Habit’s evening market. Plus, don’t miss the magical holiday tree lighting ceremony to top off this fantastic evening. Gather with your friends and family, and get ready for a night of pure fun!

The first 100 guests receive $5 Market Bucks!

RSVP for free now!

The Bruin Flea
Friday, November 17, 2023 from 3:00pm – 8:30pm
Broxton Plaza

“By Students, For Students.” Join us at the Bruin Flea Market, a new community and philanthropic flea market coming to UCLA in Westwood this Fall on Broxton Avenue. Discover a fantastic selection of LA-based vendors offering vintage, Y2K, streetwear, art, pottery, jewelry, and more. Find your next favorite outfit or home decor!

If you have any collaborative questions, please message the team at thebruinflea@gmail.com.

6. UCLA BEAT ‘SC RALLY

Join the UCLA Alumni in continuing a legendary tradition that has ignited Bruins’ pride since 1940: the Beat ‘SC Rally!

This time-honored tradition has been uniting the UCLA community, and it’s a celebration of school spirit and Bruin pride like no other. From the moment you step foot back on campus, you’ll feel the nostalgia, fanfare and pure excitement that surrounds this iconic tradition.

Experience an array of tailgate games that will keep you entertained, indulge in delicious food from our amazing food trucks and honor our National Championship-winning teams.

But the excitement doesn’t stop there! You’ll witness breathtaking student performances, and then get ready to cheer for the football team as they prepare to face the Trojans! Finally, enjoy an enchanting light show that will leave you in awe, followed by a lively dance party to keep you grooving all night long.

Let’s make this year’s #BeatSC Rally unforgettable and bring the Victory Bell back to Westwood, where it truly belongs. This is a day you won’t want to miss!

Go Bruins!

7. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

FREDERICK R. WEISMAN HOME TOURS
By appointment only
at the Frederick Weisman home – 265 N. Carolwood Dr.

The Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation offer tours at the Weisman home in Holmby Hills. Visitors can view the amazing art collection held at the property. Reservations required.

Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation
Website – click here
or call (310) 277-5321

THE FREDERICK R. WEISMAN ART FOUNDATION is dedicated to continuing the legacy and vision of Frederick R. Weisman, an extraordinary entrepreneur, philanthropist, and art collector. He held an uncompromising belief in the cultural value of art and understood the importance of both the individual artist and creative process. In carrying out Mr. Weisman’s intentions, the Foundation seeks to preserve, collect, and make publicly accessible his collection of modern and contemporary art as a means to strengthen and contribute to the greater artistic and intellectual life of our time.

MoMA CONTENDERS – FILM SERIES
Various dates in November and December
at the Hammer Museum

The Hammer Museum presents MoMA Contenders, The Museum of Modern Art’s renowned series of influential, innovative films from the past 12 months. Whether bound for awards glory or cult classic status, each of these films is a contender for lasting historical significance.

This year’s lineup includes Oppenheimer presented in 70mm; The Taste of Things with special guest Trần Anh Hùng, winner of the Best Director award at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival; and May December, followed by a Q&A with director Todd Haynes and screenwriter Samy Burch, to name a few.

TICKETS
$10 Hammer members | $20 general admission
General admission tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 15.
Get Your Tickets Early—and 50% Off! Hammer Members receive early booking, priority seating, and half-off Contenders tickets—plus discounts at the museum store and Lulu restaurant. Become a member and make a whole night out of your movie experience!

MoMA Contenders 2023

8. RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING CAREGIVER

I am looking for a self-employed caregiver for myself, an 86-year-old male with muscle weakness and balance issues.

My cell phone is 310-913-0415 and my email address is ihm4usc@gmail.com. Interested caregivers may reach me by telephone, text message or email.

Thank you,
Ira Monosson

WANTED – MOBILE CAR WASH

Wanted…..a mobile car washer to come to my home each week to wash one SUV. Contact Sandra at 310-801-7177 or esoexo7@gmail.com

Thank you!

CABINET MAKER RECOMMENDATION

I highly recommend a fabulous cabinet maker, Leonardo Gonzalez – his work is excellent and he follows up with anything you need.

He can be reached at:
leonardo_customcabinets@yahoo.com
310-901-0406

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

9. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

Current benefits include:

Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair

To see offers, click here

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 11-3-23

November 21, 2023 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
November 3, 2023

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

1. Housing Element Update – Single Family Zoning
2. Daylight Savings Reminder
3. UCLA Botanical Garden Newsletter
4. Westwood Village Events
5. UCLA Faculty Club
6. West LAPD Holiday Toy Drive
7. Activities & Things to Do
8. Resident Ads
9. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
10. HWPOA Contact Information

1. HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE – SINGLE FAMILY ZONING

This just in……………

The Planning Dept. has just announced that after extensive community input, they decided to remove the Affordable Housing Overlays and Transit Community Expansion from the current Housing Element.

