Monthly Archives: July 2020

Holmby News 7-31-20

HOLMBY NEWS
July 31, 2020

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

1.  LAPD Crime Report
2.  Earthquake Safety
3.  Construction Noise on Sundays
4.  DMV Updates
5.  Have You Completed the Census?
6.  Westwood Restaurants
7.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
8.  Resident Ads
9.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

BURGLARY FROM VEHICLE
Incident #: 200812272
LINDBROOK DR & MALCOLM AV  |  7/22/2020 @ 7:00 PM

E-Policing: http://www.lapdonline.org/e_policing
EMERGENCY: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273
All other City Services: 311
Pete Ojeda, Senior Lead Officer
West L.A. Community Police Station – 1663 Butler Ave.
Office: 310-444-0741
Email: 36393@lapd.online
Website: www.lapdonline.org

2.  EARTHQUAKE SAFETY

Early yesterday morning we were awakened by several earthquakes, which was 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:

In addition, ShakeAlertLA is a mobile app that sends alerts to users within Los Angeles County that an earthquake of greater than magnitude 4.5 or level III 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.

3.  CONSTRUCTION NOISE ON SUNDAYS

We have received comments from concerned neighbors regarding construction noise outside of the permitted construction hours. While homeowners may work on their own homes personally, hired construction workers may not make noise on Sundays.

If you are doing any sort of construction on your home, please be sure to follow the Los Angeles Municipal Code rules:

41.40 LAMC – Construction Noise
Allowable Construction Hours:
— Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
— Saturdays and National Holidays between 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
— Sundays, no construction except for residents

4.  DMV UPDATES

The California Department of Motor Vehicles is encouraging eligible Californians to renew their driver license online – including drivers whose temporary extensions expire July 31.

As part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the DMV issued temporary extensions to California drivers age 69 and younger with a noncommercial license expiring between March and July 2020. While that extension expires today, nearly all of these drivers can still avoid a trip to a DMV field office by renewing their license online – even if their renewal notice states an office visit is required.

For more information, please read the complete update here:
DMV Update 7-31-2020

5.  HAVE YOU COMPLETED THE CENSUS?

LA County Health officials have sounded the alarm over current low census response rates that are putting LA County at risk of losing federal funding to respond to emergencies like COVID-19. Health officials are highlighting the COVID-19 crisis as an example of how important federal funding is to maintaining a strong local health care system.

LA County’s census response rate is 58.6% as of July 23, far behind the County’s goal of 100% participation. The U.S. Census Bureau, however, has extended the official deadline to participate in the census to October 31 in response to the evolving COVID-19 crisis. If you haven’t already done so, complete your census form now:

  • Online: LA County 2020 Census Website at census.lacounty.gov, which offers county-specific information in 16 languages; or the U.S. 2020 Census Website at my2020census.gov, which offers general information in 59 languages, including in-language guides
  • By phone, at 844-330-2020.
  • By mail, if you receive a paper form.

Remember, completing the census is private. Responses are protected by federal law, specifically Title 13 of the United States Code. They cannot be shared with any other government agencies or other entities, including your landlord. For more information, visit census.lacounty.gov.

6.  WESTWOOD RESTAURANTS

Restaurants and cafes in Westwood Village now offer safe outdoor dining through the LA Al Fresco program. Grab a cup of coffee or a lovely meal outside at any number of Village eateries.  You can also support local Westwood Village restaurants by ordering takeout and delivery:

Westwood Village Restaurant Directory

Please visit our website for an updated list of open businesses: www.thewestwoodvillage.com

7. HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY

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

Ads for plumbers, housekeepers, garage sales, etc. will be posted in the weekly News. Emergency situations such as 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.

8.  RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING CAREGIVER

Wanted:  Caregiver for an elderly woman, 5 days a week with Friday and Sunday off.  Must drive.  Cooking and light housekeeping.  Lives on the Wilshire corridor.  Must speak English and have good reference(s).

Contact:  Claire at (310) 441-0332  Call ONLY on Fridays or Sundays.

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://hwpoa.square.site/

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.  Please confirm prior to attending.

