HOLMBY NEWS
April 28, 2017

 

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

1.  HWPOA Annual Meeting – Tuesday, May 9
2.  LAPD Crime Report
3.  Leaf Blowing Etiquette
4.  Warner Ave. School – 90th Anniversary
5.  Westwood Library – May Events
6.  Free Mulch Delivery – L.A. Sanitation
7.  Upcoming Community Events
8.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
9.  Resident Ads
10.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  HWPOA ANNUAL MEETING – TUESDAY, MAY 9

SAVE THE DATE!
HWPOA ANNUAL MEETING

WHEN:
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
7:15 PM – Meet and Greet
7:30 PM – Meeting will begin

WHERE:
Belmont Village
10475 Wilshire Blvd.
(at Warner Ave.)
Free parking available

Our agenda includes guest speaker, LAPD Senior Lead Officer Chris Ragsdale, updates on Westwood Village and Century City as well as regular HWPOA business.  We will also be electing our 2017-18 HWPOA Board of Directors.

Please let us know if you plan to join us by clicking here:

RSVP – Click Here

2.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

LAPD CRIME REPORT:

THEFT – PETTY (plain theft-petty) ($950 & under)
Incident #: 170808969
SUNSET BL & BEVERLY GLEN  |  4/20/2017 @ 9:30 AM

BURGLARY – ATTEMPTED
Incident #: 170808976
HILGARD AV & LE CONTE  |  4/20/2017 @ 3:45 AM

MAN SHOT IN BEVERLY GLEN HOME INVASION
A 43-year-old man was shot in a home-invasion robbery in the north Beverly Glen area early this morning, and police are searching for several suspects.  The man was rushed to a hospital in critical condition after he was shot with a shotgun during the robbery in the 10300 block of Summer Holly Circle, said Los Angeles police Officer Liliana Preciado. Witnesses reported seeing several males fleeing the scene after the shooting. The robbery occurred about 3:15 a.m., Preciado said.

Police were seeking several males in connection with the crime. No descriptions were released of the suspects.  Anyone with information about the case was urged to call (877) LAPD-247.

City News Service and the Westwood Century City Patch contributed to this report.

KNOCK KNOCK BURGLARIES CONTINUE

“Knock Knock” Burglars continue to target homes throughout the city. Watch as these burglars target a home by first knocking on the front door and then enter the rear of the home to break in. Watch them as they race through the home with the alarm sounding to quickly commit the Burglary: http://abc7.com/news/lapd-warning-public-about-rash-of-knock-knock-burglaries/1918163/

Residential Burglaries continue to be trending throughout the region and are the crime of choice amongst the criminal gang rings. If you have been paying any attention to the recent news, the same type of MO and crime is occurring across the region.

There are typically two areas that burglars will approach prior to breaking into a home. First, the front door to determine if anyone is home. Secondly, they will typically enter a side gate and yard to access the back to gain or force entry into the home.

As a result I am recommending motion sensor cameras that will immediately detect an intruder entering these zones and provide immediate notification on your smart phone. In other words, your first alert will be a suspicious individual approaching your front door. The second will be receiving an alert and images of intruders entering your side/rear yard. It is now time to call 911.

If an individual is able to access any critical parts of your property without immediate detection and notification to you, your property is vulnerable.

You may access crime mapping at www.crimemapping.com to review recent crimes in your area. Sign up to receive alerts when crime is reported in your neighborhood.

E-Policing: http://www.lapdonline.org/e_policing
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

3.  LEAF BLOWING ETIQUETTE

A homeowner reported seeing several gardeners blowing leaves from the parkway into the middle of the street without picking them up.  Please remind your gardeners that leaf blowers should be used to clean up the leaves, not just to move the leaves off of your property.

In addition, we would like to remind you that gas powered leaf blowers are illegal.  They can be very noisy and disruptive to other neighborhood residents.  If you or your gardeners use gas powered leaf blowers, please refrain from using them.  There are other options available, including a variety of electric leaf blowers.  Thank you.

