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Holmby News 10-20-23

October 28, 2023 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
October 20, 2023

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

1. LAPD Crime Report
2. West LAPD Community Update Meeting
3. Home Sharing Portal Now Available
4. Metro Meetings – Traffic Reduction Plans
5. Fall Festivals & Events
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 #: 230815544
300 BLOCK COMSTOCK AV | 10/13/2023 @ 10:00 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. WEST LAPD COMMUNITY UPDATE MEETING

You are invited to:

West LAPD Community Update Meeting
Zoom Video Meeting

Tuesday, October 24th
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Some of the agenda items include:

Guest Speaker: Detective Arthur Han – Narcotics Unit (Information on the use of Fentanyl, etc.)
Community Issues: Protecting our houses of worship (Israeli/Hamas conflict)
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

3. HOME SHARING PORTAL NOW AVAILABLE

From City Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky:

The Los Angeles Planning Department has launched a new portal that allows residents to see whether a property is registered for Home-Sharing and if a Home-Sharing citation has been issued to the property.

Users can search for a specific property or generate a list of properties by registration status, citation/complaint type, ZIP code, and/or Council District.

Click here to access the portal

4. METRO MEETINGS – TRAFFIC REDUCTION PLANS

Metro is proposing 3 projects that will supposedly reduce traffic:

Sepulveda Transit Corridor – building either a tunnel, or a monorail down the 405, between the Valley and the Westside
405 Freeway Toll Lane (Metro calls it their “I-405 Sepulveda ExpressLane” project) – turning the free carpool lane on the 405 (built at considerable expense with taxpayer money) into a Toll/Fasttrack lane and/or adding additional lanes to the 405 through the Sepulveda Pass
Congestion Pricing (Metro calls it their “Traffic Reduction Study”) – requiring you to pay in order to use some of the streets in Los Angeles. Metro has floated the idea of using the Westside and/or downtown as a demo project for congestion pricing.

Metro has scheduled several community meetings on these proposals:

In-Person Meetings
Each in-person meeting will include a formal presentation by Sepulveda Transit Corridor, Q&A session and an open house with information for all three projects in English and Spanish. The presentation will begin 30 minutes after the start times listed below.

Tuesday, October 24, 2023
5:30-8pm
Westwood United Methodist Church
10497 Wilshire Bl.

Virtual Community Meeting
Join us virtually to view a presentation on updates on the I-405 Sepulveda Pass ExpressLanes project. These meetings will include a Q&A session and will offer Spanish interpretation.

Monday, October 30, 2023
12pm
Zoom Link: https://tinyurl.com/405EXP-1
Webinar ID: 899 7243 490

5. FALL FESTIVALS & EVENTS

Warner Ave. School – Halloween Haunt
Sunday, October 29, 2023
11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Are you ready for the Warner Haunt? This parent-run community celebration is one of Warner’s biggest and spookiest fundraisers! Come enjoy fun carnival games, inflatables, petting zoo, arts & crafts, walk through a Haunted House (if you dare) and much, much more!

Food trucks will be available along with our famous bake sale.

Haunt Packages – https://fundraising.warnerschool.org/product/haunt-packages/

St. Paul the Apostle School Festival
“Totally 80s”
Friday-Sunday, October 20-22
at St. Paul the Apostle School (1536 Selby Ave.)

Games, Food, Rides, and much more!

Website – St. Paul the Apostle School Festival

6. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

WESTWOOD LIBRARY EVENTS
throughout the month
at the Westwood Branch Library

A few of the upcoming activities include:

Saturday, October 21, 2023 3:00 PM
Movie Screening: “King Chess”
Join us in the library for this fascinating documentary covering eight great chess players competing in Berlin and London for the world championship. Suitable for the whole family. Free snacks will be provided.

Saturday, October 21st, at 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Beginning Chess
Chess expert Brian Glover will introduce the classic game of strategy. All ages are welcome!

October 24, 2023 – 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
TreePeople Traveling Dirt Doctor
Through an interactive presentation, TreePeople’s “Doctor Dirt” will share with students about the importance of healthy soil, tell a story about the trash-reducing items in a special treasure chest, and invite them to plant a tree seed to grow and take home (tree care instructions included).

7. RESIDENT ADS

PRIVATE CHEF RECOMMENDATION
I would like to recommend Chef Ruwan as a private chef. He creates Vegan and Vegetarian food made fresh to order. Ruwan is a superb chef who specializes in Gluten Free, Sugar Free and Salt free with only healthful, quality ingredients! Delivered by order.

Contact:
Chef Ruwan
310-963-9522

Sandy Brown

3 GREAT WOMEN’S COLLECTIONS IN LITTLE HOLMBY
Today thru 10/25 come shop 3 great lines: NouvelleSillk95five is made of 95% silk and 5% stretch; there are gorgeous colors and something for everybody type: pants, tops, jackets, dresses and skirts. The fabric is amazing (and it’s washable!). I also carry the complete line of Anatomie sportswear as well as shortyLOVE handbags! Come shop! Free shipping; free returns!

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

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

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.

8. 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

9. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

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

You Are Invited . . .

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

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

Holmby News 10-13-23

October 18, 2023 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
October 13, 2023

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

1. LAPD Crime Report
2. Artificial Grass – Considerations & Options
3. Fire Station 71 Update
4. Free Classes at Santa Monica College Emeritus
5. Fall Festivals & Events
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 #: 230815363
10500 BLOCK LE CONTE AV | 10/5/2023 @ 3:10 PM
HOT PROWL – Male Hispanic approximately 20 yrs entered 2nd story Window while Victim was at home. Victim confronted Suspect and Suspect demanded Property. Victim refused and ran from the Location.

2. ARTIFICIAL GRASS – CONSIDERATIONS & OPTIONS

The following article was written by a neighbor in Westwood Hills. Thank you to the author and to WHPOA for providing this information.

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I’m a gardener. I know how challenging some locations can be, and I’m sure that before putting in artificial grass, neighbors will have tried their best to find solutions to grow real grass or groundcover. For anyone considering using artificial grass, I’d like to share some thoughts.

Before choosing artificial grass, please consider the following:

Real roots help infiltrate water into the soil, thus replenishing aquifers, whereas artificial grass, like pavement, encourages water runoff which increases flooding downstream.
Artificial grass is basically plastic. Even though it is treated against UV and all, it will eventually break down into microplastic particles. The WWF estimates that with all the plastic in the ocean, microplastic particles are now in the food chain, and we currently eat the equivalent of one credit card of microplastic particles per week! The effect on health is still not clear, but it’s clearly not making us healthier.
Because it is treated, this means even more toxic chemicals polluting our waterways, aquifers, oceans, and ultimately…our drinking water. These chemicals affect hormonal function, fertility and more. Clear drinking water is not only important for humans, but also for wildlife. Here is a whole page of articles and videos from various sources expressing concerns on the human toxicity of artificial turf.
Under artificial grass is dead soil. Normally, soil is alive: bacteria, fungi, microorganisms, etc… soil life which contributes to feeding the whole food chain: bugs, birds, animals, humans, etc. For example, there are solitary bees which need to have access to digging holes in the ground to make their nests. In short, artificial grass prevents creation of habitat and food for biodiversity.

