From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. Information Bulletin – Sex Offender in the Area 2. November Election – Be a Paid Volunteer 3. MyLA 311 – City of L.A. Information & Services 4. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy 5. Resident Ads 6. HWPOA Contact Information
1. INFORMATION BULLETIN – SEX OFFENDER IN THE AREA
Dear Neighbors,
HWPOA received information from a homeowner regarding the following incident:
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On August 9, Richard Anthony Franco entered our backyard at midnight and slept there until the morning. We found him performing lewd acts on recorded video footage. While in our backyard, he dropped his CA ID card. It took a while to figure out what had actually transpired, but we ultimately we called the police and filed a report when we realized who he was and what happened. Today, he was spotted again on the corner of Wyton and Loring walking toward UCLA. We called the police again, but they were unable to find him. His picture may look familiar as we realized, after more research, that he had been convicted of stalking the actress Halle Berry about 7 years ago. He wears a brown backpack and has a large black duffle bag that he carries around. Today he was wearing all black, but that evening he was wearing a brown t-shirt and white shorts.
HWPOA looked into the matter immediately and called our LAPD Senior Lead Officer, Chris Ragsdale, to obtain a police report. As you might imagine, the association WILL NOT send out personal information such as this without verification from the LAPD.
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Officer Ragsdale did get back to us several days later with the following information:
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“It should be shared as an “Information Bulletin” only. At this time, the subject is not wanted for a crime. He is currently under an active investigation for a Trespass, a misdemeanor crime. The case must be fully investigated and a warrant will have to be issued in order to make an arrest for that offense. Additionally, the subject’s registered sex-offender status and probation status is current and also a misdemeanor.
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The neighborhood should be aware that the subject is frequenting the area and if observed, neighbors should be alerted to monitor and employ typical “Neighborhood Watch” protocols (observe, monitor, document, report, etc.). If the subject were to engage in criminal conduct, loiter around a school or where children gather, notify 911 Immediately. It is not necessary to call the police just because the subject is observed. Residents may notify or email me the details of when, where and what activity took place so that I am aware of the situation and conduct any additional follow-up if necessary.”
Please let HWPOA know if you have any further questions.
Sandy Brown
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2. NOVEMBER ELECTION – BE A PAID VOLUNTEER
More volunteers are needed to staff polling places on November 8, a job that pays between $105 and $175 for Election Day and pre-election training.
Volunteers typically work 14 to 15 hours on Election Day. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Pollworkers are required to arrive between 6 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. to prepare materials. Closing the polls and related duties take about an hour, according to information provided to potential volunteers at lavote.net.
3. MY LA 311 – CITY OF L.A. INFORMATION & SERVICES
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, 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.
4. 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.
5. RESIDENT ADS
HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE
Our amazing house keeper is looking for 3 days a week. She has been with us for 7 years and now that our boys are both headed to college we will not need her 5 days. She is a great cleaner, great with kids and dogs, drives and is so sweet. She can work weekends too. Please contact Isela Aviles @ (323) 742-6523 and please call me for a reference if needed.
Shelley Eisner
(310) 926-7776
shelleyeisner@me.com
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HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE
Our family housekeeper, Monica, who worked for my mother for close to 10 years and who was with my family before that for 6 years, is currently looking for a new job. She is a very sweet and kind woman who speaks perfect English, drives, and is wonderful with children and pets. We cannot recommend her enough, she is just a lovely woman and deserves to find an equally lovely family to work for.
Please call Monica directly at (323) 829-7114 or myself for references.
Thank you.
Tiffany Sacks
(310) 446-0754
6. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION
HOLMBY WESTWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. P.O. Box 49180 Los Angeles, CA 90049 310-470-1785 Email: hwpoa@aol.com Web site: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. Back to School Safety 2. Holmby Park Preservation News 3. Helicopter Noise Complaints 4. Westwood Area Auto Crimes Report
5. Fire Station #71 – at Sunset & Beverly Glen
6. ACS Security Update
7. LAPD Blood Drive
8. Congressional “App Challenge”
9. 2017 Military Academy Nominations 10. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy 11. Resident Ads 12. HWPOA Contact Information
1. BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY
Earlier this week, the school year began for LAUSD schools. Please be careful when driving around the neighborhood at drop-off and pick-up times, and if you are a parent of a student, please observe all safety regulations when dropping off or picking up your children. Let’s keep the neighborhood safe!