4.  WARNER AVE. SCHOOL – 90th ANNIVERSARY

Warner Avenue School celebrates 90 years of educational excellence on May 6, 2017.  We want all our families (past and present) to join us for a great event!  The centerpiece of the day is a festival of hands-on science demonstrations and exhibits geared for everyone from grandparents to kindergartners.  Reunite with old friends and see what’s happening at Warner today!

You need not pay a dime to join us May 6, but we could really use community support.  Warner is establishing a technology fund to keep the education we offer relevant in the 21st Century.  It’s a big undertaking, but with your help, we can do it!  We all benefit when our neighborhood school is one of the best in L.A. – please help Warner stay that way. To donate, go to www.warneravenueelementary.com and click on “give.”

Save the date and mark your calendars, May 6, 2017 from 1-5. Warner’s 90th!

5.  WESTWOOD LIBRARY –  MAY EVENTS

The Westwood Branch Library has a busy month of events and activities for adults, teens and children.  Some of the programs include:

• e-Textiles STEAM: Pet-O-Meter sensors
• Poetry Open Mic.
• Acting classes
• Mindfulness Meditation
  
• Knitting Club

For a complete list of upcoming events, please click here:

https://www.lapl.org/branches/westwood

6.  FREE MULCH DELIVERY – L.A. SANITATION

From L.A. City Sanitation:

We have a new service to offer you – free mulch delivery! In addition to our 11 self-serve mulch locations around Los Angeles, we are now offering free delivery of either 2.5 or 5 yards of mulch. Restrictions do apply, and you must be home to accept delivery.

More information is available on this flyer. You can learn more on our website at http://bit.ly/LAmulch or call our 24-hour Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489.

The green yard trimmings that LASAN collects go through a thorough cleaning, screening and grinding process and then is spread into piles. The piles are heated up to 120-140 degrees and frequently aerated by turning for 20 days. High temperatures, thorough turning, and composting all help to give microbes their best shot at pesticides to break them down into harmless chemicals during the composting process but there is no guarantee that all be eliminated. We lab analyze a sample once every 2 months and post the results on our website (link above). Mulch is not delivered until it is tested and has passed the US composting Council Seal of Testing Assurance.

7.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

A Cappella Jam at Emerson Middle School – Saturday, May 6 at 7pm (Food trucks serving dinner from 5pm). UCLA’s top a cappella singing groups reunite for a benefit concert to support arts programs at our neighborhood public middle school.  Emerson Community Charter Middle School is located at 1650 Selby Avenue.

TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-a-cappella-jam-tickets-32838026421

MORE INFO: https://www.facebook.com/A-Cappella-Jam-2017-1707359836173535/

Pancake Breakfast at Fire Station #71 – Sunday, May 21.  Save the date! Fire Station #71 at Sunset and Beverly Glen will hold its Annual Pancake Breakfast.  For more information, please click here: 2017 Pancake Breakfast

8.  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.

9.  RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING WINDOW WASHER

Hello,

I’d love to have any recommendations for a good window washing service.

Thank you,

Cheryl
ckpandrhl@verizon.net

10.  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
Pay Membership Dues: https://squareup.com/store/hwpoa

You Are Invited . . .

• To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
  NEXT MEETING – MAY 9 (Annual Membership Meeting)
• 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 at 8:00 pm at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.).  Please confirm prior to attending.

HOLMBY NEWS
April 21, 2017

 

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

1.  LAPD Crime Report
2.  LAUSD Candidates Forum
3.  UCLA Report
4.  HWPOA Annual Meeting – Save the Date
5.  Movie Premiere – Street Closures
6.  Upcoming Community Events
7.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
8.  Resident Ads
9.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

A resident reported the following incident that occurred on April 19 at 9 PM. The security camera at her home recorded a very clear picture of someone ringing her doorbell and then running away:

https://ring.com/share/2906438060

If you see or recognize the person in the video, please contact HWPOA or the LAPD.

