Monthly Archives: September 2024

Holmby News 9-27-24

HOLMBY NEWS
September 27, 2024

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

1.  LAPD Crime Report
2.  Relaxed Parking During the Jewish Holidays
3.  Free At-Home COVID Tests
4.  Warner Ave. School – Prospective Parents Day
5.  Book Donations for Westwood Library Book Sales
6.  UCLA Botanical Garden Newsletter
7.  Understanding Local Ballot Measures
8.  Resident Ads
9.  Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits

1.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

BURGLARY
Thursday 9/19/24 at 4:25 PM
300 Block Dalehurst Ave
Unknown suspect smashed rear door and ransacked the house.  It appears suspect did not take any property.

BURGLARY
Friday  9/20/24 at 5:35 PM
800 Block Warner Ave.
Unknown suspects smashed rear glass door, entered, ransacked and removed designer handbags, jewelry and gold coins.

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.  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 2024

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

3.  FREE AT-HOME COVID TESTS

Americans can now order another round of free COVID-19 nasal swab tests that will be delivered to homes. Shipping forms just opened on Thursday and are free to all residents.

Each household can get four tests through COVIDtests.gov or https://special.usps.com/testkits The tests will be delivered for free by the U.S. Postal Service.

Order Free COVID Tests
Click here – https://www.covid.gov/tests

Note regarding “Expired” Tests:
Before You Throw Out “Expired” Tests: Check to see if your COVID-19 tests’ expiration dates have been extended:

COVID Test Expiration Dates

4.  WARNER AVE. SCHOOL – PROSPECTIVE PARENTS DAY

Prospective Parents Day
Thursday, October 10 at 8:45 AM

Meet our Principal and learn about the teaching philosophy and special programs at Warner Avenue School. 

Warner parents will lead school tours and help answer any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you!

To RSVP for our Fall Prospective Parents Day please visit:

Fall Prospective Parents Day

Contact WAVECommunications1927@gmail.com for more information.

5.  BOOK DONATIONS FOR WESTWOOD LIBRARY BOOK SALES

Friends of Westwood Library is seeking book donations to sell at our immensely popular bi-monthly book sales. The money we receive goes toward purchasing new books for the library as well as programming for children, teens, and adults and even computer help for those in need. 

Books may now be donated any time the library is open.  Please take the books to the check-out desk.  If you have too many to easily bring up, just bring a few up and they will send a cart down to your car to get the rest.  Free parking is available and there is an elevator to make it easier to carry book donations.

We welcome the following in good condition:

  • Children’s books
  • Fiction, poetry, essays, memoirs, plays
  • General interest non fiction
  • Graphic novels
  • Art books
  • Cookbooks 
  • DVDs, CDs and LPs

We discourage donations of:

  • Textbooks of any kind, including teachers manuals, course manuals or readers
  • Highly specialized scholarly monographs
  • Encyclopedias
  • Computer books
  • Outdated (more than two years) test preparation materials
  • Outdated restaurant and travel guides, manuals, etc
  • Outdated diet/medical/advice books
  • Children’s activity books that have been used (written in and/or colored, used stickers, etc.)
  • Damaged books or books with a lot of markings such as highlighting or underlining 
  • Magazines of any sort
  • Cassette tapes, laser discs, VHS tapes 
  • Toys

6.  UCLA BOTANICAL GARDEN NEWSLETTER

Dear Garden Friends,

We want to thank our summer visitors who joined us for our successful Third Thursday evening program with music and wine bar. I enjoyed meeting our neighbors and members of our campus community. I look forward to see more of you at the free public festival, Fall Fest, on Saturday, October 19 from noon-4pm.

As we start the new academic year, we are reaching out for volunteers to help us with our public tours and K-12 school visits. Please consider joining our community of passionate volunteers. Sign up for our volunteer orientation on September 23 from 11am-12pm or contact our Manager of Outreach and Education, Chantal Ochoa-Clark.