What I recommend instead of artificial grass:

Plant a diversity of native plants! Not only are they attractive, low maintenance and low water use, but they provide food and habitat for wildlife, help improve the soil and its capacity to absorb water, thus helping replenish our dwindling aquifers and avoid flooding. You can ask a native-plant expert from the Theodore Payne Foundation for specialized advice for your garden.
If worse comes to worst, you can always grow succulents.
Vegetated slopes are usually planted with shrubs rather than a lawn, which could be another option.

Of course, everyone will do as they wish. But as you plan your landscaping, you might want to take into account solutions other than artificial grass, for our health, our children, our wildlife, our future.

3. FIRE STATION 71 UPDATE

HWPOA’s Update on our Fire Station 71 at Beverly Glen and Sunset

Holmby Westwood is covered by 2 fire stations: Station 37 on Veteran Ave. just north of Wilshire that covers the western part of the neighborhood and Station 71 at Beverly Glen and Sunset that covers the eastern part. There are 104 stations serving Los Angeles.

Station 71 has protected our community since 1948. It is an all-risk public safety and emergency service provider. Its mission is to preserve life, protect property, and safeguard our community through relentless commitment to emergency preparedness, prevention, response, and recovery.

Our first responders include 18 firefighters, 6 per shift. On an average day in a 24 hour period, the station averages 2,000 calls. That seems like a huge number but the population it serves includes 85,000 on campus at UCLA and 75,000 to 85,000 residents. The residents are split with Station 37. As expected, the call volume goes up when UCLA is in session.

You might be aware that LAFD has the lowest staffing since 2007. The Dept. lost 90 people to retirement in June and 30 to retirement in July. That puts an additional burden on our firefighters and requires that each live at the station 20% more of the time than before. In other words, they cannot go home and thus, the station becomes their home away from home for days at a time.

The Adopt Fire Station 71 non profit was conceived by a Holmby Westwood POA Board member, Leonard McRoskey, who wanted to provide our firefighters with equipment the city did not provide, upgrades to the station, new kitchen appliances, a new tool room, exercise equipment, outdoor BBQ, and landscaping to name a few needs to make life more comfortable at 71.

The most recently installed gift, made available by a grateful local resident, is a “cold plunge” installed next to the heavily used sauna (see photo below). Cold water therapy can be an effective supplemental treatment for stress relief and it can help reduce anxiety for the firefighters. There are mental and chemical benefits including active recovery of muscles. A huge thank you from the firefighters and the Adopt Station 71 board members to our Holmby Westwood member for this wonderful contribution!!!

If you would like to contribute, please send a check made out to: Adopt Fire Station 71. Mail to:

Adopt Fire Station 71
c/o HWPOA
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA 90049

Greatly appreciated!

4. FREE CLASSES AT SANTA MONICA COLLEGE EMERITUS

Santa Monica College’s Emeritus program offers over 140 completely FREE classes in disciplines such as art, music, literature, political science, computer training, health and wellness, and much more. Learn about the available classes at an Open House:

DATE: Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023
TIME: 3 pm – 6 pm

PLACE: Santa Monica College Emeritus Campus
1227 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Please stop in Room 408 to check in and discover all Emeritus has to offer.

PARKING: Free parking in Public Parking Lot 2

MORE INFO: Go to https://www.smc.edu/academics/community-learning/emeritus-program/

A musical performance by pianist Makiko Hiraka will kick off the event at 3 p.m.

5. FALL FESTIVALS & EVENTS

Warner Ave. School – Halloween Haunt
Sunday, October 29, 2023
11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Food trucks will be available along with our famous bake sale.

Haunt Packages – https://fundraising.warnerschool.org/product/haunt-packages/

St. Paul the Apostle School Festival
“Totally 80s”
Friday-Sunday, October 20-22
at St. Paul the Apostle School (1536 Selby Ave.)

Games, Food, Rides, and much more!

Website – St. Paul the Apostle School Festival

6. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

KCET Cinema Series
Tuesdays at 6:30 pm – October 24 through December 12
at the Landmark Westwood Theatre in Westwood Village

Make this fall special with KCET. Return with us to the movie theater for some of the best films from the Cannes, Telluride, and Toronto Film Festivals. Hosted by popular film critic Pete Hammond.

Seven evenings of new dramas, comedies and documentaries – before their release in theatres and streaming. You’ll also enjoy in-person Q&As with the filmmakers.

All at a great price! Register today!

KCET Cinema Series

CicLAvia — Heart of LA
Sunday, October 15, from 9 AM to 4 PM
Throughout Downtown Los Angeles

On Sunday, October 15, we’re opening up the streets in the Heart of LA so you can jog, ride, bike, skate, run, walk, skateboard, spectate, and enjoy the route however you want. Our routes are welcoming to people of all ages and abilities! This CicLAvia is presented by Metro.

CicLAvia – More information

7. RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING ELECTRICIAN & HANDYMAN
I’m looking for an electrician for some minor electrical work. Please let me know if you have a recommendation.

I could also use a good handyman (or handywoman).

Many thanks.

Andrea Smith
andybabette@gmail.com

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

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.

Holmby News 10-6-23

October 6, 2023 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
October 6, 2023

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

1. HWPOA Board Meeting – Video Conference
2. Housing Element & Rezoning Update
3. Veteran Ave. Lane Closures
4. Emergency Preparedness
5. Big Book Sale at Westwood Library
6. New Business in Westwood Village
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, October 10 at 7:30 PM, the HWPOA Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting. The meeting will be a video-conference held online via Zoom. Please click here to see the agenda.

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

2. HOUSING ELEMENT & REZONING UPDATE

Many of our members have inquired about the Housing Element information that was posted recently by Holmby Westwood POA. Everyone asked what are the next steps and what can we do?

The zoning changes for our residential area are working their way through the City Planning Dept. and affect all neighborhoods throughout LA. Homeowner groups have organized under the banner of “United Neighbors” and continue to oppose these zone changes. We believe LA can build all of the housing needed without busting single-family neighborhoods. We have Councilmember Yaroslavsky’s support but remember, there are 15 councilmembers who will eventually cast a vote. We are concerned that Mayor Bass is NOT listening, her Director of Planning, Vince Bertoni, is not listening, and therefore, the Planning Dept. is not being told to correct the problems. This has to change!

Earlier this week, HWPOA asked each of you to email Mayor Bass and Councilmember Yaroslavsky. All associations asked the same of their members. We hope the offices were flooded with emails.

“United Neighbors” will be meeting this coming week. The meeting is not open to the public as there is discussion as to strategy. It is for key members who represent the many groups who have joined together.

I will keep you apprised as to next steps. Please, stay tuned!

Sandy Brown
HWPOA President

3. VETERAN AVE. LANE CLOSURES

Metro’s subcontractor will perform required preliminary, limited geotechnical fieldwork to gather information on existing soil and rock conditions. Lane closures will occur on Veteran Ave. between Sunset and Levering as well as intermittent closures near Montana/Gayley.

When:

Planned dates: October 9 – November 24, 2023
Work hours: Primarily Monday – Friday, 7am–4:30pm
Some weekend work will also occur.

Lane Closures
Veteran Av will be reduced to one lane of through traffic in the 100–500 block in one or more 150-foot segments as work is conducted. Flaggers will be present to safely allow through traffic to pass by the work area. This work will also require the intermittent closure of the Montana Av/Gayley Av intersection at Veteran Av, including on some weekends. Detour information will be provided.

