HOLMBY NEWS
April 14, 2017
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. LAPD Crime Report
2. HWPOA Annual Meeting – Save the Date
3. Prescription Drug Take-Back Program
4. Metro’s Budget – Feedback Requested
5. Movie Premiere – Street Closures
6. Upcoming Community Events
7. HWPOA Contact Information
1. LAPD CRIME REPORT
Residents have reported the following incidents:
(1) Suspicious Car – A car parked on Le Conte near Hilgard, pulled a neighbor’s recycling bin to their car, pulled papers from the bin and brought the papers to the front seat. I asked him and the female driver what they were doing and they looked upset (as if I caught them) and they told me they were recycling. They then drove off (leaving the blue bin in the street) and through Westwood Village …they then pulled over 3 different times to stop and then drive again.
This incident was reported to the LAPD, and here is a portion of the response from the LAPD:
While we can only speculate as to their motives, it is a good reminder to ensure that we are doing everything possible to protects ourselves and secure our property and personal information.
(2) Suspicious Characters – On April 10 at 10:30 PM I looked out the window on Strathmore (near Hilgard) and saw two people in dark clothing and ski hats walking on the street side of cars parked looking in the windows. They saw me and continued on towards Hilgard. I called 911 and they came and patrolled the street with search lights and the surrounding streets. I don’t know if they found them. But be careful to lock cars and don’t leave ANYTHING in your car.
(3) Car Break-In – My car (on Strathmore near Hilgard) was broken into on the evening of April 12. It was locked but they opened it somehow. They presumably used a new electronic device that opens doors and trunks so the robber doesn’t have to break windows. There wasn’t much for them to steal except a coin purse. They came around 4:47am in a white car – either a Jetta or BMW 3 series.
LAPD Crime Report:
THEFT – PETTY (plain theft-petty) ($950 & under)
Incident #: 170808452
SUNSET & BEVERLY GLEN | 4/6/2017 @ 8:00 PM
BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 170808563
10700 BLOCK LE CONTE AV | 4/10/2017 @ 8:00 AM
Burglary Prevention Tips:
- Meet and become familiar with your neighbors
- Never open a door to strangers
- If an individual knocks on your door, do not ignore them
- Advise the solicitor you are not interested through the closed door
- Lock your doors, windows, and gates
- Consider installing video surveillance systems and laminated glass
- Store all firearms in a safe which is permanently bolted to your foundation
- Take photographs of your valuables and record their serial numbers
- Report all suspicious activities to your local community police station 877-ASK-LAPD (877-275-5273)
For more information on how to protect your home or business, click here.
2. HWPOA ANNUAL MEETING – SAVE THE DATE
The Annual HWPOA membership meeting is scheduled for the evening of Tuesday, May 9 at Belmont Village. More details to follow. A new Board of Directors for 2017-18 will be elected and we will have several guest speakers. Mark your calendars!
3. PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK PROGRAM
Sponsored by the Culver City Police Dept.:
Dispose of your old, unused, or unwanted prescription drugs safely and for free by bringing them to our prescription drug take back day. The event will be held on Saturday April 29th, 2017 at the Culver City Police Department (4040 Duquesne Ave., Culver City) from 10 AM to 2 PM.
4. METRO’S BUDGET – FEEDBACK REQUESTED
Have your say in Metro’s financial planning! Metro’s annual budget sets transportation priorities across LA County for the coming year. As Metro begins to put together its budget for 2018 fiscal year, effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, the agency seeks input.
Comment Online
Metro’s interactive budget tool includes a short survey to guide our budget, set priorities, allocate dollars and provide feedback.
Online Budget Tool – Click Here
Comment By Mail or Email:
The deadline for written comments is Friday, May 12 at 5pm.
Send comments by mail to:
Attn: FY18 Budget
Metro
One Gateway Plaza, 99-24-1
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Send comments by email to: budgetcomments@metro.net
5. MOVIE PREMIERE – STREET CLOSURES
Personal Touch Events, Inc. is planning the premiere of “Grow House” to be held at the Regency Bruin Theatre, located at 948 Broxton Ave, at 7:30 PM on Monday, April 17th, 2017. There will be various sidewalk and street closures around the area of Broxton Avenue between Weyburn Avenue and Le Conte Avenue.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Emmanuel Tolentino or Erica Jean Pacheco of 4Wall Entertainment Lighting at 818-252-7481.
6. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Spring Eggstravaganza – Saturday, April 15 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at Westwood Park Rec Center. Jumpers, games, arts & crafts, face painting, Mr. Bunny and more! Egg hunts for different age groups will occur at various times. To see the complete schedule, CLICK HERE and scroll to page 4.
Festival of Books – April 22-23 at USC. Come celebrate every great story at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. With hundreds of authors and ten stages — including the fun and fantastic Reading by 9 Children’s Stage — there’s a story for everyone. Best of all, admission is free.
- MUSIC: From Latin jazz to kids’ music to rock, this year’s festival is bumping.
- FOOD: See star chefs whip up their fave dishes. Feast at our Food Truck Garden.
- ART: Watch street artists create site-specific works of art before your eyes.
- CONVERSATIONS: Two days of panels, talks and signings celebrating the written word.
Click here for more info: http://events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks/
Pancake Breakfast at Fire Station #71 – Sunday, May 21. Save the date! Fire Station #71 at Sunset and Beverly Glen will hold its Annual Pancake Breakfast. For more information, please click here: 2017 Pancake Breakfast
7. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION
HOLMBY WESTWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA 90049
310-470-1785
Email: hwpoa@aol.com
Web site: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Pay Membership Dues: https://squareup.com/store/hwpoa
You Are Invited . . .
- To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
NEXT MEETING – MAY 9 (Annual Membership Meeting) - 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 at 8:00 pm at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.). Please confirm prior to attending.
