HOLMBY NEWS
May 28, 2021

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

1.  Important Message Regarding Westwood Village
2.  LAPD Message to the Community
3.  LAPD Crime Report
4.  Holmby Ave. at Wilshire Blvd. – Right Turn Only
5.  Memorial Day Safety
6.  Mail Theft Prevention
7.  Alfred Coffee – Now Open in Westwood Village
8.  Activities & Things to Do
9.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
10.  Resident Ads
11.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  IMPORTANT MESSAGE REGARDING WESTWOOD VILLAGE

To all Holmby Westwood/Little Holmby residents:

If you received the Westwood Village Newsletter, please DO NOT SIGN anything that supports “Amending the Westwood Village Specific Plan.”

As written, the Amendments do not support the goals of homeowners or the purpose of the Westwood Village Specific Plan:

“To permit, encourage and facilitate a balance mix of uses and an environment attractive to a cross-section of the community (in particular, nearby residents, office employees and UCLA students and staff), so that Westwood Village continues to function as a retail center that primarily serves the surrounding community and secondarily serves the broader regional and tourist market.”

Many of the provisions in the Westwood Village Specific Plan that serve residents would be removed. We must strive to maintain a balanced mix of uses.

Your Board of Directors has had a Westwood Village Committee (WVC), under the very capable leadership of Jann Williams, study every part of the Village for the past 2 years. The Committee has created maps of the location of historic buildings, the names of the property owners, the location of one story buildings, the venues that are open late, the cost of first hour parking, and parking vacancies. The committee has created “findings” and made suggestions to the Department of City Planning and to Councilman Koretz.

While the Board does support some of the Plan amendments proposed in the Westwood Village Newsletter, it does not support simplifying the regulations as stated and requesting two amendments. It is not in the best interest of residents nor do the changes support the goals of the WV Specific Plan.

We understand that the Village has a high vacancy rate, but the Village had a high vacancy rate for many years before COVID. Many of its problems are systemic and must be corrected. There are more food uses in the Village than there are mouths to feed. Many storefronts have been empty for years, parking has been difficult to find and parking lots are costly. Required design elements have not been enforced by the city. These are certainly not all related to COVID.

Holmby Westwood POA will be sending information shortly to guide you in your request to Councilman Paul Koretz. Please do not sign or send anything until you hear from your homeowner association.

Enjoy the holiday weekend!

Sandy Brown, HWPOA President

2.  LAPD MESSAGE TO THE COMMUNITY

To the West LA Community:

I want you to know that your West LA team is here for you.  We are living in a world where it seems like one thing after another is keeping us off balance.  Over the last two weeks, West LA has experienced a 1300+ acre brush fire in the Palisades, several large demonstrations at the Federal Building and Israeli Consulate, and endured the fear and anxiety created by Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents in and nearby our division.  We have come through these events and more, and will continue to do so.  Despite the difficult circumstances that law enforcement officers face today, your West LA officers are still very engaged in their jobs and have recently made significant arrests of burglary suspects, car thieves and people with firearms in our division.

Badge Note to the Community – Click here

Please have a wonderful day, enjoy the weather and your friends and family and be ever vigilant!

Sincerely,
Captain Jonathan Tom
Commanding Officer
West Los Angeles Area

3.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

VEHICLE, STOLEN
Incident #: 210809649
200 BLOCK S MAPLETON DR  |  5/21/2021 @ 12:03 AM

DOG-NAPPING PRECAUTIONS
LAPD Detectives report an increase in thefts of some dog breeds and cautions owners of French Bulldogs, in particular, and several other small breeds, to take precautions to protect their pups. Some owners, outside of West LA, have been assaulted or threatened with firearms during a dog-napping.

Here are some tips from LAPD and Pawboost.com, a Search & Rescue Organization for lost pets:

1. Ensure your dog has been microchipped, regardless of the breed.
2. Never tie up your dog outside a store while you go inside. It takes seconds to steal your dog.
3. If you have a dog breed that is highly sought after, consider a GPS tracking dog collar.
4. You can file an LAPD report for a stolen dog, as they are considered property, but it will generally be up to you to find your pet — an exception is when someone is assaulted or threatened during theft of their pet.
5. If you have a breed that is likely to be resold, check Craigslist, which LAPD reports is a common location for stolen dogs to be put up for sale.
6. Check all local animal rescues and shelters for your dog.
7. Consider offering a reward for the return of your pet.