Fieldwork activities are permitted through the City of Los Angeles. Fieldwork is a dynamic process, and information is subject to change without notice.

4. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

From the New York Times Wirecutter:

Emergency supply checklists are all over the internet, but a lot of advice can be intimidating in breadth, specificity, and cost. Piece by piece, you can assemble the basics of a well-prepared home using stuff you already own and a little extra know-how. There’s no single strategy that’s right for everyone, but our advice should help you get started.

Get Started Here:

5. BIG BOOK SALE AT WESTWOOD LIBRARY

Mark Your Calendars for the upcoming
Friends of Westwood Library
Used Book Sale

Saturday, October 7, 2023
10 am to 2 pm

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.

Hardcover books: $2 each
Paperback books: $1 each
Coffee Table/Art books: $4 each
Cash preferred, but credit cards OK

Remember, your purchases not only provide you with affordable reading material but also directly contribute to the enrichment of our community through library programs, resources, and services.

Front Patio of Westwood Branch Library
1246 Glendon Avenue
FREE Validated Parking

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

6. NEW BUSINESS IN WESTWOOD VILLAGE

Honey Krush
1138 Westwood Blvd

Join us by welcoming Honey Krush to Westwood Village!

Honey Krush offers organic fruit-based cream cheese lattes, Harney & Sons fine tea-based boba drinks, and special homemade syrup crafted from organic cane sugar. They take pride in using only the best organic milk options—no non-dairy cream powders. The menu also features mouthwatering Korean BBQ chicken with various sauces, served daily from 11 AM to 10 PM.

Honey Krush

7. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

Fiato Quartet – Free Concert
Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 2:30 PM
at Westwood Library

SAVE THE DATE! Don’t miss our next FREE Concert @ Westwood Library, when the Library’s beloved Quartet in Residence, the FIATO QUARTET, celebrates its 10th year as our Quartet in Residence! We’ll be upstairs on a Sunday afternoon when the Library is not open for regular business.

Fiato will bring us the first and the last string quartet from two masters:

Beethoven – String Quartet No. 1, Op. 18, No. 1
Mendelssohn – String Quartet No. 6, Op. 80

Admission is FREE with FREE parking at the Library. Library and garage doors open at 2 PM. Concerts last approximately 90 minutes with no intermission.

Broxton Nights: Trick or Treat Spooktacular!
Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Broxton Ave. in Westwood Village

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month for an extraordinary pop-up market on Broxton Ave; this October, it’s all about the Halloween magic! Come for a delectable dinner, explore unique handmade gifts from local artisans, and don’t forget to bring your roller skates! There will be a Halloween costume contest with exciting prizes and other surprises!

Our pop-up event will embrace a unique theme each month. For October 14th, we’ve conjured up a partnership with the LA Skate Hunnies to bring you a Roller Disco extravaganza with a Halloween twist! The Basics of Happy will provide roller skate rentals, while the LA Skate Hunnies offer complimentary skating lessons. And to keep the energy high, the Soundbox Truck will spin the tracks that keep you grooving and trembling!

Parking is a breeze with $5 after 5:00 pm at the Broxton Public Lot.

Get ready to experience an evening market by Farm Habit that showcases artisan treasures, crafts, and mouthwatering Halloween treats. Let’s come together to create unforgettable Halloween memories and spread spooky positivity throughout our community. Don’t miss out on the enchantment – join us to skate, shop, and dance with the spirits in the moonlight!

Broxton Nights: Every month is an adventure.

Click here for more information

8. RESIDENT ADS

TRUSTWORTHY NANNY SEEKING WORK
Sadly, we need to say goodbye to our nanny for the last 14 years. Lupe started when our twin boys were just babies, and she has stayed with us as they have grown into their teenage years. Lupe speaks both English and Spanish fluently, she is well educated and is great about making healthy home food for your baby/children, walks around the neighborhood or Holmby Park, reading, fun games, cognitive games, and so much more.

Lupe is one of those rare nannies that likes to work on weekends, and prefers Friday through Sunday, so great for parents who want to relax on the weekend and leave some of the mundane tasks for the nanny. But, Lupe is also available during the week.

Lupe is looking to bring her 20 years of experience to help you and your family, and prefers to start with children that are one year or younger, but is open to working with any nice family. Lupe’s organizational skills allows her to work just as easily with one baby, twins and/or preemies. Geographically Lupe prefers the general areas of Cheviot Hills, Brentwood, Santa Monica, Westwood, anything close to the “LA area”. Lupe is truth worthy, responsible, energetic, well organized, plans ahead, and is a self-starter.

Lupe can be reach on her cell phone at 323.617.7066

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 9-29-23

October 1, 2023 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
September 29, 2023

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

1. LAPD Community Alert & Crime Prevention Tips
2. Holmby Westwood to be Rezoned
3. Big Book Sale at Westwood Library
4. UCLA First Thursdays – Night Market
5. Clean Air Day – Free Metro Rides
6. Activities & Things to Do
7. Resident Ads
8. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
9. HWPOA Contact Information

1. LAPD COMMUNITY ALERT & CRIME PREVENTION TIPS

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. HOLMBY WESTWOOD TO BE REZONED

Holmby Westwood to be Rezoned Unless We Act!

The dark-shaded areas on the map below show how Holmby Westwood will be rezoned in the next few months unless we convince city officials to change their minds and their maps, now!

Shaded areas in our single-family neighborhood will allow apartment buildings to be built right next to our homes. Specifically, Beverly Glen between Wilshire and Sunset and Hilgard between Westholme and Sunset have been targeted and allow for 4-6 story apartment buildings to be built next to single family homes. The light blue west of Manning also allows 4-6 story apartment buildings. The Planning Dept. even rezoned our fire station at Beverly Glen and Sunset to be developed into 4-6 story apt. building. The remainder of our neighborhood (in pink) allows for ADU’s or Accessory Dwelling Units (2 homes on a single lot).

If allowed to move forward and approved, this will forever change our Holmby Westwood neighborhood.

Our HWPOA Board of Directors has joined with virtually all of the homeowner/residential groups from the Palisades to Hancock Park, Sherman Oaks and San Fernando Valley groups under the banner of “United Neighbors” to oppose rezoning of single family homes. We met with Councilwoman Yaroslavsky who supports our position; we sent a letter to Mayor Bass and to the Planning Dept. The 15 member city council will decide.

We have demonstrated that such rezoning is not necessary. There is plenty of space on our commercial corridors and empty lots to accommodate the required additional housing and to conform to state laws, and actually produce the more affordable housing that Los Angeles needs. We also recommended Adaptive re-use of our historic structures in Westwood Village for additional housing.

On the map below, both the dark greenish color and the light blue areas will allow apartments in single-family zones.

Los Angeles City Planning – Housing Element

3. BIG BOOK SALE AT WESTWOOD LIBRARY

Mark Your Calendars for the upcoming
Friends of Westwood Library
Used Book Sale

Saturday, October 7, 2023
10 am to 2 pm

Hardcover books: $2 each
Paperback books: $1 each
Coffee Table/Art books: $4 each
Cash preferred, but credit cards OK

Remember, your purchases not only provide you with affordable reading material but also directly contribute to the enrichment of our community through library programs, resources, and services.