For those of you considering refreshing your home gardens, please join Assistant Director and Horticulturalist Allison Keeney at our plant propagation workshop on October 5 from 11am-12pm.

Finally, I am excited to share the good news that the Garden received a $250,000 award from the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences (IMLS) to develop a strategic collections plan for adding more species to the Garden. The Garden’s Herbarium Curator, Dr. Anthony Baniaga, and Science Advisor, Dr. Felipe Zapata, are working with me to lead the study.

See you in the Garden!

September Newsletter

7. UNDERSTANDING LOCAL BALLOT MEASURES

From the UCLA Office of Government and Community Relations:

Join us in person or online for a moderated discussion with UCLA experts on key local ballot measures in the November 2024 election.

Wednesday, Oct. 9 – 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Jim Newton, veteran journalist and Blueprint editor, will lead a discussion with Shane Phillips, housing affordability researcher from the UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy and The Honorable Dean Florez ’87, former California State Senator and founder and CEO of Balance Public Relations, to give inside perspective on:

  • Proposition 33 — Rent Control 
  • Proposition 36 — Increasing Penalties for Theft and Drug Trafficking

RSVP today for this educational event that will provide valuable insights into the upcoming election. Food and refreshments will be provided.

Join Online
Register Here
Zoom link will be provided upon registration.

Join In Person
James West Alumni Center, Collins Conference Room
325 Westwood Plaza

Tuesday, Oct. 15 – 3:30 – 5 p.m.
Jim Newton, veteran journalist and Blueprint editor, will lead a discussion with Professor Michael Lens, Professor Gary Segura and Zev Yaroslavsky to give an insightful perspective on:

  • L.A. County Measure G — Los Angeles County Government Structure, Ethics and Accountability Charter Amendment
  • Charter Amendment DD — Independent Redistricting Commission for the City of Los Angeles
  • L.A. County Measure A — Homelessness Services and Affordable Housing Ordinance

Join Online
Register Here
Zoom link will be provided upon registration.

Join In Person
James West Alumni Center, Collins Conference Room
325 Westwood Plaza

8.  RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING HOUSEKEEPER / CARETAKER
Seeking a Monday-Friday Live-In housekeeper and care-taker for very active older woman. Light meal prep and driving required. Does not need own car but must be a licensed driver.

Private home in Studio City. Please contact Diane Levin at 818-400-3633

Thank you!

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.

9.  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:

  • ACS Security – $150 account credit towards Patrol or Alarm Monitoring*. Please call 310-446-0527 ext 3 or email  info@acssecurity.com and mention Holmby Hills July 4th.
    *New customers only, agreement required.
  • SSA Security – For new clients, SSA will waive the $110 sign-up fee and the 1st month will be 50% of the going fee. New clients who pay for a full year in advance will receive an additional free month. Valid until the end of 2024.
  • Danny Boy’s Famous Original – Complimentary cheese pizza when you place your first large order over $50.  Valid online through 10/31/24.  Click below for details.
  • Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair

To see offers, click here

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://hwpoa.square.site/

You Are Invited . . .

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

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

Holmby News 9-20-24

HOLMBY NEWS
September 20, 2024

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

1.  LAPD Report – Prevent Follow-Home Robberies
2.  Holmby Westwood Green Team Update
3.  Hiding Your House Photos Online
4.  City Council Approves More Funds for West LAPD
5.  Emergency Preparedness Event
6.  Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB)
7.  Coastal Cleanup Day – This Saturday
8.  Activities & Things to Do
9.  Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits

1.  LAPD REPORT – PREVENT FOLLOW-HOME ROBBERIES

Our LAPD Senior Lead Officer James Allen reported that last week, there was a follow-home robbery in Bel Air. 

The victim had dinner at a well-known restaurant in the Beverly Hills/Hollywood area.  He was wearing flashy jewelry that apparently caught the eye of some thieves. They followed him home to Thurston Circle in Bel Air, where they confronted him,  demanding his valuables. When the victim stalled, they shot him. He is currently in the hospital.

