Holmby News 10-28-22

HOLMBY NEWS
October 28, 2022

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

1.  Warner Ave. School – Halloween Haunt
2.  LAPD News – Crime Report & New Commanding Officer
3.  Holmby Westwood Green Team Update
4.  Antisemitic Flyers in Westside Neighborhoods

5.  November Election – Voting & Candidate Information
6.  Tours of Westwood, UCLA & Little Holmby
7.  Conversations with Military, Veteran & Gold Star Families
8
Home Backup Generators – Discount Offer
9.  Activities & Things to Do
10.  Resident Ads
11.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  WARNER AVE. SCHOOL – HALLOWEEN HAUNT

We are so excited to be back in-person for a big blowout Halloween carnival this year!

Warner Ave. School
HALLOWEEN HAUNT

Sunday, October 30
11:00 am – 4:00 pm.

We will have food trucks, entertainment, carnival games, inflatables, arts & crafts, and more.

Halloween Haunt – Information and Tickets

Street Closures:
Warner Avenue will be closed between Woodruff and Loring on Sunday, October 30 from 7:00 am – 7:00pm.

2.  LAPD NEWS – CRIME REPORT & NEW COMMANDING OFFICER

THEFT – PETTY (plain theft-petty) ($950 & under)
Incident #: 220815899
900 BLOCK THAYER AV  |  10/13/2022 @ 1:43 PM

NEW LEADERSHIP AT WEST LAPD
Please read below for a very special note from the Commanding Officer of West Los Angeles, Captain Jonathan Tom.  Capt. Tom has been promoted to Commander and assigned to Operations – West Bureau.  West LA Patrol Commanding Officer, Captain Craig Heredia, has been promoted to Captain III and will be taking over from Capt. Tom as the Commanding Officer of the West LA area.

Farewell and Congratulations to Capt. Jonathan Tom!

File a Police Report Online: click here
EMERGENCY: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273
All other City Services: 311
West L.A. Community Police Station –1663 Butler Ave.
James Allen, Senior Lead Officer
Office: 310-444-0741
Email: 39318@lapd.online
West LA Community Police Station Website:  click here
LAPD Website: www.lapdonline.org

3.  HOLMBY WESTWOOD GREEN TEAM UPDATE

Many thanks to Debby Dunn, Beverly Hills Water Conservation Administrator, who shared practical, easy to execute tips on conserving water with Holmby Westwood residents last weekend.  For those who were unable to join the Green Team at this presentation, some of Debby’s tips are below.  Note the variety of rebates that are offered on indoor and outdoor water saving devices at  www.SoCalWaterSmart.com

Water Conservation Tips
Simple Ways to Conserve Water

See flyer below

4.  ANTISEMITIC FLYERS IN WESTSIDE NEIGHBORHOODS

Thank you to Brentwood Glen HOA and to Westwood Hills POA for the following information:

Many of you saw the recent article and editorial in the LA Times about the recent spate of anti-Semitic flyers and the banners hung over the 405 Fwy. If you did not, here are the links:

Representative Ted Lieu has also condemned the Anti-Semitic flyers found in Brentwood and Bel-Air:

Several areas throughout the Westside were targeted, including Brentwood Glen, Beverly Hills, Westwood and Bel Air. One person may have gotten the license plate on the car driving on their street and reported it to the police.

Brentwood Glen HOA received an email from Jeff Abrams, Regional Director of ADL, Los Angeles. The ADL is working with their LAPD partners. They are planning some educational programs about this group and these flyers so that people have a better understanding of who they are, what they do, and how to respond (including avoiding re-posting the propaganda on social media). We will notify you when we get more information about these programs.

LAPD has a special anti-hate unit to deal with these sorts of incidents. If you recently received such material, please let us know so we can pass the info on to LAPD. Please send us an image that we can forward to LAPD. In the meantime, hold onto your flyers and let us know if you’d be willing to have the detective assigned to the case contact you.

5.  NOVEMBER ELECTION – VOTING & CANDIDATE INFORMATION

VOTE CENTERS:
Voters in Los Angeles County have the option to cast their ballot in-person at a participating Vote Center in an upcoming election.  Some of the nearby Vote Centers include:

  • Hammer Museum – opens 10/29
  • Emerson Middle School – opens 11/5
  • Westfield Century City – opens 11/5
  • UCLA – opens 11/5

For more information about voting please click here – www.lavote.gov


MAYORAL RACE – The CD5 Coalition, which is a coalition of several HOAs in the 5th City Council District, conducted interviews with both mayoral candidates, Rick Caruso and Karen Bass, and also asked each of them to answer a number of questions in writing. You may find this info useful in deciding who to vote for in the upcoming election, so we’ve uploaded this candidate info/response sheet to our website:

Coalition of Homeowners – Council District 5
L.A. Mayor – Candidate Information


CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES – DISTRICT 5
and
LA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – DISTRICT 3

On September 28th, candidates for LA City Council District 5 and LA County Board of Supervisors District 3 seats discussed critical issues, including public health, homelessness, affordable housing and more.  The first part of the forum featured CD-5 candidates Katy Young Yaroslavsky and Sam Yebri.  The second part of the forum featured Board of Supervisors candidates Bob Hertzberg and Lindsey Horvath.

Both candidate forums were livestreamed and can be viewed by clicking below:

Candidate Forums – click here
City Council forum is at the beginning of the video
Board of Supervisors forum begins at 1:07:00

6.  TOURS OF WESTWOOD, UCLA & LITTLE HOLMBY

The Los Angeles Conservancy
is excited to announce our 2022 special fall tour:
“All Roads Lead to Westwood!”

Follow your nearest road to Westwood and join us for a weekend walking tour exploring the neighborhood’s complex and layered history.  See firsthand how this intentionally planned neighborhood has influenced and been influenced by the developments built around it.

We will explore three distinct areas via guided or self-guided tours, looking at how each contributes to the greater sum of Westwood’s identity. You’ll meet the community, explore legacy businesses, and see ongoing efforts to preserve Westwood’s historic places—not to mention become a Bruin for the day!

Join the Los Angeles Conservancy today and take advantage of our member presale! General public sales open on Thursday, October 13, 2022.

JOIN NOW

All Roads Lead to Westwood: The Village and UCLA
Saturday, November 12
Part I: Westwood Village Exploration

Visit and learn about iconic Spanish revival-style buildings from the 1930s and historic movie theatres like the Regency Village.

Sunday, November 13
Part 2: UCLA

Tour significant structures on the UCLA campus and learn how the university and Westwood Village are inextricably linked. Bruins are encouraged to attend and share their stories of the historic campus!

One ticket, two tours!

SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR HWPOA MEMBERS:  The L.A. Conservancy would like to extend a special discount to residents of Little Holmby for the upcoming All Roads Lead to Westwood tour!  The code in the flyer below will get folks 25% off the price of the tour when they use it to check out online. If they’re members of the Conservancy, the code will work in addition to the member price, for a further reduction.

