HOLMBY NEWS
January 26, 2018

 

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

1.  LAPD Crime Report
2.  Security Suggestions
3.  Street Repair Requests
4.  Speeding Through Stop Signs
5.  Lawn Bowling at Holmby Park
6.  New Dog Park at Westwood Rec. Center
7.  Metro Purple Line Extension
8.  Upcoming Community Events
9.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
10.  Resident Ads
11.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

BURGLARY FROM VEHICLE
Incident #: 180804867
400 BLOCK DALEHURST AV  |  1/20/2018 @ 5:00 PM

BURGLARY FROM VEHICLE
Incident #: 180804930
900 BLOCK MALCOLM AV  |  1/21/2018 @ 5:00 PM

THEFT FROM VEHICLE – PETTY ($950 & under)
Incident #: 180804922
200 BLOCK LORING AV  |  1/20/2018 @ 8:30 PM

THEFT FROM VEHICLE – GRAND ($950.01 & over)
Incident #: 180804981
500 BLOCK DALEHURST AV  |  1/22/2018 @ 6:00 AM

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

2.  SECURITY SUGGESTIONS

Due to recent criminal activity in Holmby Westwood:

• Burglaries during all hours of the day and night (including a number of burglaries when residents were at home & 1 attempted burglary when the resident was home)
• Car break-ins (even behind gates)
• Car thefts
• Package thefts

Here are some suggestions:

1. Turn your alarm on even when you are at home
2. Do not confront a burglar in your home – go to a secure room where you can lock yourself inside and call 911
3. Park your cars in your garage
4. Consider installing flood light motion cameras all around the exterior of your home
5. Consider installing a camera door bell, such as Ring.com. There are a number of similar companies from which to choose. Do your own due diligence.
6. Place camera security signs in your windows
7. Install motion detectors and glass break alarms in strategic locations inside your home.

3.  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 February 28, 2018.

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 Tuesday, January 30.  Please only send street repair requests, not sidewalks or curbs.

4.  SPEEDING THROUGH STOP SIGNS

A homeowner reported that last Saturday morning around 9:05 AM, a black convertible Bentley, driven by a young man in his late teens or early 20s, endangered the lives of several pedestrians, including a baby in a stroller.  The driver was headed east on Wyton at Loring and sped straight through the intersection without stopping at the stop sign while several pedestrians were just steps away.

Please SLOW DOWN and obey all stop signs.  Let’s keep our neighborhood safe!

5.  LAWN BOWLING AT HOLMBY PARK

You are invited to learn how to bowl at the Holmby Park Lawn Bowling Club!  This invitation is good for any Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday – see flyer for details.  For more information, please visit: www.losangeleslawnbowling.com

6.  NEW DOG PARK AT WESTWOOD REC. CENTER

There is now a dogs off the leash Dog Park at the Westwood Recreation Center. It’s the safe and legal way to let your dog off the their leash to play with other dogs. The UCLA Daily Bruin has created a video that shows the new dog-friendly venue:

Video: Dog Park at Westwood Rec. Center

7.  METRO PURPLE LINE EXTENSION

The long-awaited Metro Purple Line Subway Extension is now under construction.

One of Metro’s priority projects, the Purple Line Extension is a critically important rail project that will provide a high-capacity, high-speed and, dependable alternative for commuters to travel between downtown Los Angeles, the Miracle Mile, Beverly Hills and Westwood, where stations will be near UCLA and the VA Hospital.  Travel time between downtown Los Angeles and Westwood is expected to be about 25 minutes.

The project is being built in three sections. The first section between Wilshire/Western and Wilshire/La Cienega is now under construction and is scheduled for completion in 2023.

Section 2 of the Purple Line Extension Project will extend the subway to downtown Beverly Hills and Century City. Section 2 is currently in pre-construction and will begin construction later this year. Sections 1 and 2 are funded primarily by Measure R — the sales tax Los Angeles County voters approved in 2008 — and with a pair of federal grants.