Please stay very aware of your surroundings when you are out, especially in the Beverly Hills/Hollywood area.  Be particularly aware of anyone that might be following you.

Do not wear flashy, obviously expensive, jewelry that could tempt a thief, and do not post photos of yourself with such jewelry on social media.

If you feel someone is following you, do not drive home.  Instead call 911 en route and drive to the LAPD station at 1663 Butler Ave. (one block south of Santa Monica Blvd, a few blocks west of the 405 Fwy). It is also a good idea to alter your routes home and pay attention to vehicles that repeatedly make the same turns as you.

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.  HOLMBY WESTWOOD GREEN TEAM UPDATE

The Green Team recommends recent  articles and an upcoming webinar to learn more about trees, parkways and LA neighborhoods:

  1. Miller, Charles, “A Plastic Lawn is Way Worse than a Real One,” LA Times, August 5, 2024.  Contrary to what many have come to believer, artificial turf is bad for our ecosystem as well as our health. LA City no longer considers artificial turf a form of drought tolerant landscaping.
  2. Pergament, Danielle, “A tour of LA’s Neighborhoods, Let the Trees be Your Guide”  August 6, 2024, New York Times – LA has one of the most densely populated, diverse urban forests in the world, Familiar neighborhoods showcase different tree species.
  3. Renkl, Margaret, “Why Aren’t we Saving Urban Forests?”  April  22,2024,  New York Times. Saving mature trees is just as important as planting new trees to replace those already lost.
  4. Haggerty, Noah, “ California is home to millions of Urban Trees, What Happens When they Die?”  August 10, 2024, LA Times. LA conservationists are turning dead trees into lumber.
  5. Roach, Margaret, “Yes, Tree Collecting Is a Thing,” August 28, 2024, New York Times.  A new book explores this obsession and how it connects us with our own mortality.

Also, you may want to listen in to a Zoom webinar “Goodbye Grass! Save Water with a Native Landscape”  sponsored by The Thomas Payne Foundation and the LA Metropolitan Water District on October 2 from 6-8 pm.  Learn about rebates for replacing grass with sustainable landscaping.
 
For more information, find the Green Team at https://www.holmbywestwoodgreenteam.org

Working Together to Preserve Holmby Westwood’s Beautiful Tree Canopy

3.  HIDING YOUR HOUSE PHOTOS ONLINE

With burglaries, break-ins and home invasion robberies on the rise in Southern California, experts say there is yet another tool at homeowners’ disposal to protect property.

See below links for tutorials on how to remove photos of your home on Redfin and Zillow as well as blur out your home on Google Street View as a security measure. 

Zillow – How do I hide or remove photos of my home?

Redfin – Removing Photos on a Sold Home

Google Maps – Blur Street View Imagery

Thank you to Bel Air HOA and Westwood Hills POA for providing this information.

4.  CITY COUNCIL APPROVES MORE FUNDS FOR WEST LAPD

From the Westside Current:

The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday approved a motion introduced by Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky to allocate $200,000 toward additional police overtime in Council District 5. The funds, drawn from the CD5 Neighborhood Service Enhancements fund, will be distributed to the LAPD’s Wilshire, West LA, and Pacific divisions to increase patrols and bolster public safety efforts.

“This funding is critical for bolstering public safety across the board, especially in light of the challenges posed by LAPD’s staffing shortages,” said Yaroslavsky. “Whether it’s increasing patrols, ensuring safe streets, or supporting no-camping enforcement efforts near schools and parks, these resources will help us address a wide range of public safety priorities throughout the district.”

Click here to read the complete article.

5.  EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EVENT

LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath is hosting “Get Ready, Stay Ready!” Emergency Preparedness Event on October 5th at the Skirball Center. This is a fantastic opportunity for you and your family to learn vital information about emergency preparedness and ensure you’re ready for any situation.
 
Event Details:

  • Date: Saturday, October 5th from 9am – 1pm
  • Location: Skirball Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.

