Holmby News 7-30-21

July 30, 2021 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
July 30, 2021

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

1. LAPD Crime Report
2. Playground Design at Holmby Park
3. Sidewalk Camping – Homeless Motion
4. Movie Premieres – Street Closures
5. West LAPD “National Night Out”
6. UCLA Botanical Garden
7. Activities & Things to Do
8. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
9. Resident Ads
10. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
11. HWPOA Contact Information

1. LAPD CRIME REPORT

ROBBERY – 300 BLOCK COMSTOCK AVE
7/18/21 Sunday 12:15
Suspects approached Victim while he was unloading groceries from his trunk and demanded his property.

E-Policing: http://www.lapdonline.org/e_policing
File a Police Report Online: click here
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. PLAYGROUND DESIGN AT HOLMBY PARK

Several months ago, we reported that 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 Playground at Holmby Park has been under discussion at the Holmby Park Advisory Board (HPAB) meetings. Many residents attended a HPAB Zoom meeting in May and gave their input regarding the project. Since that meeting, the HPAB continues to work with LA Recreation and Parks as well as our City Council office to discuss the project.

Darryl Ford from the Planning Division of Los Angeles City Recreation and Parks has been overseeing the project. If you would like to provide input into the process you can contact Darryl at: darryl.ford@lacity.org and provide your input to him directly.

3. SIDEWALK CAMPING – HOMELESS MOTION

On Wednesday, July 28, 2021, the Los Angeles City Council passed a new motion which restricts sidewalk camping near certain areas, such as fire hydrants, doorways and schools. The ordinance now heads to Mayor Eric Garcetti, who plans to sign it. Learn more about how this will be implemented in this LA Times article:

LA Times – Anti-Camping Law article

Please note: the new rule does not apply to the County owned sidewalks, such as the sidewalk on San Vicente north of Wilshire in Brentwood.

4. MOVIE PREMIERES – STREET CLOSURES

There are several movie premieres coming up in Westwood Village, which will involve various sidewalk and street closures around the area of Broxton Avenue between Weyburn Avenue and Le Conte Avenue:

“Suicide Squad” – Monday, August 2, 2021
Warner Bro. will be holding the Premiere of “Suicide Squad”, at 1:00 PM on Monday, August 2, 2021, at the Regency Village Theater.

“Respect” – Sunday, August 8, 2021
Warner Bro. will be holding the Premiere of “Respect”, at 3:30 PM on Sunday, August 8, 2021, at the Regency Village Theater.

5. WEST LAPD “NATIONAL NIGHT OUT”

Please join us for dinner this coming Tuesday, August 3, at 5:30 at Stoner Park for the National Night Out Against Crime.

WEST LAPD “NATIONAL NIGHT OUT”
Stoner Park Recreation Center
1835 Stoner Ave., 90025

Tuesday, August 3rd
5:30pm to 8:00pm

Meet West LAPD Commander Captain III Jonathan Tom and Captain I Lonyá Childs.

Join us for dinner and conversation. Here’s what’s on tap:

LAPD Communications 911 Team
Go Country 105, 7-11
West Traffic Division (WTD)
The COVID-19 Mobile Vaccine Team
Dodger Dogs and more…

6. UCLA BOTANICAL GARDEN

We are delighted to welcome the public back to the Botanical Garden! As you walk along our peaceful paths, I hope you’ll appreciate all the hard work our team has been accomplishing during the pandemic. Beyond caring for the living collections, we have improved the Pollination Garden with new plantings, installed interpretive signage, built a new bed in the Desert Garden, and have added many new seating areas with generous donor support. Welcome back and enjoy your visit!

Warmly,
Dr. Victoria Sork, Garden Director

UCLA Botanical Garden – Events, News & Hours

7. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

The Hammer Museum presents:
MADE IN L.A. – a version
Closes August 1 – Last chance to see!

Made in L.A. 2020: a version is closing this Sunday, August 1! Be sure to stop by the Hammer to see the exhibition before its final day. We’re open Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Reservations are not required.

