Holmby News 7-26-19

July 26, 2019 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
July 26, 2019

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

1. Street Repair Requests
2. LAPD Crime Report
3. Potential Thieves Posing as DWP Workers
4. Sepulveda Transit Corridor – Public Meetings
5. LAPD National Night Out
6. Westwood Village – Cinema Under the Stars
7. Staying Cool in the Summer Heat
8. Upcoming Community Events
9. HWPOA Contact Information

1. STREET REPAIR REQUESTS

The Bureau of Street Services has scheduled a Small Asphalt Repairs (SAR) truck (which is described as 1 small asphalt repair truck, consisting of 2 workers and asphalt), for the Westwood Neighborhood Council area, to perform small asphalt repairs on August 26, 2019.

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.

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

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 Wednesday, August 7. Please only send street repair requests, not sidewalks or curbs.

NOTE: Street repaving is not part of this program. Please do not submit requests to repave streets.

2. LAPD CRIME REPORT

THEFT – PETTY (plain theft-petty) ($950 & under)
Incident #: 190812713
800 BLOCK GLENMONT AV | 7/16/2019 @ 4:15 AM

THEFT – PETTY (plain theft-petty) ($950 & under)
Incident #: 190813151
10800 BLOCK LE CONTE AV | 7/9/2019 @ 12:30 PM

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. POTENTIAL THIEVES POSING AS DWP WORKERS

A homeowner on Holmby Ave. reported an incident that occurred last Tuesday. At approximately 5:00 PM, a person wearing a yellow utility vest without any indicia rang the front door bell, saying he was with DWP. When asked what he wanted, his answer was not understandable and he had no ID badge showing. The homeowners did not open the door; and the suspect walked away. He left nothing to indicate why he was there (such as a DWP Notice of work being done in the area). No DWP vehicle was noticed.

Please take precautions when supposed “workers” knock on your door. It is very common for suspects to wear safety vests similar to that worn by utility workers and Amazon delivery personnel while engaged in their crimes. They tend to be overlooked by neighbors as “workers.”

4. SEPULVEDA TRANSIT CORRIDOR – PUBLIC MEETINGS

You’re invited to a community meeting!

Metro is making strides to improve travel between the San Fernando Valley, the Westside and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The goal of the Sepulveda Transit Corridor Feasibility Study is to identify and evaluate rail transit concepts that will provide high-quality service to the large and growing travel market between the San Fernando Valley, the Westside and the LAX area. At these meetings, Metro will present new information about the Valley-Westside and the Westside-LAX segments.

The meeting on the Westside will be:

Tuesday, July 30, 2019
6-8pm
Presentation at 6:30pm

St. Paul the Apostle Church
10750 Ohio Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90024

5. LAPD NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

National Night Out is a community police-awareness-raising event in the United States, which is annually held on the first Tuesday in August. National Night Out was created to increase awareness about police programs in communities.

National Night Out
America’s Night Out Against Crime

Tuesday, August 6th, 2019
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Stoner Park Recreation Center
1833 Stoner Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Food, Dippin Dots Ice Cream, Revive Kumbucha, Pepsi, Frito Lay, Face Painting, Go Country 105, 7-11, American Red Cross, Bounce House!

Come meet your Senior Lead Officers, West Los Angeles Area Commanding Officers, West Traffic Division Officers, Community Volunteer Patrol and our WLA Cadets.

For further information call the West Los Angeles Community Police Station, Community Relations Office, at 310-444-0735 or Senior Lead Officer Lavenson (310) 444-0742 or email: 30627@lapd.online.

6. WESTWOOD VILLAGE – CINEMA UNDER THE STARS

Cinema Under the Stars
Free Outdoor Summer Movie Series
in Westwood Village
Every Other Friday Night in August

The popular free outdoor movie series is back for the fifth year in a row, taking place on the street of Broxton Ave in between Weyburn and Kinross Ave. Attendance is completely free and the event is open to the public. Moviegoers bring their own chairs and blankets to enjoy these fan-favorite flicks in a unique outdoor setting under the stars!