According to Los Angeles Magazine, these are the ‘black market’ rates for several breeds:

• French Bulldogs – $7,000-$12,000
• Merle Pomeranian – $3,000-$15,000
• Goldendoodles – $800-$3,000

4.  HOLMBY AVE. AT WILSHIRE BLVD. – RIGHT TURN ONLY

Due to a pattern of reported traffic collisions involving southbound through and left-turning traffic on Holmby Avenue, versus eastbound and westbound traffic on Wilshire Boulevard, all southbound traffic on Holmby Avenue at Wilshire Boulevard will be subject to a “Right Turn Only” restriction. See attached Traffic Control Report for additional information.

Holmby Ave & Wilshire Blvd – Right Turn Only

5.  MEMORIAL DAY SAFETY

The best way to prepare for a safe holiday is to be vaccinated. That way, keeping your cookouts in line with our safety guidelines is much simpler: when everyone at a gathering is vaccinated, you can gather outdoors or inside without any masking or distancing requirements.

However, if any of the guests at your gathering are unvaccinated, they should wear masks and keep a distance from people in other households. In these situations, gathering outdoors with at most 100 others is safest, and if you gather indoors, keep the numbers lower, at 50% of capacity or 50 people, whichever is fewer.

6.  MAIL THEFT PREVENTION

Remember to report mail theft 3 ways:

1. File an LAPD Police Report online – click here
2. File a USPS Mail Theft Online Report – click here
3. If you have video, photos or an eyewitness report of mail theft, contact LAPD Senior Lead Officer Pete Ojeda at 36393@lapd.online

Tips To Consider to Avoid Mail Theft:

1. Use a locking mailbox or a locking mailbox insert.
2. Install security cameras near your mailbox.
3. Don’t put up the red flag on standalone mailboxes – it might also notify a thief you are mailing valuables or checks.
4. Don’t send checks by mail and select “no paper statements” when possible.
5. Consider using a secure package delivery location, like the Amazon locker hub in Westwood Village.
6. Pick up your mail promptly and try to send mail near the expected pick-up time.

7.  ALFRED COFFEE – NOW OPEN IN WESTWOOD VILLAGE

Alfred Westwood Village Now Open!

Now open on the corner of Westwood Blvd and Lindbrook Drive in the historic Ralph’s Market Building, Alfred is honored to call this iconic building its newest home. With their new Westwood Village location, it not only looks the part of Alfred with its beautiful architecture and legendary history, but it also serves as a terrific, well-situated space for the local community to gather, connect over a cup of coffee or tea, and make us a part of their daily routines.”

Menu – Alfred Coffee

Alfred founder & CEO Josh Zad invited Sam Yebri, his former Yale classmate, longtime Westwood resident and community leader, and current candidate for Los Angeles City Council, to join in the ribbon-cutting for Alfred Westwood Village.

8.  ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

THE GETTY CENTER – NOW OPEN
For information and to make reservations – click here

Welcome Back!  The Getty Center museum in Brentwood is now open at limited capacity after being closed for over a year due to the COVID pandemic.  Enjoy art, architecture, and gardens once again at the Getty Center in Brentwood and Getty Villa Museum in Pacific Palisades. Although admission is free, reservations will be required as a limited number of spots are being offered daily.

The Hammer Museum presents:
THE 1921 TULSA RACE MASSACRE: A Historical Context
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 5:00 pm (Online)

Professor Brenda E. Stevenson moderates an online conversation with Karlos K. Hill and Hannibal Johnson, both authors and experts on the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, on the centennial anniversary of that horrific event.  The Tulsa Race Massacre occurred in 1921, when a white mob assaulted residents, looted, and destroyed their homes, churches, schools, and businesses in the predominantly Black neighborhood and business district of Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The panel discusses the history of Black migration to Oklahoma, the Jim Crow realities of the early 20th century, the facts surrounding the Tulsa massacre, and the immediate aftermath in which hundreds of Black Americans were dead, homeless, or imprisoned, their families and financial lives devastated.

Learn more and RSVP

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

MOBILE CAR WASH – SEEKING RECOMMENDATION

I’d like to know if anyone in the neighborhood can recommend a good mobile car wash service.  I can be reached at tedpcohen@gmail.com.  Thank you!

