HOLMBY NEWS
August 28, 2014

 

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

1.  Federal Building Post Office  – New Hours
2.  CAP UCLA Cocktail Party
3.  Gas Pipes on Sepulveda – Lane Closures
4.  Egg Throwing Incident
5.  Coyote Attack
6.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
7.  Resident Ads
8.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  FEDERAL BUILDING POST OFFICE – NEW HOURS

If you haven’t been to the post office at the Federal Building lately, then you wouldn’t know the hours have changed. According to a posted notice in the window, the hours are now 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. We’ve checked the USPS website for this location and they have not updated it to reflect the new hours.

2.  CAP UCLA COCKTAIL PARTY

YOU ARE INVITED TO A
COCKTAIL PARTY AT SKYLIGHT GARDENS!

HWPOA board members , Valerie Cohen and Patty Wilson, invite residents to cocktails at Skylight Gardens Restaurant in Westwood Village to learn about the exciting upcoming 2014-2015 season at Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA!

Please join us for drinks and appetizers hosted by Skylight Gardens from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. on Tuesday 9/9 and meet the executive director of Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA who will share highlights of the upcoming season. We are thrilled to meet you and tell you more about this wonderful cultural resource which showcases world class performances in music, dance, theater and more, and is practically in our backyards! See cap.ucla.edu

Space is limited so please RSVP asap to arbarrera@arts.ucla.edu or 310 206 6431
Hosted valet parking will be available.

Click here for more information:
CAP UCLA Event

3.  GAS PIPES ON SEPULVEDA – LANE CLOSURES

SoCalGas will be doing work on the Westside of Los Angeles.

As part of their Pipeline Safety Enhancement Plan, they will be replacing pipe on Sepulveda Boulevard starting just south of Wilshire Boulevard and ending just north of Pico Boulevard. The work is expected to take three to four months to complete, although weather and other factors affecting safe working conditions could change the schedule.

There will be contractors’ trucks and heavy equipment in the area, temporary lane closures and the odor of natural gas may be present. As the work moves along Sepulveda Blvd., the center left-turn lane and one lane of northbound Sepulveda Blvd., will be closed for the length of the active work. Lane closures on Sepulveda Boulevard., will take place during the following times:

• Mon – Fri 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. the next day
• Saturday 5:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. on Sunday
•  Sunday No lane closures after 4:30 a.m.

There will be no lane closures during peak travel times, and there will be no lane closures on Wilshire, Santa Monica., Olympic or Pico boulevards. On-site signage will provide additional traffic details.

4.  EGG THROWING INCIDENT

A resident on the 400 block of Loring reported that earlier this week, around 1:30 in the morning, an egg was thrown at their house.  Please be on the lookout for any suspicious activity and report any incidents to HWPOA and/or the police.

5.  COYOTE ATTACK

A resident on the 600 block of Woodruff recently found a dead cat on their front lawn.  They called animal control, who determined that it was likely the result of a coyote attack.  Please keep your animals safe and take appropriate precautions.

6.  HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY

Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com

Ads for plumbers, housekeepers, garage sales, etc. will be posted in the weekly News. Emergency situations such as coyote sightings, lost and found pets, traffic alerts and similar situations will continue to be published during the week as received.

When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News moderator to review.  Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.

7.  RESIDENT ADS

CAREGIVER AVAILABLE

If any one needs help caring for a husband, father, uncle,or grandfather, I have an experienced caregiver that has worked for our family for several years. He is trustworthy, honest, kind, and capable. He is looking for a position working Monday through Friday or even Monday through Saturday, depending on where the position is located and what the job entails. He has excellent local references.