2. HOLMBY PARK PRESERVATION NEWS
Have you tried playing golf at Holmby Park? It is an especially fun course to play with children. The course is an 18-hole “pony course”. It is deceptively difficult and will definitely help improve your short game and concentration. The longest hole is 60 yards. Most of the holes are in the 40-yard range. The greens are about 10 feet wide. All you need to play is a wedge and a putter. It costs just $3 to play during the week and $4 to play on weekends. You can also rent a club for 25 cents.
There is no information about who actually designed the par- 54 course, but it is known that Olmstead’s original blueprints included a pony golf course. In 1981, the Armand Hammer Foundation gave a gift to help maintain the golf course in perpetuity.
Park Facts: An underground river flows beneath the park toward Wilshire Boulevard.
Workman painting all of the lampostsWorkman replacing the damaged awnings which cover the benches at the two bowling greens
3. HELICOPTER NOISE COMPLAINTS
The Los Angeles Area Helicopter Noise Coalition (LAAHNC) is working to seek relief from helicopter noise across Los Angeles County. You can file a noise report with the Automatic Complaint System. For more information about how to find your reports in the Automatic Complaint System, please watch this 4-minute video:
The West Los Angeles Area continues to be a target rich environment for auto crimes. Car burglars canvass neighborhoods throughout the night to commit their crimes while most of us are sleeping. The Los Angeles Police Department is making every effort to combat this problem.
An unattended automobile is never a safe or secure place to leave any valuables, whether or not the vehicle is locked. If any property is left unattended in the car, even for just a few minutes, IT WILL BE STOLEN! Something as simple as a sunglass case, an empty backpack or gym bag will cause your car window to be smashed resulting in hundreds of dollars in damage alone.
Car burglars are taking a variety of small electronics and valuables. The top items being taken in most car break ins are back packs, portable GPS systems, cellular phones, lap top computers, tablets, purses, wallets and money.
Community awareness and involvement is instrumental to the prevention of these crimes.
Do not leave ANY property or valuables visible in the car! Remember toLock It, Hide it, Keep It!
5. FIRE STATION #71 – AT SUNSET & BEVERLY GLEN
This past month, the firefighters at Engine Station # 71 (Beverly Gen and Sunset) cooked dinner for the homeowner representatives whose organizations have contributed to the ongoing financial support of the station. Over the past 14 or so years, these associations have helped to raise enough funds to purchase the many requests from the firefighters that the city does not provide for our station. This year, we contributed $11,000 for a new tool room which had not been updated for 50 years. Over the years, we purchased a TV, remodeled the kitchen, provided dividers for privacy in the sleeping quarters, lazy-boy reclining chairs in the recreation room, and canopies for shade at the Pancake Breakfast.
During our dinner, I inquired about emergency calls to 911 and equipment for such calls at Station #71. I believe this info will be of interest to our members:
Every firefighter at #71 is an EMT and is CPR certified. Each firefighter can use AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) when working with a full cardiac arrest. They have emergency training and can administer some drugs that fall under County Health protocols. They can do CPR, bandaging, splintering, etc. to make you comfortable.
FS #71 has 3 Firefighter Paramedics (2 Firefighter Paramedics on the ambulance and 1 on the fire engine.) All three rotate from two positions on the Rescue Ambulance to the paramedic position on the engine. They respond to all emergency 911 calls. Most of the members have close to or over 20 years on the job. They have all spent time in the much busier areas of the city so, all have extensive medical, fire, and emergency related experience.
They will ask you what hospital you normally go to or wish to be taken to. According to the data they receive from the hospital, they are able to determine if that hospital is full or is able to accommodate you. If the hospital you request is full, they will take you to another hospital. If it is a life or death situation, they will take you to the closest hospital.