Guardians of the Galaxy
Friday, August 2nd

Ant-Man
Friday, August 16th

Spider-man: Homecoming
Friday, August 30th

Pre-show Music and DJ Set:
6:30pm – 7:30pm

Movie Time:
7:30pm – 10:00pm
(depending on movie and sunset)

7. STAYING COOL IN THE SUMMER HEAT

Summer in Los Angeles invariably means long hot days. While the warm climate is one of the reasons we all love our city, excessive exposure to heat can be dangerous, especially for the elderly, young children, and pets.

Key Rules: Drink plenty of water before you become thirsty and rest in the shade before you become tired. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, when the sun’s rays are strongest. Reschedule outdoor work and strenuous activities until the coolest time of the day. If indoors, cover windows that receive morning or afternoon sun with drapes, shades or awnings.

If you feel ill, tell someone immediately. Symptoms of dehydration and heat illness may include dizziness, fatigue, faintness, nausea, muscle cramps, headache and vomiting.

Many heat emergencies occur to people exercising, working, or staying alone. Use a buddy system and check on older adults, frail or at-risk neighbors at least twice a day. If you suspect someone is experiencing a medical emergency from extreme heat exposure, call 9-1-1.

If your home does not have air conditioning, visit a cool place during the hottest part of the day!

Schools, libraries, theaters, shopping malls and community facilities such as senior centers and recreation centers can offer an air-conditioned refuge. When there is extreme hot weather, designated cooling centers may be opened in the County and City of Los Angeles. To determine their status and location, call 3-1-1 or visit the Emergency Management Division’s Beat the Heat website.

Pets are also susceptible to hot weather. See that the special needs of your animals are met, including copious shade and plenty of cool water.

LA Animal Services offers these tips for ensuring pets are safe from the heat:

Never leave your pet alone inside a vehicle
Give your pet extra water
Avoid hot ground surfaces
Don’t leave your pet outdoors for a long time
Know the signs of overheating

8. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Watch Party: Democratic Presidential Debates – Tues. July 30 & Wed. July 31, 5 p.m. at the Hammer Museum. Watch both rounds of the Democratic presidential debates on the big screen with your friends at the Hammer. Stay for a round-table discussion with political experts. Cash bar.

Tuesday, July 30, 2019 – Round 1
Steve Bullock, Pete Buttigieg, John Delaney, John Hickenlooper, Amy Klobuchar, Beto O’Rourke, Tim Ryan, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Marianne Williamson
Wednesday, July 31, 2019 – Round 2
Michael Bennet, Joseph R. Biden Jr., Bill de Blasio, Cory Booker, Julián Castro, Tulsi Gabbard, Kirsten Gillibrand, Kamala Harris, Jay Inslee, Andrew Yang

For more information, please click here:
Democratic Presidential Debates

American Genre Film Archive – July 12 – Aug 17 at the Billy Wilder Theater and presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive. Established as a non-profit in 2009, the Austin-based American Genre Film Archive (AGFA) continues to be a bastion of horror, action, exploitation, fantasy and weirdo cult cinema. Join us this summer for a seven-night series featuring the strangest, coolest and head-trippiest titles from AGFA’s outlandish collection. Guests will include punk rock maven Penelope Spheeris, Something Weird Video’s Lisa Petrucci, the hosts of Shock Waves Podcast for a live taping, and the entire AGFA team! Click here for more information.

CicLAvia – Meet the Hollywoods! – Sunday, August 18. CicLAvia will connect West Hollywood, Hollywood and East Hollywood with a new, 6.5-mile car-free route! Join us as we open iconic streets for you to bike, skate, stroll, and play. Save the date, and join us for a preview ride on Sunday, August 11. Event Information – click here

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*
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 7-19-19

July 19, 2019 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
July 19, 2019

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

1. July 4th – Special Thanks to Esther Magna
2. Sepulveda Transit Corridor – Public Meetings
3. Westwood Village – Cinema Under the Stars
4. Westwood Farmers’ Market – New Hours
5. Dog Owner Etiquette
6. CicLAvia – Meet the Hollywoods!
7. Upcoming Community Events
8. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
9. Resident Ads
10. HWPOA Contact Information

1. JULY 4th – SPECIAL THANKS TO ESTHER MAGNA

A Special “shout out” to Esther Magna

A huge thank you to Esther Magna and her team for the spectacular July 4th Parade and Picnic!! I heard so many wonderful comments at Warner Ave. School where the parade got underway as well as at Holmby Park. This is a volunteer effort that Esther has championed for many years and has always made it seem like smooth sailing even when the waters got a little rough. Our families and their pets seemed so proud to celebrate this country and love of our community. It is, indeed, very special.