Holmby News 7-24-20

HOLMBY NEWS
July 24, 2020

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

1.  COVID Testing at the VA
2.  Housing Bills – Homeowner Alert
3.  Scam Alert – COVID Contact Tracing
4.  Census Reminder – It’s Not Too Late
5.  Congressional App Challenge
6.  Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers
7.  Westwood Restaurants – Al Fresco Dining
8.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  COVID TESTING AT THE VA

The City of Los Angeles is providing free COVID-19 testing to ALL Los Angeles County residents, whether or not you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.

https://corona-virus.la/test-center-directory

One homeowner went to the VA this week with her family and reported her experience:

When we attempted to make an appointment, the website only offered scheduling for the next 2 days but no appointments were available anywhere in Los Angeles.  I checked the website every few hours until finally another day of scheduling opened up.  Each person who registers needs to sign up with a different email address.

Our appointment at the VA was at 10:00 AM (first time slot of the day).  We entered the VA from Sepulveda.  They were set up for cars to zigzag in lines (like a ride at an amusement park) but we bypassed most of it because the line was short.

The staff were all very courteous and helpful.  The test is a mouth swab and is very easy.  It is helpful to watch the instructional video before arriving so we knew what to do.  We  were in-and-out in less than 30 minutes.

We were expecting results in 4-5 days but our results arrived about a day and a half later (we were “negative”!).  All-in-all it was a very smooth process.

2.  HOUSING BILLS – HOMEOWNER ALERT

There are 9 housing bills moving through the State Legislature that will:

  • effectively eliminate single-family zoning
  • increase housing density in urban areas without requiring essential supporting infrastructure
  • enable developers to build market-rate housing instead of affordable housing
  • replace local control over planning with “one size fits all” rules
  • eliminate current laws requiring public disclosure of the impact of projects and the opportunity for public input

Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association represents 1100 single-family homes.  The Board of Directors has taken a position to oppose SB 1120 that bans single-family zoning (see below).  Perhaps you have read about the need in Los Angeles for affordable housing as opposed to housing at market rate.  SB 1120 requires NO affordable units.  The Board will discuss other relevant housing bills at our next meeting.

Please read about how these bills impact single-family neighborhoods and contact your legislator’s local office directly:

State Senator Ben Allen, District 26
310-318-6994  District Office
To send a message online:
https://sd26.senate.ca.gov/contact/message

State Assemblymember Sydney Kamlager, District 54
310-641-5410  District Office
To send a message online:
https://lcmspubcontact.lc.ca.gov/PublicLCMS/ContactPopup.php?district=AD54

LIVABLE CALIFORNIA LINK

3.  SCAM ALERT – COVID CONTACT TRACING

It may not be a surprise, but scammers are posing as contact tracers to get your personal identifying information during the COVID-19 health crisis. They’re looking for social security numbers or financial information, such as your bank account number. If someone contacts you and asks for this personal information – they’re posing! HANG UP immediately.

Help your friends, parents or grandparents know legitimate contact tracers will contact you if you’ve: 1) tested positive for COVID-19 or 2) if you’ve been identified as a close contact of someone who’s tested positive. And when they ask you for information, they’ll ask for:

  1. Your name.
  2. Your date of birth.
  3. Places you’ve been.
  4. How you’re feeling.
  5. The people you’ve been in contact with for more than 15 min., up to 48 hours before you had symptoms – OR – they’ll let you know if you may have been exposed to the virus & what you can do.

4.  CENSUS REMINDER – IT’S NOT TOO LATE

Los Angeles has fallen behind, but you can help make sure we get the representation and resources we deserve. As of last week, only slightly more than half of Angelenos have completed the Census 2020 questionnaire – below national, state, and county response rate.

Our lower response rate means that when policymakers decide how to invest in communities, or how many representatives each community should have, the City of Los Angeles will receive less than we should. You can change that by completing the census and making sure your friends and family members have as well.

#BeCounted today by visiting:
https://my2020census.gov/

5.  CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE

The Congressional App Challenge (CAC) is a public effort to encourage kids to learn how to code, through annual district-wide competitions hosted by Members of Congress for their district.