Fire Station #71 is not only open to visitors during the Fire Service Day and the Pancake Breakfast. You can call to make arrangements to visit at anytime. It is always open to our community but the firefighters could be out on a call. They are a fantastic group of firefighters and we thank them for their service as first responders in times of need!
There is an ongoing Station support effort known as “Adopt Fire Station #71” in which I serve as president. The Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, Bel Air Association, Comstock Hills Homeowners Association, Benedict Canyon Association, and Residents of Beverly Glen all participate in the “Adopt” program.
If you would like to contribute to this ongoing effort, please make your check payable to Adopt Fire Station # 71
and send it to:
Adopt Fire Station # 71
c/o HWPOA
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Thank you,
Sandy Brown
6. ACS SECURITY UPDATE
Report from Greg Garver, ACS Security:
We currently have a car 24 hours covering from Sunset to Wilshire and from Mapleton to Hilgard. This we started with no customers in the area and kept the coverage for the 1 1/2 years it took to gain enough supporters to support the patrol service. Our weekend patrol is the same as weekday patrol.
As far as private patrol agreements we have a car on Conway from 6pm to midnight and Loring from 8pm to midnight, both of which are 8 hour shifts that assist in response and vacation watches in the area when not at their assigned duties (4pm to 6pm and 4pm to 8pm respectively). We also provide a 16 hour car in the area of Malcolm, Glenmont and Manning.
As far as crime in the area, unfortunately it is up in West L.A. as well as the Valley. The neighborhood should expect to see our patrol cars at random intervals throughout the day and we have no problems with HWPOA.
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7. LAPD BLOOD DRIVE
Show your spirit by taking part in the Cedars-Sinai’s annual LAPD West Bureau Blood Drive on August 24, 2016 and support the West Los Angeles Community Police Station.
Wednesday, Aug. 24 (Noon – 6 p.m.)
West Los Angeles Division
1663 Butler Ave. (Mobile Unit)
Contact Officer Gray – 30469@lapd.lacity.org
310-444-0735
All donors receive a custom T-shirt and each competing division is eligible to win a grand prize for the most donors registered.
8. CONGRESSIONAL “APP CHALLENGE”
Congressman Ted W. Lieu announced the launch of the Congressional App Challenge, a competition designed to engage student creativity and promote their participation in computer science and coding. The competition will take place from July 18 to November 2 and is open to all constituents.
Established by Members of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2013, this nationwide effort allows students to compete against their peers by creating and an application or “app,” for mobile, tablet, or computer devices. The Challenge is designed to promote innovation and engagement in coding and computer science.
The honor of attending a United States Military Academy comes with the obligation to serve in the Military for at least nine years, including four years at the Academy and five years with the Service.
Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. Military Academies: U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment.
To request a Military Academy Nomination from our office or for more information, please CLICK HERE.
10. 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.
11. RESIDENT ADS
SPRINKLER SYSTEM & GARDENER
Dear Neighbors,
I’m looking for someone to analyze our sprinkler system and adjust it accordingly for coverage and duration.
Also, I’m considering changing gardeners. Any rave reviews for someone?
Many thanks,
Andrea Smith
310-470-8343
ablsmith@dock.net
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SEEKING HANDYMAN
We are looking for an experienced handyman to help with some projects. If you have any good recommendations, please let me know.
Thank you,
Gary Reuben
greuben@pacbell.net
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HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE
After almost 40 years, we are downsizing from a large house to a condo. Maria Estevez, our beloved housekeeper of 10 years, speaks English, drives, and is a jewel. She does everything with a smile, and is wonderful with children and pets. She comes to us 2 1/2 days a week, so she will have time available. She can be reached at 310-625-9254, and please feel free to call me for a reference if you like.
Denise Frankfort
310-274-4721
12. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION
HOLMBY WESTWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. P.O. Box 49180 Los Angeles, CA 90049 310-470-1785 Email: hwpoa@aol.com Web site: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. LAPD Update – Crime Mapping 2. UPS Package Theft 3. More Coyotes 4. LADWP Customer Service Saturday
5. Name a Seat at the Gil Cates Theater
6. Sur La Table – Now Open 7. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy 8. Resident Ads 9. HWPOA Contact Information
1. LAPD UPDATE – CRIME MAPPING
From Christopher Ragsdale, West LAPD Senior Lead Officer:
Since the E-Policing format has been down I have been directing residents to go to www.crimemapping.com to review crimes within your neighborhood. What is nice about this site is it also has an Alert feature where you can sign up to receive email alerts when crime is reported within your specified boundaries.