After thousands of letters from United Neighbors (HWPOA is a member), we have been notified that new maps will soon be available. Vince Bertoni, Director of City Planning stated: “at this time single-family zoned land is not being considered as eligible for the Affordable Housing Overlay incentives….” Additionally, single-family zoned sited are not being considered in the expansion of the Transit Oriented Communities Affordable Housing Incentive Program.”

Your support matters! Many thanks to our neighbors who notified our representatives that they opposed rezoning of single-family neighborhoods!

Sandy Brown
HWPOA President

2. DAYLIGHT SAVINGS REMINDER

Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night, November 4. Daylight savings ends this Sunday, November 5! 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 as well as update your emergency supplies.

3. UCLA BOTANICAL GARDEN NEWSLETTER

Dear Garden Friends,

Thank you for making Trails & Treats a smashing success! Because of your support, we’ll be able to produce even more exciting opportunities and programming for our community.

We’re continuing our learning series with an expert perspective from Studio Petrichor’s principal landscape architect Shawn Maestretti. Join us on November 18 to learn about how urban green spaces can be designed in harmony with the principles of natural ecosystems.

The construction team is trenching and laying pipes to create our stream-integrated irrigation system. We can’t wait for you to enjoy the stunning results of this project next spring.

We’ll see you in the Garden soon!

To read the November Newsletter of the UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden, please click below:

UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden
November 2023 Newsletter

4. WESTWOOD VILLAGE EVENTS

From the Westwood Village Improvement Association (WVIA):

To subscribe to the WVIA Newsletter, please click here:
WVIA Newsletter – Subscribe

Broxton Nights: Friendsgiving & Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Saturday, November 11, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Broxton Plaza

Kick off the holidays with food, artisan goods, roller skating, and a 7:30 pm tree lighting ceremony event in Westwood Village!

The first 100 guests receive $5 Market Bucks!

RSVP for free now!

The Bruin Flea
Friday, November 17, 2023 from 3:00pm – 8:30pm
Broxton Plaza

If you have any collaborative questions, please message the team at thebruinflea@gmail.com.

5. UCLA FACULTY CLUB

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.

Join the club and start enjoying the many advantages of membership today!

Website:
UCLA Faculty Club

Upcoming member events include:

Bistro Dinner
Burgers & Blues – see flyer here
November Wine Tasting – see flyer here
UCLA-USC Football Game – see flyer here
Thanksgiving To-Go – see flyer here

6. WEST LAPD HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE

West Los Angeles Community Police Station
Holiday Toy Drive !!!!

November 1st – December 20th, 2023

Drop Off Location:
1663 Butler Avenue
Los Angeles 90025
Front Lobby

Please donate Unwrapped and New Toys for kids Ages 8-12

7. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

FREE CONCERT – SAXOPHONIST DOUGLAS MASEK
Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 3:00 PM
at Westwood Branch Library

Don’t miss the next great free concert at Westwood Library — THIS SATURDAY, November 4! Co-sponsored by the LA Musical Salon and the Friends of Westwood Library, who are very excited about welcoming back internationally renowned saxophonist Douglas Masek, accompanied by pianist James Lent.

Internationally renowned saxophonist Douglas Masek invites us to a program titled Saxvoir Faire, with a mélange of styles encompassing the sound spectrum of the soprano and alto saxophone. He will be accompanied by pianist James Lent.

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.

EXPLORING YOUR UNIVERSE
Sunday, November 5, 2023, 12:00 – 8:00 p.m.
at the UCLA Court of Sciences

UCLA’s Exploring Your Universe is a K-12+ science festival with hands-on exhibits, experts, and activities for everybody!

Website – Exploring Your Universe

Join us for over 50 interactive science booths, science talks, “Ask a Scientist” Q&A panels, a planetarium, nighttime telescopes, as well as an award ceremony presenting a special guest with the Science and Education Pioneer Award. All activities are held by real scientists and organized by UCLA volunteers.

Admission is free but registration is required.

8. RESIDENT ADS

HANDYMAN RECOMMENDATION

I would like to recommend enthusiastically Gedis Rudis as a carpenter/handyman. He proposes intelligent solutions to fix whatever problem you might have with your house and is reliable and caring. He also gives senior discounts.

Please contact directly:

Gedis Rudis
(310)-910-7711
Email: gediminas.rudis@gmail.com

Thanks,
Ande Chen and Anna Silver

IN-HOME FITNESS COACHING
Tom Dailey is a health coach and master trainer with 23 years in the health and fitness industry. He has a number of clients in the neighborhood ranging in age from 12 to 80. Tom has the expertise to provide you with knowledge to slow the aging clock; improve your vitality and overall quality of life; strength and cardiovascular training; improve posture and joint issues; sleep coaching; and athletic conditioning and boxing training.

To schedule a complimentary consultation, email Tom@daileywellnesscoaching.com

IN-HOME STRETCHING/MASSAGE THERAPY
Terrance Gaines is a master stretcher/massage therapist with 8 years of experience with the WNBA, UCLA sports teams, Equinox, Stretch Labs and NFL & NBA athletes. He has a number of clients in your neighborhood ranging in age from 15 to 75. Terrance offers assisted stretching, sports massage (active & myofascial release) and deep tissue work to help you improve your mobility & flexibility or to work on an injury or nagging condition.

