HOLMBY NEWS
August 24, 2018
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. LAPD Crime Report
2. Street Repair Update
3. Right Turn Only – Malcolm & Wilshire
4. Pop-Up Book Sale at Westwood Library
5. Bureau of Neighborhood Commissioners Meeting
6. Upcoming Community Events
7. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
8. Resident Ads
9. HWPOA Contact Information
1. LAPD CRIME REPORT
BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 180814891
700 BLOCK GLENMONT AV | 8/16/2018 @ 9:00 AM
BURGLARY – ATTEMPTED
Incident #: 180814994
10400 BLOCK CHARING CROSS RD | 8/21/2018 @ 9:50 AM
One of the unfortunate constants continuing to occur throughout the city are the numerous thefts arising from unattended property at local coffee shops and restaurants. Feeling safe, secure and at ease in our fair community tends to contribute to a sense of complacency about one’s property while we are out and about– our computers left on tables during a quick trip to the bathroom, cell phones and wallets left behind while we get a quick refill at the counter, or purses and wallets lifted out of supermarket shopping carts or from the backs of chairs at restaurants. It’s always easy pickins’ for the bad guys.
In a recent incident, a coffee house patron observed a person remove his cell phone from his table and walk quickly away with it out the door and down the street. He announced loudly ‘Hey, that guy just took my cell phone!’ and started to pursue him along with a good Samaritan. Twice however, as the victim confronted the suspect about taking his cell phone, the suspect turned on him and swept a large knife at the victim. The victim, in fear, kept his distance but continued to follow the suspect and directed responding officers to the suspect. The suspect had tossed both the knife and the stolen cell phone into the landscape but both were recovered and the suspect was arrested for robbery.
While this incident has a happy ending, it’s better to avoid this type of confrontation in the first place. People that steal things are not always in their right minds. As officers, we’ve seen lives lost over such insignificant property such as loose change or recycled cans. Property is not worth risking your life over. But I do get it – it’s such a shock and affront to our senses. I would only suggest to everyone that you always keep your property secure and within sight and to also give some thought as to how you would handle a similar situation-in advance. Talk to your kids about how they would handle themselves if someone stole their phone or computer. There is no property worth getting hurt or losing one’s life over.
2. STREET REPAIR UPDATE
Earlier this week, the Bureau of Street Services repaired potholes at the following locations:
- 1054 Selby Ave
- Beverly Glen Blvd & Comstock Ave
- Wyton Dr & Comstock Ave
- Charing Cross Rd & Loring Ave
- Charing Cross Rd & Mapleton Dr
- Westholme Ave & Le Conte Ave
Another location (a drain at Westholme & Lindbrook) has been referred to Sanitation for repair.
If you requested a street repair that was not fixed this week, you are encouraged to enter a repair request on the City of LA 311 website – https://myla311.lacity.org/
3. RIGHT TURN ONLY – MALCOLM & WILSHIRE
Due to concerns with traffic safety, the city has approved a “Right Turn Only” restriction for northbound and southbound traffic on Malcolm Avenue at Wilshire Boulevard. The current stop sign allows for drivers to turn left onto Wilshire or cross over Wilshire, both of which can result in traffic collisions as cars venture onto the busy street.
In order to promote the safe and orderly movement of traffic at this location, the “Right Turn Only” restriction has been authorized. We do not yet know when signs will be posted but we will keep you updated as we find out more information.
4. POP-UP BOOK SALE AT WESTWOOD LIBRARY
Friends of Westwood Library
are proud to host
our occasional but ridiculously popular
POP UP BOOKSALE!
Don’t want to wait three months for the next big one? Fully loaded carts of carefully curated books (including kids books) will be for sale at the usual GREAT PRICES (CHEAP!!!!) plus some really amazing art books, that will be a little less cheap, but still really great deals!
THIS SATURDAY,
August 25th
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
In front of the library
1246 Glendon Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Come and purchase some wonderful books for family and friends! We have a great collection of Coffee Table books, Children Books and DVD’s. We’ll also be selling bookplates to add to the collection of our Library books.
This is a great way to increase your personal library while raising money for your public library.
5. BUREAU OF NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSIONERS MEETING
The Bureau of Neighborhood Commissioners Meeting (BONC) will be held on Monday, August 27 at 6:00 PM.
This is a special meeting for the Commissioners to consider certifying the new North Westwood Neighborhood Council and to also consider the request of the Westwood Neighborhood Council to share boundaries with the new council, which would include Westwood Village.
Monday, August 27, 2018
6:00 PM
The Weyburn Terrace Village View Room
11020 Weyburn Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90024
6. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Lawn Bowling Open House at Holmby Park – Saturday, September 1st between 10 AM and noon. You are invited to learn to bowl at the Holmby Park Lawn Bowling Club at Holmby Park. Free snacks, drinks and one hour lessons are offered by members of this friendly group – in your backyard!
For more information, please visit:
www.losangeleslawnbowling.com
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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:
The Lion King – Friday, August 31, 2018
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 HANDYMAN
I am looking for an honest appliance person and handyman. Can you kindly recommend to tracypenhas@hotmail.com?
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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
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SEEKING PLUMBER
I am hoping for a recommendation for a reliable and knowledgeable General Plumber. Must have valid license. Unfortunately, the gentleman I’ve been using for the past 5 years is no longer willing to drive over the hill from Canoga Park. Recommendations appreciated.
Please respond to odurkeeweisberg@ aol.com. Thank you!
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.