HOLMBY NEWS
August 25, 2023
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. LAPD Crime Report
2. Earthquake Alerts – MyShake App
3. Free CERT Training – Disaster Preparedness
4. Big Book Sale at Westwood Library
5. Activities & Things to Do
6. Resident Ads
7. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
8. HWPOA Contact Information
1. LAPD CRIME REPORT
THEFT FROM VEHICLE – GRAND ($950.01 & over)
Incident #: 230813406
200 BLOCK WOODRUFF AV | 8/18/2023 @ 1:30 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. EARTHQUAKE ALERTS – MYSHAKE APP
Did you feel the 5.1 earthquake last Sunday? Did you receive an advanced alert?
The MyShake App sent a warning to mobile phone users about 5-10 seconds before the shaking occurred. Users received an “Amber Alert” type of noise on their phones, followed by a visual warning and an announcement that said, “Earthquake! Drop, Cover, Hold On! Shaking Expected”.
MyShake sends notices for earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater. In addition, MyShake offers information regarding earthquake preparedness, survival and recovery.
NOTE: ShakeAlertLA was previously used by the City of LA for earthquake alerts. However, ShakeAlertLA will no longer send earthquake alerts to users after December 31, 2020. Residents who want to receive earthquake early warning notifications should download the MyShake app.
3. FREE CERT TRAINING – DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers are trained in basic disaster response skills such as:
- Fire safety
- Light search and rescue
- Team organization
- Disaster medical operations
You will learn how to prepare for emergencies, what supplies you should have in your house, how much food, how much water but most importantly, how to protect your family and community in an emergency!
Programs begin in September at several locations in Los Angeles. For the latest classes, click below for details:
4. BIG BOOK SALE AT WESTWOOD LIBRARY
Mark Your Calendars for the upcoming
Friends of Westwood Library
Used Book Sale
*THIS SATURDAY*
August 26 2023
10 am to 2 pm
At the book sale, we will have a wide selection of books available at incredibly affordable prices. Whether you’re a fan of thrilling mysteries, captivating romances, or thought-provoking non-fiction, we have something for everyone. The best part is that every purchase you make at the sale will go directly towards making our local branch an even better library for the entire community to enjoy.
Hardcover books: $2 each
Paperback books: $1 each
Coffee Table/Art books: $4 each
Cash preferred, but credit cards OK
The Friends of Westwood Library is a dedicated group of volunteers who work tirelessly to support our local branch. By participating in the book sale, you not only get amazing books at fantastic prices but also contribute to enhancing our library’s resources, programs, and services. It’s a win-win situation for all book enthusiasts!
On the outdoor patio of the library
1246 Glendon Avenue
FREE Validated Parking
All proceeds support the Westwood Branch Library’s free programs, books, ebooks, DVD collection, computer aide, and so much more!
5. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO
NATIONAL CINEMA DAY 2023
Sunday, August 27
at various movie theaters
What’s the only thing stopping us from seeing Barbenheimer over and over again? Ticket prices. But thankfully on August 27, National Cinema Day will return with $4 movie tickets at theaters large and small for both new releases and some old favorites that are returning to the big screen just for the weekend.
BLACKLIST: THE HOLLYWOOD RED SCARE
Now through Sept. 3
at the Skirball Cultural Center
Pundits and politicians may cry wolf about censorship these days, but decades ago the government actually pushed the entertainment industry into blacklisting individuals due to their beliefs. In response to the 1947 testimonies in front of the House Un-American Activities Committee, Hollywood responded to baseless accusations of Communism by adopting a blacklist of employees. This touring exhibition at the Skirball explores the proceedings, investigations, motives and choices of those involved, with a particular focus on the Jewish creatives and executives caught up in the process.
Explore the history and impact of the Hollywood Red Scare and its contemporary implications for civil liberties, propaganda, and shifting definitions of American patriotism.
Blacklist: The Hollywood Red Scare
6. RESIDENT ADS
HOUSEKEEPER SEEKING WORK
María, our faithful, trustworthy, hard-working housekeeper, is needing one more day of work on a Monday, Thursday or Friday.
Please contact her directly at 323-736-8543.
FLOOR REFINISHER
Excellent floor refinisher. Comes highly recommended. Definitely one of LA’s best!
Eduardo Saucedo
Company name: Edwoods Inc.
310-815-8968
www.edwoodsinc.com
Thanks,
Sandy Brown
DOGS FOR ADOPTION
Two 5 mo. old pure bred American Bullies in search of a forever home. ”Would make wonderful addition to any loving family or individual looking for a loyal and devoted companion.”
Contact Akilles Flores at (818) 217-7084 or email akillesfl08@gmail.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.
7. 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. Please let us know if you would like to submit additional discounts for other Westwood retailers.
Current benefits include:
- Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair
8. 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.