LAPD Crime Report:

BURGLARY FROM VEHICLE
Incident #: 170808691
10500 BLOCK STRATHMORE DR  |  4/13/2017 @ 4:47 AM

VEHICLE, STOLEN
Incident #: 170808809
10500 BLOCK WYTON DR  |  4/17/2017 @ 1:58 AM

2.  LAUSD CANDIDATES FORUM

On Sunday, April 23 at 5:00 PM at University High School, you are invited to attend a Candidates Forum for the LAUSD School Board.  The two candidates, Steve Zimmer and Nick Melvoin, are heading into an important run-off election in May.  For more information, please click here:

3.  UCLA REPORT

On Thursday, I attended a UCLA and Homeowner Association meeting chaired by Administrative Vice Chancellor Michael Beck and the Office of Government & Community Relations. These meetings are held quarterly in an effort to update the homeowner presidents about the campus.

I think you will find some of the information interesting:

• 120,000 applications were submitted for 2017 admission to UCLA. 6,500 were accepted.

• State funding for UCLA in 2007-08 was $643 million. Today, state funding is $491 million even though the school has added 5,000 more students. They are receiving less total dollars regardless of the increased enrollment. UCLA gets $25,000. per student from tuition and state funding. Higher out-of-state tuition that accounts for 23% of the student body helps to close that dollar gap.

• Each UC Campus was asked to determine its maximum size in the year 2040. UCLA is near capacity today and some believe it is already over capacity but in 2040, campus enrollment will be 45,000 which would be an increase of ½ of 1% per year. There are 30,873 undergraduates today, 6,000 graduates, 3,500 graduate professors, and 3,000 graduates self-supporting (The Anderson School which is independent).

• There are 38,000 Uber/Lyft trips to/from/within campus per week. That number is not a typo!!! 20% of those trips start and end on campus. Those using the ride service include visitors, employees, staff, students, and the hospital population.

• Update on housing: UCLA is discussing potential housing sites to accommodate 4,500 new beds in the next 8 years. All sites are located on the Northwest and Southwest campus, west of Westwood Blvd.

• UCLA is ranked in the top five among public institutions in the country. It is also ranked in the top five among public institutions in the world.

We should all be proud to have UCLA as our neighbor!! Go Bruins!

Sandy Brown
HWPOA President

4.  HWPOA ANNUAL MEETING – SAVE THE DATE

The Annual HWPOA membership meeting is scheduled for the evening of Tuesday, May 9 at Belmont Village.  A new Board of Directors for 2017-18 will be elected and Officer Chris Ragsdale will be speaking about crime and safety.  Mark your calendars!

5.  MOVIE PREMIERE – STREET CLOSURES

National Geographic will be holding the Premiere of “Genius”, at 7:00:00 PM on Monday, April 24th, 2017 at the Regency Village Theaters, located at 961 Broxton Avenue in Westwood.  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 regarding this event, feel free to contact Eric Tremble at 323-229- 1626.

6.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Festival of Books – April 22-23 at USC.  Come celebrate every great story at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. With hundreds of authors and ten stages — including the fun and fantastic Reading by 9 Children’s Stage — there’s a story for everyone. Best of all, admission is free.

• MUSIC: From Latin jazz to kids’ music to rock, this year’s festival is bumping.
• FOOD: See star chefs whip up their fave dishes. Feast at our Food Truck Garden.
• ART: Watch street artists create site-specific works of art before your eyes.
• CONVERSATIONS: Two days of panels, talks and signings celebrating the written word.

Click here for more info: http://events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks/

A Cappella Jam at Emerson Middle School – Saturday, May 6 at 7pm (Food trucks serving dinner from 5pm). UCLA’s top a cappella singing groups reunite for a benefit concert to support arts programs at our neighborhood public middle school.  Emerson Community Charter Middle School is located at 1650 Selby Avenue.

TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-a-cappella-jam-tickets-32838026421

MORE INFO: https://www.facebook.com/A-Cappella-Jam-2017-1707359836173535/

Pancake Breakfast at Fire Station #71 – Sunday, May 21.  Save the date! Fire Station #71 at Sunset and Beverly Glen will hold its Annual Pancake Breakfast.  For more information, please click here: 2017 Pancake Breakfast

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

COMPUTER HELP NEEDED

I am looking for a recommendation for a reliable, trustworthy person to help me with using quicken and excel. I am looking for a part time person who can help me about 10 hours a week.

They can email me or call me at 310-275-6055.

Thank you,
Laurie Temkin Sischo

——————————————————————

SEEKING PLUMBER

Can anyone recommend a good, solid, knowledgeable PLUMBER?  I’m especially looking for someone who’s familiar with the tankless, electric water heaters.

Please email or call:
drgrmacarole@verizon.net
310-475-9304

Thanks in advance … Carole

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
Pay Membership Dues: https://squareup.com/store/hwpoa

You Are Invited . . .

• To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
  NEXT MEETING – MAY 9 (Annual Membership Meeting)
• 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 at 8:00 pm at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.).  Please confirm prior to attending.

HOLMBY NEWS
April 14, 2017

 

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

1.  LAPD Crime Report
2.  HWPOA Annual Meeting – Save the Date
3.  Prescription Drug Take-Back Program
4.  Metro’s Budget – Feedback Requested
5.  Movie Premiere – Street Closures
6.  Upcoming Community Events
7.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

Residents have reported the following incidents:

(1) Suspicious Car – A car parked on Le Conte near Hilgard, pulled a neighbor’s recycling bin to their car, pulled papers from the bin and brought the papers to the front seat.  I asked him and the female driver what they were doing and they looked upset (as if I caught them) and they told me they were recycling. They then drove off (leaving the blue bin in the street) and through Westwood Village …they then pulled over 3 different times to stop and then drive again.

This incident was reported to the LAPD, and here is a portion of the response from the LAPD:

While we can only speculate as to their motives, it is a good reminder to ensure that we are doing everything possible to protects ourselves and secure our property and personal information.

(2) Suspicious Characters – On April 10 at 10:30 PM I looked out the window on Strathmore (near Hilgard) and saw two people in dark clothing and ski hats walking on the street side of cars parked looking in the windows. They saw me and continued on towards Hilgard. I called 911 and they came and patrolled the street with search lights and the surrounding streets.  I don’t know if they found them. But be careful to lock cars and don’t leave ANYTHING in your car.

(3) Car Break-In – My car (on Strathmore near Hilgard) was broken into on the evening of April 12. It was locked but they opened it somehow.  They presumably used a new electronic device that opens doors and trunks so the robber doesn’t have to break windows.  There wasn’t much for them to steal except a coin purse. They came around 4:47am in a white car – either a Jetta or BMW 3 series.

LAPD Crime Report:

THEFT – PETTY (plain theft-petty) ($950 & under)
Incident #: 170808452
SUNSET & BEVERLY GLEN  |  4/6/2017 @ 8:00 PM

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 170808563
10700 BLOCK LE CONTE AV  |  4/10/2017 @ 8:00 AM

Burglary Prevention Tips:

• Meet and become familiar with your neighbors
• Never open a door to strangers
• If an individual knocks on your door, do not ignore them
• Advise the solicitor you are not interested through the closed door
• Lock your doors, windows, and gates
• Consider installing video surveillance systems and laminated glass
• Store all firearms in a safe which is permanently bolted to your foundation
• Take photographs of your valuables and record their serial numbers
• Report all suspicious activities to your local community police station 877-ASK-LAPD (877-275-5273)

For more information on how to protect your home or business, click here.