Please call me directly at 310-275-7326 to inquire about him. There is an answer machine on this number. Many thanks, Joy Monkarsh

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CABI CLOTHING SHOW

I am having a CABI clothing show at my home on Holmby Avenue on Wednesday, September 3rd at 6pm.
If you are interested (you can check out the clothes at www.cabionline.com), please email me and I will put you on the list.
Ruth Zommick
rhzommick@aol.com

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CAREGIVER AVAILABLE

Outstanding caregiver available… RN from Philipines, raised in LA. Excellent references…one from the attending physician. Was with us for 9 months. Intelligent, strong, caring.
Michael Goda 510-3036694
Selma Kamon 310 4759707 (home owner)

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HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED

Full or Part Time Housekeeper Needed:
Must be honest and reliable.
Needs to speak English
Traditional housekeeping duties
(no child care, no pets, no elder care)

Olivia Weisberg
(310) 625-8374

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HVAC RECOMMENDATION

I have had a wonderful experience with WESTSIDE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING INC.
2621 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica CA 90405
310 453 2880

They are efficient, fair, and have a remarkable work crew.  Highly recommended.

ellie95@aol.com

8.  HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

HOLMBY WESTWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 
914 Westwood Blvd. Suite 573 
Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-470-1785 
Email: hwpoa@aol.com
Web site: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org 

HOLMBY NEWS
August 22, 2014

 

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

1.  New Metro Fares
2.  Free Shredding Event – August 23
3.  Neighborhood Blitz – Asphalt Repairs
4.  SmartPhone App for City of L.A. Services
5.  Things Your Burglar Won’t Tell You
6.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
7.  Resident Ads
8.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  NEW METRO FARES 

On September 15, 2014, Metro is changing its bus and rail fares. The change was approved by the Metro Board of Directors on May 22, 2014.

Under the new fare structure, a 1-Way Trip purchased using a TAP card will include transfers to other Metro lines for up to two hours to complete a one-way trip. If the fare is paid using cash, transfers will not be included. Complete details on the new fares can be found at metro.net/fares.

Visit the ‘Fare Change Frequently Asked Questions’ or call 323.GO.METRO for more details on the transition to new fares. To learn more about available fare assistance programs, please visit Metro’s reduced fare and subsidy programs.

2.  FREE SHREDDING EVENT – AUGUST 23

We all know that one of the most important deterrents to avoid identity theft is to shred papers with sensitive information. It is so easy to put off this critical task, but we do so at our peril.

To the rescue – Free Shredding Event at Emerson Community Charter School

Bring your papers, documents and files containing sensitive information for instant secure shredding.

A giant paper shredding truck with bonded specialists with SHRED CONFIDENTIAL will be shredding on site at 800 pounds/hour.

Donations accepted and will benefit Emerson Community Charter School.

Sponsored by Kelly Aluise of Keller Williams Beverly Hills and Ciaran Kelly of Luther Burbank Mortgage.

Saturday, August 23, 2014. 10:00 am – Noon. Emerson Community Charter School, 1650 Selby Avenue

3.  NEIGHBORHOOD BLITZ – ASPHALT REPAIRS

The Bureau of Street Services scheduled a Small Asphalt Repairs (SAR) truck for the Westwood Neighborhood Council District to perform small asphalt repairs on September 12th, 2014.  Small asphalt repairs include:

•  Potholes and pop outs
•  Skin patching of eroded or cracked areas
•  Some sidewalk and curb repairs
•  Some repairs on concrete streets

Only 15 addresses/issues in all of Westwood may be submitted to the City, so requests will be prioritized by the Westwood Neighborhood Council.

If you are aware of any street issues in Holmby Westwood that need repair, you may submit a request to Dana at hwpoa@aol.com. Dana will compile a list and submit it to the Westwood Neighborhood Council.  Please note, we still have the list of requests from earlier this year, so only submit new requests that are not on our list.  Requests to Dana must be made by August 29th, 2014.

4.  SMARTPHONE APP FOR CITY OF L.A. SERVICES

MyLA311 is a free app that is currently available on iPhones and Android devices. With MyLA311, City of Los Angeles information and services are just a few taps away.

MyLA311 links Angelenos with the services and information they need to enjoy their city, beautify their community and stay connected with their local government.

The ‘Submit Service Request’ feature allows you to quickly and easily request the City’s most popular services, including graffiti removal, pothole repair, dead animal pickup, street light repair and bulky-item pickup.