Visit and navigate the site, I think you’ll find it much more efficient and up to date. Should you have any questions about a reported crime feel free to reach out to me.
EMERGENCY: 911 NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273 All other City Services: 311
Christopher Ragsdale
Senior Lead Officer
West Los Angeles Community Police Station
Office: 310-444-0741
Email: 26690@lapd.lacity.org
Website: www.lapdonline.org
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2. UPS PACKAGE THEFT
A resident on Le Conte near Thayer reported that 2 packages that were delivered by UPS were both stolen from her front porch. The theft occurred on Tuesday, August 9 between 4:30-7:30 PM. The theft has been reported to the police.
This should serve as a reminder that it is never safe to leave packages by your front door. Please have packages delivered with “signature required” or have them delivered to another location (such as a business office) where it can be handed to a person directly.
3. MORE COYOTES
We continue to receive reports of coyotes in the neighborhood. Please take appropriate precautions to keep your family and pets safe.
For more information about coyote safety, please click here.
4. LADWP CUSTOMER SERVICE SATURDAY
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) will hold Customer Service Saturday at four of its Customer Service Centers on August 13, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event location closest to Holmby Westwood is the West Los Angeles Customer Service Center (CSC.)
West Los Angeles CSC
1394 S. Sepulveda Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Customers who attend Customer Service Saturday can expect assistance from staff who are able to take payments, process service order requests, answer billing questions and resolve billing issues. There will be informational tables and displays with helpful information on LADWP programs and services available to customers, as well as sign-up materials.
For more information on Customer Service Saturday, please visit www.ladwp.com/saturdays. LADWP will hold Customer Service Saturday each month in 2015 on the second Saturday of the month.
5. NAME A SEAT AT THE GIL CATES THEATER
The Geffen Playhouse has been a world renowned institution for the arts, as well as a Westwood landmark, for over 20 years. Please consider assisting the Geffen Playhouse by “naming a seat” so we can enjoy the power of live theater for the next 20 years.
Please read the attached letter from Gil Cates, Jr., and we thank you for your time and consideration.
Sur La Table, the destination for everyone who loves great cooking and entertaining, is now open in Westwood Village at 1000 Westwood Boulevard (corner of Weyburn Avenue).
With a wide selection of cookware and tools plus cooking classes, inspiration and expertise are always on the menu. In addition to its vast array of top quality merchandise, the beautiful new Sur La Table in Westwood Village also features an on-site kitchen and an extensive Culinary Program that offers chef’s demonstrations and an incredible array of cooking classes.
Cooking class subjects include: Summer in Tuscany, Date Night – Tour de France, Kids programs such as Kitchen Fundamentals for Kids, Girls Night Out – Fabulous Summer Flavors, Confident Cooking three-part series, Knife Skills 101, and many more.
Stop in Sur La Table to browse, explore, sign up for a class, and meet the friendly and knowledgable staff in Westwood, including General Manager Craig Shahan and Resident Chef Holly Amore.
You’ll also receive a free Sur La Table high quality cotton tote bag when you present this email (while supplies last).
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
HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE
After almost 40 years, we are downsizing from a large house to a condo. Maria Estevez, our beloved housekeeper of 10 years, speaks English, drives, and is a jewel. She does everything with a smile, and is wonderful with children and pets. She comes to us 2 1/2 days a week, so she will have time available. She can be reached at 310-625-0254, and please feel free to call me for a reference if you like.