Section 3 will then extend the project to two stations in Westwood. The passage of the Measure M sales tax ballot measure by county voters in 2016 will allow this section to be accelerated. Pre-construction activities on this section will begin in Spring 2018. Metro is currently working to secure the federal funds for Section 3.

Learn more and sign up to receive construction updates, by visiting: www.metro.net/projects/westside

8.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Museums Free For All Day – Sunday, January 28, 2018. Dozens of museums—presenting art, cultural heritage, natural history, and science—will open their doors and invite visitors to attend their museums free of charge.   This offer is for general museum admission only and does not apply to specially ticketed exhibitions. Regular parking fees apply at each museum. Consult individual museum websites for hours, directions, and other visitor information.

UCLA Film & Television Archive – UCLA Film & Television Archive is the second largest moving image archive in the United States after the Library of Congress, and the world’s largest university-based media archive, committed to the collection, restoration and exhibition of moving images.  The Archive’s public programs can be seen at the Billy Wilder Theater in Westwood Village.

Upcoming programming includes Working Girls: America’s Career Women on Screen

For a list of programs and upcoming events, please click here: https://www.cinema.ucla.edu/events

FREE Concert Series @ Westwood Library – Sunday, February 4 , 2018 at 2:30 PM at Westwood Library (1246 Glendon Ave.). Join us for the first concert in the 2018 season of our popular concert series. We’ll be upstairs in the library on a Sunday afternoon when the library is not open for regular business.

We’re fortunate to be able to welcome 8 BRAZILIAN CELLISTS for this fabulous concert of catchy, rhythmic Latin American music. Don’t miss it!

Admission is FREE, with FREE parking at the library. Library garage and doors open at 2:00 p.m. Concerts last approximately one hour, with no intermission.

After the concert, meet the musicians and enjoy a complimentary reception hosted by Westwood restaurant MAHARAJA CUISINE OF INDIA and the Friends of Westwood Library.

Service Academy Day – Saturday, February 10, 2018, 1:00-4:00 pm.  The office of Congressman Ted Lieu is pleased to announce the Third Annual Bi-Partisan, Multi-District Service Academy Day.  We invite you to listen to speakers from the United States Air Force Academy, United States Military Academy, United States Naval Academy, United States Coast Guard Academy, United States Merchant Marine Academy, parents, and current attendees at each of the Service Academies.

In addition to a wonderful speaking program, representatives from multiple Southern California Congressional Offices will be available to answer all of your academy related questions!

Los Angeles Air Force Base
Gordon Conference Center
400 North Douglas Street
El Segundo, CA 90245

Students 6th-11th grade, parents and educators are welcome!  Because of the restricted access to the base, you will need to RSVP no later than January 31, 2018.  RSVP – Click Here

9.  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.

10.  RESIDENT ADS

VIDEO DOORBELL INSTALLATION – RECOMMENDATION

If you decide to install a Ring.com doorbell, Hello Tech will send a technician to install your equipment. Some are better than others when installing such equipment in older homes with lath and plaster walls. Residents may need to buy WIFI mesh extenders to boost their WIFI so cameras can send a signal to cell phones. Hello Tech’s technician, Barkev Tashchyan, is very knowledgeable and creative in installing equipment in older homes. You may reach him directly at 323-251-0693.

Susan Reuben
susanjreuben@yahoo.com

11.  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 – FEBRUARY 13
  
• 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
January 19, 2018

 

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

1.  LAPD Crime Report
2.  Street Repair Requests
3.  W.L.A. Community Police Academy
4.  Sanitation Complaints/Disputes
5.  Service Academy Day
6.  Westwood Library – Pop Up Book Sale
7.  Upcoming Community Events
8.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
9.  Resident Ads
10.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

A homeowner on the 200 block of Loring reported an attempted break-in on the evening of Wednesday, 1/17.  At approximately 8:45 PM, the homeowner heard a loud noise at the back of the house.  The homeowner went to investigate but did not see anything.  The next morning he discovered that a glass panel on a French door leading from the bedroom to the back yard had been smashed (though the glass was shatterproof).  He likely scared away the suspect when he went to investigate the loud noise and turned on a light.