What to Expect:

  • Free Onsite Parking for all attendees.
  • Complimentary Breakfast to start your day.
  • Resources and Information from key agencies including LA County Emergency Management, LA City Emergency Management Department, and the California State Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara’s office.
  • Over 20 Agencies and Groups tabling with valuable insights and materials.
  • Car Seat Safety Checks with the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
  • Informative Presentations on topics such as home hardening, emergency planning, wildfires, and earthquakes.

Please RSVP at  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/get-ready-stay-ready-sd3-emergency-preparedness-event-tickets-996652573677 to ensure there are adequate accommodations for everyone.

6.  COMMUNITY POLICE ADVISORY BOARD (CPAB)

Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB)
September Meeting
Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 4:00 PM
via Zoom

The next Zoom CPAB meeting is taking place on September 24, 2024 at 4 pm. Our guest speaker will be Karl Susman, who is an insurance professional and he will be discussing insurance topics and how it relates to police work. If you have any questions please let me know. Thank you.

ZOOM LINK:
https://lapd.zoom.us/j/2087969708?omn=84555875601

Sincerely,
Police Officer III Chris Pech
Serial No. 37881
Los Angeles Police Department – West LA Division
CPAB Coordinator
1663 Butler Ave.
(310) 444-0732 (Desk)
Officer Pech Email: 37881@lapd.online

7.  COASTAL CLEANUP DAY – THIS SATURDAY

From State Senator Ben Allen:

Please join us at the 35th anniversary of the world’s largest volunteer event, Coastal Cleanup Day, with Heal the Bay. This will be a unique opportunity to participate in an international effort and give back to your community by reducing trash on our beaches! You can join my team at the Santa Monica Pier, or find another location that is more convenient for you when you register.

Coastal Cleanup Day
Saturday, September 21, 2024
9 a.m. – Noon

Santa Monica Pier (Northside)
Tower 1550 – 1600 Appian Way, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Register Today

Through efforts like this and timely investments from the State to protect our coast and climate, we can provide a cleaner California for generations to come. If possible, please bring a bucket, gloves, and a reusable water bottle as the site may reach maximum capacity and supplies could run low. We hope to see you there!

8.  ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

Botany Workshop – Plantober!
Saturday, October 5 from 11am – 12pm
at the UCLA Botanical Garden – La Kretz Garden Pavilion

Looking to take your backyard, balcony, or dorm room garden to the next level? Autumn is the perfect time to propagate and plant in Southern California. Learn from Allison Keeney, the Garden’s Assistant Director, who manages the acquisition and care of all our living collections (over 2000 plant species!).

This event is free and open to the public. Please join us – a green thumb is not required! 🙂

RSVP Here

The Bruin Flea Market
Friday, September 27 from 3:00pm – 8:30pm
on Broxton Plaza in Westwood Village

The Bruin Flea Market is back—now better than ever and happening on the 3rd Friday of every month! Get ready for an unbeatable community experience on Broxton Avenue in Westwood Village this fall. Dive into a treasure trove of LA’s best vendors offering vintage gems, Y2K fashion, streetwear, art, pottery, jewelry, and more. You’ll find it here if you’re looking for your next statement piece or one-of-a-kind home decor.

For more information:
thebruinflea.com

9.  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:

  • ACS Security – $150 account credit towards Patrol or Alarm Monitoring*. Please call 310-446-0527 ext 3 or email  info@acssecurity.com and mention Holmby Hills July 4th.
    *New customers only, agreement required.
  • SSA Security – For new clients, SSA will waive the $110 sign-up fee and the 1st month will be 50% of the going fee. New clients who pay for a full year in advance will receive an additional free month. Valid until the end of 2024.
  • Danny Boy’s Famous Original – Complimentary cheese pizza when you place your first large order over $50.  Valid online through 10/31/24.  Click below for details.
  • Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair

To see offers, click here

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://hwpoa.square.site/

You Are Invited . . .