Thank you to each and every sponsor – we couldn’t do it without their support!!! Please remember our local realtors, Jordan Leigh, Jane Gavens, Mark Rogo, Jim Bremner, Larry Young, and Caron Schwartz when you or your friends or family decide to sell or buy, UCLA Health, Target, and ACS Security, Chris from Kringle Displays who decorated Holmby Park, our firefighters from Station #71, Capt. Davalos and SLO Maria Gray from LAPD, TGA Premier Sports, our Board member, Earl Goldstein who secured the red corvette, Allyson Bunting, our favorite photographer, Councilman Koretz, and the July 4th team, Rachelle Guerin, Dennis Rosenblatt, Phil Gabriel, Caron Schwartz, Katherine Meyer, Randie Kleinman, Mark Magna, Hedy Magna, Jessie Ezor and Dana Glenn! Great job and many thanks from our Holmby Westwood residents.

I know Esther thanked everyone but this is especially from the Board of Directors and our members! Think about volunteering next year!

Sandy Brown
HWPOA President

2. SEPULVEDA TRANSIT CORRIDOR – PUBLIC MEETINGS

You’re invited to a community meeting!

The meeting on the Westside will be:

Tuesday, July 30, 2019
6-8pm
Presentation at 6:30pm

St. Paul the Apostle Church
10750 Ohio Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90024

3. WESTWOOD VILLAGE – CINEMA UNDER THE STARS

Cinema Under the Stars
Free Outdoor Summer Movie Series
in Westwood Village
Every Other Friday Night in August

Guardians of the Galaxy
Friday, August 2nd

Ant-Man
Friday, August 16th

Spider-man: Homecoming
Friday, August 30th

Pre-show Music and DJ Set:
6:30pm – 7:30pm

Movie Time:
7:30pm – 10:00pm
(depending on movie and sunset)

4. WESTWOOD FARMERS’ MARKET – NEW HOURS

The Westwood Village Farmers’ Market hours are changing from noon to 6:00pm to noon to 5:00pm. The Farmers’ Market is held every Thursday on Broxton Ave.

Are you using our Market Rewards Card? 10 Visits = $5.00 Farmer Mark Bucks! FM Bucks can be used at any of the market vendors. Stop by the Info Booth to pick up a stamp card, and get your first stamp!

5. DOG OWNER ETIQUETTE

A few reminders regarding dog walking – please be sure to remind everyone in your household that walks your dog – children, housekeepers, dog walkers, etc.

Keep Dogs on a Leash
For the safety of your neighbors, children and other dogs, please keep your dog on a leash at all times when you are outside of your home. We have had several past reports of dog attacks in the neighborhood, injuring both people and dogs. Please follow the law and keep your dog on a leash.

Use Your Own Trash Bins
While everyone appreciates that you are picking up dog waste, please dispose of it in your own trash bin. Please be respectful and do not use your neighbors’ bins.

Thank you for your cooperation.

6. CICLAVIA – MEET THE HOLLYWOODS!

On Sunday, August 18, CicLAvia will connect West Hollywood, Hollywood and East Hollywood with a new, 6.5-mile car-free route! Join us as we open iconic streets for you to bike, skate, stroll, and play. Save the date, and join us for a preview ride on Sunday, August 11.

Event Information

7. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Summer Concerts at the Hammer Museum – The Hammer’s summer concerts are back! See live bands and KCRW DJs in the museum’s courtyard, with cash bars and food trucks all night.

Next concert – Thursday, July 25: The Tracks
Known for ferocious live sets, young rockers The Tracks lived up to the hype on last year’s debut album, Treasured Memories. Having grown up as the children of undocumented immigrants in East L.A., the group builds on the rich history of rebellious Chicano rock ’n’ roll bands.