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 180804572
700 BLOCK HOLMBY AV  |  1/12/2018 @ 10:00 AM

VEHICLE, STOLEN
Incident #: 180804684
600 BLOCK HOLMBY AV  |  1/17/2018 @ 2:30 PM

TRAIL HEAD CRIME
Do you hike in the local hills?  West L.A. Detectives have noticed a considerable uptick in trail-head car break-ins.  Criminals are targeting trail-heads, knowing that hikers often leave wallets, phones and such in their unattended cars.  Some hikers even leave their key fobs on top of one of the vehicle’s tires, making it even easier for criminals to break in.  Please be careful with your property and take appropriate precautions if you leave your car near a trail-head.

2.  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 February 28, 2018.

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 Tuesday, January 30.  Please only send street repair requests, not sidewalks or curbs.

3.  W.L.A. COMMUNITY POLICE ACADEMY

The Los Angeles Police Department invites you to attend the Community Police Academy, beginning on February 21, 2018.

This eleven-week course will be held in the West Los Angeles Area at the Bill Rosendahl Learning Center, 1645 Corinth Ave., Los Angeles, California 90025.  The class will meet each Wednesday evening between 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm.  The course will conclude with a graduation ceremony on May 2, 2018.

The ten-week academy is designed to give community members an overview of the Los Angeles Police Department’s policies and procedures. The curriculum and teaching methods are similar to the traditional law enforcement academy.

Through the Community Police Academy, enrolled students will be encouraged to build a lasting partnership with the Department, with the ultimate goal of reducing crime and improving the quality of life in our neighborhoods.

Each community member must meet the following criteria:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Live or work in Operations-West Bureau
• No prior felony convictions
• No outstanding warrants
• No pending criminal cases
• Must be approved by an Area Commanding Officer

Interested community members should contact Sergeant II Justin Scott at 33586@lapd.online or 310-444-0743, or Senior Lead Officer Ragsdale at 26690@lapd.online or 310-444-0741.

4.  SANITATION COMPLAINTS/DISPUTES

Click on the following link to fill out a form about trash pickup complaints and for billing disputes: www.lacitysan.org/recycLA

Once you submit the form, LA Sanitation will create a Service Request Ticket that will be forwarded to your designated recycLA service provider for handling.

NOTE: If you are disputing your bill, you must continue paying it during the dispute process to ensure continued collection service.

If you are experiencing difficulties submitting this form, please call the 24-hour Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489. For general information about the recycLA program, please refer to the recycLA Home Page (www.lacitysan.org/recycLA).

5.  SERVICE ACADEMY DAY

The office of Congressman Ted Lieu is pleased to announce the Third Annual Bi-Partisan, Multi-District Service Academy Day.

We invite you to listen to speakers from the United States Air Force Academy, United States Military Academy, United States Naval Academy, United States Coast Guard Academy, United States Merchant Marine Academy, parents, and current attendees at each of the Service Academies.

In addition to a wonderful speaking program, representatives from multiple Southern California Congressional Offices will be available to answer all of your academy related questions!

Saturday, February 10, 2018, 1:00-4:00 pm
Los Angeles Air Force Base
Gordon Conference Center
400 North Douglas Street
El Segundo, CA 90245

Students 6th-11th grade, parents and educators are welcome!

Because of the restricted access to the base, you will need to RSVP no later than January 31, 2018.

RSVP – Click Here

6.  WESTWOOD LIBRARY – POP UP BOOK SALE

Friends of Westwood Library are proud to host our occasional but ridiculously popular

POP UP BOOKSALE!

Don’t want to wait three months for the next big one? Fully loaded carts of carefully curated books (including kids books) will be for sale at the usual GREAT PRICES

 THIS SATURDAY – January 20th
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

In front of the library
1246 Glendon Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90024

Come and purchase some wonderful books for family and friends!  We have a great collection of Coffee Table books, Children Books and DVD’s.  We’ll also be selling bookplates to add to the collection of our Library books.

It’s a great way to increase your personal library while raising money for your public library.

