HOLMBY NEWS
August 28, 2020
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. Shooting in Westwood Village
2. Coyote Alert
3. L.A. Homeless Services (LAHSA) Report
4. Online School – Internet Safety
5. Heather Taylor Home – Masks for All
6. Metro Survey
7. Westwood Village Restaurants
8. Activities & Things to Do
9. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
10. Resident Ads
11. HWPOA Contact Information
1. SHOOTING IN WESTWOOD VILLAGE
From the KTLA News:
Westwood cafe shooting leaves 1 critically wounded
by: Nisha Gutierrez-Jaime, Erin Myers
Saturday, August 22, 2020
One person was critically injured early Saturday when shots were fired outside a cafe in Westwood, police said.
The shooting happened around 3:50 a.m. in front of a cafe in the 900 block of Broxton Street, the Los Angeles Police Department told KTLA.
At least one suspect fled after shooting multiple rounds at the victim.
Video from the scene showed tables set up outside of the Habibi Cafe and two SUVs out front with visible damage, though it is unclear exactly where the shooting took place.
Employees of the Habibi Cafe told KTLA they heard shots being fired and said a few people were dining outside the restaurant at the time. The cafe is open 24 hours and is a family-run business, according to employees.
First-responders transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition, police said. His identity was not released.
LAPD did not provide information about a suspect or suspects. No other details were released.
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Note: This is the 2nd shooting at this site. In 2005, Christmas morning, a fatal shooting occurred at Habibi Cafe.
2. COYOTE ALERT
Over the last week or so, we have received reports of coyote sightings in nearby neighborhoods. This is a good reminder to take safety precautions for potential encounters with coyotes.
The following Safety Tips are from the LA Animal Services website. You can also download a more detailed Coyote Brochure
DETERRENTS & HOME SAFETY
- Trash cans should be securely fastened so wildlife is not invited to feed from them. Ammonia or pepper sprinkled in the trash may also discourage a scavenging coyote.
- Remove pet food dishes when your pet has finished eating and do not leave food outside. Pick ripe fruit and clean rotten produce off the ground.
- Trim hedges and clear brush from under trees and around your home so the coyotes do not have a hiding place.
- Special coyote fencing is available and can be found online.
- Close off crawl spaces under porches, decks and sheds. Coyotes use such areas for resting and raising young.
- Keep your property well lit at night, especially when you go out with your dog for the last potty break before bed.
COYOTE ENCOUNTERS – KEEP CHILDREN & PETS SAFE
- Small animals and children should not be left outside unattended if there are coyotes in your area. Never leave small children and pets unattended outdoors even if your yard is fenced.
- Walk your dog on a leash at all times — not only is it the law, but it will keep your pet safe. Do not allow your dog to interact or “play” with a coyote.
- If you see coyotes, make loud noises and scare them away: bang pots and pans, use a whistle, etc. BUT, they are smart and you cannot keeping making the same noise and expect the coyotes to fall for the same trick over and over.
- When you are walking your dog in areas known to have coyotes, you can carry a loud whistle or even an umbrella that you can open and close rapidly to scare them away. Unlike the approach with an aggressive dog, you can raise your arms above your head and stomp your feet while shouting at the coyote to scare them away.
- Bring cats and dogs inside at night.
- Feeding wildlife is illegal! Do not approach or feed wild animals, including coyotes. It is unsafe and a violation of the law.
3. L.A. HOMELESS SERVICES (LAHSA) REPORT
From City Councilmember Paul Koretz:
As the City works to create a program to house more of the homeless in response to the LA Alliance for the Homeless lawsuit, one of the challenges are those who refuse assistance. The willingness of persons living in encampments and elsewhere on the streets of the city to be relocated into housing or shelter, reunited with family members or friends, or other options, will be a crucial component of any success the program achieves. To help work towards the goal of housing more homeless individuals, Councilmember Koretz introduced a motion so the City can learn more about the experience of Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) and its community partners in winning the confidence of persons experiencing homelessness, so we can get more of them to accept help.
The motions request that officials from LAHSA make a presentation to the full City Council on its outreach experiences with persons living unsheltered or unhoused in the city in terms of establishing lines of communication, providing services and relocating them to appropriate shelter or housing, including the number and percentage of persons who reject services or housing or both.
This research is crucial so that we are sure that we understand the reality of the situation and the challenges we face. We hope this will lead to a more effective effort to end homelessness in our city.
4. ONLINE SCHOOL – INTERNET SAFETY
From the Federal Trade Commission Consumer Information section:
If you have kids in school, there’s a good chance they’re kicking off their school year…in your living room. All the while, you might be working away, yourself, in some carved out corner at home.
The start of a new school year is a good time to double-check your online set-up at home, since lots of people might depend on it. Taking a few minutes to check your systems now can save you from even bigger headaches later on.
CLICK HERE for a list of a few things to check or consider.
5. HEATHER TAYLOR HOME – MASKS FOR ALL
Heather Taylor Home
located in Westwood Village at 1101 Glendon Ave.
Help support our Masks for All Initiative!
With our #Masksforall initiative we promise to donate 10 masks when you buy a pack of 10! We have sold over 90,000 masks and are on our way to donating the same amount to those in need. Help us keep the ball rolling!
6. METRO SURVEY
Metro Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Questionnaire:
In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, public outreach for the Metro 2021 fiscal budget was temporarily put on hold in mid-March. We are now continuing to solicit meaningful input from the public and stakeholders through questionnaires, community meetings, a public hearing, email and written comments.
In the last 25 years, we’ve made progress in creating more transportation options for everyone. But there is still more to do. We are listening to you, LA. Tell us what you’d like to see more from us.
7. WESTWOOD VILLAGE RESTAURANTS
Restaurants and cafes in Westwood Village now offer safe outdoor dining through the LA Al Fresco program. Grab a cup of coffee or a lovely meal outside at any number of Village eateries. You can also support local Westwood Village restaurants by ordering takeout and delivery:
Westwood Village Restaurant Directory
Please visit our website for an updated list of open businesses: www.thewestwoodvillage.com
8. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO
L.A. ZOO – REOPENING!
After closing for 166 days due to the coronavirus pandemic, The Los Angeles Zoo is reopening to the public. Changes to zoo protocols include limited capacity, timed-ticketed entry and the closure of indoor and high-touch spaces, including Papiano Playpark, the contact yard at the Winnick Family Children’s Zoo and the Tom Mankiewicz Conservation Carousel.
General admission and member tickets must be reserved online. More information can be found at lazoo.org/reopening.
BUTTERFLY PAVILION – NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County announced that it will open its Butterfly Pavilion and parts of its nature gardens starting on Sept. 11 for three days each week, Friday to Sunday. Previews for members will take place this weekend, Aug. 28-30, and over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4-7. CLICK HERE for more information.
9. 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 lost and found pets, traffic alerts and similar situations will 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.
10. RESIDENT ADS
SEEKING HOUSE RENTAL
House rental needed near UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital. A friend’s 6-year-old daughter miraculously survived emergency surgery to remove a brain tumor at UCLA. Now the family needs to find housing while their little girl recovers at UCLA over the next month.
They are looking for a 3-bedroom home or guest house within a 20 minute drive. They are a wonderful, responsible family.
If you know of anything, even a house sitting situation, please email Tiffanie @ hollysheroes2020@gmail.com
11. 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://hwpoa.square.site/
You Are Invited . . .
- To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
NEXT MEETING – SEPTEMBER 8 (Online Video Conference)
- 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. Please confirm prior to attending.