Learn about our tours of Westwood Village and UCLA


All Roads Lead to Westwood: Little Holmby
Sunday, November 13
Tours begin every half hour between 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

This tour is SOLD OUT.  To join the waitlist, please contact the LA Conservancy at (213) 623-2489 or info@laconservancy.org.

Learn about our Little Holmby Tour

7.  CONVERSATIONS WITH MILITARY, VETERAN & GOLD STAR FAMILIES

Hello Holmby Westwood Neighbors,

Community members are warmly invited to join Rep. Ted Lieu in honoring local military families at a VIRTUAL event titled “Conversations with Military, Veteran and Gold Star Families.”

Six to nine military families will talk about their experiences in a wide variety of inspirational stories.

One of the families is a military couple that was stationed at the Ukrainian Embassy when the war broke out.  They will talk about this experience and their concern for friends they made who are still in Ukraine.

Rep. Ted Lieu, an Air Force veteran, is hosting and Stephanie Stone, Deputy Director of Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veteran Affairs is emceeing.

CONVERSATIONS WITH MILITARY, VETERAN & GOLD STAR FAMILIES
A Military Family Appreciation Event
Sunday, November 13, 2022
2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. PST
Zoom Webinar

YOU MUST RSVP to register and get a zoom link:
Click here to register in advance

8.  HOME BACKUP GENERATORS – DISCOUNT OFFER

Fearful of future blackouts? With soaring temperatures, a perpetual drought and the ever-present threat of fires, they’re bound to become more frequent in the coming years. Generac has proven solutions to protect you and and your families from distressing power outages.

Through the end of the year, Generac is offering Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association members special discounts on both its generators (free 7 year warranty, a $695 value) and its whole home battery backup system (buy 5 battery modules, get 1 free- a $1995 value).

For more information, please call David at 310-908-9726.

9.  ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

EXPLORING YOUR UNIVERSE
Sunday, November 6, from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
at UCLA

Exploring Your Universe is UCLA’s annual science fair for all ages and backgrounds. Thousands of participants from the greater LA area are welcome to campus every first Sunday in November for this hands-on learning experience.  Come explore interactive science booths, talks, and a planetarium at UCLA! Also, an award ceremony for a special guest you won’t want to miss. Be sure to reserve your tickets to the planetarium early. All activities are free of charge and materials are provided – just bring your open mind!

Exploring Your Universe
Free registration – click here


CZECH PAINTERS OF CALIFORNIA
Thursday, November 3 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM
at Belmont Village Westwood – 10475 Wilshire Blvd.

The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles, in association with the Belmont Village Westwood and the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles, are delighted to invite you to the exhibition opening dedicated to celebration of Czech painters of California.

The exhibit focuses on the Czech artists who arrived on the West Coast of the United States from the end of the 19th century until the 1989 Velvet Revolution

RSVP required – Email CzechConsulateLA@gmail.com


HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSES
Throughout Southern California
Presented by the Westwood-Century City Patch

It’s terror time! Check out the spookiest, scream-inducing haunts near you in the Los Angeles County region. Ready for the annual scare season? As Halloween nears, bone-chilling options abound at haunted houses throughout Greater Los Angeles and nearby.  Peruse the list of amusement-park extravaganzas and local fear-fests. Several open in mid-September or early October, and tickets to many are on sale.

Westwood-Century City Patch
Halloween Haunted Houses 2022

10.  RESIDENT ADS

IT / TECH ASSISTANCE FOR COMPUTER PROBLEMS
Does anyone know of a trustworthy IT person who can help me solve my computer problems? (not Geek Squad, please)
Thank you!

Nora
rozengurt@hotmail.com


HWPOA Communication & Ad Policy:
Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

HWPOA members are welcome to post free ads (such as ads for plumbers, housekeepers, garage sales, etc.) in the Holmby News.  When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News editor to review.  Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.

11.  HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA  90049
Phone: (310) 470-1785 (call/text)
Email: hwpoa@aol.com OR info@holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Website: 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 10-21-22

HOLMBY NEWS
October 21, 2022

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

1.  Holmby Westwood Green Team – Workshop this Sunday
2.  Oriental Fruit Fly Update
3.  Holmby Park Landscaping Update
4.  November Election – Candidate Information
5.  Tours of Westwood, UCLA & Little Holmby
6.  Westwood Library Book Sale
7.  LADWP – New Utility Payment Option
8
Warner Ave. School – Halloween Haunt
9.  Westside Food Bank – Donate Now
10.  Activities & Things to Do
11.  Resident Ads
12.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  HOLMBY WESTWOOD GREEN TEAM – WORKSHOP THIS SUNDAY

LAST CHANCE TO RSVP
WATER EFFICIENCY AND LANDSCAPE BEAUTIFICATION WORKSHOP
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 3:30-5:00 PM
at the home of Jann Williams, 10551 Lindbrook

Please join the Holmby West Green Team and HWPOA members for a talk by Debby Dunn (Figoni) who is an enthusiastic advocate for the environment, with an extreme passion for educating people about the efficient use of water. Her daytime job is the Water Conservation Administrator for the City of Beverly Hills.  In addition, Debby teaches water-wise landscaping workshops for other municipalities and has performed over 2,000 on-site landscape audits. This has helped over 12,000 residents and business owners use less water while continuing to beautify their landscapes. She is a Master Gardner, certified landscape auditor, and has created award-winning landscapes that are attractive to both people and wildlife.  Debby brings her experience and advice to audiences in a fun and easily relatable way.  With practical suggestions, she empowers her attendees to use water judiciously as they create and maintain their own water-wise landscapes.  She will discuss what we can do to lower our water use and water bills while improving our gardens for ourselves and future generations.  Debby’s talk will be followed by a Q&A.  Don’t miss this unique opportunity.

This talk will be limited to 20 residents.  You must RSVP before the meeting at mossbodek@msn.com.

2.  ORIENTAL FRUIT FLY UPDATE

From the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner:

Parts of Beverly Hills (and adjacent Los Angeles) are undergoing treatment by the California Department of Food and Agriculture due to an invasive, exotic fruit fly, as described and shown in the image below.

Oriental Fruit Fly – Pest Profile

An eradication operation commenced this past summer in North Hills has concluded, including a lifting of a quarantine. None of the above areas have been subjected to quarantine for this pest. The treatment consists of small applications of bait and pesticide to streetside trees. Few, if any residents will notice because this method, while effective, isn’t disruptive and doesn’t involve going onto their property.

Although this is a state operation, you are welcome to contact me with questions at this e-mail address or by calling me at 626-226-6085.

The official pest hotline operated by the state, where anyone with questions about the pest or the treatment is welcome to call for in-language assistance, is 1-800-491-1899.