For more information, please click here:
Summer Concerts 2019

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 lost and found pets, traffic alerts and similar situations will 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

GROUP FOR PEOPLE WITH A CHRONIC LUNG CONDITION

I host a meeting every other month for people with chronic lung conditions other than TB or cancer. It’s a very informal support and information group, free of charge, which has been ongoing for about 15 years. The meetings bring together people who all share a common health problem, so we can feel completely comfortable talking about our lung issues in a warm, supportive environment. Each of us has a history of diagnosis, treatment, and day-to-day experience that is very helpful for answering our questions and getting the benefit of people’s personal experience. Even with the best of doctors, this is an invaluable service.

We are affiliated with a national non-profit organization, NTM Info & Research (NTMir), formed on behalf of patients with pulmonary nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) disease for the purpose of patient support, medical education, and research. The organization comprises patients, physicians and other medical practitioners, and researchers.

Our group is open to all and the next meeting will be on Monday, July 22, at 1:15 p.m., at my house, 641 Warner Avenue, in Westwood.

Please feel free to contact me for more information. I look forward to speaking with you and meeting you!

Andrea Smith
ablsmith@dock.net

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

Holmby News 7-12-19

July 12, 2019 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
July 12, 2019

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

1. HWPOA’s July 4th Event – In the News
2. LAPD Crime Report
3. Large Crane Near Hillel This Weekend
4. News from the Mayor’s Office
5. Free Bulky Item Drop-Off Event
6. Proposal to Keep Bars Open Until 4:00 AM
7. Westside Impact Project – Community Meetings
8. Upcoming Community Events
9. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
10. Resident Ads
11. HWPOA Contact Information

1. HWPOA’s JULY 4th EVENT – IN THE NEWS

HWPOA’s 4th of July Parade & Party made the front page of the Beverly Hills Courier!

2. LAPD CRIME REPORT

THEFT-GRAND (plain theft-grand) $950.01 & over
Incident #: 190812347
900 BLOCK HILGARD AV | 7/6/2019 @ 11:30 PM

LAPD SAFETY REMINDERS
An unfortunate theft occurred recently and it requires a discussion, a reminder, some food for thought…

As a nice lady was loading her groceries into her car at Ralph’s market in Brentwood, a thief took advantage of the situation and grabbed her purse from off the front seat of her car and fled with it. Gone, in an instant. Brazen, and unfortunately, all too common. And while I’ve recently talked about thefts by contractors or sub-contractors, or unattended cell phones/laptops stolen from coffeehouse tables, there are many other types of thefts that you need to be protecting yourself from.

Beyond the all too familiar incidents of shoplifting, mail/package thefts, identity thefts, there are also less familiar thefts happening all the time. Thefts such as tools stolen from construction sites, equipment stolen off the flatbeds of landscaper’s trucks, yard art stolen from our front yards, wallets stolen from the work place, purses stolen from within vehicles while the victim is turned gassing their car. Scrap metals convert into a significant amount of recycling money. The problem is, it’s not scrap! It’s YOUR stolen catalytic converter, or it’s the stolen copper wiring in YOUR neighborhood’s utility system or it’s the stolen manhole cover that YOUR vehicle tire falls into.

If it’s not nailed down, you must teach yourself and your family to believe, to really BELIEVE, that someone will be there to take it the minute you look away, the minute you forget to put it away, the minute it’s within grasp of a thief’s sticky fingers. And since offenders are not getting the jail time they would once have (property criminals are being released early or, in many cases, not incarcerated at all to make room for the overflowing number of violent criminals) they are more likely to lift your wallet from the shopping cart, or to take your purse from your car as you load groceries, or to create a ruse so that when you look left, they take what’s on your right. Lastly, to the very nice Brentwood lady whose world was turned upside down in an instant, it’s not your fault in the least. Not at all. But what we must take from this experience is that we must live differently, we must live, defensively. Please be careful out there.

All the best,
LAPD Officer Maria Gray

3. LARGE CRANE NEAR HILLEL THIS WEEKEND

This Saturday, July 13, UCLA Hillel (located on Hilgard near Strathmore) will be swapping out the HVAC unit on the roof for a new unit. This will require the use of a large crane.

