Holmby News 10-26-18

October 26, 2018 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
October 26, 2018

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

1. LAPD Crime Alert
2. Halloween Safety
3. Warner Ave. Carnival – Street Closures
4. Election Pollworkers Needed
5. UCLA Acquires Historic Crest Theater
6. Dockless Scooter “Drop Zones”
7. WVIA Annual Meeting
8. Prescription Drug Take-Back Event
9. W Hotel – Neighborhood Discount
10. Fall Festivals & Halloween Events
11. Upcoming Community Events
12. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
13. Resident Ads
14. HWPOA Contact Information

1. LAPD CRIME ALERT

THEFT – PETTY (plain theft-petty) ($950 & under)
Incident #: 180817812
10700 BLOCK LE CONTE AV | 10/16/2018 @ 5:00 PM

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 180817832
10600 BLOCK LE CONTE AV | 10/16/2018 @ 7:30 AM

COMMUNITY ALERT
There has been a series of Residential Burglaries developing in the Westside communities. The suspects typically knock or ring the doorbell to verify if anyone is home. When there is no answer, the suspects enter the side or rear of the residence and force entry typically by smashing the window or door glass to gain entry. Suspects are targeting the master bed and bath as well as other areas of the home and removing Jewelry, cash, small valuables and small electronics.

Immediate Detection Is key to prevention and apprehension. Web based surveillance and doorbell camera systems will alert and allow homeowners to immediately view and monitor activity from any smartphone or computer which are motion sensor activated and will alert your device when there is activity. They will also lend valuable information and clues to the investigation.

2. HALLOWEEN SAFETY

In order to assist the Los Angeles community in enjoying this fun-filled holiday as safely as possible, the Los Angeles Police Department has compiled a list of Halloween safety tips for children and their parents.

To keep all trick-or-treaters safe, please read and take heed of these important safety tips:

Drivers should look for children walking on the street, running and darting in between parked vehicles;
Especially when in or near neighborhoods, avoid using cell phones and texting while driving;
Keep houses and driveways well lighted so children know they can approach your homes;
When inspecting candy, if in doubt, just throw it out;
Be sure to follow all traffic signals and laws and walk only on sidewalks, not the street; and
Adults should always accompany children, trick-or-treat in groups or have children be accompanied by a trusted adult.

In addition, HWPOA has contacted the LAPD as well as ACS, SSA and ADT security companies and we have requested additional patrols on Halloween evening, particularly around Holmby Park and Warner Ave. School.

PET SAFETY
Don’t forget about the four-legged members of the family on Halloween. Pets can be confused and spooked by strange sounds and sights, and unfamiliar people in costumes, so keep pets indoors and away from the front door. As always, make sure your pets also have up-to-date identification.

Have a safe and enjoyable Halloween!

3. WARNER AVE. CARNIVAL – STREET CLOSURES

This Sunday, October 28, Warner Ave. School will be holding its annual Halloween Haunt (see below for festival details). Warner Ave. between Woodruff and Loring will be closed on Sunday from 8:00 am until around 5:30 pm.

4. ELECTION POLLWORKERS NEEDED

Dear Citizens of the Westwood Community,

Thank you to those who responded to the request seeking volunteers to man our Voting Poll on Nov. 6 at St. Alban’s Church.

Juan, who is the coordinator for District 3 (which is us in 90024, Westwood) from the Poll Worker’s Service Department under the Registrar’s Recorder’s Office with the LA County Clerk, needs only three more people to man the polls on Nov. 6 at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 580 Hilgard, 90024. So, we are repeating our effort to recruit volunteers.

Once you call Juan and register with him, a complete registration/information package will be sent to you.

There is a 2 hour training session at the end of October and beginning of November. The calendar of classes will arrive with your information package. You can also instead, take the training class online.

You will be reimbursed $40.00 if you go to a class. If you take the training session on line, you will not get paid.

When you volunteer on Nov 6, you will be paid $100.00 for doing this important civic duty.

So please consider volunteering for this important civic duty on Nov. 6. And please pass this on to anyone else you think would like to volunteer. Thank you.

Everyone interested, please call Juan at 562.462.2560 to sign up. Juan’s extension is 8319.

Again, thank you.

My best to this community,
Jann Williams
Member of the HWPOA Board of Directors

5. UCLA ACQUIRES HISTORIC CREST THEATER

From the UCLA Newsroom:

The UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture along with its performing arts program, the Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA, announces the acquisition of the Crest Theater on Westwood Boulevard, a landmark venue that will be transformed into a new off-campus performing arts space that will serve as an important addition to UCLA’s rich offering of cultural venues and resources across the city.

CLICK HERE to read the complete article.

6. DOCKLESS SCOOTER “DROP ZONES”

Earlier this week a resident reported that there was a large group of dockless electric scooters located on Westholme between Wilshire and Lindbrook. We are hoping to find out what other locations in the neighborhood are being used as scooter “drop zones” so that we may contact the various scooter companies.