Made in LA – Click here for more information

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

EXCELLENT CARE GIVER AVAILABLE

Recommendation for Jhoy Victorino, Excellent Care Giver, who is just recently available for a Monday thru Friday position.

Jhoy Victorino is an Excellent Care Giver with 20 years experience in the Los Angeles Area. She worked for my dear Mother for almost 9 years giving her TLC Plus before my Mother passed at 98 ½ years young!! Jhoy was responsible for making the last years of my Mother’s life very comfortable and pleasant. Jhoy has had training in the care for Disabled Adults and is extremely capable, experienced and a lovely person to have in one’s home. She is a very neat & well organized person who provided complete care for my Mother including administering her medications, daily routines of food preparation, bathing, foot massage, dressing, assistance in getting out of bed and communication with all of Mother’s doctors and with our family.

Jhoy is a very good listener and anticipates what needs to be done. She became a treasured member of our family whom we would highly recommend for a position with your family loved one who might need her expert care at this time.

Please contact Jhoy Victorino directly @ 310 895-3162 for an interview.

If you need further information on her Good Reference, please contact me @ EZBNGRN@VERIZON.NET and I will be happy to give you any further information that you need.

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10. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

Below you will find links to discounts and benefits that local businesses have offered to HWPOA members. We hope to add more as often as we can. Current benefits include:

Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair

To see offers, click here

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 7-23-21

July 23, 2021 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
July 23, 2021

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

1. Holmby Westwood Green Team Update
2. Housing Bills Update – SB 9 & SB 10
3. Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention
4. UCLA Fall Plans
5. Hammer Museum – Become a Member
6. Activities & Things to Do
7. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
8. Resident Ads
9. HWPOA Contact Information

1. HOLMBY WESTWOOD GREEN TEAM UPDATE

The Holmby Westwood Green Team is addressing issues related to our parkway trees in the HWPOA newsletter. In addition to focusing on our parkway trees, we will address the work of the Green Team, efforts by the City of Los Angeles related to urban trees as well as resources for tree care and maintenance. Please send your questions to Marnie Bodek at mossbodek@msn.com or Allyson Bunting at Allyson.bunting@gmail.com

This month, the Green Team is pleased to share some summer tree reading with Holmby Westwood residents. These articles are all short, easy to digest and very informative. Learn about tree equity across the country and in Los Angeles. They’re all good reminders of why Holmby Westwood needs to maintain and enhance our beautiful tree canopy.

Note: Access to some articles below may require subscriptions to each media source.

New York Times: “What Technology Could Reduce Heat Deaths? Trees.” At a time when climate change is making heat waves more frequent and more severe, trees are stationary superheroes. They can lower urban temperatures 10 lifesaving degrees according to scientists.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/02/climate/trees-cities-heat-waves.html?smid=em-share
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Bloomberg: “US Neighborhoods with the Greatest Tree Inequity Mapped”. Historical discriminatory policies have left low income, redlined communities across the country hot and bare. Nationally 522 million new trees are needed for every city in the US to have an equitable balance of greenery. LA is among the cities with the greatest need for planting new trees.
https://apple.news/APg21wa79RtGgeDj1o-ZWGw
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New York Times Opinion: “Since When Have Trees Existed Only for Rich Americans”. Mapping redlined neighborhoods across the country that lack trees.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/06/30/opinion/environmental-inequity-trees-critical-infrastructure.html
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National Geographic: “Los Angeles Confronts it’s Shady Divide”. This is an excellent history of trees in LA and our current situation.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/article/los-angeles-confronts-its-shady-divide-feature
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National Geographic: “How L.A.’s Urban Tree Canopy Reveals Hidden Inequities”. The story of LA’s tree inequity shown through maps.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/graphics/how-los-angeles-tree-canopy-reveals-hidden-inequities-feature

2. HOUSING BILLS UPDATE – SB 9 & SB 10

Thanks to our neighbors in WHPOA for writing this summary:

The state legislature went on summer recess at the end of the day last Friday, and returns on August 16. Neither SB 9 (Atkins) nor SB 10 (Wiener) made it to the Assembly floor for a vote of the entire Assembly before the recess.