Congressional App Challenge Flyer

Do you want to create a game? Do you want to create an app to solve a problem? There is no limit to what you can create for the Congressional App Challenge.

Submissions for the Congressional App Challenge are now open. Students are encouraged to submit their app online before Monday, October 19, 2020.

All middle and high school students that either attend or reside in CA-33 and eligible to participate. To register, please go to www.CongressionalAppChallenge.us

Please contact Aurelia Friedman (aurelia.friedman@mail.house.gov) if you have any questions.

6.  SARAH LEONARD FINE JEWELERS

HWPOA would like to support our local businesses in Westwood Village. For over seventy years, Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers has provided exceptional service, genuine concern, sound advice, and quality jewelry, which is central to their core values.

Sarah Leonard Jewelers wants to thank our great community by offering new and existing customers the opportunity to be the first to shop at the Annual Vault Sale!

Shop in-store by appointment only, and take advantage of discounts starting at 30% and up to 80% from July 21st through August 8th.

To make an appointment, please call 310-208-3131.

Thank you for supporting local businesses during these challenging times. 

7.  WESTWOOD RESTAURANTS – AL FRESCO DINING

Restaurants and cafes in Westwood Village now offer safe outdoor dining through the LA Al Fresco program. Grab a cup of coffee or a lovely meal outside at any number of Village eateries.

Westwood Village Restaurant Directory

Please visit our website for an updated list of open businesses: www.thewestwoodvillage.com

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://hwpoa.square.site/

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.  Please confirm prior to attending.

Holmby News 7-17-20

HOLMBY NEWS
July 17, 2020

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

1.  L.A. County – What’s Open
2.  Housing & Zoning Bills
3.  Hazardous & Electronic Waste Disposal
4.  DMV Extension for Senior Drivers
5.  LeConte Name Change
6.  Westwood Restaurants – Delivery & Take-Out
7.  U.S. Census 2020 – Be Counted
8.  Summer Fun at LA County Parks
9.  Thanks to 3 Car Garage
10.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
11.  Resident Ads
12.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  L.A. COUNTY – WHAT’S OPEN

LA County’s Department of Public Health has prepared a helpful list of what’s open (or not) in LA County.  Click link below:

What’s Open in LA County

2.  HOUSING & ZONING BILLS

There are nine bad housing bills that were recently approved in the State Legislature. When the legislature reconvenes, they will be heard in either the senate or the assembly, depending on where they have already been heard. These bills include SB 1120, SB 902, SB 1085, SB 995, AB 725, AB 1279, AB 2345, AB 3040 and AB 3107. Each bill will destroy single-family zoning. You should search each bill through the California Legislative Information website. Holmby Westwood took a position to oppose SB 1120. Here is what you can do to preserve our neighborhood:

  1. Contact your legislators’ local office directly. Calls are good. Constituents hold a lot of sway with legislators!  Find you legislators here.
  2. Write a letter/email opposing and submit them to the State Portal HERE. The portal sends your letter to important “bill analysis” and to the committee that will hear the bill. Why is the Portal so important? It’s the only way to ensure your issues are cited in the committee’s important binder.
  3. The Portal is very important but it’s a pain. Go to the instructions here and print them out.
  4. For your Portal letters, find the right Committee address HERE and print them out.

3.  HAZARDOUS & ELECTRONIC WASTE DISPOSAL

LA Sanitation (LASAN) has established programs for Los Angeles City residents to safely dispose of their household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronic waste (E-waste).

Our S.A.F.E. Centers reopened last weekend for LA City residents to drop off their household hazardous waste.  Due to Covid-19, there are strict safety rules that must be adhered to, and long wait times are anticipated.

  1. Remain in your vehicle at all times.
  2. Face coverings are mandatory at all times.
  3. Materials must be in your unlocked trunk or tailgate.

U.C.L.A. SAFE CENTER
550 Charles E. Young Dr. West
Los Angeles CA 90095
Thur, Fri & Sat 8a.m – 2p.m.
E-waste is only collected on Saturdays at this location

For more information about what is and is not accepted and for a list of locations, visit lacitysan.org/safecenters

Questions? Call our 24-hour Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489!