If you have seen any of these drop zones with multiple scooters, please contact us and let us know. Be sure to note which of the scooter companies is using the areas (Bird, Lime, etc.) and send an email to us at HWPOA@aol.com. Thank you.

7. WVIA ANNUAL MEETING

You are invited to the:

Westwood Village Improvement Association’s
2018 Annual Meeting: A Year in Review

Friday, November 9, 2018
from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum
10899 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90024

Seating is limited.
Please RSVP by November 8
Click here to RSVP

8. PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK EVENT

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) hosts a no-questions asked National Prescription Drug Take-Back events twice per year where temporary collection sites are set up in local cities throughout the nation for safe disposal of prescription drugs, including opioids.

On Saturday, October 27, 2018 – 10AM to 2PM, communities will team up with law enforcement to host the next National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. 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, Oct 27th, 2018 at the Culver City Police Department (4040 Duquesne Ave., Culver City) from 10 AM to 2 PM.

For more information or to find additional locations, click here: https://takebackday.dea.gov/

9. W HOTEL – NEIGHBORHOOD DISCOUNT

The W Hotel is offering neighbors an exclusive rate over the holidays to enjoy for themselves personally or for any family and friends visiting. Click the flyer below for additional information:

10. FALL FESTIVALS & HALLOWEEN EVENTS

Warner Ave. School Halloween Haunt – Sunday, October 28 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Carnival games, inflatables, arts & crafts, Haunted House and more!

Westwood Recreation Center’s “Incredible Halloween” – Saturday, October 27 from 4-8:00 pm.

Halloween Golf at Holmby Park – Saturday, Oct. 27th, from 1:00 – 3:00pm. Kick off the Halloween weekend with a frighteningly fun round of golf with TGA! Children ages 5-12 are invited to test their skills against the short course at Holmby Hills in a stroke play tournament. A shotgun start will begin at 1:15p and the event will conclude by 2:30p leaving time for awards and a costume contest. Parents are encouraged to caddy and keep score for their children. TGA coaches will be on hand to help with on-course rulings and general play.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Additional upcoming TGA Golf activities:
Veteran’s Day Golf Camp (Single Day)
Thanksgiving Break Golf Camp

Theatre 40’s Halloween Show – Saturday, October 27th, at Westwood Library at 2:00 p.m. Actors from the popular local troupe will tingle your spine with some scary tales! Parking is validated, no reservation required.

2018 Guide to Halloween Events – The Westwood-Century City Patch has created the following ghoulish guide to carnivals, Day of the Dead festivals, haunted houses & other events throughout the Los Angeles County area. Los Angeles Guide to Halloween

11. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Los Angeles Police Museum Tour – Saturday, October 27 from 11:00pm – 3:00pm. Members of the public are invited to join the West LA Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB) on a tour of the Los Angeles Police Museum. The LA Police Museum shares LAPD’s rich history including an engaging audio tour and numerous fascinating exhibits!

We will meet at the WLA Community Police Station (1663 Butler Avenue, Los Angeles, Ca. 90025) at 11:00am for transportation to the museum. Children are welcome as well as friends and family. This an Admission event, $9.00 for adults, $8.00 for seniors (62+) and children under 12 are free. R.S.V.P. to Robert A. Ringler (310) 365-5723 or ringler@mac.com

Exploring Your Universe – Sunday, November 4, 2018 at the UCLA Campus, Court of Sciences. Exploring Your Universe is UCLA’s annual science festival, educating and inspiring over 7,000 visitors each year! Launch bottle rockets, make comets, do chemistry and physics experiments, touch brains, see fossils, and much more! Exploring Your Universe will also offer planetarium shows, science talks, and telescope viewings! Exploring Your Universe is free and appropriate for all ages!

Exploring Your Universe
Noon – 5 PM
Nighttime Activities: 5 PM – 8 PM
Free Admission!
UCLA Parking: $12
https://www.exploringyouruniverse.org/

UCLA Veterans Day Ceremony – Friday, November 9, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Wilson Plaza, UCLA. Come Honor our Veterans! Join our annual tribute to veterans and their contributions to the nation.

Chancellor Gene Block invites you to the annual UCLA Veterans Day Ceremony honoring all members of the Bruin community who have courageously defended our freedom through their military service. Information fair with campus and community resources immediately following ceremony.

Please register by Friday, November 2, 2018 by emailing eventinfo@specialevents.ucla.edu or calling (310) 825-4868. Parking is available for purchase in Parking Structure 4 – Parking Map

12. 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.

13. RESIDENT ADS

LESLEY WOLMAN CABARET SHOW

Lesley Wolman, HWPOA resident, is a singer/actress whose latest cabaret show is “The Great Canadian Songbook.” Backed by the Michael Asher Quintet, the show celebrates the music of great Canadian artists such as Joni Mitchell, K.D. Lang, Gordon Lightfoot, Leonard Cohen and Celine Dion, to name a few.