Denise Frankfort
310-274-4721
9. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION
HOLMBY WESTWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. P.O. Box 49180 Los Angeles, CA 90049 310-470-1785 Email: hwpoa@aol.com Web site: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. Street Repair Requests 2. HPOZ Update 3. Movie Premiere – Street Closures 4. LAPD Blood Drive
5. The PLATO Society 6. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy 7. Resident Ads 8. HWPOA Contact Information
1. STREET REPAIR REQUESTS
The Bureau of Street Services has scheduled a Small Asphalt Repairs (SAR) truck (which is described as 1 small asphalt repair truck, consisting of 2 workers and asphalt), for the Westwood Neighborhood Council area, to perform small asphalt repairs on August 31, 2016.
The type of repairs that can be addressed with this program include the following:
– Potholes and pop outs
– Skin patching of eroded or cracked areas
– Some repairs on concrete streets
The Westwood Neighborhood Council has asked us to submit suggested locations in our neighborhood for small street repairs. The city will only send the SAR truck to a total of 15 locations in the entire Westwood Neighborhood Council area, so Holmby Westwood will only see a handful of repairs.
If you are aware of any spots in our neighborhood that would be particularly good candidates for this program, please send requests to Dana at hwpoa@aol.com no later than Monday, August 8. Please only send street repair requests, not sidewalks or curbs.
We are glad to have received a large amount of written comments, comment cards, and verbal comments. In order to allow staff time to review and analyze all of the comments received, the proposed Holmby Westwood HPOZ will not be agendized for the August 18, 2016 Cultural Heritage Commission hearing and will not be agendized for the September 22, 2016 City Planning Commission hearing. You will be notified when the proposed Holmby Westwood HPOZ is rescheduled for both Commissions.
For more information about the proposed Holmby Westwood HPOZ and to view any of the draft documents, please visit our Office of Historic Resources Holmby Westwood webpage at: http://preservation.lacity.org/holmby-westwood. Additionally, the Historic Resources Report for the proposed Holmby Westwood HPOZ and the PowerPoint presentation from the July 28, 2016 Informational Open House/Public Hearing have been uploaded on the webpage for you to view.
Sincerely,
Kimberly Henry
kimberly.henry@lacity.org
3. MOVIE PREMIERE – STREET CLOSURES
On Tuesday, August 9, 2016, Sony Pictures is planning the “Sausage Party” premiere to be held at the Regency Village Theatre, located at 961 Broxton Ave, at 7:30 PM. There will be various sidewalk and street closures around the area of Broxton Avenue between Weyburn Avenue and Le Conte Avenue.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Michelle Dennis at (310) 848-1137 or ELS at 818-769-9800.
4. LAPD BLOOD DRIVE
Show your spirit by taking part in the Cedars-Sinai’s annual LAPD West Bureau Blood Drive on August 24, 2016 and support the West Los Angeles Community Police Station.
Wednesday, Aug. 24 (Noon – 6 p.m.)
West Los Angeles Division
1663 Butler Ave. (Mobile Unit)
Contact Officer Gray – 30469@lapd.lacity.org
310-444-0735
All donors receive a custom T-shirt and each competing division is eligible to win a grand prize for the most donors registered.
5. THE PLATO SOCIETY
The PLATO Society is the best known and most prestigious peer learning program in metro Los Angeles. What does that mean? The PLATO Society of Los Angeles is a community of 400 peers who learn actively through study discussion groups rather than passively through lectures, in areas as diverse as history, art, literature, music, economics, current events and a wide array of other topics. Our members are highly intelligent, accomplished professionals and others who are interested in learning, enthusiastic, cultured and engaged with other people. We are curious minds learning from each other in a collegial setting.
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
IN-HOME CAREGIVER AVAILABLE
Excellent Caregiver with 26 years of experience. Does cooking, cleaning, shopping. Has car. Live-in optional. Please call Marva Alvarez at (310) 569-6609 and for reference, Matti Contopulos at (310) 474-1116.
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SPRINKLER SYSTEM & GARDENER
Dear Neighbors,
I’m looking for someone to analyze our sprinkler system and adjust it accordingly for coverage and duration.
Also, I’m considering changing gardeners. Any rave reviews for someone?
Many thanks,
Andrea Smith
310-470-8343
ablsmith@dock.net
8. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION
HOLMBY WESTWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. P.O. Box 49180 Los Angeles, CA 90049 310-470-1785 Email: hwpoa@aol.com Web site: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org