2.  HWPOA ANNUAL MEETING – SAVE THE DATE

The Annual HWPOA membership meeting is scheduled for the evening of Tuesday, May 9 at Belmont Village. More details to follow.  A new Board of Directors for 2017-18 will be elected and we will have several guest speakers.  Mark your calendars!

3.  PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK PROGRAM

Sponsored by the Culver City Police Dept.:

Dispose of your old, unused, or unwanted prescription drugs safely and for free by bringing them to our prescription drug take back day. The event will be held on Saturday April 29th, 2017 at the Culver City Police Department (4040 Duquesne Ave., Culver City) from 10 AM to 2 PM.

4.  METRO’S BUDGET – FEEDBACK REQUESTED

Have your say in Metro’s financial planning! Metro’s annual budget sets transportation priorities across LA County for the coming year. As Metro begins to put together its budget for 2018 fiscal year, effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, the agency seeks input.

Comment Online

Metro’s interactive budget tool includes a short survey to guide our budget, set priorities, allocate dollars and provide feedback.

Online Budget Tool – Click Here

Comment By Mail or Email:

The deadline for written comments is Friday, May 12 at 5pm.

Send comments by mail to:
Attn: FY18 Budget
Metro
One Gateway Plaza, 99-24-1
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Send comments by email to: budgetcomments@metro.net

5.  MOVIE PREMIERE – STREET CLOSURES

Personal Touch Events, Inc. is planning the premiere of “Grow House” to be held at the Regency Bruin Theatre, located at 948 Broxton Ave, at 7:30 PM on Monday, April 17th, 2017.  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 Emmanuel Tolentino or Erica Jean Pacheco of 4Wall Entertainment Lighting at 818-252-7481.

6.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Spring Eggstravaganza – Saturday, April 15 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at Westwood Park Rec Center.  Jumpers, games, arts & crafts, face painting, Mr. Bunny and more!  Egg hunts for different age groups will occur at various times.  To see the complete schedule, CLICK HERE and scroll to page 4.

Festival of Books – April 22-23 at USC.  Come celebrate every great story at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. With hundreds of authors and ten stages — including the fun and fantastic Reading by 9 Children’s Stage — there’s a story for everyone. Best of all, admission is free.

• MUSIC: From Latin jazz to kids’ music to rock, this year’s festival is bumping.
• FOOD: See star chefs whip up their fave dishes. Feast at our Food Truck Garden.
• ART: Watch street artists create site-specific works of art before your eyes.
• CONVERSATIONS: Two days of panels, talks and signings celebrating the written word.

Click here for more info: http://events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks/

Pancake Breakfast at Fire Station #71 – Sunday, May 21.  Save the date! Fire Station #71 at Sunset and Beverly Glen will hold its Annual Pancake Breakfast.  For more information, please click here: 2017 Pancake Breakfast

7.  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
Pay Membership Dues: https://squareup.com/store/hwpoa

You Are Invited . . .

• To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
  NEXT MEETING – MAY 9 (Annual Membership Meeting)
• 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 at 8:00 pm at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.).  Please confirm prior to attending.

HOLMBY NEWS
April 7, 2017

 

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

1.  Seeking New HWPOA Board Members
2.  LAPD Crime Report
3.  Stolen Items – Are They Yours?
4.  In Case of Emergency – Call 911, Not Fire Station
5.  City of L.A. Emergency Management Survey
6.  Mulholland Drive – Road Work Update
7.  Congressional Art Competition
8.  Volunteers Needed – Westwood Library Book Sales
9.  Metro Purple Line Newsletter
10.  Upcoming Community Events
11.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
12.  Resident Ads
13.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  SEEKING NEW HWPOA BOARD MEMBERS

Join the Board of Directors
of
Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association

The HWPOA Board is seeking Holmby Westwood residents to volunteer to serve as a Director for 1 year. We usually meet on the second Tuesday of every month except for August and December. We ask only that you be a financially current member of the Association for the past 2 years and have an interest in maintaining and improving the quality of life we have all come to know and enjoy.