Front Patio of Westwood Branch Library
1246 Glendon Avenue
FREE Validated Parking

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

4. UCLA FIRST THURSDAYS – NIGHT MARKET

UCLA First Thursdays
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Broxton Ave

Westwood Village Farmers’ Market Pop-Up
12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Come stop by the UCLA pop-up at the Westwood Village Farmers Market! The Market features over 40 weekly vendors and offers local and organic fresh produce, baked goods, prepared foods, handmade artisanal items, and more!

Evening Block Party – Night Market
7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Night Market, launching the 2023-2024 First Thursday series, celebrates cuisine, culture, and LA’s diverse food scene!

Visit the event website and follow @UCLA for more information about #UCLAfirstthursdays.

5. CLEAN AIR DAY – FREE METRO RIDES

Ride Metro for FREE on Wednesday, October 4th in honor of Clean Air Day!

California’s 6th annual Clean Air Day is just around the corner –– a moment where organizations big and small come together to encourage everyone to do their part to improve California’s air quality. Planting trees. Shopping locally. Installing air filters. Composting. And taking public transportation, which not only reduces greenhouse gas emissions and criteria air pollutants, including particulate matter, but also promotes a healthier environment for people living near high traffic areas. Taking transit also promotes a healthier lifestyle for everyone by promoting walking or biking options to reach bus stops and train stations.

That’s why, this October 4, all rides on Metro Rail, Bus, and Bike rides are completely FREE.

So what are you waiting for? Take a ride on us! And remember that every time you travel by train, bus, bike, micro transit, or with your own two feet, you are helping us build a brighter, greener, and more resilient tomorrow.

Thanks for riding Metro!

6. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

Fiato Quartet – Free Concert
Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 2:30 PM
at Westwood Library

Fiato will bring us the first and the last string quartet from two masters:

Beethoven – String Quartet No. 1, Op. 18, No. 1
Mendelssohn – String Quartet No. 6, Op. 80

Admission is FREE with FREE parking at the Library. Library and garage doors open at 2 PM. Concerts last approximately 90 minutes with no intermission.

CAP UCLA Events
Ongoing – see calendar

UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) brings the world’s most innovative and dynamic performing artists live to the stages of UCLA’s Royce Hall, The Theatre at Ace Hotel and the new UCLA Nimoy Theater, which opens on Westwood Boulevard in fall 2023. We seek out excellence in dance, music, theater, spoken word and a broad spectrum of multidisciplinary collaborations.

Please click the link below for a calendar of upcoming events.

CAP UCLA Calendar of Events

7. RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING GARDENER FOR PRUNING
Can anybody recommend a gardener or professional who knows how to do the annual pruning of grapevines? Please let me know.

Grateful,
Nora
nrozengu@g.ucla.edu

HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE
My housekeeper, Teresa is looking for work on Mondays and Thursdays. One of the families that she worked for moved out of the area. Teresa has worked for me for 15 years and does a wonderful job cleaning. Her English is excellent.

If you would like more information, please give me a call. Thank you.

Roberta
(310) 474-0542

NEW WOMEN’S CLOTHING LINE – TRUNK SHOW
New women’s clothing line is available to see in Little Holmby 10/1-10/20. NouvelleSillk95five is made of 95% silk and 5% stretch; there are gorgeous colors and something for everybody type: pants, tops, jackets, dresses and skirts. The fabric is amazing (and it’s washable!). I also carry the complete line of Anatomie sportswear as well as shortyLOVE handbags! Come shop! Free shipping; free returns!

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

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

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.

Holmby News 9-22-23

September 24, 2023 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
September 22, 2023

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

1. Free At-Home COVID Tests
2. Coyote Safety Reminders
3. Warner Ave. School – Prospective Parents Day
4. Coastal Cleanup Day
5. UCLA Westwood Village Block Party
6. Dine L.A. Restaurant Week
7. Activities & Things to Do
8. Resident Ads
9. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
10. HWPOA Contact Information

1. FREE AT-HOME COVID TESTS

The Biden administration announced Wednesday it will provide hundreds of millions of dollars to help produce new, at-home COVID-19 tests, and restart a website that will allow residents in California to once again order up to four free tests per household.

Beginning September 25, every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home. Orders can be placed at COVIDTests.gov. The tests will be delivered for free by the U.S. Postal Service.

Order Free COVID Tests
Click here – https://www.covid.gov/tests
(Beginning Monday, Sept. 25)

Westwood-Century City Patch Article:
Free Covid Tests – How to Order

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

COVID Test Expiration Dates

2. COYOTE SAFETY REMINDERS

Earlier this week, a resident in a nearby neighborhood reported seeing a coyote in her back yard in broad daylight. Please keep this in mind and take precautions with children and pets.

Although we have not received any reports of coyote sightings in the Holmby Westwood neighborhood, this is a good reminder to take safety precautions for potential encounters with coyotes.

LA Animal Services Safety Tips:
Encounters with Coyotes

3. WARNER AVE. SCHOOL – PROSPECTIVE PARENTS DAY

Warner Ave. Elementary School
Prospective Parents Day
Thursday, October 12 at 8:45 AM

We invite all interested families to come tour Warner, meet our new principal, hear from our Board members, and see our teachers in action!

Meet Principal Karen Hollis and learn about the teaching philosophy and special programs at Warner Avenue School.

Warner parents will lead school tours and help answer any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you!

Visit Warner – click here

Please email ppdwarner@gmail.com if you’d like to register.

4. COASTAL CLEANUP DAY

Join the teams of Council District 5 and Council District 11 for Heal the Bay’s international day of action to remove thousands of pounds of trash and recyclables from our coastline.

Fun activities, giveaways and cleanup supplies will be provided by Heal the Bay.

Heal the Bay’s Coastal Cleanup Day with Council District 11
Saturday, September 23, 2023
9 am to 12 noon

Venice Beach
3100 Ocean front Walk @ Washington Blvd

Please RSVP here

5. UCLA WESTWOOD VILLAGE BLOCK PARTY

UCLA Westwood Village Block Party
Sunday, September 24, 2023
4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Broxton Ave.

Get ready to welcome back Bruins at the 6th annual UCLA Westwood Village Block Party featuring live music, games, rides, and much more. Every year, this event introduces thousands of new students to the vibrant atmosphere of Westwood Village while putting a spotlight on the wide variety of local businesses.

The festivities will be centered on Le Conte, Broxton, and Weyburn Avenues, spanning from Kinross to Le Conte and from Gayley to Westwood. Please note that the designated event area will remain inaccessible to vehicular traffic throughout the day.

6. DINE L.A. RESTAURANT WEEK

Dine L.A. Restaurant Week
October 6 – 20, 2023
Celebrate 15 Years of Culture through Cuisine

Dine LA Restaurant Week takes place twice a year and showcases Los Angeles as a premier dining destination while highlighting the diversity of culinary experiences L.A. has to offer.

Enjoy special lunch and dinner menus at hundreds of local restaurants. Prix fixe lunch & dinner menus starting at $15! During the Fall 2023 event, we will be promoting dine-in only.

There are no tickets or passes required for Dine LA Restaurant Week. Simply dine out at a participating restaurant, ask for the Dine LA Restaurant Week menu, and try a new dish or enjoy an old favorite. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.