The Christian Science Church next door is graciously allowing the crew to operate the crane from their parking lot, so they won’t be blocking any streets. They’ll be starting around 7:00am and continuing through most of the day — all the major exterior work will be completed on Saturday.

4. NEWS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE

Recent Announcements from the Mayor:

Mayor Garcetti Announces New Sanitation Teams for Homeless Encampments: Mayor Garcetti outlined a new strategy to overhaul the City’s approach to street cleanups, deliver services to homeless Angelenos living in encampments, and address illegal dumping. Learn more here.
Mayor Garcetti Announces LADWP Power Outage Notification Service: Mayor Garcetti announced a new notification service that will allow LADWP customers to receive texts or emails when a power outage is reported in their neighborhood as well as estimated times for repairs and service restoration. Learn more here.
Mayor Garcetti Leads Coalition of Mayors Calling for Federal Action to Confront Homelessness Crisis: Mayor Garcetti will lead a coalition of mayors calling on Congress to pass the Ending Homelessness Act. The legislation, sponsored by Representative Maxine Waters, would direct more than $13 billion to support the work of cities on the front lines of this crisis. Learn more here.
L.A. Won’t Assist With Immigration Enforcement: Mayor Eric Garcetti reaffirmed that City law enforcement does not participate in or assist with civil immigration enforcement, and reminded all residents of their rights in light of President Trump’s threat to conduct ICE deportation sweeps in cities across America. Learn more here.

Resources and Opportunities:

LAPD Survey: Take part in an anonymous survey and provide feedback about your experiences with the Los Angeles Police Department. The department is hoping to continue to improve its work in the community and this study is a valuable opportunity to convey your feedback. Take the survey here.

Countywide Benefits Entitlements Services Team: Individuals who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or are disabled, blind, elderly, or a veteran may be eligible for CBEST. The services include supplemental security income, social security disability insurance, a cash assistance program, and veteran’s benefits. With inquiries or interest, call (844) 804-5200.

Opportunities to Help End Homelessness in Los Angeles:

Join the Everyone In Campaign: Everyone In is a campaign powered by the United Way of Greater L.A. that brings together a coalition of nonprofit organizations, businesses, labor and community leaders, and everyday Angelenos to deliver on the promise of Measure H and Proposition HHH to address the homelessness crisis. Visit EveryoneInLA.org to join the coalition and champion supportive housing in your community.

LA HOP – Los Angeles County Homeless Outreach Portal: You can connect homeless Angelenos in your neighborhood with the support and services they need to start a new chapter. LA-HOP is a new online portal that allows Angelenos to pinpoint the location of their homeless neighbors — so that outreach workers can meet them where they are. Help connect people to services at LA-HOP.org.

Volunteer LA: Our VolunteerLA portal connects Angelenos with meaningful opportunities to make a difference in their communities. Visit Volunteer.LAMayor.org to sign up to volunteer for service opportunities across our city.

5. FREE BULKY ITEM DROP-OFF EVENT

Do you have furniture, oversized toys, appliances, and other items to get rid of? It’s time to purge!

On Saturday, July 13th from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, LA Sanitation & Environment is hosting Free Bulky Item Drop Off events at five locations throughout Los Angeles. We will only be accepting bulky items… no building debris, concrete, dirt, asphalt or hazardous waste will be accepted. Nearby location:

West Los Angeles Yard
2027 Stoner Ave
Los Angeles, Ca 90025

Questions? Call our 24-hour Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489. Or visit lacitysan.org/bulky

6. PROPOSAL TO KEEP BARS OPEN UNTIL 4:00 AM

From The Westwood-Century City Patch:

City Councilman Paul Koretz renewed his opposition Tuesday to a state bill that would allow bars in select cities to remain open until 4 a.m., pointing to a report concluding the move would cost Los Angeles millions of dollars a year in public-safety and other costs.

“There are a lot of arguments being thrown around and even some making the case that drinking for two additional hours makes them safer drivers, which is about the most absurd thing that I’ve ever heard,” Koretz said. “While we want our local businesses to thrive, no good can come from serving alcohol until 4 a.m.”

