HOLMBY NEWS
January 17, 2020
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. LAPD Crime Report
2. Speed Hump Program
3. Covered CA – Health Insurance Open Enrollment
4. Free Bulky Item Drop-Off Event
5. 2020 Congressional Art Competition
6. Free Museum Day
7. Upcoming Community Events
8. HWPOA Contact Information
1. LAPD CRIME REPORT
RAPE, FORCIBLE (any age, non consentual sexual intercourse)
Incident #: 200804257
10700 BLOCK LE CONTE AV | 1/4/2020 @ 10:00 PM
RAPE, FORCIBLE (any age, non consentual sexual intercourse)
Incident #: 200804256
10700 BLOCK LE CONTE AV | 1/2/2020 @ 10:00 PM
NOTE:
We contacted the LAPD regarding the above two incidents. Here is the response:
There were two acquaintance rapes reported on 1/7/20, that occurred at a hostel in the 10700 block of Le Conte Avenue. The first allegedly occurred on 1/2/20, and the second by a different suspect on 1/4/20. In both incidents, things began consensually and then escalated into an alleged rape. The victim did not report either incident until several days later nor did she seek medical treatment.
2. SPEED HUMP PROGRAM
Speed Humps are designed to reduce vehicular speed on residential local or collector streets that have a single lane of travel in each direction. While generally effective in reducing vehicle speeds and volume, speed humps also have disadvantages such as the potential for increased vehicle noise when traversing the hump as well as increased emergency vehicle response times.
The Speed Hump Program opens up a review cycle every 6 months to take petitions for speed humps. The speed hump application window will open Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 8 a.m. PST
For more information about how you can apply for a speed hump in your neighborhood, speed hump guidelines and frequently asked questions, visit ladot.lacity.org/how-do-i/request-speed-humps.
3. COVERED CA – HEALTH INSURANCE OPEN ENROLLMENT
GET COVERED, CALIFORNIA!
Open Enrollment for Health Insurance is Happening Now!
Dear neighbor:
Time is running out to sign up for affordable health insurance for 2020 in California.
Why get covered? Because health insurance can protect you from unexpected costs when an accident or illness occurs. Signing up for comprehensive coverage will give you and your family peace of mind, as well as financial security if you or a loved one gets hurt or sick.
Here’s what you need to know to get covered using the health care marketplace:
The deadline to sign up through open enrollment in California is January 31, 2020. You can sign up for coverage or learn more by visiting www.coveredca.com or calling 1 (800) 300-1506.
Coverage could be more affordable than you think. Premium assistance to help reduce the cost of health care is available to individuals and families who enroll in a Covered California health insurance plan and meet requirements. This year, new financial help is available to more middle-income Californians than ever before. If you didn’t qualify for help in the past, you may qualify now.
Already had coverage through Covered California for 2019? This year, it is more important than ever to head back to CoveredCA.com and shop and save. You may be eligible to receive even more help than you did before.
It is now California law to have health coverage in 2020. California restored the individual mandate that was part of the Affordable Care Act from 2014 to 2018, making it the law to have health coverage in 2020. It is especially important to enroll in the marketplace now to avoid potential tax penalties when you file your 2020 taxes in the spring of 2021.
If you have questions, free help is available in a variety of languages. Professionals are available to help you explore your options and sign up for a plan that is right for you.
Take the time to learn about your options and make sure to sign up before the January 31st deadline. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact my Los Angeles office at 323-651-1040.
Sincerely,
Ted W. Lieu
Member of Congress
4. FREE BULKY ITEM DROP-OFF EVENT
Do you have furniture, oversized toys, appliances, and other items to get rid of? It’s time to purge!
On Saturday, January 18th and Saturday, January 25th from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, LA Sanitation & Environment is hosting Free Bulky Item Drop Off events at five locations throughout Los Angeles.
Flyer – Free Bulky Item Drop-Off 2020
We will only be accepting bulky items… no building debris, concrete, dirt, asphalt or hazardous waste will be accepted. Nearby location:
West Los Angeles Yard
2027 Stoner Ave
Los Angeles, Ca 90025
Questions? Call our 24-hour Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489. Or visit lacitysan.org/bulky
5. 2020 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION
Each year, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Artistic Discovery Contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in our Congressional District.
Winners are recognized both in their district and at an annual awards ceremony in Washington, DC. The winning works are displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol.
The Artistic Discovery Contest is open to all high school students (9-12th grade) who either reside or attend school in the 33rd District. Submission deadline is February 14, 2020. For more information, please click the flyer below:
2020 Congressional Art Competition Flyer
6. FREE MUSEUM DAY
Museums Annual Free-For-All Day
Saturday, January 25, 2020
Over 40 museums—presenting art, cultural heritage, natural history, and science—will open their doors and invite visitors to attend free of charge.
For more information and a list of participating museums, please click the link below:
7. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Some Favorite Writers: Tobias Wolff – Tuesday, Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m. at the Hammer Museum. One of America’s preeminent writers, Tobias Wolff is the author of memoirs, novels, and short story collections. Wolff reads from his work and talks with UCLA professor Mona Simpson. Click here for more information.
American Neorealism, Part One: 1948-1984 – Jan. 10 – Feb 8 at the Billy Wilder Theater. In the aftermath of WWII, Italian neorealist filmmakers sought to directly represent the social reality of their time though non-professional actors, location shooting and open-ended narratives. John Cassavetes, Barbara Loden, Charles Burnett, Shirley Clarke, Billy Woodberry, Kent Mackenzie and other American filmmakers embraced this movement as a rich alternative to Hollywood’s classical style.
For more information about this series and the UCLA Film & Television Archive, click here:
https://www.cinema.ucla.edu/events/2020/american-neorealism
Cuisine.Art.People. Festival 2020 – UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance is setting the plates for 12 nights of great food, fun and lively conversation in L.A.’s beloved restaurants, cafes and watering holes. 12+ amazing people are seated at each table to ‘break bread,’ raise a glass and exchange what’s on our minds in an intimate setting to help support the cultural life of Los Angeles. All proceeds benefit CAP UCLA programming. Click below for a schedule of events and to make reservations:
https://www.cap.ucla.edu/CuisineArtPeople
8. 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 – FEBRUARY 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 7:30 pm at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.). Please confirm prior to attending.