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

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

Holmby News 9-13-24

HOLMBY NEWS
September 13, 2024

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

1.  LAPD Report – Crime Prevention Tips
2.  National Preparedness Month
3.  Dog Owner Etiquette
4.  Seeking Host for Young Families Meet-Up
5.  Activities & Things to Do
6.  Resident Ads
7.  Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits

1.  LAPD REPORT – CRIME PREVENTION TIPS

The LAPD and the Brentwood Community Council shared a number of safety tips to keep your home safe from burglars.  While no measure is absolutely fool-proof, the more we all do to make it harder to commit a crime in our neighborhood, the sooner criminals will leave.

Harden Your Home:

  • Install an alarm and USE it.  Alarm all windows: burglars will even make ladders out of lawn furniture to gain entry upstairs.  Include motion sensors and glass breakers.
  • Keep your house looking lived in, whether you are home or not.  Lights on, noise from a TV, stereo or radio.  Consider putting lights on timers.
  • Safe or Safes – use it, and have it bolted down.  If a safe is not installed properly, it is not effective. Consult a professional.  Consider multiple safes, potentially one acting as a dummy safe. While a convenient location, burglars are going straight to the master bedroom. Consider installing a safe in a child’s room instead.
  • Windows/Glass doors – consider having safety film installed – this makes glass harder to break.

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.  NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH

National Preparedness Month is a national campaign that occurs every September. It aims to educate and empower Americans to respond to natural disasters or potential terrorist attacks.  With the 4.7 earthquake in Malibu earlier this week, it is a good reminder to prepare for potential disasters.

Below you will find links to several documents that could be helpful with emergency preparedness.

For additional information on disaster preparedness, please click here:

American Red Cross – Disaster Preparedness

3.  DOG OWNER ETIQUETTE

HWPOA has recently received several complaints regarding dogs and dog owners:

Pick Up After Your Dog
Please clean up after your dog – always!  Remember that it is illegal, as well as unsanitary, unsightly and un-neighborly to leave your animal’s feces on the sidewalk or neighbors’ lawns.

Use Your Own Trash Bins
While everyone appreciates that you are picking up dog waste, please dispose of it in your own trash bin.  Please be respectful and do not use your neighbors’ bins.

Keep Dogs on a Leash
For the safety of your neighbors, children and other dogs, please keep your dog on a leash at all times when you are outside of your home.  We have had several past reports of dog attacks in the neighborhood, injuring both people and dogs.  Please follow the law and keep your dog on a leash.

Please be sure to remind everyone in your household that walks your dog about these rules – including your children, housekeepers, dog walkers, etc.  Thank you for your cooperation.

4.  SEEKING HOST FOR YOUNG FAMILIES MEET-UP

HWPOA is looking for one or more residents to spearhead a Halloween Meet-up for young families in the neighborhood.  We already have several volunteers but we still need a family who is willing to offer their home or yard to host a small neighborhood event.

With young students in many different schools, it might be a good way to meet neighbors.  The meet-up could be on a weekend afternoon, possibly with costumes, snacks and activities.

If you are interested in hosting or volunteering, please email Dana at hwpoa@aol.com.  Thanks!

5.  ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

Sunday Concert: Fiato Quartet
Sunday, September 15, 2024 from 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
at Westwood Branch Library (1246 Glendon Ave.)

Westwood Library’s Quartet-in-Residence, the Fiato Quartet, brings us an intriguing concert titled American Harmonies. It celebrates the work of African-American composers in American classical music, including Florence Price, Coleridget-Tayler Perkinson, George Walker, and Jessie Montgomery. There will be time for Q&A at the end of the performance.
 
The library will not be open for regular business; the parking garage will be open at 2 pm.

Cinema Under the Stars: Ratatouille
Saturday, September 14 from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
on Broxton Plaza in Westwood Village (1036 Broxton)

Come watch “Ratatouille” with us! Enjoy a family-friendly outdoor movie screening with live music and crafting before the show. 