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SEEKING PLUMBER

I will be very grateful if someone could  recommend a plumber.  I need one for what looks like a difficult job finding the source of a water leak inside the house.  Please email me at Rozengurt@hotmail.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://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.  Please confirm prior to attending.

HOLMBY NEWS
May 21, 2021

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

1.  LAPD Crime Report
2.  Mask Guidelines
3.  Protest at the Federal Bldg. – Sunday
4.  Traffic Control Updates
5.  Digital Billboards – Call to Action
6.  DMV News – Real ID Application Process
7.  Bulky Item Pick-Up – Free Service
8.  UCLA Writing Program for High School Students
9.  Activities & Things to Do
10.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

VEHICLE, STOLEN
Incident #: 210809322
10300 BLOCK STRATHMORE DR  |  5/15/2021 @ 3:30 PM

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 210809336
10300 BLOCK STRATHMORE DR  |  5/15/2021 @ 3:30 PM

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 210809400
700 BLOCK S BEVERLY GLEN BL  |  5/16/2021 @ 2:30 PM

LADDER ACCESS TO HOMES
The LAPD recently arrested two residential burglary suspects in Brentwood who used a ladder located in the backyard to gain access to the second- floor balcony.

If you have any ladders on your property, please secure them in a locked garage, storage shed or secure with chain to prevent suspects from gaining access to the second story. Most suspects expect the second story of a home to not be alarmed like the first floor. Remember always lock your doors and windows (even on the second floor) when you leave your home.

2.  MASK GUIDELINES

Although the CDC updated its mask guidance last week, the state of California will be keeping current masking guidance as it is until June 15th, and LA County will do the same.

Guidelines:
When to Wear a Mask – For Those Fully Vaccinated
Click here

3.  PROTEST AT THE FEDERAL BLDG. – SUNDAY

LAPD Senior Lead Officer, Pete Ojeda, has informed us that there is a scheduled protest, “Unite in Solidarity for Israel and Peace,” this Sunday, May 23rd. It is from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Federal Building. He expects that many different groups could be there and large crowds are anticipated.

4.  TRAFFIC CONTROL UPDATES

Two updates regarding streets just outside of the HWPOA neighborhood:

Thayer at Wilshire – Due to concerns with traffic collisions, the LA Dept. of Transportation has authorized a “Right Turn Only” restriction for northbound Thayer Avenue at Wilshire Boulevard.

Constellation at Century Park East – After a two year closure of the intersection while the Century City Metro Station was being excavated, Metro’s design-build contractor recently reopened the busy intersection of Constellation Boulevard and Century Park East in Century City.

5.  DIGITAL BILLBOARDS – CALL TO ACTION

Pending legislation and contractual negotiations are now underway that could result in more changing digital advertising on the streets of LA.

The legislation (Council File 11-1705) envisions 180 digital billboards in loosely defined commercial zones and on city-owned property. The contractual negotiation could result in 3,000 new bus shelters in every neighborhood, most with digital screens with ads changing every 8 seconds.

• Digital signs are dangerous. They contribute to distracted driving and pedestrian accidents. The city needs to stop its plans to add 3,000+ new screens to our city streets.
• No traffic safety studies have been conducted despite the city’s promise to do so.

The PLUM Committee will soon take up this issue again, and we need to demand action.

Contact the Mayor and City Council Now – CLICK HERE

6.  DMV NEWS – REAL ID APPLICATION PROCESS

Californians applying for a REAL ID from the Department of Motor Vehicles now have one less document to provide during the application process. Following updated federal rules, the DMV no longer requires applicants to provide a Social Security card or W-2 to prove they have a Social Security number. Starting immediately, Californians can now simply provide their Social Security number.

By filling out the online application and uploading their documents, Californians can bring their confirmation code and documents to a DMV office at their convenience, even the same day, for express service – no appointment necessary. Once at a service window, it now takes less than 10 minutes to complete the REAL ID transaction.

REAL ID – California DMV

Starting May 3, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will require a valid passport or other federally approved document, like a REAL ID driver’s license or identification card, to board flights within the United States and access secure federal facilities and military bases.

7.  BULKY ITEM PICK-UP – FREE SERVICE

The City of LA will pick up bulky items for FREE, but you must schedule the pick-up! Dumping trash, furniture, appliances, etc. on streets or sidewalks is a crime, punishable by fines from $200 to $25,000 and/or jail time.