To read the complete article, please click here:
Patch Article – “Last Call” Bill

7. WESTSIDE IMPACT PROJECT – COMMUNITY MEETINGS

The Westside Impact Project aims to create a healthier and safer UCLA and Westside by reducing alcohol-related problems. As a Westwood resident, your input is valued at our upcoming community meetings.

The Westside Impact Project is funded by the L.A. County Department of Public Health to reduce binge and underage drinking harms – two of the most serious public health challenges of our time. We engage students and community members to advocate for solutions that optimize well-being, safety, and livability on and off the UCLA campus!

Coalition meetings are held every second Thursday of the month at UCLA Wooden Center – Leadership Conference Room. Upcoming meeting schedule:

Thursday, August 8 at 3:30 PM
Thursday, September 12 at 3:30 PM

Please R.S.V.P. to Maurina Cintron, Project Coordinator, at mcintron@publicstrategies.org if you can attend. We’d love to have you join in the discussion!

8. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Summer Concerts at the Hammer Museum – The Hammer’s summer concerts are back! See live bands and KCRW DJs in the museum’s courtyard, with cash bars and food trucks all night.

Thu Jul 18: Wild Belle
Thu July 25: The Tracks

For more infomation, please click here:
Summer Concerts 2019

9. 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.

10. RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING HOUSEKEEPER

We need a maid/housekeeper one day a week. I prefer someone who speaks English and takes initiative. Please contact me at swy333@gmail.com with any suggestions you have. Thank you!

11. 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 7:30 pm at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.). Please confirm prior to attending.

Holmby News 7-6-19

July 5, 2019 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
July 6, 2019

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

1. July 4th Event – Thank You!
2. LAPD Crime Report
3. Earthquake Safety Reminders
4. Congressman Lieu – Open House
5. Westwood Library – July Happenings
6. LADWP Power Outage Notification System
7. Be a 2020 Census Goodwill Ambassador
8. Sepulveda Transit Corridor – Public Meetings
9. Upcoming Community Events
10. HWPOA Contact Information

1. JULY 4th EVENT – THANK YOU!

A huge thank you to our residents and sponsors!!!

It was our 15th annual event and it was fantastic. It was a large and festive 4th of July celebration! See the pics below—it was a ton of fun!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

UCLA Health returned as our Platinum sponsor with a generous contribution that covered many of our expenses. Thank you, UCLA Health for your support of Holmby Westwood. All enjoyed the sunglasses and football giveaways.

ACS Security has been feeding us for many years. They happily and swiftly cooked for the entire crowd. Their BBQ dedication was fantastic. To Michelle Haffey and her volunteer staff, your dogs were delicious. Amazing!

Our local realtors deserve our appreciation for their sponsorship. Their sponsorship covered all the kids activities, including the DJ, obstacle courses and crafts.

Larry Young
Jim Bremner
Caron Schwartz
Mark Rogo
Jane Gavens
Jordana Leigh

A big thank you to Councilmember Paul Koretz who sponsored our Rec & Park permit through his Officeholder Account. We are very appreciative of his support of our annual community July 4th event. Paul rode in our parade as our Grand Marshal. Thanks also to Kevin and Debbie in CD 5 who celebrated the day with us!

The firemen from Fire Station #71 were outstanding and so gracious to stay at the park while kids admired them and their truck. Captain Victor Davalos and his LAPD team were there in full effect which we really appreciate.

The work of our talented photographer, Allyson Bunting, was much appreciated in capturing all the quality moments of the event.

Earl Goldstein – we appreciate that your friend brought his awesome 1950s Corvette to lead the parade.

Thanks also to:

Chris Fernicola of Kringle Displays: Making Creativity Visual. The July fourth decorations in Holmby Park were designed and installed by Chris Fernicola owner of Kringle Displays Los Angeles. Personalized seasonal, Holiday and Promotional Displays for: Retail Centers, Private Homes and Estates, Premium Hotels, Corporate Offices and Public Spaces.

Target in Westwood kept kids smiling with lemonade and tattoos. Thank you to Lacie and her friendly Target team and to the store owner, Shawn, for making it happen.