Please see the list of participating restaurants and their menu pricing via the link below before booking your reservation.

Dine L.A. Restaurant Week

7. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

Mondrian Re-Examined, with John Walsh
Four Sundays: September 24, October 8, 15, 29
at the Hammer Museum

John Walsh is an art historian and former director of the J. Paul Getty Museum from 1983-2000. He is a fabulous lecturer and will be giving a series of four talks about career of abstract art pioneer Piet Mondrian.

Walsh will be tracing the artist’s origins as a Dutch landscape painter, his absorption into Cubism, and his visionary creation of purely abstract art. Walsh has previously done very popular lecture series at the Hammer on Van Gogh and Rembrandt. This series will take place on Sundays at 3pm in the museum’s Billy Wilder Theater, and are free to attend with no RSVP required.

Click here for more information

UCLA Film & Television Archive – Fall Lineup
Free Cinema & TV Treasures
Various dates through December 17

This fall, the UCLA Film & Television Archive features a broad assortment of cinematic and television offerings, including a celebration of Silent Movie Day, Archive Talks, short and feature-length films from around the world, classic and contemporary television episodes, special in-person guests and much more.

To view the full fall 2023 schedule, including programs and details, visit the UCLA Film & Television Archive events page.

8. RESIDENT ADS

HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE
Lydia, our lovely housekeeper for over 5 years, is available 2 days per week, and we highly recommend her. She is trustworthy, reliable, and hardworking. She is detail oriented, very organized, and speaks English.

If you have any questions, please email me at mberberi@gmail.com, or contact Lydia directly at (818) 392.0604.

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 9-15-23

September 18, 2023 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
September 15, 2023

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

1. LAPD Crime Report
2. Relaxed Parking During the Jewish Holidays
3. New COVID Booster Vaccines Now Available
4. Stop the Spread of West Nile Virus
5. Activities & Things to Do
6. Resident Ads
7. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
8. HWPOA Contact Information

1. LAPD CRIME REPORT

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident # 230813993
200 BLOCK CONWAY AV | 8-31-2023 @ 11:20 AM
Unknown suspect smashed side bedroom window and entered. A watch & two bracelets taken

VEHICLE, STOLEN
Incident # 239924705
200 BLOCK WOODRUFF AV | 9-5-2023 @ 8:30 PM

2. RELAXED PARKING DURING THE JEWISH HOLIDAYS

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

Relaxed Parking – Jewish Holidays 2023

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

3. NEW COVID BOOSTER VACCINES NOW AVAILABLE

The new COVID-19 boosters are now available. The updated COVID vaccine can protect against severe illness from the virus, and is approved for people 6 months and older.

The development comes amid a spike in COVID cases in the Golden State and just as cold and flu season ramps up. State health officials are urging residents to get fully vaccinated as another ‘tripledemic’ looms.

Dept. of Public Health website:
COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Westwood-Century City Patch Article:
New COVID Boosters Approved

4. STOP THE SPREAD OF WEST NILE VIRUS

Last week, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported the season’s first death from West Nile Virus (WNV). The deceased was a resident of the San Fernando Valley.

Each year, hundreds of people in Los Angeles County are diagnosed with this infection, carried from birds to humans by mosquito bite. Most mosquitoes do not carry the virus, but the bite of an infected mosquito can cause fever, rash, muscle aches, and fatigue. In severe cases it can lead to paralysis or even death. While everyone is at risk for WNV, people over 50 and those with pre-existing health problems are at greater risk.

We can all do our part to stop the spread of WNV by eliminating the stagnant water where mosquitoes lay their eggs. A single teaspoon of standing water can breed hundreds of mosquitoes. Please protect yourself, your family and your neighbors by taking the following steps.

Remove standing water from clogged rain gutters, rain barrels, discarded tires, buckets, watering cans, the saucers under flower pots, or anything that holds water for more than a week.
Change the water in pet dishes, birdbaths, and other small containers weekly.
If you have an ornamental pond, stock it with insect-eating mosquitofish. You can get them for free from your local vector control district.
Make sure that swimming pools, spas, and ponds are properly maintained.
Wear EPA-recommended insect repellent when outdoors where mosquitoes may be present.

If you see a neglected (green) swimming pools or any accumulation of standing water too big for you to remove, call the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District at 562-944-9656 or online at www.glacvcd.org.

Westwood-Century City Patch Article:
Get Ready For The Invasion Of The Ankle Biters

5. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

Made in L.A. Opening Celebration
Saturday Sept. 30, 2023 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
at the Hammer Museum

Celebrate the opening of Made in L.A. 2023: Acts of Living, the Hammer’s biennial exhibition showcasing artists from across Los Angeles.

Be among the first to see the exhibition, and dance in the courtyard to music from Made in L.A. artist collective Mas Exitos. Galleries open late. Cash bar.

This event is free and open to the public. Become a member today for priority entry and a free first drink! Members at the Impact level and above are also invited to attend the Director’s Reception, prior to the public celebration.

Let Us Know You’re Coming

Ever Present: JJJJJerome Ellis, Kerry Tribe, Maral
Sunday, September 17, 2022, at 4:30 pm
at the Getty

Three artists navigate their relationships to the natural world, to shifting intensities across the phases of life, and to inhabiting a collision of cultures in this afternoon of performances that engage with language, psychology, and sound.

JJJJJerome Ellis presents a site-specific performance of poetry and music in the Central Garden. Kerry Tribe stages a new work titled “The Complaint.” Maral performs a unique musical set featuring special guests on the Garden Terrace Stage.

This event is part of Ever Present, an ongoing experimental series that brings contemporary performance into the Getty’s architecture and gardens.

Admission: Free with reservation.

Tickets and Information

6. RESIDENT ADS

STREET NUMBER CURB PAINTING
Does anyone know of someone to call who paints street number on the curb? Please send contact information to khowe.kwh@gmail.com. Many thanks!

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

7. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

Current benefits include:

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

To see offers, click here

8. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

You Are Invited . . .

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

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

Holmby News 9-8-23

September 8, 2023 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
September 8, 2023

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

1. HWPOA Board Meeting – Video Conference
2. Traffic Advisory – Sunset Blvd. Closed this Weekend
3. Relaxed Parking During the Jewish Holidays
4. Community Hazard Awareness – Survey
5. DMV Updates
6. Congressman Ted Lieu Honored
7. Unclaimed Property in CA – Is Some of it Yours?
8. Activities & Things to Do
9. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
10. HWPOA Contact Information

1. HWPOA BOARD MEETING – VIDEO CONFERENCE

On Tuesday, September 12 at 7:00 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. NOTE: The meeting will begin at 7:00, 30 minutes earlier than usual.

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. TRAFFIC ADVISORY – SUNSET BLVD. CLOSED THIS WEEKEND

As part of the environmental review process for the Sepulveda Transit Corridor project, Metro’s subcontractor will perform fieldwork to gather information on existing soil and rock conditions. On the dates listed below, Sunset Blvd. will be closed to through traffic between Veteran Ave. and Beverly Glen Blvd.