Joni Mitchell is Canadian…..so are Gordon Lightfoot, Neil Young, KD Lang and Michael Bublé….find out who else is a Canuck, eh?

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

November 14 & 15 – 8 PM
November 17 – 8 PM
November 18 – 4 PM

PICO PLAYHOUSE
10508 West Pico Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA

Tickets $35
www.brownpapertickets.com

Lesley Wolman Website

14. 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 7:30 pm at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.). Please confirm prior to attending.

Holmby News 10-19-18

October 19, 2018 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
October 19, 2018

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

1. LAPD Crime Alert
2. Mail Theft Prevention
3. Election Pollworkers Needed
4. Flea-Borne Typhus Alert
5. Veterans “Stand Down” – Help Needed
6. Movie Premiere – Street Closures
7. Halloween Golf at Holmby Park
8. Fall Festivals & Halloween Events
9. Upcoming Community Events
10. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
11. Resident Ads
12. HWPOA Contact Information

1. LAPD CRIME ALERT

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 180817697
700 BLOCK WARNER AV | 10/13/2018 @ 8:30 PM

AUTO THEFT ADVISORY
At a recent Crime Control meeting, the LAPD Senior Lead Officers were approached by the West LA Auto Detective Supervisor who advised us that he would like our folks to know about a few crime trends that our currently plaguing our community. It is the in the interest of curbing these crimes through awareness, education and making appropriate changes in how we manage our property (in this case, our vehicles) that will serve well in combating this criminal activity. If you own one of these types of vehicles, you may want to take note:

Newer model Mercedes Benz’ rims and wheels
Toyota catalytic converters (any model)
New model Honda airbags

These guys are absolute pros. They are not just opportunistic criminal transients that are looking for loose change, etc. They know exactly what they’re doing and can circumvent most wazoo locking mechanisms that are supposed to keep your rims and/or wheels secure. They can successfully steal these wheels/parts in a matter of minutes. Often, they remain hooded in their approach and then will quickly spray paint out the security cameras before setting to their task. They are gloved, quiet, and efficient. They can leave a car up on blocks in a matter of minutes and, unfortunately, the likelihood of police catching these guys is rather low. This is what’s occurring in our community when most of us are sleeping.

This is not a problem that we can arrest our way out of. There are just too many of them that do nothing else but perfect their profession, at our expense. That’s why it’s important to be ever aware, and to share the info with your friends, family and neighbors. Most importantly, you need to make whatever changes you can to prevent this from happening to your vehicle. Park in well-lit locations, in a garage if possible, rather than on the street. And if you have no choice about street parking, maybe mix it up a little. They’ll search out their desired car ahead of time. Keep them guessing. And make sure care alarms are on.

Also discussed with the detective was that six of the most recent fifteen cars stolen from the West LA area had the keys within them. And yet people regularly report that they didn’t leave the keys in them when it was stolen. But when the cars are ultimately recovered, the keys are often inside. I get it. People forget, they are leading busy lives, they are rushed and/or they are embarrassed that they left their car so unsecure. And now that the keyless fobs allow for us to push a button (rather than find the appropriate key, insert it, turn it on and then turn it off and remove it) it’s a relatively new routine and we are more likely to forget. Fobs are regularly left in the car center console and the bad guys know it. They conduct ‘door checks’ on newer model vehicles and if the car is unlocked, they know that the fob is likely in the car somewhere and all they have to do is push a button to steal it. Another telltale sign is that some of the newer models have their side view mirrors automatically turn in when locked. But bad guys also know that if the side view mirrors are not turned in, the car is ripe for the taking. Be aware.

2. MAIL THEFT PREVENTION

Mail theft is a Federal crime and cases go to the US attorney’s office.

Precautions to take:

Don’t leave mail out where it is visible.
Make arrangements for a neighbor to receive parcels if you won’t be home, or arrange to have parcels shipped to your workplace.
Only deposit outgoing mail in the Blue Collection Boxes that have the updated design (slot, instead of “pull down” door.

Reporting:

If you see a Blue Collection Box that has not been updated, let USPIS know and they will have it replaced.
If there is mail theft using access with a postal key (apartment or condo buildings), let USPIS and they will have the locks changed.
If you see mail theft in progress, call 911 right away. Police will respond and they will also contact USPIS.
If you have video of mail theft, report it to LAPD and they will also contact USPIS.

Contact Information to make a report or ask questions:
24 Hour Assistance at 877-876-2455

Lee Versoza, US Postal Inspector
LJVersoza@uspis.gov
Office – 213-830-2453

Angela M. Ferris, Postal Inspector-Team Leader
AMFerris@uspis.gov
Office – 213-830-2511

Janet Turner, District Representative for US Congressman Ted Lieu, 33rd District
Janet.Turner@mail.house.gov

3. ELECTION POLLWORKERS NEEDED

A pollworker is an essential component to every polling place location on Election Day. There are two different types of pollworkers: Inspectors and Clerks. While Inspectors serve as supervisors for the polling locations, Clerks assist with a variety of conventional tasks. Both are paid a stipend for their time.