Ken Pellman
Public Information Officer
Executive Office
County of Los Angeles Agricultural Commissioner/Weights & Measures
kpellman@acwm.lacounty.gov

3.  HOLMBY PARK LANDSCAPING UPDATE

From the Holmby Park Advisory Board:

Dear Community,

Earlier this week, the two Co-Chairs of the Landscape Committee walked the park with Leon Boroditsky, Tree Surgeon Supervisor, Los Angeles Recreation and Parks.  He brought a team of people with him. It’s clear that most of the trees at the park need trimming, minor or major trims, and Leon inspected almost every tree.

Leon will get a proposal to our board of doing the full park tree work and also just doing three big trees that are of Leon’s immediate concern. Leon will put the work out for three bids. His department has the budget to do only three of the most needy trees.

Doing the whole park at once makes sense because it’s cheaper to come once rather than doing it in two sessions. However, this will be well beyond the Forestry budget.

When we get the bids in from Leon, we will have to see what funds we have available and what we might be able to get help with from the homeowner’s association or the Neighborhood Council.

Leon was against the thought of putting donor’s names on trees.

We know that everyone is concerned about the trees and know that we are on the issue and will await further information from Leon.

Thank  you,
Landscape  Committee

Robert A. Ringler, President
Holmby Park Advisory Board
Mobile: (310) 365-5723
ringler@mac.com

4.  NOVEMBER ELECTION – CANDIDATE INFORMATION

MAYORAL RACE – The CD5 Coalition, which is a coalition of several HOAs in the 5th City Council District, has conducted interviews with both mayoral candidates, Rick Caruso and Karen Bass, and also asked each of them to answer a number of questions in writing. The Coalition has distributed the candidates’ answers to its constituent HOAs.

You may find this info useful in deciding who to vote for in the upcoming election, so we’ve uploaded this candidate info/response sheet to our website:

Coalition of Homeowners – Council District 5
L.A. Mayor – Candidate Information


CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES – DISTRICT 5
and
LA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – DISTRICT 3

UCLA hosted candidate forums at the Hammer Museum – On September 28th, candidates for LA City Council District 5 and LA County Board of Supervisors District 3 seats discussed critical issues, including public health, homelessness, affordable housing and more.

The first part of the forum featured CD-5 candidates Katy Young Yaroslavsky and Sam Yebri.  The second part of the forum featured Board of Supervisors candidates Bob Hertzberg and Lindsey Horvath.

The civic engagement forums were a collaboration with the Hammer Museum, Spectrum News, North Westwood Neighborhood Council, West LA Chamber of Commerce, Westwood Community Council, Westwood Neighborhood Council, and the Westwood Village Improvement Association. Both candidate forums were livestreamed and can be viewed by clicking below:

Candidate Forums – click here
City Council forum is at the beginning of the video
Board of Supervisors forum begins at 1:07:00

5.  TOURS OF WESTWOOD, UCLA & LITTLE HOLMBY

The Los Angeles Conservancy
is excited to announce our 2022 special fall tour:
“All Roads Lead to Westwood!”

Follow your nearest road to Westwood and join us for a weekend walking tour exploring the neighborhood’s complex and layered history.  See firsthand how this intentionally planned neighborhood has influenced and been influenced by the developments built around it.

We will explore three distinct areas via guided or self-guided tours, looking at how each contributes to the greater sum of Westwood’s identity. You’ll meet the community, explore legacy businesses, and see ongoing efforts to preserve Westwood’s historic places—not to mention become a Bruin for the day!

Join the Los Angeles Conservancy today and take advantage of our member presale! General public sales open on Thursday, October 13, 2022.

JOIN NOW

All Roads Lead to Westwood: The Village and UCLA
Saturday, November 12
Part I: Westwood Village Exploration

Visit and learn about iconic Spanish revival-style buildings from the 1930s and historic movie theatres like the Regency Village.

Sunday, November 13
Part 2: UCLA

Tour significant structures on the UCLA campus and learn how the university and Westwood Village are inextricably linked. Bruins are encouraged to attend and share their stories of the historic campus!

$35 Members/$45 General Public
$20 UCLA Students or Employees (with use of UCLA email)
$10 Youth ages 17 and under

One ticket, two tours!

SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR HWPOA MEMBERS:  The L.A. Conservancy would like to extend a special discount to residents of Little Holmby for the upcoming All Roads Lead to Westwood tour!  The code in the flyer below will get folks 25% off the price of the tour when they use it to check out online. If they’re members of the Conservancy, the code will work in addition to the member price, for a further reduction.

Learn about our tours of Westwood Village and UCLA


All Roads Lead to Westwood: Little Holmby
Sunday, November 13
Tours begin every half hour between 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

On this guided tour, you’ll see stunning exteriors designed by master architects, learn about Holmby-Westwood’s relationship to nearby Westwood Village and UCLA, and discover what’s happening today in this bucolic neighborhood.  $20 Members; $25 General Public; $10 Youth ages 17 and under.

This tour is SOLD OUT.  To join the waitlist, please contact the LA Conservancy at (213) 623-2489 or info@laconservancy.org.

Learn about our Little Holmby Tour

6.  WESTWOOD LIBRARY BOOK SALE

The Friends of Westwood Library
are proud to host our
BIG BOOK SALE

With a HUGE SELECTION of gently used and new books, including:

  • Fiction and nonfiction
  • Children’s and teen
  • Architecture, film, and art
  • Biography and history
  • Tech, cookbooks, Farsi language books
  • And SO MUCH MORE!

Saturday, October 22nd
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
On the outdoor patio of the library
1246 Glendon Avenue
FREE Validated Parking

ARRIVE EARLY FOR THE BEST SELECTION!  Hardcovers $2, paperbacks $1, fancy art books start at $4 and a big blowout sale on CDs/DVDs – 5 for $1!  Cash preferred, but credit cards ok with $10 minimum purchase.

All proceeds support the Westwood Branch Library’s free programs, books, ebooks, DVD collection, computer aide, and so much more!

7.  LADWP – NEW UTILITY PAYMENT OPTION

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has launched Level Pay, a new utility bill payment option that allows customers to spread their LADWP bills into equal, levelized monthly payments over a 12-month period. With a predictable bill that stays the same from month to month, customers can more easily budget for their water, power, and LA Sanitation bill, no matter the time of year. Level Pay is available to all residential customers.

The amount that customers are billed monthly under Level Pay is calculated based on their past usage. Enrollment in the plan is available to all customers. Sign-up is required.  The amount a Level Pay customer will be billed will be recalculated at the end of each payment term based on their past year’s total usage.

Customers can enroll in Level Pay by calling 1-800-DIAL-DWP (1-800-342-5397).For more information, please visit ladwp.com/LevelPay.

8.  WARNER AVE. SCHOOL – HALLOWEEN HAUNT

We are so excited to be back in-person for a big blowout Halloween carnival this year!

Warner Ave. School
HALLOWEEN HAUNT

Sunday, October 30
11:00 am – 4:00 pm.

We will have food trucks, entertainment, carnival games, inflatables, arts & crafts, and more.

Halloween Haunt – Information and Tickets

Street Closures:
Warner Avenue will be closed between Woodruff and Loring on Sunday, October 30 from 7:00 am – 7:00pm.