TGA Golf: the kids loved the golf activities

THANK YOU TO OUR TEAM:
Esther Magna, Caron Schwartz, Rachelle Guerin, Dennis Rosenblatt, Katherine Meyer, Randie Kleinman, Mark Magna, Hedy Magna, Phil Gabriel, Rochelle Glucksman, Jessie Ezor made a great team with the tireless help of Dana and Sandy.

Want to help next year? Email Esther: emagna@msn.com

Please send your business to our main sponsors, as they dedicated their time for goodwill and exposure. These sponsors ensure our event takes place with food and activities for all!

Our local realtors:

Larry Young:
http://www.larryyoungwestside.com/

Jim Bremner:
http://www.jamesbremner.com/

Jane Gavens:
https://www.compass.com/agents/la/jane-brill-gavens/

Caron Schwartz:
http://www.caronschwartz.com/

Jordana Leigh:
http://jordanaleigh.rodeore.com/eng

Mark Rogo:
http://www.markrogo.com/

Our sponsors:

UCLA Health
http://www.uclahealth.org/

Chris Fernicola of Kringle Displays Making Creativity Visual
For more information, Chris can be reached at Kringle6221@gmail.com
310.625.0118

ACS Security
Main Office: (310) 475-9016

Target on Weyburn

TGA Premier Sports – Golf
(310) 333-0622 x109
www.playtga.com

SPREAD THE WORD about the good work HWPOA does for the benefit of its residents. Community building, regular email communication among the residents and advocacy in City Hall are just a few of the activities our Board undertakes. We must work together for our shared concerns of architectural integrity, high-rise opposition, greenscape preservation, emergency preparedness and crime watch. Residents pay $95 annually to join HWPOA. You must pay the dues to be a member; being a resident alone won’t do it. Email HWPOA at hwpoa@aol.com to sign up.

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2. LAPD CRIME REPORT

THEFT FROM VEHICLE – PETTY ($950 & under)
Incident #: 190812016
1000 BLOCK WESTHOLME AV | 6/28/2019 @ 8:30 AM

BURGLARY FROM VEHICLE
Incident #: 190812081
S BEVERLY GLEN BL & COMSTOCK AV | 6/30/2019 @ 7:30 PM

3. EARTHQUAKE SAFETY REMINDERS

The recent earthquakes in California are a good reminder that we should prepare for disasters that may occur in Los Angeles.

A few years ago, HWPOA hosted a Disaster Preparedness presentation, with speakers from the LAFD and a geologist from UCLA. Videos of the presentation can be found on YouTube:

Part 1 – https://youtu.be/dxLoVloKvyw
Susan Reuben (HWPOA Vice President) discusses our neighborhood preparedness plans; Lt. Mark Akahoshi (LAFD Battalion Chief) discusses earthquake preparedness and the CERT training program.

Part 2 – https://youtu.be/8xaTlJEhM5s
Debbie Weiser (Geologist) discusses earthquake hazards in West Los Angeles, the “Big One”, and what to do before, during, and after an earthquake.

Below, you will find links to a number of websites that may be helpful with earthquake preparedness and safety:

Ready LA: http://www.readyla.org/
CERT Los Angeles: http://www.cert-la.com/
MySafe:LA: http://www.mysafela.org/
Earthquake Country Alliance: http://www.earthquakecountry.org/
The Great ShakeOut: http://www.shakeout.org/
MyHazards: http://myhazards.calema.ca.gov/
Use this website to discover the hazards that exist in your area and learn how to reduce YOUR risk!

In addition, ShakeAlertLA is a mobile app that sends alerts to users within Los Angeles County that an earthquake of greater than magnitude 5.0 or level IV intensity has been detected and that they may soon feel shaking. The app is available for both Apple and Android devices and available in both English and Spanish. You can also use this app to prepare for an earthquake, get details on recent earthquakes, and find help after an earthquake.

4. CONGRESSMAN LIEU – OPEN HOUSE

Dear Community,

The Los Angeles District Office of Congressman Ted Lieu has moved. Please join us as we officially welcome residents of California’s 33rd Congressional District to our new location. The open house will feature information on constituent services, an informal reception, and light refreshments.