Pollworker Eligibility

To become a pollworker in Los Angeles County, you must be:

18 years of age or older (unless participating in the Student Pollworker Program)
A resident of California
A United States citizen registered to vote or a legal permanent resident (green card holder)

Pollworkers must be available between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. to set up the polls, provide assistance to voters and conduct poll closing procedures.

APPLY ONLINE TO BECOME A POLLWORKER

Individuals who are registered sex offenders cannot volunteer.

If you need pollworker assistance, call (800) 815-2666, option 7.

Juan, who is the coordinator for District 3 (which is in 90024, Westwood) from the Poll Worker’s Service Department under the Registrar’s Recorder’s Office with the LA County Clerk, said that they need help at the polls on November 6 at St. Albans Episcopal Church, 580 Hilgard, 90024. Juan said they are having difficulty getting our polling place manned and could use additional assistance.

Some details:

The day goes from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM and unfortunately we cannot break this into shorter shifts. It is a 15 hour day.
There is a required 2 hour training session at the end of October.
At the training session, you sign up and give them the information they need which includes your Soc. Sec. number.
You can take the training session online but if you do, you will not get paid.
If you attend the class, you will be paid $40.00.
If you volunteer on Nov. 6, you will be paid $100.00

Everyone interested should call 562.462.2560 or 562.462.2960 to sign up. Juan is extension 2560.

4. FLEA-BORNE TYPHUS ALERT

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) reminds residents to take action to protect themselves from flea-borne typhus by using flea control products on pets and avoiding wild or stray animals.

Public Health is currently investigating an outbreak of four flea-borne typhus cases in the Willowbook area and continues to respond to an unconnected outbreak involving several cases in downtown Los Angeles.

Flea-borne typhus is a disease that infected fleas can spread to humans. Bacteria (Rickettsia typhi and R. felis) found in infected fleas, and their feces, cause typhus. Symptoms of typhus include high fever, chills, headache, and rash in people. Call your doctor if you have symptoms; typhus can be treated with antibiotics. Typhus is not transmitted person-by-person.

Fleas can come from many types of animals including cats, rats, and opossums. Places where there is an accumulation of trash that attract wild animals like feral cats, rats and opossums that may carry an infected flea can increase the risk of exposure.

To help prevent typhus:

Keep fleas off you and your pets.

Use flea control products on your pets.
Keep pets indoors.
Use EPA-registered insect repellent labeled for use against fleas.

Avoid being near wild or stray animals.

Do not leave pet food outdoors. Do not provide food or water for wild animals.
Maintain yard free of debris and trim overgrown plants and bushes.
Keep trash in containers that are tightly covered to avoid attracting animals.
Close up crawl spaces and openings under home where rats and stray animals can sleep, hide, or find food.
Address any stray cat, rodent or opossum issues on and near your property.

For more information regarding flea-borne typhus, visit http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/typhus or call 2- 1-1.

5. VETERANS “STAND DOWN” – HELP NEEDED

The 4th Annual Veteran’s Stand Down is October 26, 2018 at the VAGLAHS in West L.A. This one day fair offers a wide variety of services for homeless Veterans – see information below!

We need Volunteers and Donations from the community. Say thank you to our most vulnerable Veterans, our homeless and struggling Veterans, with your donation. Take the hand of a homeless Veteran by volunteering at the Stand Down.

Each volunteer assignment is two hours in length. Serve food, volunteer at registration or information desks, help to style women Veterans in the AmVet clothing tent. Discover the fulfillment of extending a helping hand to our soldiers as they struggle to find housing and overcome hardship.

The Stand Down is Friday, October 26th, 2018 at the Welcome Center, Building 257, at the VAGLAHS campus in West L.A., 11301 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90073

Click the DONATE button below and help us to continue to serve Homeless Veterans at the VA Campus!

DONATE TO VILLAGE FOR VETS

6. MOVIE PREMIERE – STREET CLOSURES

Amazon Video will be holding the Premiere of “Homecoming”, at 8:00 PM on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at the Bruin Theater, located at 948 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 any of these events, feel free to contact Talia Shnaider at 310-742-1064 or 818-926-8319.

7. HALLOWEEN GOLF AT HOLMBY PARK

TGA Premier Golf has announced their camp schedule at Holmby Park for the Fall / Winter programs.

Kick off the Halloween weekend with a frighteningly fun round of golf with TGA! Children ages 5-12 are invited to test their skills against the short course at Holmby Hills in a stroke play tournament. A shotgun start will begin at 1:15p and the event will conclude by 2:30p leaving time for awards and a costume contest. Parents are encouraged to caddy and keep score for their children. TGA coaches will be on hand to help with on-course rulings and general play.