4.  DMV EXTENSION FOR SENIOR DRIVERS

The California Department of Motor Vehicles is providing an automatic one-year extension to Californians age 70 and older with a noncommercial driver license with an expiration date between March 1 and December 31, 2020. This action delays the requirement for this population to visit a DMV office during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Licenses for drivers 70 and older that expire March through December 2020 now valid until 2021.  For more information, please click here.

5.  LE CONTE NAME CHANGE

Several weeks ago, the North Westwood Neighborhood Council (not the Westwood Neighborhood Council where our homeowners are represented) voted to remove the street name “Le Conte” in the village and to include 44 homes on Le Conte in Holmby Westwood.  The council’s president, Michael Skiles and a councilmember announced that a letter was sent to Councilman Koretz to introduce a motion to change the name.  Lacking thorough research, they falsely accused Joseph Nisbet “Little Joe” Le Conte as being a vicious racist, Confederate soldier and hateful slave owner, and virulent White Supremacist.  Turns out, they had the wrong Le Conte.  Word spread quickly throughout the neighborhood before additional research was done by others.  Joseph LeConte, a white supremacist and slave owner, was the father of Joseph Nisbet “Little Joe” Le Conte, for whom the street was named.  “Little Joe” Le Conte was a professor at UC Berkeley and beloved by student Herbert B. Foster, the engineer who helped lay out plans and named the street.  Our HWPOA Board member, Kathryn Welch Howe brought it to the attention of our board at our meeting this week.

It is interesting to note that in addition to LeConte, Hilgard and Gayley Avenues were also named after professors at UC Berkeley by the same student, Herbert B. Foster.

6.  WESTWOOD RESTAURANTS – DELIVERY & TAKE-OUT

Earlier this week, all restaurants were ordered to shut down indoor dining operations.  However, you can continue to support local Westwood Village restaurants by ordering takeout and delivery, or by enjoying your meal while seated outdoors.

Westwood Village Restaurant Directory

Please visit our website for an updated list of open businesses: www.thewestwoodvillage.com

7.  U.S. CENSUS 2020 – BE COUNTED

Even during this unprecedented crisis, the 2020 Census is in full swing. For any Angeleno who missed the opportunity to fill out the census, it’s not too late to do so online. At this time, L.A.’s response rate is still under 50 percent, meaning only half of the City’s population has completed the questionnaire.

“Census data determines funding for programs that are vital to our City and all of its communities,” said L.A. City Controller Ron Galperin. “If we don’t have an accurate account of how many people live in Los Angeles, we can’t get the funding and representation we deserve. It is important for everyone to be counted, so please encourage your family and friends to fill out the census today.”

Complete the 2020 Census

8.  SUMMER FUN AT LA COUNTY PARKS

In case you haven’t heard, July is “Parks Make Life Better” Month in LA County. During the COVID-19 pandemic, this has never been so true!

That is why LA County Parks, in preparation for this Summer, helped convene 90 park municipalities in partnership with the Department of Public Health (DPH) to develop COVID-19 health procedures that will keep LA County staff and park guests safe.

The following is a list of some of the recreational activities and amenities that LA County Parks is offering to promote physical activity and wellness this Summer:

  • Splash Pads
  • Swim Beaches
  • Overnight Family Fishing and Camping events
  • Summer Day Camps
  • PAD In Motion – a new twist on Parks After Dark
  • Trails and Natural Areas remain open for active recreation

To see a complete list and details, visit the 2020 Summer Fun website at parks.lacounty.gov/summer. Read LA County Parks’ full announcement, here.

9.  THANKS TO 3 CAR GARAGE

Last weekend on Malcolm Ave., neighbors enjoyed a live driveway show by local classic rock band, 3 Car Garage.  We received many enthusiastic responses from neighbors and look forward to another great show.  We will let you know when they plan another neighborhood performance.

Photos courtesy of Marilyn Stern

10.  HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY

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

Ads for plumbers, housekeepers, garage sales, etc. will be posted in the weekly News. Emergency situations such as 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.

11.  RESIDENT ADS

HANDYMAN REFERRAL

Would appreciate referrals to a reliable handyman with masonry experience to repair a brick planter.