7.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Car Seat Safety Event – Sunday, January 21 at Century West Car Wash (9500 Pico Blvd.).  Assemblymember Richard Bloom and City Councilmember Paul Koretz are hosting a car seat safety event to have your child safety seat inspected by certified technicians representing the California Highway Patrol. This free event is open to all ages and will include Child ID Kits with fingerprints and a photograph – one of the most important tools used by authorities to aid in the recovery of a missing person.  Advance reservations for car seat inspections are highly recommended.  To make a reservation, please click here:

Make a Reservation – Car Seat Safety Check

Greater L.A. Homeless Count – All across Los Angeles every January, we embark on a three-day mission to count our homeless neighbors.  The Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count enables us to gather important data that is key for us to bring about an end to homelessness in Los Angeles.  The West L.A. Homeless Count will take place on Wednesday, January 24.  If you would like to volunteer, please click here:  2018 Greater L.A. Homeless Count

Museums Free For All Day – Sunday, January 28, 2018. Dozens of museums—presenting art, cultural heritage, natural history, and science—will open their doors and invite visitors to attend their museums free of charge.   This offer is for general museum admission only and does not apply to specially ticketed exhibitions. Regular parking fees apply at each museum. Consult individual museum websites for hours, directions, and other visitor information.

http://www.socalmuseums.org/free-for-all/

UCLA Film & Television Archive – UCLA Film & Television Archive is the second largest moving image archive in the United States after the Library of Congress, and the world’s largest university-based media archive, committed to the collection, restoration and exhibition of moving images.  The Archive’s public programs can be seen at the Billy Wilder Theater in Westwood Village.  For a list of programs and upcoming events, please click here: https://www.cinema.ucla.edu/events

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

CAREGIVER AVAILABLE

My housekeeper of 15 years is seeking work as a caregiver. She is available Saturdays and Sundays. She is experienced and has done this type of work for many years.

Her name is Maria Zelada – 213-926-7887

Reference information is available.

— M. West

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SEEKING CLEANING CREW

Do you know of an amazing cleaning crew who can clean on a weekly basis?  If so, please contact TracyPenhas@hotmail.com.  Thanks!

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 – FEBRUARY 13
  
• 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
January 12, 2018

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

1.  LAPD Crime Report
2.  Citywide Emergency Information
3.  Westwood Village Post Office – Now Open
4.  Shop Local – Westwood Village
5.  National Blood Shortage – Donations Needed
6.  Upcoming Community Events
7.  Greater L.A. Homeless Count – Volunteers Needed
8.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

A resident reported that an unlocked car was broken into on the 10700 block of Lindbrook Dr. Friday night. They went through everything but nothing was taken.

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 180804304
800 BLOCK GLENMONT AV  |  1/6/2018 @ 7:00 PM

HOME INVASION ON LINDBROOK
On 12/30/17, at 4:30 am, the resident was in the living room watching television when they observed a male, white, 6′, 250 lbs, in his 50’s, standing in the kitchen going through a purse on the countertop. The resident hid and called police. The suspect was gone on arrival. The Investigation revealed that the suspect had entered through one of several unsecured/unlocked side doors in the kitchen area of the home. The suspect went through a purse that was visibly and sitting on a countertop. After removing money from the purse, the suspect fled from the location.

RIDE SHARING  & BURGLARIES
Do you use Uber, Lyft or other services to go to the airport?  It may be possible, as yet unverified, that ride share drivers could be sharing passenger information with potential burglars.  This information may include which of their passengers left with suitcases to the airport or talked about going out of town and for how long; as well as from what address.  Please be advised not to share your trip information with the driver. In fact, implying that you have a family member staying home or house-sitting may not be a bad move.

2.  CITYWIDE EMERGENCY INFORMATION

Are you prepared for wet winter weather in LA? Here are some resources to assist you.  If you have any questions, please dial 3-1-1 or use the MyLA311 app. Be safe, stay dry, and capture some rainwater!