Both bills have been approved by the Senate (where they originated). SB 10 has been approved by the two Assembly committees it was referred to, and is awaiting a floor vote in the Assembly. SB 9 was approved by two Assembly committees, but must still be considered by one more committee (Appropriations) before it will be eligible for a floor vote.

The HWPOA board has voted to oppose both bills, along with WHPOA and many other homeowner associations in the area. Trying to use the affordable housing crisis as cover, these bills would eliminate single-family neighborhoods as a housing option in the state of California. If either of them pass and are signed by the Governor, then regardless of what our local zoning laws say, every neighborhood will become multifamily. Here’s a quick summary:

SB 9 would permit 4 to 8 units to be built on a single-family lot. SB 10 would permit 10 to 14 units on a single-family lot. Both bills permit building “by right”—which means that when the house next door to you is sold to a developer who builds a 10-unit condo building, with little or no parking and only 4 feet from your lot line, neither you nor our local government can stop it. Although these bills purport to apply to urban areas, the definitions are very broad (towns with more than 2,500 population) so will cover even small towns like Avalon and Bishop (for a more complete list, go to https://www.livablecalifornia.org/will-sb-10-target-your-town-surprise-yes-find-your-town-here/ )
Neither bill requires that any new units be affordable. In fact, Wiener has amended SB 10 to delete the one reference to affordability (which had appeared in the explanatory policy section of his bill)—so he is no longer even pretending that SB 10 is about affordable housing.
Neither bill requires developers to provide any upgrades to infrastructure to handle the increased density—where will the extra water, power, sewer, roads, schools, fire, police, etc. come from? Neither bill even requires any analysis of what the impacts would be.
These bills will first destroy low-to-moderate-income neighborhoods and communities of color, where land values tend to be less, making them cheaper for developers to buy—leading to high-density gentrification and displacement of long-established communities.
Environmental, life and safety issues—these bills ignore the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), reduce green space and tree canopies, permit building in high fire risk areas.
SB 10 violates the California Constitution and most city charters by providing that voter initiatives can be overturned by 2/3 vote of the local governing body, without going back to the voters.
SB 10 is being called “optional.” Wiener admits that local jurisdictions can already rezone, so there’s really no need for this bill—except that with this bill, local officials can ignore CEQA and other democratic procedures, and unilaterally rezone existing neighborhoods without analyzing impacts, and without public notice, hearings or other forms of public input.

We know it’s been a long and tedious process, and we thank all of you who have sent emails and made calls to Senators and Assemblymembers. But we’re coming down to the wire, so your help will again be needed to defeat these bills once the legislature reconvenes on August 16.

3. CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFT PREVENTION

The Greater Los Angeles Area has been experiencing thefts of catalytic converters, machinery underneath the car made of precious metals, that requires your car to run properly. It can cost up to $2,000 to replace your catalytic converter if stolen, and it is illegal to drive without one.

The attached PSA explains how to tell if your catalytic converter has been stolen as well as tips to prevent catalytic converter theft.

4. UCLA FALL PLANS

From UCLA Administrative Vice Chancellor Michael Beck:

We are requiring faculty, staff, and students who come to campus to work, learn, or live are fully vaccinated, with a limited exceptions for medical and religious belief.

We are planning about 80% in person courses and full occupancy in campus housing.

5. HAMMER MUSEUM – BECOME A MEMBER

Art and ideas for a more just world

Support an essential Los Angeles museum and cultural center by becoming a Hammer member today.

The Hammer Museum at UCLA is more than an art museum; it is a cultural center, a forum for the ideas of the nation’s #1 public research university, and a platform for the most innovative thinkers of our time.

Through our unwavering commitment to free admission, timely programs, and groundbreaking exhibitions, audiences trust us to deliver experiences that provoke, surprise, and inspire every time.

Become a Member Today

6. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

WESTWOOD LIBRARY – LIFE STORIES OPEN MIC
Tuesday, July 27
6:00 – 7:00pm (via Zoom)

Join us on Zoom this Tuesday, July 27th, at 6:00 p.m. for our Life Stories Open Mic. Come share something that happened to you, or just listen and enjoy. The stories can be funny, sad, or simply slice-of-life. This is your opportunity to express yourself!