WHEN:

Planned dates: September 9–10, 2023 and September 17, 2023 (if needed). No work will occur on September 16, 2023 (Rosh Hashana)
Work Hours: Saturday–Sunday, 9am–3:30pm
Parking restrictions: Saturday–Sunday, 8am–5pm

STREET CLOSURES & PARKING RESTRICTIONS

Udine Wy will be reduced to one lane of through traffic during this activity. Flaggers will be present to safely allow through traffic to pass by the work area and facilitate ingress/egress from/to Sunset Bl.
Street parking on Udine Wy will be restricted during work hours. Eastbound traffic on Sunset Bl will be closed to through traffic at Veteran Av.
Westbound traffic on Sunset Bl will be closed to through traffic at Beverly Glen Bl.
Eastbound and westbound traffic will be detoured at Veteran Av and Beverly Glen Bl, respectively.
Local access will be maintained. Detour map can be found in the full notice online

Fieldwork activities are permitted through the City of Los Angeles. Fieldwork is a dynamic process, and information is subject to change without notice.

3. RELAXED PARKING DURING THE JEWISH HOLIDAYS

Relaxed Parking – Jewish Holidays 20223

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

4. COMMUNITY HAZARD AWARENESS – SURVEY

This is an important message from the City of Los Angeles NotifyLA System:

September is National Preparedness Month!

As we celebrate this month of preparedness, the City of Los Angeles Emergency Management Department is engaging the community for input as we update the City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, to help us plan for how to keep Angelenos safe in future emergencies or disasters.

We want to hear from all Angelenos about your emergency preparedness priorities so that we can determine how best to focus our efforts to protect the City from various hazards.

Please take a moment to take our short survey below.

Hazard Mitigation Survey

To learn more about LHMP and participate in future Steering Committee Meetings, visit https://emergency.lacity.gov/Local-Hazard-Plan

5. DMV UPDATES

Mobile Digital Driver’s License (Pilot Program)
Join the Pilot – California is launching a mobile driver’s license program, allowing Golden State residents to carry their official digital driver’s licenses on their smartphone.

California’s mobile driver’s license / identification card is a free, secure, and convenient digital ID. The mobile driver’s license (mDL) offers a quick and secure identity-check at airports, without handing over your phone. Speed through TSA PreCheck® at SFO and LAX. Control the information you share when purchasing adult beverages.

Be among the first to carry your driver’s license on your phone by joining this voluntary pilot. The pilot is limited to 1.5 million participants, so sign up today.

mDL – Try it!

At-Home Driver’s License Testing
The California DMV announced that Californians under 18 years old who need a driver’s license, and individuals moving to California from out of state who need to take a driver’s license knowledge test are now eligible to complete the requirement at home before visiting a DMV office.

DMV At-Home Testing

Real ID – Online Application
With Labor Day signaling the unofficial end of summer, it’s time to move into fall. Before grabbing your pumpkin spice latte and settling in for football season, start your application online to get a REAL ID driver’s license or identification card. There is no need to wait for the federal enforcement date of May 7, 2025, that requires a REAL ID or other federally approved document to board flights within the United States and access secure federal facilities. Doing it now means one less thing to worry about later.

Get a Real ID now!

6. CONGRESSMAN TED LIEU HONORED

Congratulations to our representative, Congressman Ted Lieu!

Yesterday, TIME named Congressman Ted Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) to the first-ever TIME100 AI list, highlighting 100 individuals advancing major conversations about how AI is reshaping the world. The list features leaders, policymakers, artists and entrepreneurs across a variety of fields and from countries around the world.

See the full list here:
TIME 100/AI

What a wonderful honor and well deserved. Congratulations from Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association!

7. UNCLAIMED PROPERTY IN CA – IS SOME OF IT YOURS?

From the Westwood-Century City Patch:

The average Californian was owed $433 last year. The state might be hanging onto your cash – here’s how to check for unclaimed property.

Check the state’s unclaimed property database
Californians can search for unclaimed property, file a free claim, and check on their claim’s status using the state’s online portal. Residents who need more help can also call 1-800-992-4647 and get questions answered by trained staffers.

Search for Unclaimed Property

MissingMoney.com
California is also part of MissingMoney.com, a national site that makes it easy to search for unclaimed property and cash. The site also allows you to search for unclaimed assets in other states.

MissingMoney.com

Read the entire article at:
Patch Article – Unclaimed CA Property

8. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

Free Concert: Second Saturdays at Westwood Library
Saturday, September 9th, at 3:00 p.m.
at the Westwood Branch Library

Don’t miss our live concert in the library this Saturday, September 9th, at 3:00 p.m. Soprano Julia Maria Johnson will lead us on an entertaining musical journey in her program titled Cabaret Confidential: Two Untold Stories of Classical Cabaret. Ms. Johnson will be accompanied by pianist John-Michael Braswell.

Second Saturday Concerts take place upstairs in the alcove by the balcony while the library is open for regular business. 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.

Presented by the Friends of the Westwood Library, the Los Angeles Musical Salon, and the Opera Buffs.

Parking is validated, no reservation required.

Bob Baker Marionette Theater
Sunday, September 10th at 2:30 p.m.
at the Westwood Branch Library

L.A.’s legendary Bob Baker Marionette Theater will make a special “traveling roadshow” appearance at the Westwood Branch Library on Sunday, September 10th at 2:30 p.m. with a free children’s puppet show, featuring their enchanting barnyard production, “Something to Crow About!”

Presented by the Friends of Westwood Library, this musical “day-on-the-farm” is one of the most iconic shows in the 60-year history of the puppet theater. It is “the Original Bob Baker Musical Spectacular.”

Immediately after the show the expert puppeteers will host a question and answer session with audience members. They will “pull back the curtain” to expose the rolling rack of puppets and show off their beautiful and elaborate hand-crafted marionettes to all of the assembled children, parents, and others.

As an extra special treat on a warm summer day, following the Q&A, every audience member will enjoy a frosty and delicious ice cream sundae cup (complete with a wooden spoon), exactly as it has been done after every performance at the actual Bob Baker Marionette Theater for the past 60 years.

This special children’s program is free for all, with free parking in the library garage. The Friends of Westwood Library are generously underwriting the entire cost of the event.

Broxton Nights: Markers’ Market + Pop-Up Skate
Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
on Broxton Ave. in Westwood Village
Sponsored by the Westwood Village Improvement Assoc. (WVIA)

On the 2nd Saturday of each month, we’re hosting a pop-up market on Broxton Ave in Westwood Village. Stroll or roll through for dinner, stick around to shop for handmade gifts from local artisans, and roller skate.

Each month, our pop-up will have a theme. For September 9th, we are partnering with the LA Skate Hunnies to bring you a Roller Disco and free skate lessons. Free roller skate rentals will be available from The Basics of Happy, and the Soundbox Truck will provide music and vibes.

Discover an evening market by Farm Habit, showcasing artisan treasures, crafts, and mouthwatering treats. Let’s create unforgettable memories and spread positivity throughout our community. Don’t miss the magic – come skate, shop, and mingle with us!