You will work with many neighbors who serve on the Board, some who have served for many years. This is a way to help your community, to work with city officials and departments, to plan events, and to support the protections in place today.

The Holmby Westwood community is over 80 years old and preservation, livability, and schools are key to its residential value. Serving on our Board of Directors is a way to safeguard one of the largest investments you will make in your lifetime.

We want the next generation to be able to carry on what we have fought to protect for these many years. Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association is a highly respected association throughout the city and, with your involvement, we hope that will continue indefinitely.

Our meetings are held at Belmont Village, Wilshire at Warner Ave., 8–9:30 PM. Our committees include: Security, Traffic, Holmby Park, Architectural Supervising Committee, 4th of July event, Emergency Preparedness, Filming (in the neighborhood), WLAPD liaison and more.

Please, contact Dana Glenn, our Office Manager, and let her know that you want to join our Board. You will have an extremely worthwhile experience while giving back to a community that has remained highly desirable for many years. That did not happen accidentally. It happened with a commitment from hundreds of our neighbors over 80 years!

Send an email to hwpoa@aol.com or call (310) 470-1785 to contact Dana. The deadline for submissions is April 10. We look forward to hearing from you!!

Many thanks,
Your HWPOA Board of Directors

2.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

Two different residents on the 800 block of Malcolm reported the following events:

(1) A homeowner reported that her car was broken in to last week, sometime between 7:00 PM on Thursday, March 30 and 10:00 AM on Friday, March 31.  The car was locked and parked in the driveway.  The suspects rummaged through the car and stole a change purse.

(2) On Tuesday, April 4 at 8:15 pm, a woman rang a homeowner’s doorbell and told her that she had a beautiful rose bush and wanted to know what type of roses they were. The homeowner told her that they didn’t have a rose bush and the woman said it must be my next door neighbor’s (they do have a rose bush, which is not easily seen from the street). When she walked away the homeowner saw that she had a flashlight. This may have been a genuine question, but it also may have been a potential “knock knock” burglary where the criminals knock on the door to see if anyone is home before they break in.

LAPD CRIME REPORT:

THEFT-GRAND (plain theft-grand) $950.01 & over
Incident #: 170807937
10700 BLOCK LE CONTE AV  |  3/27/2017 @ 7:30 AM

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 170808309
1000 BLOCK SELBY AV  |  3/29/2017 @ 3:00 PM

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY ALERT
Residential Burglaries continue to be trending throughout the region and are the crime of choice among the criminal gang rings. If you have been paying any attention to the recent news, the same type of MO and crime is occurring across Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Also making news headlines recently have been the reports of a half dozen or more celebrity or sports figures that have fallen victim to these same crimes.

Typically there are two areas that burglars will approach prior to breaking into a home. First, the front door to determine if anyone is home. Secondly, they will typically enter a side or rear gate and yard to access the back to gain or force entry into the home.

As a result I am recommending motion sensor cameras that will immediately detect an intruder entering these zones and provide immediate notification on your smart phone. In other words, your first alert will be a suspicious individual approaching your front door. The second will be receiving an alert and images of intruders entering your side/rear yard. It is now time to call 911.

If an individual is able to access any critical parts of your property without immediate detection and notification to you, your property is vulnerable.

Please take a moment to view this news story and video which was released recently: http://abc7.com/uncategorized/councilman-calls-for-$50k-reward-in-knock-knock-burglaries/1839678/

You may access crime mapping at www.crimemapping.com to review recent crimes in your area. Sign up to receive alerts when crime is reported in your neighborhood.

E-Policing: http://www.lapdonline.org/e_policing
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.online
Website: www.lapdonline.org

3.  STOLEN ITEMS – ARE THEY YOURS?

From the Westwood-Century City Patch:

Police are trying to reunite burglary victims and their possessions following a raid on an LA business that “received stolen property.”