To schedule a FREE pick-up go to https://myla311.lacity.org/ OR call 311 OR  download the myLA311 app onto your smartphone from your app store.

Once you go to myLA311 either online or via the app, you will see that you can request a number of services, including removing dead animals, addressing homeless encampments, illegal dumping, etc.

For more information, contact the 24-hour Customer Care Center at 800-773-2489, call 3-1-1, or go to lacitysan.org.

8.  UCLA WRITING PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

This summer, UCLA Writing Programs is excited to once again offer our Writing Summer Institute: Introduction to College Writing for college-bound high school students. Each year, we are thrilled to see hard-working, forward-thinking teens become stronger and more confident writers through this program.

UCLA Writing Programs is proud to serve the greater Los Angeles community through this annual workshop. The three-week Writing Summer Institute caters to teens entering their senior year of high school and provides the opportunity to work closely with faculty to develop writing skills that meet university-level standards. The workshop also attends to the college application process, including the application essay.

UCLA Writing Program for High School Students

9.  ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

MADE IN L.A. 2020: a version
Now through August 1, 2021 at the Hammer Museum
The Hammer is open!  The fifth iteration of the Hammer’s acclaimed biennial bridges east and west with complementary presentations at the Hammer and The Huntington. Works by 30 Los Angeles–based artists are presented at both institutions—two versions that make up the whole. The exhibition features new installations, videos, films, sculptures, performances, and paintings, many commissioned specifically for the exhibition.

Reservations & Information

10.  HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

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

You Are Invited . . .

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

*Board Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of each month.  Please confirm prior to attending.

HOLMBY NEWS
May 14, 2021

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

1.  Expanded Vaccine Access & Mask Guidelines
2.  LAPD Crime Report & Zoom Meeting
3.  Demonstrations this Saturday
4.  Mylar Balloons & Power Outages
5.  Westwood Village – Business Spotlight
6.  Let’s Feed LA County
7.  Become an Animal Foster Care Volunteer
8.  Activities & Things to Do
9.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  EXPANDED VACCINE ACCESS & MASK GUIDELINES

NO APPOINTMENTS NEEDED
For the first time, all City-run vaccination sites are appointment-free and more doses have been moved to walk-up centers and mobile clinics — all part of L.A.’s ongoing effort to bring life-saving vaccines directly into communities. The City is expanding access by offering a drive-through option at Cal State L.A.   The Dodger Stadium location will wind down operations by the end of the month.

VACCINES FOR AGES 12-15
L.A. County has expanded access to all individuals age 12 to 15 to receive the Pfizer vaccine. Click here to find a vaccination location.

MASK MANDATES REMAIN IN PLACE
Don’t throw away those masks just yet. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed mask guidelines Thursday, allowing vaccinated people to largely forego masks, but mask mandates will remain in place in Los Angeles County this week.

Read more:
Westwood-Century City Patch – mask article

2.  LAPD CRIME REPORT & ZOOM MEETING

BURGLARY FROM VEHICLE
Incident #: 210809077
600 BLOCK CLUB VIEW DR  |  5/5/2021 @ 12:15 PM

LAPD COMMUNITY UPDATE  – ZOOM MEETING
You are invited to a Virtual West LAPD Community Update Zoom Video Meeting – Wednesday, May 19, 2021 (rescheduled from May 12).

Patrol Captain Ryan Whiteman, Commanding Officer WLA Area Division, and available Senior Lead Officers (SLOs) will update us on current security and crime in WLA.

If you have specific questions for the officers, email them to ringler@mac.com or text him at (310) 365-5723 by Noon – Wednesday, May 19, 2021.  Questions will be forwarded to the officers.

Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2021 (rescheduled from May 12)
Time: 2:00 pm to 3:00pm

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://lapd.zoom.us/j/2087969708?pwd=RHdJL2tpb3NXaFpERHovS0l6SU1UQT09

Meeting ID: 208 796 9708
Passcode: 915421

3.  DEMONSTRATIONS THIS SATURDAY

LAPD Senior Lead Officer Pete Ojeda has reported that the LAPD is gearing up for two demonstrations this weekend:

TOMORROW, Saturday, May 15, 2021 – two planned protests:

1. The protest at the Israeli Consulate on Wilshire Bl. and Granville is scheduled to start at 11:00 am till approximately 5 pm. That one is supposed to be the Palestinian side with an estimated 30 participants, but we know that can grow. The Consulate building will be closed, so we are not expecting that there will be to many people at that location.
2. The protest at the Federal building (Wilshire and Veteran) will be much larger, expecting upwards of 2,000 people and will consist of people representing both sides. The protest is scheduled to begin at noon with no real end time.