Jerry Mehlman
gjmehlman@yahoo.com
310-475-5317

12.  HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

HOLMBY WESTWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA 90049
310-470-1785
Email: hwpoa@aol.com
Web site: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Pay Membership Dues: https://hwpoa.square.site/

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.  Please confirm prior to attending.

Holmby News 7-10-20

HOLMBY NEWS
July 10, 2020

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

1.  HWPOA Board Meeting – Video Conference
2.  LAPD Crime Report
3.  Fireworks Update
4.  Tax Filing Deadline – July 15
5.  Westwood Restaurants – Delivery & Take-Out
6.  Dog Owner Etiquette
7.  Westwood Library – Open for Pick-Up
8.  Backpack & School Supply Drive
9.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
10.  Resident Ads
11.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  HWPOA BOARD MEETING – VIDEO CONFERENCE

On Tuesday, July 14 at 7:30 PM, the HWPOA Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting.  Due to social distancing restrictions, the meeting will be a video-conference held online via Zoom.  Please click here to see the agenda.

Members of the community are welcome to join the Zoom call. Please let us know if you plan to attend and we will send you the link to access the video-conference.  Email Dana at hwpoa@aol.com.

2.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

VEHICLE, STOLEN
Incident #: 200811448
1000 BLOCK HILTS AV  |  7/4/2020 @ 7:00 PM

THEFT-GRAND (plain theft-grand) $950.01 & over
Incident #: 200811451
10500 BLOCK LE CONTE AV  |  7/1/2020 @ 6:30 AM

E-Policing: http://www.lapdonline.org/e_policing
EMERGENCY: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273
All other City Services: 311
Pete Ojeda, Senior Lead Officer
West L.A. Community Police Station – 1663 Butler Ave.
Office: 310-444-0741
Email: 36393@lapd.online
Website: www.lapdonline.org

3.  FIREWORKS UPDATE

Thank you to everyone who reported their experiences with fireworks in the neighborhood recently.  We received more than a half dozen responses and have forwarded all information to the LAPD so they can investigate.

If you have any additional information regarding fireworks being thrown from a car onto  the parkway or private property, please email hwpoa@aol.com.

4.  TAX FILING DEADLINE – JULY 15

Just a friendly reminder for those that still have not completed their tax filings:

Federal Taxes – The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service are providing special tax filing and payment relief to individuals and businesses in response to the COVID-19 Outbreak. The filing deadline for tax returns has been extended from April 15 to July 15, 2020. The IRS urges taxpayers who are owed a refund to file as quickly as possible. For those who can’t file by the July 15, 2020 deadline, the IRS reminds individual taxpayers that everyone is eligible to request an extension to file their return.

California State Taxes – Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) postponed filing and payment deadlines until July 15.

5.  WESTWOOD RESTAURANTS – DELIVERY & TAKE-OUT

Support your favorite local restaurants (and get a great meal) by ordering delivery or takeout!

Westwood Village Restaurant Directory

6.  DOG OWNER ETIQUETTE

KEEP DOGS ON 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. Even if you believe that your dog is harmless, it is important to follow the law and keep your dog on a leash.  Thank you for your cooperation.

USPS – DOG BITE AWARENESS MONTH
USPS is asking the community to help them prevent their carriers from experiencing dog bites. Dog bites not only physically hurt postal workers and send many to the hospital ER  for treatment, but they also traumatize the carrier.

Because of this USPS has a Zero Tolerance Policy.  If your dog bites a carrier you will no longer get home delivery in perpetuity.  There are no exceptions.  So it’s important to be careful that there is no way your dogs could get to the carrier and to watch for children who might inadvertently leave the front door open and let the dog out when the carrier is in the neighborhood.

7.  WESTWOOD LIBRARY – OPEN FOR PICK-UP

LIBRARY TO GO – Westwood Library is one of the libraries that has opened up for folks to come in person to pick up books that they have reserved online. Please click HERE to access Library to Go information.