9.  WESTSIDE FOOD BANK – DONATE NOW

Hello friends,

This year’s Hunger Walk was a huge success! It was fantastic to be back in person after being virtual for the last two years. We’ve attached some photos from our event, but you can view our full album on Facebook under our “Hunger Walk 2022” album or by clicking here.

Even though the official Hunger Walk day has passed, we are going to continue to keep the event website up until the end of the month, through Oct. 31! So if you haven’t had the chance to give, you’ll still have the opportunity. 

The Hunger Walk helps raise awareness about the urgent need for food assistance among so many members of our community. The funds raised through the Hunger Walk will help provide nutritious staples and fresh produce to people living in west Los Angeles County who struggle to keep enough food on their tables.

Thank you again, and we can’t wait to share with you the total amount of money we raised. You can still make a donation by clicking the button below!

Westside Food Bank
Hunger Walk – DONATE NOW

10.  ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

A CONCERT OF RENEWAL II
Saturday, October 22 at 7:30 PM
at St. Alban’s Church – 580 Hilgard Ave.

St. Alban’s Church, which is located at 580 Hilgard Avenue in Westwood, is presenting a concert on Saturday, October 22nd at 7:30 pm. It will be a wonderful concert for all those classical music fans who live in Westwood and should not be missed.


FIATO STRING QUARTET – with Guest Pianist Micha Yui
Sunday, October 23 at 2:30 PM
at the Westwood Branch Library

The Friends of Westwood Library and the Los Angeles Musical Salon are once again proud to present The Fiato String Quartet with Guest Pianist Micha Yui for a FREE CONCERT Sunday, October 23rd at 2:30 pm upstairs in the Westwood Branch Library.

This much anticipated concert will celebrate and officially welcome the gift of a baby grand piano to the Friends of Westwood Library from Westwood neighbor Marlene Klansek.

The musical program will feature two of the most beloved and timeless piano quintets:

Schumann – Piano Quintet, Op. 44
Dvořák – Piano Quintet No. 2, Op. 81

Admission is free, with free parking at the library. The library garage and doors open at 2:00 p.m. The concert will last approximately 90 minutes with no intermission. Per City of Los Angeles policy, masks are recommended but not required.

Following the concert, guests can meet the musicians and enjoy a complimentary light reception hosted by the new Persian Gulf Bakery & Cafe and the Friends of Westwood Library.


HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSES
Throughout Southern California
Presented by the Westwood-Century City Patch

It’s terror time! Check out the spookiest, scream-inducing haunts near you in the Los Angeles County region. Ready for the annual scare season? As Halloween nears, bone-chilling options abound at haunted houses throughout Greater Los Angeles and nearby.  Peruse the list of amusement-park extravaganzas and local fear-fests. Several open in mid-September or early October, and tickets to many are on sale.

Westwood-Century City Patch
Halloween Haunted Houses 2022

11.  RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING MOBILE DOG GROOMER
We would greatly appreciate a recommendation for a mobile dog groomer.  It would particularly nice, but not necessary, if they specialize in small dog breeds.  Thank you for any help you can give us.

We can be reached at susanmeals@gmail.com or by text at 310-995-4268.


SEEKING WEEKEND CAREGIVER
Seeking weekend female caregiver for senior woman living on the Wilshire corridor.  Specifically, we are looking for someone to work from Saturday mornings through Monday morning.  Strong references are a must.

Please contact either Marci (310-948-1917) or Denise (310-721-2500).


EARTHQUAKE BRACE & BOLT PROGRAM
We have completed a seismic retrofit on our home through the Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) program, and it’s being offered again in our area. The program pays up to $3,000 toward a seismic retrofit to reduce the risk of earthquake damage. There are also supplemental grants that could provide up to 100% of the funds needed to cover a seismic retrofit.

There is a list of approved retrofitters, but we were very, very happy with our contractor, Weinstein Construction.

You can register at EarthquakeBraceBolt.com from October 18 – November 29, 2022. The process is quicker and less expensive than you might think.


HWPOA Communication & Ad Policy:
Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

HWPOA members are welcome to post free ads (such as ads for plumbers, housekeepers, garage sales, etc.) in the Holmby News.  When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News editor to review.  Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.

12.  HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA  90049
Phone: (310) 470-1785 (call/text)
Email: hwpoa@aol.com OR info@holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Website: 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 10-14-22

HOLMBY NEWS
October 14, 2022

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

1.  Holmby Westwood Green Team Updates
2.  November Election – Candidate Information
3.  Tours of Westwood, UCLA & Little Holmby
4.  Westwood Library Book Sale
5.  Holmby Park Playground
6.  Warner Ave. School – Halloween Haunt
7.  Movie Premieres & Private Event – Street Closures
8
.  Activities & Things to Do
9.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  HOLMBY WESTWOOD GREEN TEAM UPDATES

KEEP OUR TREES HEALTHY DURING THE DROUGHT

REMINDER: Water restrictions do not apply to trees during the drought.  The City allows and recommends hand watering of trees including all parkway trees.  Even if you have replaced parkway lawn with drought tolerant plants or decompressed granite, your parkway trees still need to be watered.

Mature trees require a slow monthly watering which reaches a depth of 8-12 inches into the ground. Young trees should be slowly watered once a week with 5 gallons.

Also, artificial turf is NOT recommended as a replacement for parkway grass.  Artificial turf is made from small granules of plastic, recycled tires and toxic chemicals and pollutants that do not break down over time.

Artificial turf has a negative effect on the environment, on human health and on our ecosystems because it:

  • Absorbs and radiates heat,
  • Suffocates soil and the living microorganisms living in it, which are essential for our ecosystems
  • Kills parkway trees unless they are given a deep watering at least once a month.
  • Accelerates our climate crisis by adding toxins to the air and contributing to greenhouse gas emissions
  • Contains toxic chemicals that have unknown effects on health
  • Retains dog waste and odors unless watered

Let your lawns go brown and your shrubs wilt but protect our hard to replace trees.


WATER EFFICIENCY AND LANDSCAPE BEAUTIFICATION WORKSHOP
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 3:30-5:00 PM
at the home of Jann Williams, 10551 Lindbrook

Please join the Holmby West Green Team and HWPOA members for a talk by Debby Dunn (Figoni) who is an enthusiastic advocate for the environment, with an extreme passion for educating people about the efficient use of water. Her daytime job is the Water Conservation Administrator for the City of Beverly Hills.  In addition, Debby teaches water-wise landscaping workshops for other municipalities and has performed over 2,000 on-site landscape audits. This has helped over 12,000 residents and business owners use less water while continuing to beautify their landscapes. She is a Master Gardner, certified landscape auditor, and has created award-winning landscapes that are attractive to both people and wildlife.  Debby brings her experience and advice to audiences in a fun and easily relatable way.  With practical suggestions, she empowers her attendees to use water judiciously as they create and maintain their own water-wise landscapes.  She will discuss what we can do to lower our water use and water bills while improving our gardens for ourselves and future generations.  Debby’s talk will be followed by a Q&A.  Don’t miss this unique opportunity.