Join Zoom Meeting
https://lapl.zoom.us/j/89884427213?pwd=b3pQOWNyUFQvdVliWk9yWXQvTGZHQT09

Meeting ID: 898 8442 7213
Passcode: 322766

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DISCOVER LAWN BOWLING AT HOLMBY PARK!
Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 10 am.

Happy times are here again! The Holmby Park Lawn Bowling Club invites you to an Open House event on July 24.

Free refreshments & Bowling lessons!
Easy to learn – Healthy Exercise
Free equipment – Meet New Friends

For more information, please visit our website:
losangeleslawnbowling.com

7. 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.

8. RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING HOUSE PAINTER

We would appreciate recommendations for an exterior house painter at our home.

Thanks,
Jing Chang
jingc2001@yahoo.com

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9. 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. Please confirm prior to attending.

Holmby News 7-16-21

July 16, 2021 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
July 16, 2021

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

1. New Mask Mandate – Effective Saturday 7/17
2. Holmby Park – In Memory of Victor
3. DMV News – Get a Real ID at AAA
4. Homelessness Update
5. Westwood Subway Station Construction
6. Activities & Things to Do
7. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
8. Resident Ads
9. HWPOA Contact Information

1. NEW MASK MANDATE – EFFECTIVE SATURDAY 7/17

LA County’s daily test positivity rate is 3.75%, an increase from a rate of 1.2% on June 15th when physical distancing restrictions and capacity limits were lifted across all sectors.

According to the CDC, our daily increase in cases to the high level where we are now puts us in the category of “Substantial transmission”. Considering that we have reported over 1000 new cases a day over the last 7 days, this daily average case rate is at a substantial community transmission level without the 7-day lag.

For this reason, we will be implementing an order requiring masking indoors regardless of vaccination status that will go into effect at 11:59p on Saturday, July 17th. Wearing a mask when indoors with others reduces the risk of both getting and transmitting the virus. Masking indoors must again become a normal practice by all, regardless of vaccination status, so that we can stop the trends and level of transmission we are currently seeing.

Some exceptions will apply, and these will be similar to masking requirements that were in place prior to June 15th. We expect to keep this order in place until we begin to see improvements in our community transmission of COVID-19. But waiting for us to be at high community transmission before making a change would be too late.

2. HOLMBY PARK – IN MEMORY OF VICTOR

If you are a frequent user of Holmby Park, you most certainly remember Victor, a park staffer for over 20 years. Victor, who recently passed away, could be found sitting on the grass-cutting machine early in the morning, taking care of the flowers, or sweeping the leaves. He always gave everyone a big hello through his grey beard and dreadlocks.

In recognition of his dedicated service to our park, a special presentation will take place from 1:30 to 2 pm on Thursday, July 29th just outside the park office on Club View. Please arrive a little early as the program will start on time. Councilmember Koretz is expected to attend as well as Victor’s family.

3. DMV NEWS – GET A REAL ID AT AAA

The California Department of Motor Vehicles will soon offer members of the Automobile Club of Southern California (AAA) the opportunity to get a REAL ID at select offices for a limited time by appointment only. This new pilot program is scheduled to roll out to 19 Auto Club locations later this month.

Before heading to a participating Auto Club location, members will need to first visit REALID.dmv.ca.gov to fill out the online application, upload documents, schedule an appointment, and pay the required driver’s license or identification card fee. Members must show their confirmation code and required documents to the DMV representative at the Auto Club office, who will use a mobile tablet to capture their fingerprint, snap a photograph, and allow for an electronic signature to complete the application process. The pilot is scheduled to run through December.

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.