Police in Los Angeles Wednesday sought victims whose stolen property was recovered in August at a business raided by investigators.  The stolen items include hundreds of pieces of jewelry, high-value purses, collectible coins and sunglasses, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

The items were recovered on Aug. 18, when police served a search warrant at a Los Angeles business “that was receiving stolen property,” according to an LAPD statement.  “Two victims of residential burglaries and one victim of a commercial burglary have positively identified their property,” police said. “The victims are located in the cities of Redondo Beach, Temple City and Valencia.”

Charges are pending against the owner of the raided business, which wasn’t identified, according to the LAPD.

Anyone who was a victim of a burglary between Jan. 1, 2016 and Aug. 17, 2016 is urged to check with Detective Marc Zavala at (818) 832-7510 or Detective Jeannette Santos at (818) 832-7511 after viewing images of stolen items at http://ow.ly/PYYB30aC22W.

4.  IN CASE OF EMERGENCY – CALL 911, NOT FIRE STATION

I have been asked by the firefighters at Station # 71 to please remind our residents that should an emergency arise that requires emergency service, please DO NOT CALL THE FIRE STATION directly.  You will be told to hang up and call 911.  Our station has been receiving calls because neighbors believe they will get faster emergency service when, in fact, it will take longer.  It is imperative that you always call 911.

Thank you,
Sandy Brown

5.  CITY OF L.A. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SURVEY

Concerned about emergencies and disasters? The City of Los Angeles wants to hear from you!

FROM: Kate Hutton, Public Information Officer, Los Angeles Emergency Management Department

The City of Los Angeles is updating its Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) to prepare for disasters and needs public input. The LHMP is a plan to implement actions to reduce injuries and losses from disasters and ensure that the critical services and facilities of the City will continue to function after a disaster. Los Angeles has about 284 sunny days per year, but we do face the potential for earthquakes, floods, fires, hazardous materials incidents, power outages, infrastructure failure, transportation accidents, or even terrorism.

Angelenos know LA better than anyone else, so we want to hear from you. We’ve developed a survey for residents, business owners, and City employees to share what concerns them the most about potential disasters. Take this opportunity to let us know what concerns you before, during, or after a disaster!

Take the survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CityofLosAngelesLHMPSurvey

Find more information about the City’s hazard mitigation planning effort and dates and locations for public meetings at: http://www.emergency.lacity.org/hazard-mitigation-plan

Contact Kate Hutton:
emdcommunications@lacity.org
213-484-4800

6.  MULHOLLAND DRIVE – ROAD WORK UPDATE

SoCal Gas Company will continue the new meter project on Mulholland Drive until Friday April 21, 2017. We were notified that the CPUC did not clear all the inspections and asked that other gas meters be located off the medium pressure main along Mulholland Drive.

SoCal Gas obtained an approval to continue to work. Once the project is completed and all clearances have been made, I will then be able to notify Bureau of Street Services regarding the resurfacing project. We apologize for any inconveniences this has caused.

Thank you all for your attention. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me at 818-971-3088.

Gurmet Khara
CD5 Valley Director

7.  CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION

Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Artistic Discovery Contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in our Congressional District.

The Artistic Discovery Contest is open to all high school students (9-12th grade) who either reside or attend school in the 33rd District. All student participants will receive a participation prize. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will also receive a scholarship. Additionally, 1st place will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol as part of a larger exhibit and receive a trip to Washington D.C. to be recognized at an annual awards ceremony in June 2017, 2nd place will be displayed for one year in the Member’s Washington office, and 3rd place will be displayed in the Member’s District office for one year.