You can keep up to date with the latest City Hall News by browsing through our Facebook, Twitter and YouTube feeds.

No more stamps and envelopes needed! MyLA311 also allows you to pay your Los Angeles Water and Power Bill right from your mobile device.

Looking for the nearest park? Want to cool off on a hot day? Need to return a library book? The ‘Find City Info’ feature conveniently maps the closest parks, libraries, fire and police stations, golf courses, public pools, tennis courts, golf courses, parking lots, and more.

5.  THINGS YOUR BURGLAR WON’T TELL YOU

We will be posting a few of these items every week in the Holmby News. These insights into the way burglars “think” could help save your home from being burglarized:

1. Thanks for the ladder!  Call me a social climber if you will, but I did discover a ladder in your back yard. Thank you for leaving it where I could lean it against your home and easily reach a second-story window. I really love it when upper story openings aren’t wired to a home security system!

So, if you want to keep me out, store your ladder in the basement or a locked garage. And call your security company to wire upper-story windows into your alarm system.

2.  Loved your trash!  Can’t tell you how much fun I have driving around neighborhoods on trash day (especially after big gift holidays) when the empty boxes on the curb reveal what wonderful new toys you have. Your thoughtfulness made it possible for me to land a new laptop and a flat-screen television in one easy trip to your home! Next time, break down the boxes and conceal them in the recycling or trash bins.

3.  Su casa es mi casa! I was sincerely relieved to find your back door was a plain wood-panel door.  I had no trouble kicking it in (my knees appreciate how easy that was!) Imagine how silly I felt when I discovered that your windows weren’t locked anyway.You may want to take a cue from your neighbor and install steel-wrapped exterior doors with deadbolts on all your entries.

6.  HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY

Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com

Ads for plumbers, housekeepers, garage sales, etc. will be posted in the weekly News. Emergency situations such as coyote sightings, lost and found pets, traffic alerts and similar situations will continue to be published during the week as received.

When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News moderator to review.  Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.

7.  RESIDENT ADS

AVAILABLE NANNY/HOUSEKEEPER

A lovely and extremely capable Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) Child Care Nanny with 15 years experience working with children in all aspects of their care (including driving to school & activities) and 20 years as an excellent Housekeeper is available for a 5 day per week position (Monday thru Friday). References available. Contact: (323) 401-0303

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TREE TRIMMER NEEDED

Does anyone have a tree trimmer they would recommend? Ours has gotten crazy expensive.
Thank you – jillnpaul@jpslighting.com

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CLEANING CREW NEEDED

My son just bought a house in the neighborhood. He is looking for a cleaning crew to clean the house from ceiling to floor. Does anybody have one they liked? Thanks, Kim. My email is kimzgold@gmail.com.

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HANDYMAN NEEDED

Looking for a reliable, competent handyman for exterior wood repair, painting, etc. Recommendations shall be appreciated.

Rachelle Prince
rachelle523@verizon.net

8.  HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

HOLMBY WESTWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 
914 Westwood Blvd. Suite 573 
Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-470-1785 
Email: hwpoa@aol.com
Web site: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org 

HOLMBY NEWS
August 14, 2014

 

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

1.  Fireworks at Los Angeles Country Club
2.  Councilmember Koretz – New Office Location
3.  Please Report Dead Birds
4.  Things Your Burglar Won’t Tell You
5.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
6.  Resident Ads
7.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  FIREWORKS AT LOS ANGELES COUNTRY CLUB

Please be informed that Friday evening, August 15th, at approximately 8:15 p.m., the Los Angeles Country Club will be conducting a fireworks show lasting approximately 8 minutes during a funeral service at our Clubhouse. Please take note that these will be ground and near-ground fireworks only, with the Fire Marshall permit dictating nothing projected over 45 feet in the air. We do not anticipate any views of the fireworks from outside neighbors, nor do we anticipate an over-abundance of noise. We appreciate your understanding and hope this will not be an inconvenience for you.