For more information and to RSVP, please CLICK HERE

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 9-1-23

September 3, 2023 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
September 1, 2023

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

1. LAPD Crime Report
2. COVID-19 On the Rise – Take Precautions
3. L.A. County Ocean Water Update
4. New Businesses in Westwood Village
5. Metro Go-Pass for Students
6. Activities & Things to Do
7. Resident Ads
8. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
9. HWPOA Contact Information

1. LAPD CRIME REPORT

THEFT FROM VEHICLE – PETTY ($950 & under)
Incident #: 230813786
200 BLOCK HILGARD AV | 8/13/2023 @ 10:00 AM

BURGLARY – ATTEMPTED
Incident #: 230813887
800 BLOCK S BEVERLY GLEN BL | 8/28/2023 @ 3:35 PM
Suspects escaped in a white Dodge Ram pick-up truck without license plates. Please contact LAPD if you see this vehicle in the neighborhood.

2. COVID-19 ON THE RISE – TAKE PRECAUTIONS

After a relatively calm summer, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) is reporting a rise in measures of COVID-19 transmission for the fifth consecutive week.

The increase in COVID-19 circulation is likely the combined result of multiple factors, including summer travel, return to school, and the emergence of new COVID-19 variant strains.

To help mitigate the spread, Public Health is recommending that people who are at higher risk should consider common-sense precautions to protect against COVID infection. These protections include wearing a well-fitting high filtration mask when in poorly ventilated and/or crowded indoor spaces and on public transit, testing when symptomatic and/or after a known COVID-19 exposure, remaining home when sick, and seeking therapeutics if infected.

3. L.A. COUNTY OCEAN WATER UPDATE

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Westside beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:

Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey – The entire swim area.
Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica State Beach – 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.
Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica – 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.
Windward storm drain at Venice City Beach – 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.

Information on additional beach areas can be found in the graphic below:

4. NEW BUSINESSES IN WESTWOOD VILLAGE

Thanks to the Westwood Village Improvement Association (WVIA) for the following information:

We welcomed two new businesses in August! Please help us welcome these new businesses to Westwood Village!

TK Nails
1138 Westwood Blvd

Embark on a journey through the artistry of TK Nails, where the spotlight shines on Russian manicures and pedicures renowned for their unique dry process, guaranteeing an immaculate result. Alongside its nail mastery, the recently unveiled salon presents an array of offerings, from professional makeup services for special occasions to permanent and semi-permanent makeup options, makeup classes and tutorials, eyebrow waxing, and lash extension services.

WeRoll Nori
10912 Le Conte Ave

WeRoll Nori offers a variety of Japanese dishes. With an extensive menu that includes sushi, sashimi, hand rolls, onigiri (rice balls), and musubi, there’s something for everyone – including vegetarian options. Crab, salmon, tuna, and eel onigiri, spam musubi, fruit-infused water in the house, miso soup, and crispy salad sides are among the menu highlights. Open from 11:00am to 8:30pm every day to dine-in, takeout, or delivery.
“Eat Fish, Eat Right, Be Bright!”

5. METRO GO-PASS FOR STUDENTS

As the new school year begins, Metro encourages students, families and school districts to participate in its GoPass pilot program which allows students in K-12 and community college unlimited free rides on Metro bus and rail.

For more information or to check if your school has a GoPass, visit https://www.metro.net/riding/fares/gopass/

6. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

Kara Walker: Selections from the Hammer Contemporary Collection
Closes Sunday, Sept. 3
at the Hammer Museum

Don’t miss your last chance to see Kara Walker’s immense painting in the round, The Battle of Atlanta: Being the Narrative of a Negress in the Flames of Desire—A Reconstruction (1995). Recasting the famous battle of 1864 using seventeen paper cutouts, Walker builds an intricate diorama using the silhouette to cast shadows on conventional thinking about race representation in the context of discrimination, exclusion, sexual desire, and love.

Learn More

Bob Baker Marionette Theater
Sunday, September 10th at 2:30 p.m.
at the Westwood Branch Library

This special children’s program is free for all, with free parking in the library garage. The Friends of Westwood Library are generously underwriting the entire cost of the event.

For more information and to RSVP, please CLICK HERE

7. RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING WEEKEND CAREGIVER
Seeking female caregiver for weekend shifts (Saturday morning through Monday morning) to care for senior woman with Parkinson’s Disease. Strong references a must; cooking and driving not required.

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

HOUSEKEEPER-CARETAKER-COOK
Housekeeper/Caretaker/Cook looking for Part-Time or Full-Time employment. Her name is Anna Louisa Perez and she is willing to live-in or she has her own transportation. She used to work for Kathy L’Amour, who is her reference for this listing and Kathy has known her for over 20 years. Anna’s English is excellent; she is trustworthy and loyal. Anna is also a caring and kind caregiver and she is an outstanding cook if those are qualities you are looking for with a live-in situation.

Anna’s cell number is: (323) 710-4580 and Kathy’s cell for a reference is: (310) 968-3832.

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

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.

Holmby News 8-25-23

August 26, 2023 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
August 25, 2023

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

1. LAPD Crime Report
2. Earthquake Alerts – MyShake App
3. Free CERT Training – Disaster Preparedness
4. Big Book Sale at Westwood Library
5. Activities & Things to Do
6. Resident Ads
7. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
8. HWPOA Contact Information

1. LAPD CRIME REPORT

THEFT FROM VEHICLE – GRAND ($950.01 & over)
Incident #: 230813406
200 BLOCK WOODRUFF AV | 8/18/2023 @ 1:30 PM

2. EARTHQUAKE ALERTS – MYSHAKE APP

Did you feel the 5.1 earthquake last Sunday? Did you receive an advanced alert?

The MyShake App sent a warning to mobile phone users about 5-10 seconds before the shaking occurred. Users received an “Amber Alert” type of noise on their phones, followed by a visual warning and an announcement that said, “Earthquake! Drop, Cover, Hold On! Shaking Expected”.

MyShake sends notices for earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater. In addition, MyShake offers information regarding earthquake preparedness, survival and recovery.

MyShake Website

NOTE: ShakeAlertLA was previously used by the City of LA for earthquake alerts. However, ShakeAlertLA will no longer send earthquake alerts to users after December 31, 2020. Residents who want to receive earthquake early warning notifications should download the MyShake app.

3. FREE CERT TRAINING – DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers are trained in basic disaster response skills such as:

Fire safety
Light search and rescue
Team organization
Disaster medical operations

You will learn how to prepare for emergencies, what supplies you should have in your house, how much food, how much water but most importantly, how to protect your family and community in an emergency!

Programs begin in September at several locations in Los Angeles. For the latest classes, click below for details:

LAFD CERT Program

4. BIG BOOK SALE AT WESTWOOD LIBRARY

Mark Your Calendars for the upcoming
Friends of Westwood Library
Used Book Sale

*THIS SATURDAY*
August 26 2023
10 am to 2 pm

At the book sale, we will have a wide selection of books available at incredibly affordable prices. Whether you’re a fan of thrilling mysteries, captivating romances, or thought-provoking non-fiction, we have something for everyone. The best part is that every purchase you make at the sale will go directly towards making our local branch an even better library for the entire community to enjoy.

Hardcover books: $2 each
Paperback books: $1 each
Coffee Table/Art books: $4 each
Cash preferred, but credit cards OK

The Friends of Westwood Library is a dedicated group of volunteers who work tirelessly to support our local branch. By participating in the book sale, you not only get amazing books at fantastic prices but also contribute to enhancing our library’s resources, programs, and services. It’s a win-win situation for all book enthusiasts!