Here is a recap of what you need to do to use our pickup service:

  • Place new holds from our online catalog.
  • If you had previous holds from before our closure, you should have already been contacted via email to cancel or confirm your interest in picking up those item
  • When you are notified that your holds are available, call to schedule a pickup appointment. Library staff will advise you on what to expect when picking up your materials.
  • Please bring a face covering with you. You must use one while picking up your holds.
  • Enjoy your items! Loans can be returned at any book drop off at our pickup locations.

8.  BACKPACK & SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE

The LA County Department of Public Social Services’ (DPSS) Toy Loan Program, which serves approximately 3,500 children a month at more than 50 locations, is hosting a School Supply Drive to benefit low-income children across the County.

The Backpack & School Supply Drive will run through August 6 and is currently accepting the following items (in new condition):

  • Backpacks
  • Lined paper (college and wide rule)
  • Index cards, folders, notebooks/notepads, binders, etc.
  • Calculators
  • Pencils and pens, pencil cases/sharpeners
  • Art supplies, erasers, glue, and rulers
  • Other school items

To help LA County’s most vulnerable children prepare for the new school year, you can:

  1. Donate via Amazon Smile HERE OR
  2. Schedule your donation drop-off by e-mailing: toyloan@dpss.lacounty.gov.

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 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.

10.  RESIDENT ADS

LIVE CLASSIC ROCK DRIVEWAY SHOW

If you’re around on Sunday afternoon, come see 3 Car Garage, a Classic Rock Band, play in front of a 2 Car Garage at 868 Malcolm Ave. from around 3-6pm.

Rock On!!

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POOL CONTRACTOR

Can anyone recommend a pool designer and builder who can handle a difficult location (difficult access/hillside)? Please contact me at mdroffman@gmail.com.  Thank you!

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://hwpoa.square.site/

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.  Please confirm prior to attending.

Holmby News 7-3-20

HOLMBY NEWS
July 3, 2020

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

1.  L.A. County – What’s Open
2.  COVID-19 Cases by Region
3.  Report Illegal Fireworks
4.  LAPD Crime Report
5.  Parking Enforcement Update
6.  Traffic Advisory – Sepulveda Closure
7.  L.A. Sanitation – What Goes in Each Bin?
8.  LAPD Swing Band – Virtual Performance
9.  Summer Play LA – Youth Program
10.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
11.  Resident Ads
12.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  L.A. COUNTY – WHAT’S OPEN

LA County’s Department of Public Health has prepared a helpful list of what’s open (or not) in LA County.  Click link below:

What’s Open in LA County

Restaurants and Bars
On July 1, Governor Newsom announced that all bars would be closed immediately in Los Angeles and several other California counties. Indoor dining is no longer allowed in LA County, but restaurants can still offer outdoor dining, delivery, drive-thru, takeout, and curbside service.

Beaches to Close Over Holiday Weekend
LA County’s Department of Public Health (DPH) ordered the temporary closure of LA County beaches. Closures will begin July 3 at 12:01 a.m. through July 6 at 5:00 a.m., to prevent dangerous crowding that results in the spread of deadly COVID-19. In addition to the closure of all public beaches in LA County, the modified Health Order also includes:

  • The closure of piers, public beach parking lots, beach bike paths (that traverse sanded portions of the beach), and beach access points.
  • All recreational activities on beaches are prohibited.
  • Firework shows and events are also prohibited this July 4th holiday weekend.

2.  COVID-19 CASES BY REGION

Every day, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health releases updated data tracking the spread of COVID-19 cases throughout the region.

See the data dashboard at:
http://dashboard.publichealth.lacounty.gov/covid19_surveillance_dashboard/.

3.  REPORT ILLEGAL FIREWORKS

ALL FIREWORKS ARE ILLEGAL IN LOS ANGELES. We ask you leave the fireworks to the pros and have a safe & happy 4th of July.

To report illegal firework activity:
https://complaint.lacity.org/Complaint/fireworks/

If you need to report people using fireworks, you may also use the MyLA311 app on your smartphone.  Only dial 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency, such as a fire or injury.