Our goal is to facilitate First Amendment rights and most importantly ensure public safety.  Should the demonstrators begin to block Wilshire Bl., we will be shutting down a portion of the area down to all vehicle traffic and which will not be good for the local residents.

If I get anymore intel before the date I will advise.

Be safe,
Senior Lead Officer Pete Ojeda
Basic Car Area 8A29
Los Angeles Police Department
West Los Angeles Division
1663 Butler Ave
Los Angeles Ca. 90025
Office: 310-444-0741
Email: 36393@lapd.online

4.  MYLAR BALLOONS & POWER OUTAGES

From the LADWP:

Graduations and other celebrations are fast approaching and balloons remain popular gifts for these special occasions. This is a reminder to our customers that Mylar balloons can cause power outages and pose a public safety risk.

If you see a Mylar balloon that has contacted a power line, keep yourself, your equipment, and all other items and people, at least 20 feet away. Always assume the power lines are energized. Report it by calling 1-800-DIAL-DWP.

5.  WESTWOOD VILLAGE – BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Whether you work or live in Westwood Village, being able to call this beautiful community home is one of the best feelings in the world! Please continue to support local businesses in Westwood Village.

For a full list of all of Westwood Village’s businesses, please visit, www.thewestwoodvillage.com.

FRIDA MEXICAN CUISINE
Frida Mexican Cuisine brings a delightful touch to traditional Mexican cuisine in a modern dining environment for your enjoyment.  Now offering Happy Hour Monday to Friday from 2pm to 5pm and a Late Happy Hour Monday to Thursday from 8pm to close.  Happy hour is available for dine-in.

Frida Westwood
10853 Lindbrook Dr.
310-209-0666
www.fridarestaurant.com

BROXTON BREWERY & PUBLIC HOUSE
Broxton has worked very hard to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for our staff and guests. Broxton goes further to maintain high standards when it comes to health, food and beer. Come and enjoy a tasty meal and beverage.  Broxton has a new weekend brunch menu to savor, including chicken waffles, grilled avocado toast, brunch burger and more!

Broxton
1099 Westwood Blvd.
310-933-9949
www.broxtonla.com

6.  LET’S FEED LA COUNTY

You can’t fight a pandemic on an empty stomach. Nearly 1 in 3 residents has suffered an instance of food insecurity since the pandemic started.

That’s why LA County is mobilizing public agencies, nonprofits and volunteers to provide free meals to anyone in need during the COVID-19 crisis. Together we can support our most vulnerable communities.

GIVE SUPPORT:

• Have food to share?  Donate goods.
• Want to volunteer?  Connect with providers.

To help out or find food resources near you, please visit covid19.lacounty.gov/food.

7.  BECOME AN ANIMAL FOSTER CARE VOLUNTEER

LA Animal Services has launched the Safety Net Foster Program for LA City residents facing a crisis and needing short-term housing for their pet. While there are resources for people requiring assistance, there are few opportunities for pets to be included in the plan for overcoming housing insecurity.

Oftentimes, when pet families experience hardships that may be due to financial instability, domestic violence, loss of housing, incarceration or hospitalization, giving up their beloved pet to a shelter may seem the only option. Now, with the Safety Net Foster Program, LA Animal Services can match these pets with a foster family, giving pet owners the time that they need to address and resolve their crisis, with the knowledge that they’ll be able to reunite with their pet, once they’ve back on their feet.

You Can Help: Become a Safety Net Foster Parent
Our ability to assist pet owners seeking help is largely dependent on our pet foster community and the number of foster homes we have available. If you are able to foster a pet in need in 30-day increments, please contact LA Animal Services Supervisor, Thomas Kalinowski at thomas.kalinowski@lacity.org. To become a foster parent with LA Animal Services or to learn more about our foster program, please visit: laanimalservices.com/volunteer/foster-program

8.  ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

From the Hammer Museum:
INTRODUCING HAMMER CHANNEL

We’re excited to launch Hammer Channel, our new video platform offering more than a thousand recordings of artists, writers, filmmakers, scholars, scientists, activists, and more. Browse our past programs with luminaries such as Jane Fonda, Barry Jenkins, Lari Pittman, Jonathan Gold, David Adjaye, and many more.