Halloween 9 Hole Golf Tournament
Saturday, Oct. 27th, 1:00 – 3:00p
$40 per player
Rental clubs available by request

Tournament information:

Costumes encouraged
Stroke play with max score of 8 per hole
Awards for lowest score and best costume

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Additional upcoming activities:

8. FALL FESTIVALS & HALLOWEEN EVENTS

Fairburn Elementary School Annual Fall Festival – October 20, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. on the Fairburn schoolyard. Bouncy Houses, carnival games, cookie decorating, pumpkins galore and so much more!

Warner Ave. School Halloween Haunt – Sunday, October 28 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Carnival games, inflatables, arts & crafts, Haunted House and more!

Westwood Recreation Center’s “Incredible Halloween” – Saturday, October 27 from 4-8:00 pm.

9. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Pop Up Book Sale – Saturday, October 20 from 10AM to 12PM at Westwood Library. Several fully loaded carts of carefully curated books (including kids books) will be for sale at the usual GREAT PRICES (CHEAP!!!!)

Come and purchase some wonderful books for family and friends! We have a great collection of Coffee Table books, Children Books and DVD’s.

Workshop on Substance Abuse for Parents of Teens – Thursday, October 25 at 7:00 PM at The Santa Monica Synagogue (1448 18th St. in SM). What do we as parents need to know about smoking, vaping, “Juuling,” edibles, and other trending substances? Join us and Linda Gingras, LMFT, CADC II, and Director of Addiction and Prevention Services at Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles, for a workshop focused on the tools we need to talk about these trends with teens and help them make healthy decisions.

Learn More and RSVP Here

Exploring Your Universe
Noon – 5 PM
Nighttime Activities: 5 PM – 8 PM
Free Admission!
UCLA Parking: $12
https://www.exploringyouruniverse.org/

UCLA Veterans Day Ceremony – Friday, November 9, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Wilson Plaza, UCLA. Come Honor our Veterans! Join our annual tribute to veterans and their contributions to the nation.

Please register by Friday, November 2, 2018 by emailing eventinfo@specialevents.ucla.edu or calling (310) 825-4868. Parking is available for purchase in Parking Structure 4 – Parking Map

10. HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY

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

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

SEEKING SEAMSTRESS (IN-HOME)

I’ve maintained my diet for two years, and am seeking a seamstress to come to my home to make my clothing one size smaller. Thank you.

Marion Solomon
drmarionsolomon@gmail.com

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SEEKING TREE TRIMMER

I am looking for a good, reputable tree cutting service that is insured. Please call Ms. Bennett at (310) 897-3114 if you have any referrals. Thank you.

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CAR LEASE AVAILABLE FOR FORD FUSION

We are looking for someone to take over our lease on our 2017 Ford Fusion! The car is in perfect condition, 10,000 miles a year, 24,000 miles left on the car, lease up in April 2020. All the bells and whistles, $338 a month. Must go through Ford credit. Price negotiable. Interested parties please contact Eve Marie at 310-500-9229.

12. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

You Are Invited . . .

To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
NEXT MEETING – NOVEMBER 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 7:30 pm at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.). Please confirm prior to attending.

Holmby News 10-12-18

October 12, 2018 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
October 12, 2018

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

1. LAPD Crime Alert
2. Mosquito Alert
3. Filming Notice – Wilshire Blvd. & Westwood Village
4. Opossum Alert
5. Ballot Propositions – Pros and Cons
6. Do You Have Unclaimed Money?
7. UCLA Veterans Day Ceremony
8. Halloween Golf at Holmby Park
9. Heather Taylor Home – New Pop-Up Store
10. Fall Festivals & Halloween Events
11. Upcoming Community Events
12. HWPOA Contact Information

1. LAPD CRIME REPORT

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 180817487
200 BLOCK LORING AV | 10/9/2018 @ 1:23 PM

PACKAGE THEFT PREVENTION
During the holiday season, the number of delivered package thefts skyrocket. Thieves literally follow the UPS and Fed Ex trucks throughout the neighborhood and scoop up the delivered packages right off front porches. It’s a very, VERY, common crime, especially this time of year, and it’s time to consider changing your online shopping practices to prevent becoming a victim.

Here are a few tips to consider:

Use Smart Lockers or Convenience Stores
Amazon now allows you to pick up your delivery in Amazon Locker with a unique code, which you can punch into the machine to retrieve your package in selected locations across the country. There is an Amazon Locker location in Westwood Village – look for this option when you are checking out items on Amazon.

If you are a frequent online shopper, you can also consider The UPS Store, or check the availability of lockers in nearby convenience stores (i.e. 7-11) or buy your own digital locker.

Have Packages Delivered to Your Workplace or Trusted Neighbor
Having your package delivered to your office will reduce the risk of package theft or package loss significantly (given that your company allows that and there are coworkers available in the office to retrieve your package). Or perhaps ask a trusted neighbor that is retired or works from home to use their address as your package destination address.