Thank you,
The Los Angeles Country Club Management

2.  COUNCILMEMBER KORETZ – NEW OFFICE LOCATION

Councilmember Paul Koretz has moved his West Los Angeles Field Office to Wilshire Boulevard. The new office will be located at 6380 Wilshire Boulevard,  in the Carthay Circle neighborhood of the City. Hours will be 9:00 – 5:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday and 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Fridays. Parking is available in the building with no validation. For information about the district office and staff visit our website at cd5.lacity.org.

6380 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 800
Los Angeles CA, 90048
Phone: 323-866-1828
Fax: 323-852-1129

3.  PLEASE REPORT DEAD BIRDS

West Nile Virus Alert
If you find a dead bird, particularly a crow, jay, magpie, raven, sparrow, finch, or raptor, or dead tree squirrel, please file an online report at www.westnile.ca.gov or call toll-free 1-877-968-2473.

Dead bird and dead tree squirrel reports are very important because they are usually the first indication that the virus is active in an area, and this allows CDPH to monitor the virus throughout the year. Although dead tree squirrels are not currently tested, the reports are still useful for surveillance.

4.  THINGS YOUR BURGLAR WON’T TELL YOU

We will be posting a few of these items every week in the Holmby News. These insights into the way burglars “think” could help save your home from being burglarized:

1. I’ll break a window to get in, even if it makes a little noise. If your neighbor hears one loud sound, he’ll stop what he’s doing and wait to hear it again. If he doesn’t hear it again, he’ll just go back to what he was doing. It’s human nature.

2. I’m not complaining, but why would you pay all that money for a fancy alarm system and leave your house without setting it?

3. I love looking in your windows. I’m looking for signs that you’re home, and for flat screen TVs or gaming systems I’d like. I’ll drive or walk through your neighborhood at night, before you close the blinds, just to pick my targets.

4. Avoid announcing your vacation on your Facebook page. It’s easier than you think to look up your address. Parents: caution your kids about this. You see this every day.

5. To you, leaving that window open just a crack during the day is a way to let in a little fresh air. To me, it’s an invitation.

6. If you don’t answer when I knock, I try the door. Occasionally, I hit the jackpot and walk right in.

5.  HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY

Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com

Ads for plumbers, housekeepers, garage sales, etc. will be posted in the weekly News. Emergency situations such as coyote sightings, lost and found pets, traffic alerts and similar situations will continue to be published during the week as received.

When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News moderator to review.  Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.

6.  RESIDENT ADS

WORTH NEW YORK SAMPLE SALE

If you would like to see the beautiful women’s fall collection of Worth New York, featuring over 300 pieces ranging from jeans and t-shirts to evening wear, email me. Sizes range from 0-20. I will have the Fall samples at my home on Beverly Glen August 13-19. Email me if you would like to come by. Denise Barta, dbarta@worthltd.com

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HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED

A reliable, experienced person, two full days/week. Either (Tuesday + Friday), or (Monday + Thursday). Spanish/English speaking household.
Email – rozengurt@hotmail.com

7.  HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

HOLMBY WESTWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 
914 Westwood Blvd. Suite 573 
Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-470-1785 
Email: hwpoa@aol.com
Web site: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org 

HOLMBY NEWS
August 5, 2014

 

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

1.  HWPOA Board Meeting
2.  Water Conservation
3.  LAPD National Night Out
4.  Westwood Library Programs and Events
5.  LAPD Fraud/Scam Alert
6.  Things Your Burglar Won’t Tell You
7.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
8.  Resident Ads
9.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  HWPOA BOARD MEETING

Next Tuesday, Aug.12 at 8:00 PM, the HWPOA Board of Directors will hold it’s monthly meeting at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.).  Members of the community are welcome to attend, though space is limited.  Please let us know if you plan to attend, by emailing Dana at hwpoa@aol.com.

2.  WATER CONSERVATION

The City of Los Angeles has mandatory water restrictions due to the current drought.  Please note that all outdoor watering is prohibited from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 7 days a week.  Please set your sprinklers to water your lawns either in the early morning or late afternoon/evening.  This will cut down on water usage as less water evaporates during these hours.