To schedule a complimentary consultation, contact Terrance at

(323) 499.7234
trgbodywork@gmail.com

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

9. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

Current benefits include:

Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair

To see offers, click here

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 10-27-23

October 28, 2023 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
October 27, 2023

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

1. LAPD Crime Report
2. Warner Halloween Haunt – Street Closure
3. Halloween Safety
4. UCLA Ranked Best Hospital in California
5. UCLA S.A.F.E. Center – Upcoming Closures
6. Activities & Things to Do
7. Resident Ads
8. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
9. HWPOA Contact Information

1. LAPD CRIME REPORT

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 230815776
900 BLOCK WESTHOLME AV | 10/18/2023 @ 8:30 AM
Unknown Suspect smashed rear sliding glass door. No property taken.

REPORTING RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES
Did you know that police resources for our area are allocated based on reporting of incidents? So even if nothing was taken, you should report each incident by calling the non-emergency number, 1-877-ASK-LAPD. You cannot file a burglary report online since all residential burglaries require the police to visit your home and to bring someone to dust for fingerprints.

2. WARNER HALLOWEEN HAUNT – STREET CLOSURE

Warner Ave. School
Halloween Haunt
Sunday, October 29
11:00 am-4:00 pm

We invite the entire community to come join in the fun of our annual Halloween Haunt! Tickets and wristbands will be available at the event. There will be carnival games, bounce houses, food trucks, a petting zoo, and more!

Street Closure
Warner Avenue will be closed from Loring to Woodruff from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm on Sunday, October 29. Please be sure to move all cars off the road before 8:00 am. We appreciate all the community support!

3. HALLOWEEN SAFETY

In order to assist the Los Angeles community in enjoying this fun-filled holiday as safely as possible, the Los Angeles Police Department has compiled a list of Halloween safety tips for children and their parents.

To keep all trick-or-treaters safe, please read and take heed of these important safety tips:

LAPD Halloween Safety Tips

PET SAFETY
Don’t forget about the four-legged members of the family on Halloween. Pets can be confused and spooked by strange sounds and sights, and unfamiliar people in costumes, so keep pets indoors and away from the front door. As always, make sure your pets also have up-to-date identification.

Have a safe and enjoyable Halloween!

4. UCLA RANKED BEST HOSPITAL IN CALIFORNIA

From the Westwood-Century City Patch and Newsweek:

The best hospital in California is UCLA Health-Ronald Reagan Medical Center, but 39 others are ranked in Newsweek’s first-ever ranking of America’s Best In-State Hospitals, more than any other state.

The results are based on four data sources, including surveys by Newsweek’s data partner, Statista, of doctors, hospital administrators and other healthcare professionals, as well as patients, and Medicare and Medicaid data.

The final scores were weighted on peer recommendations (32.5 percent in-state and 7.5 percent out-of-state), patient experience (17.5 percent), hospital quality metrics (40 percent) and implementation of standardized Patient-Reported Outcome Measures, or PROMs (2.5 percent).

Los Angeles area hospitals on the list include:

1. UCLA Health-Ronald Reagan Medical Center, Los Angeles: 96.78%
4. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles: 92.09%
6. Keck Hospital of USC, Los Angeles: 86.91%
7. UCLA Health-Santa Monica Medical Center, Santa Monica: 85.90%
10. Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Torrance: 85.38%
20. Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles: 79.16%
37. Providence Saint John’s Health Center, Santa Monica: 77.35%

For a complete list of hospitals and to read more, please click here:

Best Hospitals in CA

5. UCLA S.A.F.E. CENTER – UPCOMING CLOSURES

LA Sanitation (LASAN) has established programs for Los Angeles City and L.A. County residents to safely dispose of their household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronic waste (E-waste). Items accepted can be found HERE.

Please note that the center at UCLA will be closed for several days next month in observance of Veterans’ Day and Thanksgiving.

NOVEMBER CLOSURES
UCLA SAFE Center will be CLOSED on the following dates:
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Friday, November 10, 2023
Thursday, November 23, 2023
Friday, November 24, 2023

NOTE: Please DO NOT LEAVE WASTE OUTSIDE THE FACILITY WHEN IT IS CLOSED — THIS IS CONSIDERED ILLEGAL DUMPING.

6. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

EXPLORING YOUR UNIVERSE
Sunday, November 5, 2023, 12:00 – 8:00 p.m.
at the UCLA Court of Sciences

UCLA’s Exploring Your Universe is a K-12+ science festival with hands-on exhibits, experts, and activities for everybody!

Website – Exploring Your Universe

Admission is free but registration is required.

7. RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING HOUSEKEEPER

Looking for a part time housekeeper who can do laundry and light ironing.

Please contact Sandra at esoexo7@gmail.com
Thank you.

SEEKING A/C & HEATING COMPANY

Looking for recommendations for a competent, honest AC/heating company. Thanks!

Please email Randi at ilana@ucla.edu

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8. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

Current benefits include:

Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair

To see offers, click here

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.

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