This talk will be limited to 20 residents.  You must RSVP before the meeting at mossbodek@msn.com.

2.  NOVEMBER ELECTION – CANDIDATE INFORMATION

MAYORAL RACE – The CD5 Coalition, which is a coalition of several HOAs in the 5th City Council District, has conducted interviews with both mayoral candidates, Rick Caruso and Karen Bass, and also asked each of them to answer a number of questions in writing. The Coalition has distributed the candidates’ answers to its constituent HOAs.

You may find this info useful in deciding who to vote for in the upcoming election, so we’ve uploaded this candidate info/response sheet to our website:

Coalition of Homeowners – Council District 5
L.A. Mayor – Candidate Information


CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES – DISTRICT 5
and
LA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – DISTRICT 3

UCLA hosted candidate forums at the Hammer Museum – On September 28th, candidates for LA City Council District 5 and LA County Board of Supervisors District 3 seats discussed critical issues, including public health, homelessness, affordable housing and more.

The first part of the forum featured CD-5 candidates Katy Young Yaroslavsky and Sam Yebri.  The second part of the forum featured Board of Supervisors candidates Bob Hertzberg and Lindsey Horvath.

The civic engagement forums were a collaboration with the Hammer Museum, Spectrum News, North Westwood Neighborhood Council, West LA Chamber of Commerce, Westwood Community Council, Westwood Neighborhood Council, and the Westwood Village Improvement Association. Both candidate forums were livestreamed and can be viewed by clicking below:

Candidate Forums – click here
City Council forum is at the beginning of the video
Boad of Supervisors forum begins at 1:07:00

3.  TOURS OF WESTWOOD, UCLA & LITTLE HOLMBY

The Los Angeles Conservancy
is excited to announce our 2022 special fall tour:
“All Roads Lead to Westwood!”

Follow your nearest road to Westwood and join us for a weekend walking tour exploring the neighborhood’s complex and layered history.  See firsthand how this intentionally planned neighborhood has influenced and been influenced by the developments built around it.

We will explore three distinct areas via guided or self-guided tours, looking at how each contributes to the greater sum of Westwood’s identity. You’ll meet the community, explore legacy businesses, and see ongoing efforts to preserve Westwood’s historic places—not to mention become a Bruin for the day!

Join the Los Angeles Conservancy today and take advantage of our member presale! General public sales open on Thursday, October 13, 2022.

JOIN NOW

All Roads Lead to Westwood: The Village and UCLA
Saturday, November 12
Part I: Westwood Village Exploration

Visit and learn about iconic Spanish revival-style buildings from the 1930s and historic movie theatres like the Regency Village.

Sunday, November 13
Part 2: UCLA

Tour significant structures on the UCLA campus and learn how the university and Westwood Village are inextricably linked. Bruins are encouraged to attend and share their stories of the historic campus!

$35 Members/$45 General Public
$20 UCLA Students or Employees (with use of UCLA email)
$10 Youth ages 17 and under

One ticket, two tours!

Learn about our tours of Westwood Village and UCLA


All Roads Lead to Westwood: Little Holmby
Sunday, November 13
Tours begin every half hour between 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

On this guided tour, you’ll see stunning exteriors designed by master architects, learn about Holmby-Westwood’s relationship to nearby Westwood Village and UCLA, and discover what’s happening today in this bucolic neighborhood.

$20 Members/$25 General Public/$10 Youth ages 17 and under

Limited space available! This tour is expected to sell out early.

Learn about our Little Holmby Tour

4.  WESTWOOD LIBRARY BOOK SALE

The Friends of Westwood Library
are proud to host our
BIG BOOK SALE

With a HUGE SELECTION of gently used and new books, including:

  • Fiction and nonfiction
  • Children’s and teen
  • Architecture, film, and art
  • Biography and history
  • Tech, cookbooks, Farsi language books
  • And SO MUCH MORE!

Saturday, October 22nd
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
On the outdoor patio of the library
1246 Glendon Avenue
FREE Validated Parking

ARRIVE EARLY FOR THE BEST SELECTION!  Hardcovers $2, paperbacks $1, fancy art books start at $4 and a big blowout sale on CDs/DVDs – 5 for $1!  Cash preferred, but credit cards ok with $10 minimum purchase.

All proceeds support the Westwood Branch Library’s free programs, books, ebooks, DVD collection, computer aide, and so much more!

5.  HOLMBY PARK PLAYGROUND

Contractors continue to make progress installing the new playground at Holmby Park.  We look forward to the completion of the project.  The lawn bowling greens are also getting an upgrade.

6.  WARNER AVE. SCHOOL – HALLOWEEN HAUNT

We are so excited to be back in-person for a big blowout Halloween carnival this year!

Warner Ave. School
HALLOWEEN HAUNT

Sunday, October 30
11:00 am – 4:00 pm.

We will have food trucks, entertainment, carnival games, inflatables, arts & crafts, and more.

Halloween Haunt – Information and Tickets

Street Closures:
Warner Avenue will be closed between Woodruff and Loring on Sunday, October 30 from 7:00 am – 7:00pm.

7.  MOVIE PREMIERES & PRIVATE EVENT – 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:

“Ticket to Paradise” – Monday, October 17, 2022
Universal will be holding the premiere of “Ticket to Paradise” at the Regency Village Theater on Monday, October 17, 2022.

“The School for Good & Evil” – Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Netflix will be holding the premiere of “The School for Good & Evil” on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at the Regency Village Theater.


Opening Weekend for “The Inheritance” Private Event
Geffen Playhouse
Saturday, October 15 – Sunday, October 16

Le Conte Ave between Westwood Blvd and Ralphs will be closed to direct traffic for several stretches over the weekend from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm.  Vehicle traffic heading west from the Ralphs parking lot will not be obstructed, and the entrance to the UCLA health building heading east will not be obstructed.

8.  ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

A CONCERT OF RENEWAL II
Saturday, October 22 at 7:30 PM
at St. Alban’s Church – 580 Hilgard Ave.

St. Alban’s Church, which is located at 580 Hilgard Avenue in Westwood, is presenting a concert on Saturday, October 22nd at 7:30 pm. It will be a wonderful concert for all those classical music fans who live in Westwood and should not be missed.


FIATO STRING QUARTET – with Guest Pianist Micha Yui
Sunday, October 23 at 2:30 PM
at the Westwood Branch Library

The Friends of Westwood Library and the Los Angeles Musical Salon are once again proud to present The Fiato String Quartet with Guest Pianist Micha Yui for a FREE CONCERT Sunday, October 23rd at 2:30 pm upstairs in the Westwood Branch Library.

This much anticipated concert will celebrate and officially welcome the gift of a baby grand piano to the Friends of Westwood Library from Westwood neighbor Marlene Klansek.