4.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

VEHICLE, STOLEN
Incident #: 200811095
400 BLOCK S MAPLETON DR  |  6/23/2020 @ 4:00 PM

E-Policing: http://www.lapdonline.org/e_policing
EMERGENCY: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273
All other City Services: 311
Pete Ojeda, Senior Lead Officer
West L.A. Community Police Station – 1663 Butler Ave.
Office: 310-444-0741
Email: 36393@lapd.online
Website: www.lapdonline.org

5.  PARKING ENFORCEMENT UPDATE

Following a motion passed by the Los Angeles City Council, LADOT Parking Enforcement will extend current relaxed parking enforcement categories through July 31 to support Los Angeles residents as they stay safer at home. Relaxed parking rules will be in place through July and are subject to further extension.

LADOT has also extended the deadline for payment on existing parking fines. While residents are encouraged to pay any existing fines if they are able, there will be no increase in fines for failure to pay.

While certain parking regulations are relaxed, others remain enforced to ensure that emergency services and other city functions continue operation. See the link below for full details regarding enforcement:

LADOT Update – Relaxed Parking

6.  TRAFFIC ADVISORY – SEPULVEDA CLOSURE

Sepulveda Blvd. (from Mountaingate Dr. to San Diego Fwy. underpass) is scheduled for cold planing beginning Sunday, June 28th through Wednesday, July 1st followed by resurfacing from Sunday, July 5th through Tuesday, July 7th from 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

The public is advised to use Beverly Glen Dr. or other alternate routes due to full closures during scheduled work hours.  If you have any questions, please contact Aida Valencia, Tobias Cristales or Orlando Maxwell at 818-756-8651.

7.  LA SANITATION – WHAT GOES IN EACH BIN?

Blue is for recycling, green is for yard trimmings, and black is for refuse.

By placing material in the proper bins, you can prevent contamination that occurs when non-recyclable items are discarded in the BLUE bin and when anything other than yard trimmings are placed in the GREEN bin.

Non-recyclable items such as paper or boxes with grease or food residue, treated wood and wood-products, cloth/fabric, and fats/oils/grease in sealed containers belong in your BLACK bin.

Hazardous waste should be stored in a safe place at home, since our SAFE Centers are still closed.

If you have questions, need to request a new bin, or have items that are too large for your bins, please call our 24-hour Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489.

8.  LAPD SWING BAND – VIRTUAL PERFORMANCE

From the LA Musical Salon at Westwood Library:

As all of you can understand, we’ve had to suspend our 2020 Free Concert Series @ Westwood Library because of the coronavirus lockdowns. We look forward to resuming our Series as soon as we are allowed to do so.

In the meantime, one of the concerts we had to cancel this year was the super-popular Los Angeles Police Department Swing Band’s Independence Day concert.

To help us get over the disappointment, the LAPD Band sent us this fun Zoom concert of John Philip Sousa’s “Stars & Stripes Forever,” which we want to share with you in honor of our country’s birth on the 4th of July. Check it out, and put a smile on your face! Click on the image to go to the video on Youtube.

Have a wonderful 4th! Stay safe and healthy, and we’ll look forward to seeing you all again in person as soon as we can.

9.  SUMMER PLAY LA – YOUTH PROGRAM

This summer, the City is providing physical distancing, safe, and fun programs for youth ages 6 to 14 at forty-six LA City Parks. Enroll your child in affordable programming with activities such as non-contact sports, fitness programs, arts and crafts, and more. All programs follow guidance from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and the American Camping Association.

Summer Play LA will run weekly from July 6th through August 14th.  The fee varies by location. Please see the attached flyers for more information or visit https://www.laparks.org/SummerPlayLA.

10.  HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY

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

Ads for plumbers, housekeepers, garage sales, etc. will be posted in the weekly News. Emergency situations such as 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.

11.  RESIDENT ADS

POOL CONTRACTOR

Can anyone recommend a pool designer and builder who can handle a difficult location (difficult access/hillside)? Please contact me at mdroffman@gmail.com.  Thank you!

12.  HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

HOLMBY WESTWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA 90049
310-470-1785
Email: hwpoa@aol.com
Web site: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Pay Membership Dues: https://hwpoa.square.site/

You Are Invited . . .

  • To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
    NEXT MEETING – JULY 14 (Online Video Conference)
  • 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.  Please confirm prior to attending.