–  LA Sanitation wet weather prep:    www.lacitysan.org/wetweather

–  Citywide information:  www.emergency.lacity.org/blog/wet-winter-weather-how-survive-las-rainy-season

–  To receive emergency alerts: text READY to 888-777 or visit www.emergency.lacity.org/notifyla

–  If the City issues any evacuation notices, LAFD will post on Twitter, Facebook, and their website www.lafd.org/alerts. ReadyLA will also provide notifications on Twitter.

–  If you or someone you know needs overnight shelter from the storms, LAHSA’s Winter Shelters are open 12/1-3/31. Go to www.lahsa.org/winter-shelter for shelter locations and information on free transportation to get there.

–  Sand and sandbags are available across the City, FREE to residents. You can view a list of locations at www.lafd.org/news/lafd-provides-sandbags-homeowners-2

3.  WESTWOOD VILLAGE POST OFFICE – NOW OPEN

Earlier this week was the first day of business for full retail services at the Village Post Office.  Well, almost.  Due to a computer problem, they could not sell stamps.  We are not sure if this problem has been fixed.  The post office is located at:

U.S. Post Office
1001 Gayley Avenue, Suite 105
(at the corner of Weyburn, across from Whole Foods)

Retail hours have not yet been posted but are presumably typical hours for other post offices.  We will confirm more details when we receive them.

4.  SHOP LOCAL – WESTWOOD VILLAGE

We want to encourage neighbors to Shop Local.  Westwood Village has many new businesses and outstanding old favorites in the Village.  We encourage you to try them and thought we would help by spotlighting who’s there and what they are doing.  We welcome you to send us your own hot tip on what is a “must do” in Westwood Village.

One of the newest shops is the Ministry of Coffee, the coffee and espresso bar created by ex-pat Aussies, just south of Trader Joe’s.  Their famous flat-white, espresso and simple but satisfying lunch items, and charming service are drawing folks from all over the Westside.  If you haven’t yet tried it, go in for a g’day cup of coffee and enjoy yourselves in a comfortable and casual space.

5.  NATIONAL BLOOD SHORTAGE – DONATIONS NEEDED

The American Red Cross Greater Los Angeles Region put out an emergency call Monday for eligible blood and platelet donors of all blood types to help address a nationwide winter blood donation shortage.

FIND A BLOOD DRIVE – CLICK HERE

Severe winter weather has had a tremendous impact on blood donations. More than 150 blood drives have already been canceled in January due to snowstorms and frigid temperatures, causing more than 5,500 blood and platelet donations to go uncollected, the Red Cross reported. Further adding to the diminishing supply, holiday schedules, winter weather and an active cold and flu season collectively contributed to more than 28,000 fewer donations than what was needed in November and December.

Eligible individuals are urged to schedule a blood or platelet donation by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling (800) 733-2767. Donors can help even more people by inviting a family member, friend or co-worker to donate, too.

6.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Paderewski and World Politics Lecture – Saturday, January 13, at 3:00 PM at the Palms-Rancho Branch of the LA Public Library (2920 Overland Ave.)  Those of you who have attended the Los Angeles Musical Salon Dinner-Concerts over the past ten years are sure to recall Marek Zebrowski, pianist, composer and audience member, who has graced many of our events with his talent, charm and great knowledge. Marek is giving a fascinating, FREE, lecture with plenty of visuals about virtuoso pianist (the “rock star” of his era) Ignacy Jan Paderewski and his less-known role in early 20th century world politics.

Car Seat Safety Event – Sunday, January 21 at Century West Car Wash (9500 Pico Blvd.).  Assemblymember Richard Bloom and City Councilmember Paul Koretz are hosting a car seat safety event to have your child safety seat inspected by certified technicians representing the California Highway Patrol. This free event is open to all ages and will include Child ID Kits with fingerprints and a photograph – one of the most important tools used by authorities to aid in the recovery of a missing person.  Advance reservations for car seat inspections are highly recommended.  To make a reservation, please click here:

Make a Reservation – Car Seat Safety Check

7.  GREATER L.A. HOMELESS COUNT – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

All across Los Angeles every January, we embark on a three-day mission to count our homeless neighbors.  The Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count enables us to gather important data that is key for us to bring about an end to homelessness in Los Angeles.

