HOLMBY NEWS
August 17, 2018
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. LAPD Crime Report
2. Attempted Burglary on Malcolm
3. MyLA311 – City of L.A. Information & Services
4. Sarah Leonard Jewelers Vault Sale
5. Westwood Village – Cinema Under the Stars
6. Upcoming Community Events
7. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
8. Resident Ads
9. HWPOA Contact Information
1. LAPD CRIME REPORT
THEFT-GRAND (plain theft-grand) $950.01 & over
Incident #: 180814531
900 BLOCK HILGARD AV | 8/10/2018 @ 11:50 PM
CRIME FOLLOW-UP
Last week, we reported an incident of rape near Comstock and Hilgard. We followed up with the LAPD and received the following information:
This incident was an acquaintance rape meaning the victim and suspect were known to each other. The suspect was arrested during the initial investigation and is in custody.
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY ALERT
There has been a recent increasing trend of Residential Burglaries developing in several Westside communities to include Brentwood, Westwood, Bel Air, Benedict Canyon, and the Beverly Crest communities.
The suspects will target a specific home and typically will knock or ring the doorbell to verify if anyone is home. When there is no answer, the suspects enter the side or rear yard or access area of the residence and force entry, usually by smashing a window or door glass to gain entry. Suspects are targeting the master bed and bath as well as other rooms of the home and removing Jewelry, cash, small valuables and small electronics.
Immediate Detection and Notification is key to prevention and apprehension. The Los Angeles Police Department recommends the following tips to help secure your home and harden the target:
- SURVEILLANCE/SECURITY CAMERAS: Web based surveillance and doorbell camera systems will alert and allow homeowners to immediately view and monitor activity from any smartphone or computer which are motion sensor activated and will alert your device when there is activity. They will also lend valuable information and clues to the investigation.
- ALARMS: Ensure that security alarms are in good working order and set when not at home whether leaving for 10 minutes or 10 hours. Accessible upstairs doors & windows should have alarm sensors and upstairs rooms should have motion sensors to include the master bedroom.
- ALARM RESPONSE: Consider a private patrol alarm response to enhance your current alarm and security system. In many cases private patrols are already contracted in many neighborhoods or associations.
- MOTION SENSOR LIGHTING: Install motion sensor lighting around your home to illuminate normally dark areas around the home. This will also alert residents to outside activity around the home when motion lights are activated.
- GATES: Ensure that all gates and access points to the side or rear of the residence are locked and secured.
- DOOR AND WINDOW LOCKS: Ensure that all doors and windows are locked and secured with sturdy secured locks and that there are second locking mechanisms securing all doors and windows as a second line of defense.
- MAKE IT LOOK LIKE YOU’RE HOME…Even when you’re not.
- NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH: Monitor suspicious activities in your neighborhood and alert your neighbors. Should the activity escalate to a crime about to occur, crime in progress or crime that just occurred, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY!
- SECURITY PATROLS: Consider after hours on site security at construction sites or major remodel projects. Many neighborhoods contract with private security patrols which monitor neighborhoods and can quickly respond to burglar alarm activations or reports of suspicious activity when they occur.
2. ATTEMPTED BURGLARY ON MALCOLM
A resident reported the following:
We were the attempted burglary on Malcolm on August 6. It was in broad daylight, in the middle of the day and my son and I had just got home from Ralphs and were in the kitchen unpacking the bags. However I had Amazon boxes outside my front door and because I had just come home I had not checked the front door yet, so the suspect thought that we were not home. I heard a noise like breaking glass and when I walked into my hallway I saw shards of glass falling onto my living room floor and realized someone was breaking the window on our French doors. He had a box cutter or a knife and I told my son to call 911, I started screaming and went to the door and opened my peep hole and I saw his face and he looked visibly shocked that someone was home and he then ran away as fast as he could.
911 responded very quickly however he was gone by the time they got there and they believe he had an accomplice with a getaway car. The police told me that this kind of brazen crime is happening all over Los Angeles and that the suspects don’t care if the alarm goes off because they know they can get in and out and steal as much as they can before the police or the security company arrives. They said because the boxes were outside my front door that he thought it would be an easy mark and that nobody was home.
Please make sure you always bring your boxes inside, and make that be the first thing you check when you get home. The police told me to always check my surroundings and don’t be afraid to scream if something doesn’t seem right. Please stay safe and please watch out for your neighbors – even though I was screaming in broad daylight on Malcolm which is one of the busiest streets in our neighborhood, nobody came over to see if I was ok.
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. SARAH LEONARD JEWELERS VAULT SALE
HWPOA would like to support our local businesses. Neighbors are invited to Sarah Leonard Jewelers annual Vault Sale, starting this Saturday. Everything in the sale will be an amazing 30% to 70% for ONE WEEK ONLY, from the 18th through the 25th. It’s out biggest event of the year:
Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers
1055 Westwood Blvd.
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5. WESTWOOD VILLAGE – CINEMA UNDER THE STARS
Cinema Under the Stars is a free outdoor family friendly summer movie series in the heart of Westwood Village. This year we’re taking the event to the streets and hosting it on the lower part of Broxton Ave (between Weyburn and Kinross).
Moviegoers bring their own lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the screenings in a unique outdoor setting.
Attendance is free and the event is open to the public.
Event Location: Lower Broxton
Pre-show Music and DJ Set: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Movie Time: 7:30pm – 10:00pm
(approx. depending on the movie and sunset)
Movies & Dates:
Wreck-It Ralph – Friday, August 17, 2018
The Lion King – Friday, August 31, 2018
6. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Hammer Museum: Berta Cáceres and the Fight for Indigenous Water Rights – Tuesday, August 21 at 7:30 PM at the Hammer Museum. Activist Berta Cáceres was assassinated in Honduras in 2016 for organizing opposition to a hydroelectric dam on Lenca territory. After a screening of the short documentary Berta Vive, artist Carolina Caycedo joins journalist Silvio Carrillo and UC Berkeley law professor Roxanna Altholz to discuss indigenous environmental activism.
Click here to see a list of the Hammer Museum weekly programs and exhibitions: Hammer Museum
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Lawn Bowling at Holmby Park – Due to the high temperatures at midday, Holmby Park Lawn Bowling Club has added twilight bowling every Tuesday & Wednesday starting at 5:30 PM. We shall offer free lesson during these more convenient times as well.
In addition, we shall have another Open House for area residents on Saturday, September 1st between 10 AM and noon with snacks and drinks.
For more information, please visit:
www.losangeleslawnbowling.com
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UCLA Film & Television Archive – Current programming include:
- Fosse, Fosse, Fosse! – Star 80
- Ernst Lubitch Revisted – The Merry Widow
- The Little Prince
Click here to see a list of upcoming events: UCLA Archive
7. 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.
8. RESIDENT ADS
SEEKING TREE TRIMMER
I am looking for recommendation for a licensed and insured tree trimming service. I have very tall palm trees with fronds and seed pods which need to be removed. Also olive tree, podacarpes, Jacaranda.
Please contact Rojinks3000@gmail.com with any referrals. Thanks!
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WORTH NEW YORK TRUNK SHOW
Private trunk show Friday, August 17 through Sunday, August 26, featuring WORTH women’s clothing in Little Holmby. Hundreds of beautiful styles, from the most casual (jeans and tee shirts) to cocktail attire. Check out www.worthnewyork.com to see some styles. Gorgeous suedes and leathers! Designer quality for less. By appointment only. Call or email Denise for details: dbarta@worthnewyork.com; (310) 721-2500
9. 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 – SEPTEMBER 11
- 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.