Event Details:

  • Pre-show Event: 6:00 pm – Sunset
  • Movie Time: 30 min after sunset at 7:30 pm

Highlights:

RSVP and Important Information

6.  RESIDENT ADS

NANNY / HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE
Nanny and/or housekeeper available M-F.  Our children are older and now and we want to help Marelin find the next “right family”.  Marelin can cook, clean, drive, speaks English well and most importantly she is very responsible and always has a sunny disposition.

Happy to share more information.  You can call me at 310.650.4442

Best,
Dana Goodman

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:

  • ACS Security – $150 account credit towards Patrol or Alarm Monitoring*. Please call 310-446-0527 ext 3 or email  info@acssecurity.com and mention Holmby Hills July 4th.
    *New customers only, agreement required.
  • SSA Security – For new clients, SSA will waive the $110 sign-up fee and the 1st month will be 50% of the going fee. New clients who pay for a full year in advance will receive an additional free month. Valid until the end of 2024.
  • Danny Boy’s Famous Original – Complimentary cheese pizza when you place your first large order over $50.  Valid online through 10/31/24.  Click below for details.
  • Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair

To see offers, click here

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://hwpoa.square.site/

You Are Invited . . .

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

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

Holmby News 9-6-24

HOLMBY NEWS
September 6, 2024

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

1.  HWPOA Board Meeting – Video Conference
2.  LAPD Report – New Burglary Hotline
3.  Stop Signs – Safety Reminder
4.  Holmby Westwood Green Team Update
5.  Seeking Volunteers for Young Families Meet-Up
6.  UCLA News: Updated Policies Regarding Protests
7.  Activities & Things to Do
8.  Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits

1.  HWPOA BOARD MEETING – VIDEO CONFERENCE

On Tuesday, September 10 at 8:00 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.

Please note, the meeting was moved to 8:00 PM so that members may watch the Presidential Debate.

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

2.  LAPD REPORT – NEW BURGLARY HOTLINE

From the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office (LADA):

New Residential Burglary Hotline
Community members who have information about residential burglaries are encouraged to share their tips and leads by calling LADA at: (877) 542-9370. The information collected will be directed to the appropriate law enforcement agencies for investigation and follow-up.

LA District Attorney’s
Residential Burglary Hotline
(877) 542-9370

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.  STOP SIGNS – SAFETY REMINDER

It has come to our attention that, for some time, there exists a disregard for stop signs in Holmby Westwood as well as elsewhere in the city. Some drivers appear to think stop signs are simply a suggestion. This has caused some near miss accidents and some near miss personal injury in our neighborhood. There have also been a couple of hit and run reports in nearby communities.

PLEASE MAKE A FULL STOP AT STOP SIGNS IN HOLMBY WESTWOOD, and PLEASE BE WATCHFUL IF YOU ARE WALKING OR DRIVING IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD.

Thank you.

4.  HOLMBY WESTWOOD GREEN TEAM UPDATE

A Green Team Success Story
The Green Team is thrilled to report a significant response to our door tag campaign, which introduced the updated parkway tree plan for Holmby Westwood streets and the new Holmby Westwood Green Team website. The positive feedback from several residents is a testament to the impact of our collective efforts. We’re excited to share a success story that not only demonstrates the website’s positive impact but also makes us all proud of what we’ve achieved together.

Recently, a neighborhood resident on one of the streets in Holmby Westwood was thinking about the advantages of having a parkway tree in front of his house.  As he was considering which tree species to plant, a door tag was delivered to his home. Upon receiving the door tag, the resident easily navigated the new Green Team website. He found the recommended tree species for his street in the “Updated Parkway Tree Plan” section, along with the “How to Plant a Tree in 5 Easy Steps” section. He then planted the right tree for his street. Here is the beautiful new white crepe myrtle that he planted.

This success is great for the residents, our neighborhood, and the city. We hope that other residents will also use the various resources available on the Green Team website as they plant new parkway trees and care for our beautiful tree canopy. Go Green!

