HOLMBY NEWS
August 26, 2016
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. Information Bulletin – Sex Offender in the Area
2. November Election – Be a Paid Volunteer
3. MyLA 311 – City of L.A. Information & Services
4. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
5. Resident Ads
6. HWPOA Contact Information
1. INFORMATION BULLETIN – SEX OFFENDER IN THE AREA
Dear Neighbors,
HWPOA received information from a homeowner regarding the following incident:
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On August 9, Richard Anthony Franco entered our backyard at midnight and slept there until the morning. We found him performing lewd acts on recorded video footage. While in our backyard, he dropped his CA ID card. It took a while to figure out what had actually transpired, but we ultimately we called the police and filed a report when we realized who he was and what happened. Today, he was spotted again on the corner of Wyton and Loring walking toward UCLA. We called the police again, but they were unable to find him. His picture may look familiar as we realized, after more research, that he had been convicted of stalking the actress Halle Berry about 7 years ago. He wears a brown backpack and has a large black duffle bag that he carries around. Today he was wearing all black, but that evening he was wearing a brown t-shirt and white shorts.
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HWPOA looked into the matter immediately and called our LAPD Senior Lead Officer, Chris Ragsdale, to obtain a police report. As you might imagine, the association WILL NOT send out personal information such as this without verification from the LAPD.
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Officer Ragsdale did get back to us several days later with the following information:
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“It should be shared as an “Information Bulletin” only. At this time, the subject is not wanted for a crime. He is currently under an active investigation for a Trespass, a misdemeanor crime. The case must be fully investigated and a warrant will have to be issued in order to make an arrest for that offense. Additionally, the subject’s registered sex-offender status and probation status is current and also a misdemeanor.
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The neighborhood should be aware that the subject is frequenting the area and if observed, neighbors should be alerted to monitor and employ typical “Neighborhood Watch” protocols (observe, monitor, document, report, etc.). If the subject were to engage in criminal conduct, loiter around a school or where children gather, notify 911 Immediately. It is not necessary to call the police just because the subject is observed. Residents may notify or email me the details of when, where and what activity took place so that I am aware of the situation and conduct any additional follow-up if necessary.”
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Christopher Ragsdale , Senior Lead Officer
West Los Angeles Community Police Station
Office: 310-444-0741
Email: 26690@lapd.lacity.org
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Please let HWPOA know if you have any further questions.
Sandy Brown
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2. NOVEMBER ELECTION – BE A PAID VOLUNTEER
More volunteers are needed to staff polling places on November 8, a job that pays between $105 and $175 for Election Day and pre-election training.
Volunteers typically work 14 to 15 hours on Election Day. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Pollworkers are required to arrive between 6 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. to prepare materials. Closing the polls and related duties take about an hour, according to information provided to potential volunteers at lavote.net.
For more information, please CLICK HERE.
3. MY LA 311 – CITY OF L.A. INFORMATION & SERVICES
MyLA311 links Angelenos with the services and information they need to enjoy their city, beautify their community and stay connected with their local government.
Website: https://myla311.lacity.org/
Also available as a mobile app – check your webstore
The ‘Submit Service Request’ feature allows you to quickly and easily request the City’s most popular services, including graffiti removal, pothole repair, and bulky-item pickup.
You can keep up to date with the latest City Hall News by browsing through our Facebook, Twitter and YouTube feeds.
No more stamps and envelopes needed! MyLA311 also allows you to pay your Los Angeles Water and Power Bill right from your mobile device.
Looking for the nearest park? Want to cool off on a hot day? Need to return a library book? The ‘Find City Info’ feature conveniently maps the closest parks, libraries, fire and police stations, golf courses, public pools, tennis courts, golf courses, parking lots, and more.
4. HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY
Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.
Ads for plumbers, housekeepers, garage sales, etc. will be posted in the weekly News. Emergency situations such as coyote sightings, lost and found pets, traffic alerts and similar situations will continue to be published during the week as received.
When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News moderator to review. Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.
5. RESIDENT ADS
HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE
Our amazing house keeper is looking for 3 days a week. She has been with us for 7 years and now that our boys are both headed to college we will not need her 5 days. She is a great cleaner, great with kids and dogs, drives and is so sweet. She can work weekends too. Please contact Isela Aviles @ (323) 742-6523 and please call me for a reference if needed.
Shelley Eisner
(310) 926-7776
shelleyeisner@me.com
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HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE
Our family housekeeper, Monica, who worked for my mother for close to 10 years and who was with my family before that for 6 years, is currently looking for a new job. She is a very sweet and kind woman who speaks perfect English, drives, and is wonderful with children and pets. We cannot recommend her enough, she is just a lovely woman and deserves to find an equally lovely family to work for.
Please call Monica directly at (323) 829-7114 or myself for references.
Thank you.
Tiffany Sacks
(310) 446-0754
6. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION
HOLMBY WESTWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA 90049
310-470-1785
Email: hwpoa@aol.com
Web site: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org