The musical program will feature two of the most beloved and timeless piano quintets:

Schumann – Piano Quintet, Op. 44
Dvořák – Piano Quintet No. 2, Op. 81

Admission is free, with free parking at the library. The library garage and doors open at 2:00 p.m. The concert will last approximately 90 minutes with no intermission. Per City of Los Angeles policy, masks are recommended but not required.

Following the concert, guests can meet the musicians and enjoy a complimentary light reception hosted by the new Persian Gulf Bakery & Cafe and the Friends of Westwood Library.


HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSES
Throughout Southern California
Presented by the Westwood-Century City Patch

It’s terror time! Check out the spookiest, scream-inducing haunts near you in the Los Angeles County region. Ready for the annual scare season? As Halloween nears, bone-chilling options abound at haunted houses throughout Greater Los Angeles and nearby.  Peruse the list of amusement-park extravaganzas and local fear-fests. Several open in mid-September or early October, and tickets to many are on sale.

Westwood-Century City Patch
Halloween Haunted Houses 2022

9.  HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA  90049
Phone: (310) 470-1785 (call/text)
Email: hwpoa@aol.com OR info@holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Website: 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 10-7-22

HOLMBY NEWS
October 7, 2022

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

1.  HWPOA Board Meeting & City Council Candidate Discussions
2.  Movie Premieres & Private Event – Street Closures
3.  Tours of Westwood, UCLA & Little Holmby
4.  Ballot Initiatives – Mansion Tax
5.  Digital COVID Vaccine Record
6.  Westwood Restaurant News
7.  City Council District 5 – Candidate Forum
8
.  Activities & Things to Do
9.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  HWPOA BOARD MEETING & CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE DISCUSSIONS

HWPOA Board Meeting
Conversation with Sam Yebri
Candidate for City Council, 5th District
Tuesday, October 11 at 7:30 PM

On Tuesday, October 11 at 7:30 PM, the HWPOA Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting.  The meeting will be a video-conference held online via Zoom.  Please click here to see the agenda.

With the November run-off election of a new City Councilmember for our district, we have invited each candidate to speak at one of our board meetings.  At the October meeting, we will be hosting Sam Yebri for an informal discussion and Q&A.

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.

We hope to see you there!

Sam Yebri
Candidate for City Council, District 5

2.  MOVIE PREMIERES & PRIVATE EVENT – 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:

“Ticket to Paradise” – Monday, October 17, 2022
Universal will be holding the premiere of “Ticket to Paradise” at the Regency Village Theater on Monday, October 17, 2022.

“The School for Good & Evil” – Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Netflix will be holding the premiere of “The School for Good & Evil” on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at the Regency Village Theater.


Opening Weekend for “The Inheritance” Private Event
Geffen Playhouse
Saturday, October 15 – Sunday, October 16

Le Conte Ave between Westwood Blvd and Ralphs will be closed to direct traffic for several stretches over the weekend from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm.  Vehicle traffic heading west from the Ralphs parking lot will not be obstructed, and the entrance to the UCLA health building heading east will not be obstructed.

3.  TOURS OF WESTWOOD, UCLA & LITTLE HOLMBY

The Los Angeles Conservancy
is excited to announce our 2022 special fall tour:
“All Roads Lead to Westwood!”

Follow your nearest road to Westwood and join us for a weekend walking tour exploring the neighborhood’s complex and layered history.  See firsthand how this intentionally planned neighborhood has influenced and been influenced by the developments built around it.

We will explore three distinct areas via guided or self-guided tours, looking at how each contributes to the greater sum of Westwood’s identity. You’ll meet the community, explore legacy businesses, and see ongoing efforts to preserve Westwood’s historic places—not to mention become a Bruin for the day!

Join the Los Angeles Conservancy today and take advantage of our member presale! General public sales open on Thursday, October 13, 2022.

JOIN NOW

All Roads Lead to Westwood: The Village and UCLA
Saturday, November 12
Part I: Westwood Village Exploration

Visit and learn about iconic Spanish revival-style buildings from the 1930s and historic movie theatres like the Regency Village.

Sunday, November 13
Part 2: UCLA

Tour significant structures on the UCLA campus and learn how the university and Westwood Village are inextricably linked. Bruins are encouraged to attend and share their stories of the historic campus!

$35 Members/$45 General Public
$20 UCLA Students or Employees (with use of UCLA email)
$10 Youth ages 17 and under

One ticket, two tours!

Learn about our tours of Westwood Village and UCLA


All Roads Lead to Westwood: Little Holmby
Sunday, November 13
Tours begin every half hour between 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

On this guided tour, you’ll see stunning exteriors designed by master architects, learn about Holmby-Westwood’s relationship to nearby Westwood Village and UCLA, and discover what’s happening today in this bucolic neighborhood.

$20 Members/$25 General Public/$10 Youth ages 17 and under

Limited space available! This tour is expected to sell out early.

Learn about our Little Holmby Tour

4.  BALLOT INITIATIVES – MANSION TAX

Thank you to Brentwood Homeowners Association for the following information:

Ballots are in the mail.  Before you mail them back or head to the voting booth on November 8, we wanted to let you know about two local initiatives that would affect homeowners and the taxes they pay.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE MANSION TAX
Described as the “mansion tax” by its backers, Measure ULA would fund affordable housing and tenant assistance programs in Los Angeles through a tax on real property transfers over $5 million.  All sales or transfers of real property exceeding $5 million would pay a 4% tax on the sale price, increasing to 5.5% on the sale of real property $10 million or more.  This tax would not expire and could only be ended by the voters.

A recent article by the LA Times states Caruso and Bass do not support this measure, noting  “Both appear to think that backing the tax is bad politics when Angelenos are frustrated with how past money has been spent to address homelessness, even as many feel the crisis has worsened.”

Many homes in our area will be affected by this tax. For those whose home is their single biggest asset and the sale a source of funds for retirement, the tax would reduce profits by $200,000 on a $5 million sale (this tax is based on the sale price, not the net proceeds after mortgages and other taxes are paid).

LA TIMES SAYS NO ON PROPOSITION SP
Proposition SP would impose an $.84 per square foot tax on residential and commercial buildings to help fund parks, recreational centers, pools, playgrounds, waterways, beaches, green spaces, open spaces, childcare and other facilities, and increasing park equity in the City of Los Angeles.  In considering whether or not to vote for it, the LA Times shared this opinion:

There is a need for more money to keep the city’s parks from falling into ruin and to develop new recreational facilities. But the language of Proposition SP lacks any detail or funding distribution plan that would ensure the money addresses those needs.

5.  DIGITAL COVID VACCINE RECORD

The state of California is offering a digital COVID-19 vaccination record as an alternative to a physical vaccination card. To receive your digital vaccination card, click here:

State of California
Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record Portal

Updated COVID-19 boosters are now available in LA County. The updated booster increases immunity against the newer Omicron variants, which account for most current cases, as well as prior strains. As Omicron variants keep emerging, the updated booster dose is an important tool to protect us as it includes the dominant strains now.