Install a Smart Security Camera at Your Front Door
A ‘Smart’ security camera system may not only serve as a deterrent for criminals but will also alert you in real time as to what’s happening on your front porch. The motion detection triggers an alert or alarm sending notifications to your phone the second movement is detected. It also provides for you to save the footage if you do experience a theft. And if the thieves are ultimately arrested, the footage can help in the prosecution. It can also serve to substantiate a theft for refund and/or replacement.

Require Signature on Delivery
Consider asking for a signature-required delivery. If your package is delivered by UPS, consult your sender and require delivery confirmation signature. Signature-required delivery should be strictly followed by couriers. If your package was left unattended, or even worse, lost, because they didn’t follow the protocol, delivery companies may be liable and you may be entitled to a full refund or replacement if you didn’t get a proof of delivery when you demand delivery by signature.

Reroute or Reschedule Delivery
If you are not sure whether or not you are going to be home to receive your package when the delivery truck pulls up to your front door, you can track the shipment information either on a package tracking app or order the information in advance.

Both UPS and FedEx offer web apps to help reroute parcels to another address and reschedule your package delivery at your convenience for a fee. For example, FedEx’s Delivery Manager and UPS My Choice premium membership is available for a nominal fee per year.

Require Vacation Package Hold
If you are going away for the holidays, you can place a hold on your package to keep your parcel safe. Many delivery companies such as USPS and FedEx offer a free service to hold your package at their terminals or delivery centers for a certain amount of time.

Insure Your Upcoming Packages
Consider insuring your parcels in the first place to ensure you will receive a reimbursement if your delivery was unfortunately stolen or lost before you get your hands on it.

2. MOSQUITO ALERT

From the L.A. Times:

Have you experienced an unusual number of mosquito bites this summer? Have they landed mostly below the knee and especially around your ankles? And did the six-legged perpetrator fly off unnoticed, like a mosquito ninja, after feasting on your blood?

If the answer to all these questions is yes, then your neighborhood is probably infested with an invasive mosquito that is moving rapidly across Southern California, driving residents and vector control specialists crazy.

CLICK HERE to read the complete article from the Los Angeles Times.

3. FILMING NOTICE – WILSHIRE BLVD. & WESTWOOD VILLAGE

Please be advised that a film production company is planning to film in your area. The production company is applying for all necessary permits and is required to abide by all city and county filming regulations.

Boss Filming Productions will be filming scenes for Quentin Tarantino’s film “Once Upon A Time in Hollywood” on Wilshire Blvd. and in Westwood Village.

LOCATION 1:
Wilshire Blvd., from Beverly Hills city limits to Manning Ave.
DATE: Sunday, October 14

Street Closure – Northbound Comstock, from Wilshire to Strathmore

MAP – Wilshire Blvd Filming

LOCATION 2:
948 Broxton Ave
DATES: Monday, October 15 and Tuesday, October 16

Full Street Closures:

Broxton Ave, Weyburn Ave to Le Conte
Weyburn Ave Broxton to Westwood Blvd
There will also be intermittent pedestrian control and intermittent traffic control

Production will maintain access to Broxton Public Parking Structure. Access to the parking structure will be re-routed.

MAP – Westwood Village Filming.

Production Representative: Rick Schuler
Production Office Phone: 213-718-0087

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this filming activity, please call FilmL.A. (213-977-8600) or the production company representative. You may also submit questions and comments to FilmL.A. by emailing info@filmla.com.

4. OPOSSUM ALERT

A homeowner on Lindbrook recently reported that several large opossums have been invading her yard. The animals have managed to get into the closed garbage cans and also have been messing up her yard.

Please be sure to remove all potential food sources for the opossums and keep garbage tightly sealed.

For more information about opossums, click here:

LA Animal Services – Opossums

5. BALLOT PROPOSITIONS – PROS AND CONS

Westwood Library is hosting the following event:

League of Women Voters will give you unbiased explanations of the 12 propositions that you will be weighing in on come Nov. 6. The event will be held on Wednesday, October 17 at 6:00PM

Be informed! VOTE!

6. DO YOU HAVE UNCLAIMED MONEY?

From the Westwood-Century City Patch:

The State of California is safeguarding nearly $770 million in unclaimed cash belonging to Californians, and State Controller Betty Yee is urging owners to take steps to retrieve it. The loot includes forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, insurance policy proceeds, stocks and safe deposit box contents.

People who think they have unclaimed property can visit a state database for free and fill out a secure claim form online for most property.

Some items may need additional proof of ownership.

Check this link to see if California is holding your cash. You may also call (800) 992-4647. There is no time limit for submitting a claim.

7. UCLA VETERANS DAY CEREMONY

Come Honor our Veterans! Join our annual tribute to veterans and their contributions to the nation.

Chancellor Gene Block invites you to the annual UCLA Veterans Day Ceremony honoring all members of the Bruin community who have courageously defended our freedom through their military service.