4. HOMELESSNESS UPDATE

Thank you to the Brentwood Homelessness Task Force for providing the following information regarding homelessness near the VA:

UPDATE ON OUTREACH & AVAILABLE HOUSING
WITHIN WEST LA VA SYSTEM

VA Beds Available: 1883
VA Beds Occupied: 1139

Outreach Visits from VA, County or Other Providers
to San Vicente since June 11:
37

Number of All Veterans Entering the Safe Camping Program
since June 11:
18

Number of Veterans From San Vicente Sidewalk
Entering VA Housing or Treatment Program since June 10:
2

Number of Homeless on San Vicente Sidewalk as of July 1:
38

You can see the exact form of VA housing/shelter and the number of beds available at this link.

Village for Vets – The VA/Federally approved, Non-Profit focused on bridging gaps in services and preparing Veterans for Self Sufficiency – follow this link to volunteer, collaborate on outreach and donate goods or services to Veterans who have made the first step out of homelessness.

5. WESTWOOD SUBWAY STATION CONSTRUCTION

Beginning in August 2021, a new phase of construction will begin for the Westwood/UCLA Station on Wilshire Bl between Veteran Av and Westwood Bl.

This next phase will include drilling steel beams, or piles, into the ground as Metro’s contractor continues efforts to build the Purple Line Extension, Section 3. Once the piles are installed, they will be encased in concrete, forming the skeleton of the stations and rail alignment.

Nearly 300 concrete panels will be placed on Wilshire Bl. This will enable construction to continue underground while traffic continues moving above. Piling on Wilshire Bl will take place in several stages between Veteran Av and Westwood Bl. Piling will start on the north side of the street and then move to the center.

Thank You,
Metro Purple Line Extension Team

Above: Conceptual image of construction activity

6. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

The Los Angeles Public Library presents:
THE ART OF CONNECTING THROUGH MEDITATION
Monday, July 19⋅6:00 – 7:00pm (Online via Zoom)

Our connections with each other and with things that provide comfort give us a sense of security in a world that sometimes feels out of control. Through Meditation we can find a way to tap into the peace and love that lie within and use these as a shield for the challenging times we now face. Join Doug Frankel for this powerful workshop. There will even be a short meditation sitting.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://lapl.zoom.us/j/87429633185?pwd=Y2FhTHZPSjlmeFBOQUFKMDh4T2U1dz09

Meeting ID: 874 2963 3185
Passcode: 048722

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DISCOVER LAWN BOWLING AT HOLMBY PARK!
Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 10 am.

Happy times are here again! The Holmby Park Lawn Bowling Club invites you to an Open House event on July 24.

Free refreshments & Bowling lessons!
Easy to learn – Healthy Exercise
Free equipment – Meet New Friends

For more information, please visit our website:
losangeleslawnbowling.com

7. 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.

8. RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING HOLLYWOOD BOWL BOX SEATS

Looking for a Hollywood Bowl box for 6 with parking. Prefer the July 31, Aug. 7, Aug. 17. though will consider others. Please contact me at avivamonosson@yahoo.com

Thank you,
Aviva Monosson

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CLEANING VIKING HOOD

We need someone to clean a 48″ Viking range exhaust vent. The vent has two fans and circulates at 15,000 BTUs. Please send any suggestions to swy333@gmail.com. Thank you.

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9. 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. Please confirm prior to attending.

Holmby News 7-9-21

July 9, 2021 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
July 9, 2021

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

1. Drought Conditions – Please Conserve Water
2. New Signs at Holmby Park
3. DMV Update – Paperless Renewals
4. Westwood Library – July Events
5. Big Blue Bus – No More Cash Fares
6. Activities & Things to Do
7. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
8. Resident Ads
9. HWPOA Contact Information

1. DROUGHT CONDITIONS – PLEASE CONSERVE WATER

From the Westwood-Century City Patch:

Although Southern California is not yet included in the state’s drought-emergency proclamation, Gov. Gavin Newsom Thursday urged Angelenos to voluntarily restrict their water usage.

Newsom is asking residents across the state to voluntarily cut their water use by 15% amid worsening conditions across the West Coast.