Visit Us at:  HolmbyWestwoodGreenTeam.org

Working Together to Preserve Holmby Westwood’s Beautiful Tree Canopy

5.  SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR YOUNG FAMILIES MEET-UP

HWPOA is looking for one or more residents to spearhead a Halloween Meet-up for young families in the neighborhood.  We would be happy to put the details in our newsletter if several people would like to get together to plan it.  With young students in many different schools, it might be a good way to meet neighbors.  The meet-up could be on a weekend afternoon, possibly with costumes, snacks and activities.

If you are interested in hosting or volunteering, please email Dana at hwpoa@aol.com.  Thanks!

6.  UCLA NEWS: UPDATED POLICIES REGARDING PROTESTS

Dear Westwood Community,

This summer, UCLA staff and faculty have been assessing UCLA’s policies and processes related to free speech and campus safety, developing new initiatives to promote dialogue and well-being, enhancing efforts to combat discrimination in all its forms, and establishing plans to help Bruins rebuild connections following a challenging spring.

Today, we are sharing UCLA’s updated Interim Time, Place and Manner (TPM) policies. These policies govern certain uses of UCLA property, including supporting our community in hosting events on campus and defining when, where and how Bruins and visitors can exercise their First Amendment rights on campus.

As UCLA heads into the fall quarter with classes resuming on September 26, we plan to share additional communications and updates with you for your awareness.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Best,
Duane

Duane Muller (she/her)
Senior Executive Director
UCLA Government and Community Relations
dmuller@support.ucla.edu
https://advocacy.ucla.edu/

7.  ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

Cinema Under the Stars: Ratatouille
Saturday, September 14 from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
on Broxton Plaza in Westwood Village (1036 Broxton)

Come watch “Ratatouille” with us! Enjoy a family-friendly outdoor movie screening with live music and crafting before the show. 

Event Details:

  • Pre-show Event: 6:00 pm – Sunset
  • Movie Time: 30 min after sunset at 7:30 pm

Highlights:

RSVP and Important Information

Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice
Sep 14, 2024–Jan 5, 2025
at the Hammer Museum

Opening soon—Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice is a groundbreaking exhibition that confronts the climate crisis and its deep connection to social justice. Curated by artist Glenn Kaino and guest curator Mika Yoshitake, Breath(e) is part of Getty’s PST ART: Art & Science Collide initiative and features over 100 artworks by 25 international artists. The exhibition will transform our galleries and outdoor spaces with thought-provoking works, including specially commissioned pieces by Mel Chin, Ron Finley, Cannupa Hanska Luger, Garnett Puett, and Lan Tuazon. Mark your calendars to experience art that challenges perspectives and inspires action.

Learn more about the exhibition

Sunday Concert: Fiato Quartet
Sunday, September 15, 2024 from 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
at Westwood Branch Library (1246 Glendon Ave.)

Westwood Library’s Quartet-in-Residence, the Fiato Quartet, brings us an intriguing concert titled American Harmonies. It celebrates the work of African-American composers in American classical music, including Florence Price, Coleridget-Tayler Perkinson, George Walker, and Jessie Montgomery. There will be time for Q&A at the end of the performance.
 
The library will not be open for regular business; the parking garage will be open at 2 pm.

8.  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:

  • ACS Security – $150 account credit towards Patrol or Alarm Monitoring*. Please call 310-446-0527 ext 3 or email  info@acssecurity.com and mention Holmby Hills July 4th.
    *New customers only, agreement required.
  • SSA Security – For new clients, SSA will waive the $110 sign-up fee and the 1st month will be 50% of the going fee. New clients who pay for a full year in advance will receive an additional free month. Valid until the end of 2024.
  • Danny Boy’s Famous Original – Complimentary cheese pizza when you place your first large order over $50.  Valid online through 10/31/24.  Click below for details.
  • Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair

To see offers, click here

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://hwpoa.square.site/

You Are Invited . . .

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

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