Get boosted today. To find a location near you, visit VaccinateLACounty.com.

6.  WESTWOOD RESTAURANT NEWS

WOLFSGLEN (formerly Fellow)
The restaurant formerly named Fellow is now Wolfsglen.  Everything you expect from the kitchen, bar, and dining room remains the same!

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/wolfsglenwestwood/

Open Table:
https://www.opentable.com/r/wolfsglen-formerly-fellow-los-angeles


VIOLET BISTRO – Special Event
Haute Tea á la Violet: October
Sunday, October 15
2:00 – 4:00 pm

Treat yourself to our delectable twist on a cherished classic. Haute Tea à la Violet infuses the charm of a French bistro with our favorite traditions from an English afternoon tea. The memorable experience includes a glass of our favorite sparkling Champagne or Violet Lemonade (non-alcoholic). A perfect way to spend the day with friends or someone special!

RSVP: resy.com

7.  CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 5 – CANDIDATE FORUM

Los Angeles City Council District 5
Candidate Forum Debate

Sponsored by CD 5 Neighborhood Councils

WHEN:
Monday, October 10th at 7:00 PM

WHERE:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82740759310
Webinar ID: 827 4075 9310

Or Telephone:
888 475 4499 (Toll Free)

Moderator: Patty Lombard, Co-Publisher Larchmont Buzz

Interested in providing questions before the debate, please email Patty@larchmontbuzz.com Subject: CD 5 Candidate Debate

Sponsored by:
CD 5 NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS
A coalition of Neighborhood Councils within Council District 5.

8.  ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

CICLAVIA – HEART OF LA
Sunday, October 9, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
in Downtown Los Angeles

This Sunday, enjoy 7 miles of open streets connecting Echo Park, DTLA, Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Arts District, and Boyle Heights at CicLAvia–Heart of LA. CicLAvia Sunday is an opportunity to make unforgettable memories on the car free streets of LA. Whether it’s your first event or you are a seasoned CicLAvia enthusiast, we are excited to see you!

An Abundance of Activities!
All 5 Hubs have free water stations and restrooms, a First Aid booth, bike parking, free bike repair, and free AARP sponsored pedicab rides to other Hubs.  Here’s a glimpse at what your Hub hopping could look like:

  • Food trucks at the Grand Park, Echo Park, and 6th Street Hubs. And of course, all the neighborhood eateries along the way!
  • Snap a deep space selfie with stunning imagery from the James Webb Space Telescope courtesy of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory at the Grand Park Hub.
  • Does your child need a helmet? Stop by the California Highway Patrol booth and get fitted for a free kids helmet (while supplies last) at the Echo Park Hub.
  • Celebrate Grand Park’s 10th Anniversary! They are hosting a family festival during CicLAvia featuring wellness activities, music, dance, food and event happenings. See their full list of festivities here.
  • Sit down and relax at a seating area and listen to tunes from the Solar DJs, brought to you by LA3C at the Chinatown Hub.
  • Visit the LACBC booth at the Chinatown Hub to learn how to make LA a more livable community through biking and spin their prize wheel for a chance to win a biking related prize.
  • Grab lunch, snacks, fresh produce, and more at the Boyle Heights Community Farmers Market at Mariachi Plaza! You’ll have a chance to collect a free limited edition CicLAvia button with purchase.
  • Visit the newly built 6th Street Bridge, and stop by the Los Angeles Clean Cities Coalition booth to learn more about clean transportation.

Check out the full list of activities so you don’t miss a thing!


FALL EXHIBITIONS CELEBRATION
Sunday, October 9, from 6-9:00 PM
at the Hammer Museum

Join us to celebrate the openings of three major exhibitions at the Hammer on Sunday, October 9, with late-night gallery hours, cash bars, free admission, and music in the courtyard by DJ Iesha Irene.

Exhibitions on view with galleries open until 9 p.m.:

  • Picasso Cut Papers
  • Joan Didion: What She Means
  • Bob Thompson: This House Is Mine
  • Hammer Projects: Janiva Ellis
  • Hammer Projects: Tita Cicognani

All Hammer members enjoy priority entry through a dedicated members line and a free drink. Become a member today!

For more information and to RSVP:
Hammer Museum – Fall Exhibitions Celebration


HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSES
Throughout Southern California
Presented by the Westwood-Century City Patch

It’s terror time! Check out the spookiest, scream-inducing haunts near you in the Los Angeles County region. Ready for the annual scare season? As Halloween nears, bone-chilling options abound at haunted houses throughout Greater Los Angeles and nearby.  Peruse the list of amusement-park extravaganzas and local fear-fests. Several open in mid-September or early October, and tickets to many are on sale.

Westwood-Century City Patch
Halloween Haunted Houses 2022

9.  HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA  90049
Phone: (310) 470-1785 (call/text)
Email: hwpoa@aol.com OR info@holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Website: 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 9-30-22

HOLMBY NEWS
September 30, 2022

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

1.  LAPD Crime Report
2.  Mail Stolen from Mailbox
3.  HWPOA Board Meeting & City Council Candidate Discussions
4.  Speed Hump Applications
5.  Relaxed Parking During the Jewish Holidays
6.  Holmby Westwood Green Team Update
7.  City Council District 5 – Candidate Forum
8
.  Activities & Things to Do
9.  Resident Ads
10. 
HWPOA Contact Information

1.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

THEFT – PETTY (plain theft-petty) ($950 & under)
Incident #: 220814970
100 BLOCK LORING AV  |  9/23/2022 @ 4:05 PM

File a Police Report Online: click here
EMERGENCY: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273
All other City Services: 311
West L.A. Community Police Station –1663 Butler Ave.
James Allen, Senior Lead Officer
Office: 310-444-0741
Email: 39318@lapd.online
West LA Community Police Station Website:  click here
LAPD Website: www.lapdonline.org

2.  MAIL STOLEN FROM MAILBOX

A homeowner from Westwood Hills (on the west side of UCLA) discovered that last week, thieves driving past their home had stolen mail directly from their mailbox.  See below for a video clip from their Nest cameras:

VIDEO – Theft from mailbox

In our Holmby Westwood neighborhood, most homes do not have curb-side mailboxes, so this type of theft is less likely to occur.  However, for homes with easily accessible mailboxes, you may wish to consider purchasing a locking mailbox.

To report mail theft:

  • By Phone to the US Postal Inspector: 1-877-876-2455
  • Online via the US Postal Inspector: Link Here
  • File a Police Report – click here
  • Submit Congressman Lieu’s privacy form – at this link – and his team will work with you to resolve the issue. This form does require a real ink signature, so you need to print it, sign it and email it back – see form for instructions.

3.  HWPOA BOARD MEETING & CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE DISCUSSIONS

On Tuesday, October 11 at 7:30 PM, the HWPOA Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting.  Due to social distancing recommendations, the meeting will be a video-conference held online via Zoom.