For more information about the water restrictions, click here:
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3.  LAPD NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

You are invited to the LAPD’s “National Night Out”, a time when a joyous spirit of community is celebrated, and the right of people to enjoy safety from crime is honored.

Tuesday, August 5, 2014
5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Stoner Park Recreation Center
1833 Stoner Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025

FREE BBQ & REFRESHMENTS
Inflatable rides
Face Painting

For further information, call
West Los Angeles Community Police Station,
Community Relations Office: 310-444-0735

4.  WESTWOOD LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

The Westwood Library has plenty of literary events coming up in August, including two Author Talks and a panel of mystery writers!  There’s something for everyone, including adults, teens and children.

For a complete list of August programs, click here:
http://friendsofwestwoodlibrary.org/events.html

5.  LAPD FRAUD/SCAM ALERT

BEWARE OF SCAMS USING GREENDOT MONEYPAK

People are losing thousands of dollars in a phone scam involving GreenDot MoneyPak.

How the scam works:
These crimes are usually perpetrated via telephone. Scammers represent themselves as bill collectors for utilities (predominantly DWP, but also as collectors for the IRS, citations, etc.) and request that the victim purchase a pre-paid re-loadable debit card (Green Dot/Money Pak, but also Visa, MasterCard, Vanilla Card, etc.) for the specific amount of the bill charge and threaten that the victim’s utilities will be shut off immediately, or the citation will go to warrant, etc., if the victim does not do so.

The victim is then instructed to call the scammer back with the PIN (account number) to that card. Once the scammer has the PIN, he is able to transfer the funds to any other credit card – essentially a convenient and untraceable method of transferring money. The victim is left no recourse.

For more information and crime prevention tips, click these two links:

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6.  THINGS YOUR BURGLAR WON’T TELL YOU

We will be posting a few of these items every week in the Holmby News. These insights into the way burglars “think” could help save your home from being burglarized:

1.   Do you really think I won’t look in your sock drawer? I always check dresser drawers, the bedside table, and the medicine cabinet.

2.  Here’s a helpful hint: I almost never go into kids’ rooms.

3.  You’re right: I won’t have enough time to break into that safe where you keep your valuables. But if it’s not bolted down, I’ll take it with me.

4.  A loud TV or radio can be a better deterrent than the best alarm system. If you’re reluctant to leave your TV on while you’re out of town, you can buy a $35 device that works on a timer and simulates the flickering glow of a real television.  (Find it at http://www.faketv.com/)

5.  Sometimes, I carry a clipboard. Sometimes, I dress like a lawn guy and carry a rake. I do my best to never, ever look like a crook.

6.  The two things I hate most: loud dogs and nosy neighbors.

7.  HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY

Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com

Ads for plumbers, housekeepers, garage sales, etc. will be posted in the weekly News. Emergency situations such as coyote sightings, lost and found pets, traffic alerts and similar situations will continue to be published during the week as received.

When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News moderator to review.  Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.

8.  RESIDENT ADS

Looking to Improve Outdoor Landscaping

We are looking to upgrade the landscaping in our front and back yard. We have a “mow, blow and go” gardener, but need someone with experience to select new plants, improve the layout and execute the project. Please contact me if you have a referral. Thank you!
K.C. Krieger
kckrieger@gmail.com

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HELP NEEDED – SUB ZERO REPAIR

Does anyone know a good source to service a Sub Zero refrigerator?

Nancy Bott
310-475-6112 or nancybott@verizon.net

9.  HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

HOLMBY WESTWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 
914 Westwood Blvd. Suite 573 
Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-470-1785 
Email: hwpoa@aol.com
Web site: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org 

Tanzy Restaurant, who supported Holmby Westwood’s July 4th Parade and Picnic, is having a 5-course dinner with Chef Bryan Podgorski and St. Supery Estate Vineyard & Winery on Monday 8/11. Space is limited to 20!

For more information, please click here:
http://www.ipictheaters.com/ipic-westwoodwinedinner.aspx