The deadline for submission is Friday, April 14.  For more information and submission criteria, please click here:
https://lieu.house.gov/services/art-competition

8.  VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – WESTWOOD LIBRARY BOOK SALES

Friends of Westwood Library Needs Your Help!  For years the Friends of Westwood Library have held used-book sales every three months at our Westwood Branch library. These sales are popular community events which raise money to buy additional books for the Branch and to increase the number of programs it offers.

The Friends are seeking volunteers to assist our book sale team. If you are organized, enjoy sorting books, and can supervise and work with others, this is a wonderful opportunity to assist us. The minimum time commitment: one day (Friday or Saturday) four times a year, about four hours each day.

Compensation: hanging out with bibliophiles; seeing joy in the faces of children buying books. For more information, get in touch with Teresa Castelli at castellifowl@gmail.com.

9.  METRO PURPLE LINE NEWSLETTER

If you would like to see the April Newsletter for the Metro Purple Line Extension Project, please click here:

http://d31hzlhk6di2h5.cloudfront.net/20170403/9f/d4/99/e5/57d448f7e213ed9ff0f248bb/April_Newsletter_V3.pdf

10.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Lawn Bowling Open House – Saturday, April 8 at 10:30 AM.  This year, members of the bowling club are celebrating their 90th Anniversary at beautiful Holmby Park. As part of these special events, all HWPOA members are cordially invited for an Open House on Saturday, April 8 at 10:30 AM. Each participant will be offered three free, one hour lessons. These could be used either all on April 8, or on three different occasions. This is a healthy, fun activity for all ages.

For more information, please click here:

• Brochure – Lawn Bowling at Holmby Park
• Website – www.losangeleslawnbowling.com

Santa Monica Oceanaires (Barbershop Chorus) Spring Show – Saturday, April 8 at 2:00 PM at Paul Revere Middle School at Sunset and Allenford Ave.  The Oceanaires, featuring Holmby Westwood resident, Richard Keagy, will present their Spring Show “The Love Boat”. The show will take about 2 hour plus and will include many songs you know as well as some barbershop songs that are classics.

Tickets are $15 and are tax deductible as a donation to the Santa Monica Oceanaires a 501 C3 Charitable Corporation.  There is no reserved seating so it is recommended to arrive early.  Tickets can be purchased from Richard Keagy by calling 310 474 3383 on line or at the door.  For more information, please CLICK HERE

Spring Eggstravaganza – Saturday, April 15 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at Westwood Park Rec Center.  Jumpers, games, arts & crafts, face painting, Mr. Bunny and more!  Egg hunts for different age groups will occur at various times.  To see the complete schedule, CLICK HERE and scroll to page 4.

Festival of Books – April 22-23 at USC.  Come celebrate every great story at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. With hundreds of authors and ten stages — including the fun and fantastic Reading by 9 Children’s Stage — there’s a story for everyone. Best of all, admission is free.

• MUSIC: From Latin jazz to kids’ music to rock, this year’s festival is bumping.
• FOOD: See star chefs whip up their fave dishes. Feast at our Food Truck Garden.
• ART: Watch street artists create site-specific works of art before your eyes.
• CONVERSATIONS: Two days of panels, talks and signings celebrating the written word.

Click here for more info: http://events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks/

Pancake Breakfast at Fire Station #71 – Sunday, May 21.  Save the date! Fire Station #71 at Sunset and Beverly Glen will hold its Annual Pancake Breakfast.  For more information, please click here: 2017 Pancake Breakfast

11.  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.

12.  RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING HOUSE PAINTER & ROOF ANTENNA INSTALLATION

We would appreciate recommendations for the following work at our home:

• House Painter
• Installation of  Roof TV antenna and interior coaxial wiring

Thanks,
Jerry Mehlman
gjmehlman@yahoo.com

13.  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
Pay Membership Dues: https://squareup.com/store/hwpoa

You Are Invited . . .

• To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
  NEXT MEETING – MAY 9 (Annual Membership Meeting)
• 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 at 8:00 pm at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.).  Please confirm prior to attending.