With the November run-off election of a new City Councilmember for our district, we have invited each candidate to speak at one of our upcoming meetings.  At the October meeting, we will be hosting Sam Yebri for an informal discussion and Q&A.

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.

We hope to see you there!

4.  SPEED HUMP APPLICATIONS

Los Angeles Department of Transportation’s Residential Speed Hump Program will begin accepting new initial applications on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 9:00AM PST.

Applications can only be submitted online.  NOTE: The LADOT website is currently down (Friday afternoon, 9/30).  The links below may not work at the moment but should work once the website is up-and-running again.

A link will be provided on this page on the open application day. Due to high demand, applicants are encouraged to apply promptly once the application period opens. The application period will close when 375 applications (25 in each Council District) have been submitted.

Speed Humps – Apply for a Speed Hump in your neighborhood

Everyone deserves safe streets, but if cars are speeding on your residential street, you can apply for a speed hump to be installed. Before applying, please be aware that completing a speed hump request involves multiple steps of engagement and technical review. You should also know that due to LADOT’s limited budget, we can only construct a limited number of speed humps citywide. LADOT prioritizes requests based on technical feasibility and need.

5.  RELAXED PARKING DURING THE JEWISH HOLIDAYS

The Council Office has notified us that parking will be relaxed in our community during the upcoming Jewish holidays.  For a complete list of dates and locations where the parking rules will be relaxed, please click here:

Relaxed Parking – Jewish Holidays 2022

Please note that portions of Strathmore and Westholme near Hillel will not have relaxed parking, per Hillel’s conditional use permit.

6.  HOLMBY WESTWOOD GREEN TEAM UPDATE

PLEASE PUT THIS IMPORTANT NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING ON YOUR CALENDAR

WATER EFFICIENCY AND LANDSCAPE BEAUTIFICATION WORKSHOP
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 3:30-5:00 PM
at the home of Jann Williams, 10551 Lindbrook

Please join the Holmby West Green Team and HWPOA members for a talk by Debby Dunn (Figoni) who is an enthusiastic advocate for the environment, with an extreme passion for educating people about the efficient use of water. Her daytime job is the Water Conservation Administrator for the City of Beverly Hills.  In addition, Debby teaches water-wise landscaping workshops for other municipalities and has performed over 2,000 on-site landscape audits. This has helped over 12,000 residents and business owners use less water while continuing to beautify their landscapes. She is a Master Gardner, certified landscape auditor, and has created award-winning landscapes that are attractive to both people and wildlife.  Debby brings her experience and advice to audiences in a fun and easily relatable way.  With practical suggestions, she empowers her attendees to use water judiciously as they create and maintain their own water-wise landscapes.  She will discuss what we can do to lower our water use and water bills while improving our gardens for ourselves and future generations.  Debby’s talk will be followed by a Q&A.  Don’t miss this unique opportunity.

This talk will be limited to 20 residents.  You must RSVP before the meeting at mossbodek@msn.com.

7.  CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 5 – CANDIDATE FORUM

Los Angeles City Council District 5
Candidate Forum Debate

Sponsored by CD 5 Neighborhood Councils

WHEN:
Monday, October 10th at 7:00 PM

WHERE:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82740759310
Webinar ID: 827 4075 9310

Or Telephone:
888 475 4499 (Toll Free)

Moderator: Patty Lombard, Co-Publisher Larchmont Buzz

Interested in providing questions before the debate, please email Patty@larchmontbuzz.com Subject: CD 5 Candidate Debate

Sponsored by:
CD 5 NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS
A coalition of Neighborhood Councils within Council District 5.

8.  ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

UCLA FIRST THURSDAYS – WESTWOOD VILLAGE SPOOKTACULAR
Thursday, October 6
in Westwood Village

Free and open to the public, First Thursday activities kickoff at the Westwood Village Farmers’ Market during the day; at night, things get festive at Westwood Village’s very own block party experience–hosted by UCLA.  Rediscover Broxton each month. Experience UCLA First Thursdays!

Westwood Village Farmers’ Market
12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Donate…If You Dare
It’s in our Bruin DNA to help others, so UCLA Blood & Platelet Center is partnering with “Be The Match” to give us the opportunity to do just that! Stop by and sign up to donate–every drop counts!

Evening Block Party
7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Spooktacular
Don’t miss Westwood Village’s most SPOOKTACULAR night–featuring foooood trucks, entertainment, face painting, photo experiences, and a student pumpkin decorating contest you won’t boo-lieve! Open to the public, First Thursday events* are free for all spirits.

*no broom parking

UCLA First Thursdays


FALL EXHIBITIONS CELEBRATION
Sunday, October 9, from 6-9:00 PM
at the Hammer Museum

Join us to celebrate the openings of three major exhibitions at the Hammer on Sunday, October 9, with late-night gallery hours, cash bars, free admission, and music in the courtyard by DJ Iesha Irene.

Exhibitions on view with galleries open until 9 p.m.:

  • Picasso Cut Papers
  • Joan Didion: What She Means
  • Bob Thompson: This House Is Mine
  • Hammer Projects: Janiva Ellis
  • Hammer Projects: Tita Cicognani

All Hammer members enjoy priority entry through a dedicated members line and a free drink. Become a member today!

For more information and to RSVP:
Hammer Museum – Fall Exhibitions Celebration


HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSES
Throughout Southern California
Presented by the Westwood-Century City Patch

It’s terror time! Check out the spookiest, scream-inducing haunts near you in the Los Angeles County region. Ready for the annual scare season? As Halloween nears, bone-chilling options abound at haunted houses throughout Greater Los Angeles and nearby.  Peruse the list of amusement-park extravaganzas and local fear-fests. Several open in mid-September or early October, and tickets to many are on sale.

Westwood-Century City Patch
Halloween Haunted Houses 2022

9.  RESIDENT ADS

CHILDREN’S BOOK – WRITTEN BY HOMEOWNER
Benjamin Poodle is very excited that his book, “Benjamin’s Big Question – Am I a Dog or a Person?”, is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iTunes, and Google Play. Search for it under “Susan Reuben” or “Benjamin’s Big Question children’s book”. It’s appropriate for ages 2-7.

All animals teach us life lessons that help children grow up into caring and responsible adults. What better teacher than a dog who makes us giggle. This is the first book in a series based on values every parent wants their child to learn.

If you, your children, grandchildren, nieces, or nephews like the book, Benjamin and I would be delighted if you would leave a positive review. Most importantly, we hope you enjoy our book.

Warmest regards,
Benjamin and Susan Reuben
Susan Reuben is a long-time resident of Holmby Westwood.

Amazon.com – Benjamin’s Big Question – Am I a Dog or a Person?


HWPOA Communication & Ad Policy:
Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

HWPOA members are welcome to post free ads (such as ads for plumbers, housekeepers, garage sales, etc.) in the Holmby News.  When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News editor to review.  Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.

10.  HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA  90049
Phone: (310) 470-1785 (call/text)
Email: hwpoa@aol.com OR info@holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Website: 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.