He urged residents to:

Limit outdoor watering
Use recycled water when possible outdoors
Take shorter showers
Only run dishwashers and washing machines when they are full

To read the complete article, please click here:
Westwood-Century City Patch – Water Conservation

2. NEW SIGNS AT HOLMBY PARK

Thank you to those individuals who had new signs installed at Holmby Park. The COVID restrictions at gyms sent many people to parks for exercise, but unfortunately many park users exercised with bungie ropes attached to the tree limbs causing breakage and loss of branches. This has been a big problem for the past year and a half. Even when politely asked to refrain from putting stress on the limbs, the exercise continued. We hope this new message will save our wonderful park trees and thank those involved!

3. DMV UPDATE – PAPERLESS RENEWALS

The Department of Motor Vehicles is now offering Californians the option to receive driver’s license renewal notices by email as part of its ongoing effort to expand digital services and reduce its carbon footprint.

“Our customers can now ‘go green’ with the DMV and opt in to receive an email instead of a paper renewal notice in the mail when their driver’s license is about to expire,” said DMV Director Steve Gordon. “This new paperless option is convenient for the customer, makes renewing online a breeze and will save tons of paper every year. We hope our customers see the value and sign up for this new electronic option.”

The DMV will begin sending electronic renewal notices to eligible customers who opt in starting in August for driver’s licenses expiring in December 2021.

For more information, please CLICK HERE.

4. WESTWOOD LIBRARY – JULY EVENTS

Welcome back to the Westwood Library!

Hey there! You know, we’ve missed you over the past year. Even though the Westwood Library was open for to-go services, it was tough not seeing the faces of our community members inside the building. But we’ve re-opened the doors, and we’re ramping up our in-person services over the next month.

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

Summer Film Discussion Series
Vegan Sushi Class
Kids’ Craft Program
Mystery Book Club

For a complete list of upcoming events, please click here:
Westwood Library – July Calendar

5. BIG BLUE BUS – NO MORE CASH FARES

Heads up! Leave your loose change at home. The transit system in Santa Monica, Brentwood, Westwood & Palisades goes “contactless” in pilot program that begins July 12.

Beginning Monday, July 12, Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus will no longer accept cash and tokens as onboard fares, as part of a pilot program for contactless boarding.

Customers must pay fares with TAP or mobile tickets, city officials said in a reminder to locals.

Click here for more information.

6. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

DISCOVER LAWN BOWLING AT HOLMBY PARK!
Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 10 am.

Happy times are here again! The Holmby Park Lawn Bowling Club invites you to an Open House event on July 24.

Free refreshments & Bowling lessons!
Easy to learn – Healthy Exercise
Free equipment – Meet New Friends

For more information, please visit our website:
losangeleslawnbowling.com

The Hammer Museum presents:
MADE IN L.A. 2020: a version
Closes Aug 1

Our fifth biennial Made in L.A. closes August 1. Reservations are no longer required to visit the Hammer! We are open Thursday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Learn more – click here

7. 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.

8. RESIDENT ADS

GROUP FOR PEOPLE WITH A CHRONIC LUNG CONDITION

I host a meeting every other month for people with bronchiectasis and chronic lung diseases 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 Zoom on Monday, July 12, at 1:15 p.m. PDT. Here is the link and other information:

Topic: Lung Group Meeting
Time: Jul 12, 2021 01:15 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84212249052?pwd=Z041Zmc3VlVZMDhuWmx4L2VGVjhqdz09

Meeting ID: 842 1224 9052
Passcode: 417525

One tap mobile
+14086380968,,84212249052# US (San Jose)
+16699006833,,84212249052# US (San Jose)

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

Andrea Smith, ablsmith@dock.net; 310-470-8343 (home); 310-770-5674 (cell)

9. 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. Please confirm prior to attending.

Holmby News 7-1-21

July 1, 2021 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
July 1, 2021

Happy Independence Day & Weekend from HWPOA

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

1. Updated Indoor Masking Recommendations
2. Passport Fair – Friday & Saturday
3. How to Report Illegal Fireworks
4. Suspicious Person/Tresspasser
5. Metro Holiday Schedule – July 5th
6. July 4th Fireworks & Events
7. Activities & Things to Do
8. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
9. Resident Ads
10. Sarah Leonard Jewelers – Vault Sale
11. HWPOA Contact Information

1. UPDATED INDOOR MASKING RECOMMENDATIONS

With more circulation of the highly transmissible Delta variant, the Department of Public Health strongly recommend everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear masks indoors in public places as a precaution. Per the CDC, the Delta variants are now responsible for 1 in 5 new cases across the country.