In addition to Congressman Lieu’s office, this building hosts the offices of Los Angeles City Councilmember Mike Bonin and Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, as well as those of additional city agencies. Centrally located, our new District Office is next to the 405 freeway, along multiple bus lines, and blocks away from the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Date and Time:
Monday, July 8, 2019
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Location:
West Los Angeles Municipal Building
1645 Corinth Ave., Suite 101
Los Angeles, CA 90025

RSVP:
https://CA33openhouse.eventbrite.com

5. WESTWOOD LIBRARY – JULY HAPPENINGS

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

Popcorn and a Movie! Apollo 11
Apollo 11 NASA Live Webcast Event
High-Functional Inner Peace
Developing Your Story for the Screen or Stage
Building Bricks (Lego) Club

For a complete list of upcoming events, please click here:
https://www.lapl.org/branches/westwood

6. LADWP POWER OUTAGE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

Should the lights go out, you need not be in the dark. LADWP now has an automated notification system with power outage alerts.

Sign up for our new text and email alerts to stay informed about power outages in your neighborhood and get updates until service is fully restored. You can get notified for outages in up to three areas within Los Angeles through your LADWP account on LADWP.com.

See the Mayor’s news release for more details.
https://bit.ly/2FQwfxr

7. BE A 2020 CENSUS GOODWILL AMBASSADOR

Do you want to help your community gain the funding and representation it deserves for the next 10 years? Become a Census Goodwill Ambassador and help ensure that everyone in Los Angeles counts in 2020. The Mayor’s Office has announced four volunteer training sessions throughout Los Angeles in June. Learn more here.

8. SEPULVEDA TRANSIT CORRIDOR – PUBLIC MEETINGS

You’re invited to a community meeting!

The meeting on the Westside will be:

Tuesday, July 30, 2019
6-8pm
St. Paul the Apostle Church
10750 Ohio Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90024

Presentation at 6:30pm

9. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Brian Knappenberger & Joseph Menn – Wed. July 10, 7:30 p.m. at the Hammer Museum. Investigative journalist Joseph Menn joins filmmaker Brian Knappenberger (The Internet’s Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz) for a conversation ranging from hacktivism to national politics and state surveillance. Menn’s new book, Cult of the Dead Cow, tells the story of one of the oldest and most famous hacking groups of all time. Click here for more information.

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

HWPOA’s 4th of July Parade & Party

July 1, 2019 hwpoa@aol.com

Thursday is the big day!

HWPOA’s 4th of July Parade & Party

Food – Music – Bouncers – Arts & Crafts
and much more!

Decorate your scooters and wagons, your kids and grandkids, and your homes, especially if you’re along the Loring/ Comstock parade route! Celebrate the holiday and the treasure of a neighborhood we live in together.

We will kick off at
10:00 am on Thursday, July 4th
at Warner Ave. School (on Loring at Holmby)
Party to follow at Holmby Park!

Be sure to thank our sponsors who are spending their holiday with our neighborhood:

ACS Security: Hot dog grilling
UCLA Health: Our Platinum Sponsor
City Target: Lemonade and Tattoos
Chris Fernicola of Kringle Displays: Making Creativity Visual – The July 4th decorations in Holmby Park are designed and installed by Chris Fernicola, owner of Kringle Displays Los Angeles. For more information, Chris can be reached at Kringle6221@gmail.com
Play TGA Golf: Kids golf activities

Our local Realtors, each have sponsored the awesome kids activities:

The “Jordana Leigh” Speed Obstacle Course
The “Jane Gavens” Arts and Crafts Tent
The “Jim Bremner” Mega Obstacle Course
The “Larry Young” Toddler Amusement Park
The “Mark Rogo” DJ Booth to fill the park with jamming music
The “Caron Schwartz” Cookie Tent

City Councilmember Paul Koretz is our Grand Marshal and will lead the parade in a 1950s Corvette.

Note that parents/grandparents are asked to supervise kids to the extent possible, as we will not provide paid or volunteer supervision for the kids activities. This is a free community event, so let’s all enjoy safely and festively together.

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