UCLA Veterans Day Ceremony
Friday, November 9, 2018
10:30 a.m.
Wilson Plaza, UCLA

Please register by Friday, November 2, 2018 by emailing eventinfo@specialevents.ucla.edu or calling (310) 825-4868.

Parking Map

Parking is available for purchase in Parking Structure 4.

Information fair with campus and community resources immediately following ceremony.

8. HALLOWEEN GOLF AT HOLMBY PARK

TGA Premier Golf has announced their camp schedule at Holmby Park for the Fall / Winter programs.

Halloween 9 Hole Golf Tournament
Saturday, Oct. 27th, 1:00 – 3:00p
$40 per player
Rental clubs available by request

Tournament information:

Costumes encouraged
Stroke play with max score of 8 per hole
Awards for lowest score and best costume

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Addtional upcoming activities:

9. HEATHER TAYLOR HOME – NEW POP-UP STORE

HWPOA would like to support our local businesses. A charming Pop-Up home furnishings store, HEATHER TAYLOR HOME, recently opened up at 1001 Glendon Avenue (formerly Grace Jewelers, and previously the historic site of the legendary Foster’s silver, crystal, and antique shop from 1931-1979). This is right next door to Tender Greens. Check it out!

10. FALL FESTIVALS & HALLOWEEN EVENTS

SPA Under the Big Top – October 12-14, 2018 at St. Paul the Apostle School (1536 Selby Ave.) See flyer for hours. Games, food, carnival rides and more! Flyer – SPA Under the Big Top

Warner Ave. School Halloween Haunt – Sunday, October 28 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Carnival games, inflatables, arts & crafts, Haunted House and more!

Westwood Recreation Center’s “Incredible Halloween” – Saturday, October 27 from 4-8:00 pm.

11. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Free Concert: Fiato String Quartet – Sunday, October 14, 2018 at 2:30 PM. Join us for an adventurous program of music and voice that juxtaposes selections from the late 18th and early 20th centuries — featuring Westwood Library Quartet in Residence, the FIATO STRING QUARTET, in concert with guest British mezzo-soprano JESSIE SHULMAN.

Samuel Barber – Dover Beach, Op. 3, with Ms. Shulman
Joseph Haydn – Quartet in B flat major, Op. 76, no. 4 (“Sunrise”)
Ottorino Respighi – Il Tramonto (“The Sunset”), with Ms. Shulman

Download Event flyer here

UCLA Film & Television Archive – Current programming include:

Long Day’s Journey Into Night
The Swim
Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
Gala Celebrating Poverty Row

Click here to see a list of upcoming events: UCLA Archive

Exploring Your Universe
Noon – 5 PM
Nighttime Activities: 5 PM – 8 PM
Free Admission!
UCLA Parking: $12
https://www.exploringyouruniverse.org/

12. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

You Are Invited . . .

To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
NEXT MEETING – NOVEMBER 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 7:30 pm at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.). Please confirm prior to attending.

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October 5, 2018 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
October 5, 2018

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

1. HWPOA Board Meeting
2. Dockless Scooters on Sidewalks
3. Home Sharing Ordinance in Flux
4. Metro Bike Share & TAP Cards
5. Los Angeles Police Museum Tour
6. Register to Vote
7. L.A. Sanitation & Environment Roadshow
8. Fall Festivals & Halloween Events
9. Upcoming Community Events
10. HWPOA Contact Information

1. HWPOA BOARD MEETING

On Tuesday, October 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. DOCKLESS SCOOTERS ON SIDEWALKS

Councilmember Paul Koretz recently made the following motion to City Council:

On September 28, 2018, the City Council approved an ordinance to implement Dockless On-Demand Personal Mobility Rules and Guidelines to govern and permit the operation of bicycles, electric bicycles, and electric scooters in the City.

Both the City’s regulations and the California Vehicle Code Section 21235 clearly prohibit scooter riding on the sidewalk, except as may be necessary to enter or leave adjacent property. This restriction, however, is often unknown to scooter riders and has led to numerous accidents. The City should take strong steps to keep scooter riders off of sidewalks to reduce this hazard for pedestrians.

I THEREFORE MOVE that the Council instruct the Department of Transportation to fabricate and install signs, at the request of any Council office, that clearly display the prohibition of riding a scooter on a City sidewalk.

3. HOME SHARING ORDINANCE IN FLUX

On September 13th, the City Planning Commission (CPC) approved a revised version of the long-awaited Home Sharing Ordinance that immediately began creating an uproar among community activists who’ve been working on this law for three years.

Going against decisions made back in June by the City Council, the Commission revised the ordinance to allow for short-term rental hosts to be able to apply to extend the number of days they can host short-term renters to as many as 365 a year, up from 240. They also voted to allow tenants in Rent Stabilized apartments to host short-term renters for up to 120 days a year. The latter eliminates a total prohibition on short-term rentals in rent-controlled units written into every draft of this ordinance since the process began. And Councilmember Koretz’s proposal to define “full-time residency” as 11 months a year instead of 6 months a year also wasn’t included in the CPC decision.