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

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

5. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

NATIONAL CINEMA DAY 2023
Sunday, August 27
at various movie theaters

What’s the only thing stopping us from seeing Barbenheimer over and over again? Ticket prices. But thankfully on August 27, National Cinema Day will return with $4 movie tickets at theaters large and small for both new releases and some old favorites that are returning to the big screen just for the weekend.

National Cinema Day

BLACKLIST: THE HOLLYWOOD RED SCARE
Now through Sept. 3
at the Skirball Cultural Center

Pundits and politicians may cry wolf about censorship these days, but decades ago the government actually pushed the entertainment industry into blacklisting individuals due to their beliefs. In response to the 1947 testimonies in front of the House Un-American Activities Committee, Hollywood responded to baseless accusations of Communism by adopting a blacklist of employees. This touring exhibition at the Skirball explores the proceedings, investigations, motives and choices of those involved, with a particular focus on the Jewish creatives and executives caught up in the process.

Explore the history and impact of the Hollywood Red Scare and its contemporary implications for civil liberties, propaganda, and shifting definitions of American patriotism.

Blacklist: The Hollywood Red Scare

6. RESIDENT ADS

HOUSEKEEPER SEEKING WORK
María, our faithful, trustworthy, hard-working housekeeper, is needing one more day of work on a Monday, Thursday or Friday.

Please contact her directly at 323-736-8543.

FLOOR REFINISHER

Excellent floor refinisher. Comes highly recommended. Definitely one of LA’s best!

Eduardo Saucedo
Company name: Edwoods Inc.
310-815-8968
www.edwoodsinc.com

Thanks,
Sandy Brown

DOGS FOR ADOPTION
Two 5 mo. old pure bred American Bullies in search of a forever home. ”Would make wonderful addition to any loving family or individual looking for a loyal and devoted companion.”

Contact Akilles Flores at (818) 217-7084 or email akillesfl08@gmail.com

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

7. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

Current benefits include:

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

To see offers, click here

8. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

You Are Invited . . .

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

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

Holmby News 8-18-23

August 23, 2023 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
August 18, 2023

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

1. LAPD Crime Report
2. Heavy Rain Expected – Hurricane Hilary
3. Recycling – New Rules for Plastic Waste
4. Coyote Safety Reminders
5. Activities & Things to Do
6. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
7. HWPOA Contact Information

1. LAPD CRIME REPORT

KIA and Hyundai Vehicle Thefts
A TikTok challenge that exposed the vulnerabilities of vehicles manufactured by KIA and Hyundai has led to an uptick in vehicle thefts in the San Fernando Valley area, the Los Angeles Police Department is warning. Although this trend is currently in the Valley, it is always possible that it will make its way to the Westside.

Police are urging KIA and Hyundai vehicle owners to contact their local dealerships to retrofit their keyed ignition switches. Please see the article below for more information:

Westwood-Century City Patch article:
KIA & Hyundai Vehicle Thefts

2. HEAVY RAIN EXPECTED – HURRICANE HILARY

From the Westwood-Century City Patch:

Hurricane Hilary has intensified to Category 4 status as it continues to make its way northward off the coast of Baja California Friday morning, bringing with it winds up to 140 mph.

The National Hurricane Center has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for a wide swath of Southern California, marking the first time such a warning has been issued for the region.

The NWS expects heavy rainfall to peak in the region this weekend and into Monday.

The powerful storm is expected to reach Southern California by Saturday as a tropical storm. However, it has the potential to become the rare tropical cyclone to make landfall in the state. According to the National Weather Service in San Diego, it’s been nearly a century since a tropical cyclone hit the region, bringing strong winds, large surf and torrential rain.

If you have leaks, now is the time to have them repaired. Stay dry!

NOAA – Hurricane Hilary

3. RECYCLING – NEW RULES FOR PLASTIC WASTE

Effective immediately, only plastic products
marked 1, 2 or 5 can be placed in the BLUE recycling bins.

Los Angeles Sanitation and Environment (LASAN) is now advising that only plastics numbered 1, 2 or 5 will be recycled and should go in the BLUE recycling bins provided by the City. Other kinds of plastic should go in the black trash bin.

Putting unrecyclable plastics in the blue bin contaminates whole loads that might otherwise have been recyclable, and encourages continued manufacture and use of unrecyclable plastics that pollute our waterways and contaminate the food chain.

For more information, contact the City Facilities Recycling Program (CFRP) at san.cfrp@lacity.org or call (213) 485-2260.

4. COYOTE SAFETY REMINDERS

Although we have not received any reports of coyote sightings in the neighborhood, there have been several sightings in other nearby areas. This is a good reminder to take safety precautions for potential encounters with coyotes.

The following Safety Tips are from the LA Animal Services website.
You can also download a more detailed brochure here – Encounters with Coyotes

DETERRENTS & HOME SAFETY

Trash cans should be securely fastened so wildlife is not invited to feed from them. Ammonia or pepper sprinkled in the trash may also discourage a scavenging coyote.
Remove pet food dishes when your pet has finished eating and do not leave food outside. Pick ripe fruit and clean rotten produce off the ground.
Trim hedges and clear brush from under trees and around your home so the coyotes do not have a hiding place.
Special coyote fencing is available and can be found online.
Close off crawl spaces under porches, decks and sheds. Coyotes use such areas for resting and raising young.
Keep your property well lit at night, especially when you go out with your dog for the last potty break before bed.

COYOTE ENCOUNTERS – KEEP CHILDREN & PETS SAFE

Small animals and children should not be left outside unattended if there are coyotes in your area. Never leave small children and pets unattended outdoors even if your yard is fenced.
Walk your dog on a leash at all times — not only is it the law, but it will keep your pet safe. Do not allow your dog to interact or “play” with a coyote.
If you see coyotes, make loud noises and scare them away: bang pots and pans, use a whistle, etc. BUT, they are smart and you cannot keeping making the same noise and expect the coyotes to fall for the same trick over and over.
When you are walking your dog in areas known to have coyotes, you can carry a loud whistle or even an umbrella that you can open and close rapidly to scare them away. Unlike the approach with an aggressive dog, you can raise your arms above your head and stomp your feet while shouting at the coyote to scare them away.
Bring cats and dogs inside at night.
Feeding wildlife is illegal! Do not approach or feed wild animals, including coyotes. It is unsafe and a violation of the law.

5. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

CICLAVIA- Koreatown Meets Hollywood
Sunday, August 20, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
on various streets in Koreatown and Hollywood

On Sunday, August 20, we’re opening up streets connecting Koreatown and Hollywood so you can jog, ride, bike, skate, run, walk, skateboard, spectate, and enjoy the route however you want. Our routes are welcoming to people of all ages and abilities! This CicLAvia is presented by Metro.

CicLAvia website

PLAY READINGS AT WESTWOOD LIBRARY
Saturday, August 19th, at 2:00 p.m.
at the Westwood Branch Library

Join us in the library this Saturday, August 19th, at 2:00 p.m. for a reading of short plays by local, living playwrights. Presented by The Alliance of Los Angeles Playwrights (ALAP). You will find more details in the flyer below.

Please RSVP to info@laplaywrights.org

Parking is validated.

6. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

Current benefits include:

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

To see offers, click here

7. 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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