2. PASSPORT FAIR – FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Some people are having a very difficult time getting their passports in a timely manner as there is a huge demand for passports right now. It’s important for you to realize that your passport must be good for six months after the day you travel or your will not be allowed into most countries, and your airline usually will not allow you on the airplane.

GOOD NEWS. The Office of Congressman Lieu has asked USPS to reinstate their passport service and we are please to announce they are having a Passport Fair at the Pacific Palisades Post Office on Friday, July 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, July 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Flyer below.

If you are planning to travel out of the country, check your passport now. If it needs to be renewed, please consider attending this event. This Passport Fair in Pacific Palisades is the only one scheduled for the entire Westside at this time.

3. HOW TO REPORT ILLEGAL FIREWORKS

There are several safe and secure methods for reporting fireworks in Los Angeles – these include:

The MyLA311 smartphone app. It’s free and available here: www.lacity.org/MyLA311
MySafeLA website – https://www.mysafela.org/fireworks/
IMPORTANT: Please do not dial 9-1-1 unless you see someone being injured or at risk of immediate injury, or a fire or other emergency. Instead, please use this telephone number: 1-877-275-5273

4. SUSPICIOUS PERSON/TRESSPASSER

A homeowner on the 10700 block of Lindbrook reported the following incident that was captured on her Ring video camera earlier this week:

I was notified at 12:36 AM by my ring front door camera of a man who walked up our driveway to check our back gate. He then walked inside our gated front courtyard walking up to our front door, looking at ring, cameras and windows. He checked out our property then left. He then walked down the block, checking for unlocked doors and gates, which was captured on my neighbors door cameras as well.

Please take precautions to keep your home safe – video cameras, locked doors and windows, turn on your alarm, etc.

5. METRO HOLIDAY SCHEDULE – JULY 5th

Metro will operate on Sunday/holiday schedule on July 5 in observance of Independence Day. This means buses that do not run on Sunday will not run on July 5.

For those who plan on taking transit to any fireworks shows or other Fourth of July events throughout the weekend, please note that Metro has recently updated service on bus and rail. We encourage you to use Transit app to plan your trip.

Reminder: masks are still required when riding public transit. Please be sure to wear a mask on Metro.

6. JULY 4th FIREWORKS & EVENTS

July 4th is almost here, so find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you. The links below have all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Los Angeles, so you can start planning.

Westwood-Century City Patch – Fireworks Guide 2021
ABC7 – Guide to Fireworks in So. Cal. 2021

7. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

Twilight Lawn Bowling at Holmby Park
Monday, July 12 at 5:30 PM
Does the heat bother you? Late afternoon bowling is the answer. Join us at Holmby Park and enjoy Twilight Lawn Bowling on Mondays and Wednesdays. Free lessons for beginners.

Website: losangeleslawnbowling.com
Video: Lawn Bowling at Holmby Park

8. 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.

9. RESIDENT ADS

IN-HOME FITNESS COACHING WITH TOM DAILEY

Tom discovered his passion for impacting people’s lives through health and fitness in 1999, and was a top tier trainer and manager at the Equinox Sports Club Los Angeles. The pandemic changed his career trajectory and he’s now working with clients privately. His clients range in age from 12 to 80 and they come to him for:

Improving posture and joint issues from working at the computer
Strength and cardiovascular training Nutrition and sleep coaching
Behavior change coaching for long lasting results
Athletic conditioning and boxing training

Tom comes highly recommended and already has a number of clients in the neighborhood.

To schedule a complimentary consultation, email Tom@daileywellnesscoaching.com

10. SARAH LEONARD JEWELERS – VAULT SALE

Sarah Leonard Jewelers in Westwood Village is holding it’s Annual Vault Sale:

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. Please confirm prior to attending.

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