Select videos from recent programs:

• Against Criticism: Notes on Decipherment and the Force of Art
• Lunchtime Art Talk on Beyond Baroque by Sabrina Tarasoff
• We Are Here: Visionaries of Color Transforming the Art World

Tune In – 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.  Please confirm prior to attending.

HOLMBY NEWS
May 7, 2021

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

1.  HWPOA Board Meeting – Video Conference
2.  Yellow Tier Re-Openings
3.  LAPD Crime Report & Zoom Meeting
4.  Playground Design at Holmby Park
5.  UN4LA – United Neighborhoods for L.A.
6.  Summer Camp at Westwood Rec. Center
7.  Food Donations – Collins & Katz Family YMCA
8.  Mothers’ Day Gifts from Westwood Village
9.  Activities & Things to Do
10.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
11.  Resident Ads
12.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  HWPOA BOARD MEETING – VIDEO CONFERENCE

On Tuesday, May 11 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.  YELLOW TIER RE-OPENINGS

Earlier this week, Los Angeles County officially met the threshold for the least restrictive Yellow Tier in the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy.

A revised Los Angeles County Health Officer Order went into effect on Thursday, May 6, to reflect newly permitted activities. Moving into the yellow tier allows for increases in capacity in many sectors. All of these changes will still require safety modifications, including masking, distancing and infection control to reduce the risk of transmission.

3.  LAPD CRIME REPORT & ZOOM MEETING

THEFT – PETTY (plain theft-petty) ($950 & under)
Incident #: 210808830
WILSHIRE BL & WESTHOLME AV  |  4/21/2021 @ 5:50 PM

VEHICLE, STOLEN
Incident #: 210808877
10700 BLOCK WEYBURN AV  |  4/28/2021 @ 10:00 PM

BURGLARY FROM VEHICLE
Incident #: 210808978
400 BLOCK LOMOND AV  |  4/25/2021 @ 6:00 PM

LAPD COMMUNITY UPDATE  – ZOOM MEETING
You are invited to a Virtual West LAPD Community Update Zoom Video Meeting – Wednesday, May 12, 2021.

If you have specific questions for Captain Jonathan Tom, email them to ringler@mac.com or text him at (310) 365-5723 by Noon – Wednesday, May 12, 2021.  Questions will be forwarded to him.

Captain Jonathan Tom, Commanding Officer – WLA Area Division and available SLO’s will also be updating us on current events in West LA.

Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Time: 2:00 pm to 3:00pm

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://lapd.zoom.us/j/2087969708?pwd=RHdJL2tpb3NXaFpERHovS0l6SU1UQT09

Meeting ID: 208 796 9708
Passcode: 915421

4.  PLAYGROUND DESIGN AT HOLMBY PARK

New playground equipment is being planned for the children’s area at Holmby Park.  Click below to see the renderings/concept for the playground:

Holmby Park Playground Project – concept design

The Dept. of Recreation and Parks will be presenting this new design at the May 13 meeting of the Holmby Park Advisory Board.  Your input into what is needed and your comments as to what has been planned are important.

HOLMBY PARK ADVISORY BOARD
Thursday, May 13, 2021
5:00PM – 7:00PM
(via Zoom)

Join Zoom Meeting by computer:
https://usc.zoom.us/j/9828400171

Meeting ID: 982 840 0171

Or by one tap mobile
+1-669-900-6833 982 840 0171#

Or call in:  (669) 900-6833
Meeting ID: 982 840 0171
If calling in, Press #9 to raise your hand.

Please plan to join the conversation.  When the city intends to spend $1.3 million dollars in your neighborhood park, take full advantage and make your thoughts known.  This review is not planned to be shown again.  Many neighbors have asked about the playground equipment.  Now is the time to speak up.

Mark your calendar!

Sandy Brown

5.  UN4LA – UNITED NEIGHBORHOODS FOR L.A.

UN4LA hopes to bring communities together to plan for a sustainable future. Growth in LA County must be shaped by community engagement, not developer dollars.

The LA area is facing a number of crises on different fronts. We need to make sure our elected officials are making decisions based on real data and hard facts, not aggressive lobbying and wishful thinking. Please take a moment to check out UN4LA’s upgraded web page.