The West L.A. Homeless Count will take place on Wednesday, January 24.  If you would like to volunteer, please click here:
2018 Greater L.A. Homeless Count

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

You Are Invited . . .

• To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
  NEXT MEETING – FEBRUARY 13
  
• 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
January 5, 2018

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

1.  HWPOA Board Meeting
2.  LAPD Crime Report
3.  Weekend Street Closures – Golden Globes
4.  Westwood Library – January Happenings
5.  Greater LA Homeless Count – Volunteers Needed
6.  IgniteLA – Leadership Program for Young Women
7.  Movie Premiere – Street Closures
8.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
9.  Resident Ads
10.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  HWPOA BOARD MEETING

On Tuesday, January 9 at 8:00 PM, the HWPOA Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting at Belmont Village, 10475 Wilshire Blvd.  Please click here to see the agenda.

Members of the community are welcome to attend, though space is limited. Please let us know if you plan to attend.  Email Dana at hwpoa@aol.com.

2.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

BURGLARY FROM VEHICLE
Incident #: 170820255
MALCOLM AV & WILSHIRE  |  12/26/2017 @ 10:15 AM

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 170820408
10400 BLOCK LINDBROOK DR  |  12/30/2017 @ 4:25 AM

BURGLARY FROM VEHICLE
Incident #: 180804021
10600 BLOCK LE CONTE AV  |  12/29/2017 @ 2:00 PM

BURGLARY FROM VEHICLE
Incident #: 180804039
BEVERLY GLEN DR & WILSHIRE BL  |  12/28/2017 @ 6:00 PM

THEFT FROM VEHICLE – PETTY ($950 & under)
Incident #: 180804064
10500 BLOCK WYTON DR  |  1/1/2018 @ 12:05 AM

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.  WEEKEND STREET CLOSURES – GOLDEN GLOBES

On Sunday, January 7, 2018, the 75th Annual Golden Globes Awards will take place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

In order to facilitate appropriate security for this event and to minimize the impact of traffic on adjacent residential streets, street closures and parking restrictions will be implemented.

Street closures include portions of Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica Blvd., and other streets near the Beverly Hilton.

For more information, please click below:

• Golden Globes Street Closures letter
• Street Closures Map

4.  WESTWOOD LIBRARY – JANUARY HAPPENINGS

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

• Black & White Classic Movie Night
• Stop Motion Animation
• Vision Board Workshop
• Tiny Terrariums
• Building Bricks Club – Lego Fun

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

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

5.  GREATER L.A. HOMELESS COUNT – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

All across Los Angeles every January, we embark on a three-day mission to count our homeless neighbors.  The Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count enables us to gather important data that is key for us to bring about an end to homelessness in Los Angeles.

The West L.A. Homeless Count will take place on Wednesday, January 24.  If you would like to volunteer, please click here:
2018 Greater L.A. Homeless Count

6.  IGNITE LA – LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR YOUNG WOMEN

The Department of Neighborhood Empowerment is excited to announce IgniteLA, a program for young women that builds civic knowledge and leadership skills to bolster civic engagement.

IgniteLA is a non-partisan program whose mission is to empower every young woman interested in public service with the political and practical skills she needs to be a successful civic leader.

Angelenas who complete the IgniteLA program will be ready to EmpowerLA by joining their Neighborhood Council Boards and Committees.

Young women between the ages of 14-24 who are interested in government and public service are encouraged to participate.  The application deadline is January 15.

For more information about this program, please click here:
IgniteLA Program for Young Women

7.  MOVIE PREMIERE – STREET CLOSURES

Warner Bros. will be holding the Premiere of “Paddington 2”, at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 6th, 2018 at the Regency Village Theater, located at 961 Broxton in Westwood Village.

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 any of this event, feel free to contact Talia Shnaider at 310-742-1064 or 818-926-8319.

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

MACBOOK COMPUTER TRAINING

Need kind & patient student to teach older lady to use MacBook & basic internet/emailing. Close to campus. Good pay.

mark@markestinc.com
310-963-0749

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*
  
• 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.