Councilmember Koretz and several other Councilmembers already have expressed their opposition to these changes and have indicated they will try to make amendments when the Home Sharing Ordinance comes back to Council in the coming weeks.

4. METRO BIKE SHARE & TAP CARDS

Metro Bike Share accounts are now managed through TAP, the system you already use for Metro Bus and Rail, and municipal bus fare payments. If you are familiar with TAP, you may also notice a change on that website this weekend. Metro Bike Share joins TAP as the fare collection platform brings its new account system, TAP Wallet, online. These changes will help riders more seamlessly access transportation services they already use by managing those services in one place. The addition of the new TAP Wallet umbrella account positions Metro Bike Share and all programs on TAP for exciting new features.

Metro Bike Share will continue to operate normally, but new accounts will all be in TAP Wallet. Existing Metro Bike Share riders will eventually need to transition out of the current system, so to make the transition easier we are offering all new and existing riders a free Monthly Pass with promo code BIKESONTAP.*

In addition, Metro Bike Share has launched a new Annual Pass for $150 per year ($12.50 a month) – a 26% discount off the standard monthly rate.

Ready to get a TAP account? Head to bikeshare.metro.net to use promo code BIKESONTAP for a free Monthly Pass and get riding!

5. LOS ANGELES POLICE MUSEUM TOUR

Members of the public are invited to join the West LA Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB) on a tour of the Los Angeles Police Museum.

LOS ANGELES POLICE MUSEUM TOUR
SATURDAY OCTOBER 27, 2018
11:00pm – 3:00pm

The mission of the Los Angeles Police Museum is to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret the history of the Los Angeles Police Department. The nation’s preeminent Police Museum, the LA Police Museum, shares LAPD’s rich history including an engaging audio tour and numerous fascinating exhibits! The Museum is located in the old Highland Park Police Station. Admission price now includes a ‘New’ Audio Tour. Come walk a footbeat through the Los Angeles Police Department history.

TOUR INFO: We will meet at the WLA Community Police Station (1663 Butler Avenue, Los Angeles, Ca. 90025) at 11:00am for transportation to the museum. Children are welcome as well as friends and family. This an Admission event, $9.00 for adults, $8.00 for seniors (62+) and children under 12 are free.

To make sure we have adequate transportation you must R.S.V.P. to one of the following:

Robert A. Ringler (310) 365-5723, ringler@mac.com
Officer Phu A. Ha, (310) 444-0730, 30432@lapd.online

Questions contact:
Robert A. Ringler, Co-Chair – Mobile- (310) 365-5723
Email: – ringler@mac.com

6. REGISTER TO VOTE

Election Day is on November 6, 2018. In California, the deadline to register to vote is October 22. To register online or for more information, please click here:

7. L.A. SANITATION & ENVIRONMENT ROADSHOW

Dear Residents,

We have been working on ways to better serve you. We worry that not everyone knows about all the wonderful services we offer. We worry that you have unanswered questions or frustrations with our services. We worry about connecting with residents and the quality of our customer service. This is how the idea for our roadshow was born. We want to bring our team to your neighborhood, where we can talk about what’s affecting your communities, hear your feedback, and make positive changes.

Please take a look at our attached video, which outlines some of our services. We hope you can join us for some of the upcoming tours and meetings. They’re all listed on our website at www.lacitysan.org/roadshow. Please note that RSVP is required and space is limited. We look forward to seeing you soon!

In the meantime, you can reach our 24-hour Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489 and you can make service requests using the MyLA311 app.

Video – LA Sanitation

8. FALL FESTIVALS & HALLOWEEN EVENTS

SPA Under the Big Top – October 12-14, 2018 at St. Paul the Apostle School (1536 Selby Ave.) See flyer for hours. Games, food, carnival rides and more! Flyer – SPA Under the Big Top

Warner Ave. School Halloween Haunt – Sunday, October 28 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Carnival games, inflatables, arts & crafts, Haunted House and more!

Westwood Recreation Center’s “Incredible Halloween” – Saturday, October 27 from 4-8:00 pm.

9. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Samuel Barber – Dover Beach, Op. 3, with Ms. Shulman
Joseph Haydn – Quartet in B flat major, Op. 76, no. 4 (“Sunrise”)
Ottorino Respighi – Il Tramonto (“The Sunset”), with Ms. Shulman

Download Event flyer here

Hammer Museum – Current programming includes:

Adrian Piper: Concepts and Intuitions, 1965–2016
Yoga for Little Activists
Aruna D’Souza & Tomashi Jackson

Click here to see a list of weekly programs and exhibitions: Hammer Museum

10. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

You Are Invited . . .

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

*Board Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of each month at 8:00 pm at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.). Please confirm prior to attending.

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