UN4LA Website

This month’s UN4LA newsletter includes information about:

• Court Battle Over Homeless Crisis
• Digital Billboards and Data Collection
• Celebration of Paul R. Williams, Architect

UN4LA Newsletter – May 2021

6.  SUMMER CAMP AT WESTWOOD REC. CENTER

Registration is now open for Summer Play L.A. 2021 at Westwood Recreation Center:

7.  FOOD DONATIONS – COLLINS & KATZ  FAMILY YMCA

The Collins & Katz Family YMCA is now accepting donations of food which is distributed to neighbors in need on Thursdays. They welcome donations of food—the best items are non-perishable, and those that would be considered healthy supplements to produce. Rice, beans, pasta, canned vegetables and proteins all are good additions.

The best times to drop off are Thursdays between 8:00 am and 10:00 am in the parking structure at the YMCA, 1466 S Westgate Ave. (near University High School).  They are also conducting a monetary drive to support food distribution, as well as distance learning and other programs—more info at: www.ymcaLA.org/ckGive

Collins & Katz Family YMCA
1466 S. Westgate Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90025
Phone: 424 465 5200
www.ymcaLA.org/collinskatz

8.  MOTHERS’ DAY GIFTS FROM WESTWOOD VILLAGE

Mother’s Day 2021 is just around the corner. We have a list of some of the best gift suggestions for every superwoman on your list: moms, new moms, step-moms, grandmothers, aunts, and more.

For a full list of all of Westwood Village’s businesses and places to eat brunch, lunch, or dinner, please visit, www.thewestwoodvillage.com.

WESTWOOD FLOWER GARDEN
At Westwood Flower Garden, their staff does all the bouquets with passion, and you are guaranteed to receive fresh and beautiful flowers every time with an additional personal touch.  The Westwood Flower Garden will expertly arrange your bouquet of beautiful flowers and can even create a custom arrangement or gift basket for your special occasion.

Westwood Flower Garden
1091 Gayley Avenue
310-208-4000
westwoodflowergarden.com

MURIEL CHASTANET FINE JEWELRY
If you’re looking for a piece of unique, bold jewelry, you absolutely must come to Muriel Chastanet’s. Muriel Chastanet’s has wonderful pieces, many handmade by the owners themselves or from estate sales.  They have a wide selection in all price ranges. And, if you need something custom-designed, they will help you create something special just for you.

Muriel Chastanet Fine Jewelry
1111 Glendon Avenue
310-208-0012
instagram.com/murielchastanet_finejewelry

MICHAEL K JEWELERS
Whether you’re searching for the perfect gift, bracelet, pair of earrings, a beautiful diamond necklace, or simply a gift, Michael K. Jewelers has it all. Located in the heart of Westwood Village, they are known for providing excellent service and the finest quality jewelry for the best prices.  Shop in-store or online and get 30% off. Use code: MAMA.  Complimentary gift wrapping for all Mother’s Day gifts!

Michael K Jewelers
1093 1/2 Broxton Ave.
310-208-1818
michaelkjewelers.com

SARAH LEONARD FINE JEWELERS
Sarah Leonard Fine Jeweler is family-owned and operated, selling fine diamonds, gemstones & jewelry since 1946 in Westwood Village.  Specializing in diamonds, colored gems, engagement rings, wedding bands, designer collections, custom work, repairs, and appraisals.  Special customizable “With You” Mother’s Day lockets starting at $95!

Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers
1055 Westwood Blvd.
310-208-3131
sarahleonardjewelers.com

9.  ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

The Los Angeles Public Library presents:
THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF MEDITATION
Monday, May 10th, at 6:00 p.m. (via Zoom)

Join us on Zoom for “The Transformative Power of Meditation”.  Doug Frankel, long-time meditator, will show you how to take a step away from the noise and strain of modern life. There will even be a short meditation sitting.

Experience the Transformative Power of Meditation
Monday, May 10⋅6:00 – 7:00pm

Join Zoom Meeting
https://lapl.zoom.us/j/85207766967?pwd=dm5pRFBibFNibDhQZjVvQUJNS0pvUT09

Meeting ID: 852 0776 6967
Passcode: 085830

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

SEEKING CAREGIVER

Wanted:  Female 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, have good reference(s) and must be vaccinated for COVID.

Contact:  Claire at (310) 441-0332

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://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.  Please confirm prior to attending.