HOLMBY NEWS
April 8, 2022
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. HWPOA Board Meeting – IN-PERSON at Belmont Village
2. LAPD Crime Report
3. City Council Election – Candidate Forum
4. Mayoral & County Supervisor Candidates
5. Holmby Westwood Green Team Update
6. Hazardous & Electronic Waste Disposal
7. Activities & Things to Do
8. Resident Ads
9. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
10. HWPOA Contact Information
1. HWPOA BOARD MEETING – IN-PERSON AT BELMONT VILLAGE
On Tuesday, April 12 at 7:30 PM, the HWPOA Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting. For the first time in more than two years, the meeting will be held in-person at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.). Please click here to see the agenda.
Members of the community are welcome to attend, though space is limited. Please let us know if you plan to attend. Email Dana at hwpoa@aol.com.
Please note, Belmont Village is considered to be a “health care facility” and as such, has very specific protocols for visitors and in-person meetings:
- See protocol information below.
- Please arrive a few minutes early so we can start the meeting promptly at 7:30. It will take a few minutes for each person to check-in at Belmont (show proof of vaccination, etc.).
- Bring your mask and vaccine card.
COVID-19 Protocols at Belmont Village Westwood:
All persons entering Belmont for the first time must check into a lobby kiosk, type in their first and last name, scan vaccination card with dates of full vaccination including booster (if eligible), and take a forehead temperature check. Kiosk will photograph front and back of vaccination card. Note – original vaccination cards are preferred, but we have been informed by Belmont that images (on your phone) are acceptable. Moderna and Pfizer recipients must be “triple” vaccinated and J&J recipients must be “double” vaccinated.
Upon approval of photos (for legibility), name will be added to Belmont’s pre-approved guest list. On subsequent visits only an instant temperature check will be required.
All unvaccinated persons may conduct a self-administered on-site COVID-19 rapid test, using either a rapid test kit they provide and self-administer on-site, or they may purchase a rapid test kit from Belmont ($15 fee, cash or check only) and self-administer on-site, with results given in 5-10 minutes. Upon a negative rapid test and forehead temperature check, guests will be admitted.
In accordance with the Governor’s mandate, Belmont Village, as a healthcare facility, requires face masks to be worn by all persons at all times while inside the facility, unless eating or drinking.
2. LAPD CRIME REPORT
BICYCLE – STOLEN
Incident #: 220807745
600 BLOCK WESTHOLME AV | 4/1/2022 @ 5:04 PM
FOLLOW-HOME ROBBERIES:
Due to an increase in violent street robberies, West Los Angeles Division has become aware of an ongoing crime trend of follow-home robberies. Suspects have been locating victims in Los Angeles, following them, and then committing the robberies as the victim arrives home or at their business.
Victims have been followed from such places like Melrose Avenue, the Jewelry District of Los Angeles, nightclubs, and high-end restaurants in Los Angeles. The target of these robberies has been expensive jewelry, including watches and necklaces, as well as expensive purses. Victims have also been targeted based on the type of vehicle they are driving. See bulletin for safety recommendations:
File a Police Report Online: click here
EMERGENCY: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273
All other City Services: 311
West L.A. Community Police Station –1663 Butler Ave.
James Allen, Senior Lead Officer
Office: 310-444-0741
Email: 39318@lapd.online
West LA Community Police Station Website: click here
LAPD Website: www.lapdonline.org
3. CITY COUNCIL ELECTION – CANDIDATE FORUM
SAVE THE DATE!
Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 7:00 PM
CD5 CANDIDATE FORUM
Online via Zoom
Primary election voting begins in May. One of the candidates in this forum will represent Holmby Westwood on the Los Angeles City Council for the next four years.
This Westwood CD5 Candidates Forum will focus on major issues confronting our Westwood, Westwood Village, and UCLA communities across a wide range of subjects.
RSVP via the link below to tune in and/or ask a question of the candidates.
CANDIDATE TALKS WITH SAM YEBRI
Wednesday, April 13th at 1:00 PM.
Belmont Village – 10475 Wilshire Bvd.
Join us for Candidate Talks, a series featuring local candidates running for office. At this talk, Sam Yebri will join us to discuss his run for LA City Council and answer your questions. RSVP HERE
CANDIDATE TALKS WITH KATY YOUNG YAROSLAVSKY
Wednesday, April 20th at 1:00 PM.
Belmont Village – 10475 Wilshire Bvd.
Join us for Candidate Talks, a series featuring local candidates running for office. At this talk, Katy Young Yaroslavsky will join us to discuss her run for LA City Council and answer your questions. RSVP HERE
NOTE FROM BELMONT: All guests must be fully vaccinated and show proof of vaccination or complete a COVID rapid test upon arrival. Masks are required.
4. MAYORAL & COUNTY SUPERVISOR CANDIDATES
During the past month, I have had an opportunity to meet with Rep. Karen Bass who is a candidate for Mayor and State Sen. Henry Stern, a candidate for LA County Supervisor, 3rd District. Community representatives were in attendance.
We discussed issues that are important to the Westside and Valley and to Holmby Westwood residents including state legislation, SB 9 and SB 10 that will destroy single family neighborhoods, (Henry Stern opposed), homelessness, county health, traffic, and the lack of enforcement within the city. We were interested to inform the candidates about issues important to our communities.
A 5th Council District Debate is scheduled for April 13th and I hope you will join the virtual meeting. I anticipate a Holmby Westwood meeting for a probable run-off election in Nov. with the top two candidates in this race.
Sandy Brown
5. HOLMBY WESTWOOD GREEN TEAM UPDATE
SAVE THE DATE:
SATURDAY, MAY 7
NEIGHBORHOOD TREE PLANTING
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
The Green Team is at again and we need your help. With our partners TreePeople and City Plants, we will be planting Brisbane box trees on Manning Avenue, Coast Live oaks on Malcolm and Canary Island pines on Dalehurst. Meet at 8:30 am at 10708 Le Conte (southwest corner of Manning and Le Conte.) No experience necessary, just a willingness to work and have fun. TreePeople will guide our work.
This effort marks our 4th tree planting since 2019 and will bring the total number of new parkway trees in Holmby Westwood to 74. This is a wonderful way to meet your neighbors, add beauty and value to our neighborhood and fight climate change. Please join us! Sign up with TreePeople to volunteer at https://www.treepeople.org/volunteer/
For more information contact Marnie Bodek at 310 493-7230 or mossbodek@msn.com
6. HAZARDOUS & ELECTRONIC WASTE DISPOSAL
LA Sanitation (LASAN) has established programs for Los Angeles City residents to safely dispose of their household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronic waste (E-waste). Items ca be dropped off at the UCLA S.A.F.E. Center:
UCLA S.A.F.E. CENTER
550 Charles E. Young Dr. West
Los Angeles CA 90095
Hours of Operation:
Fridays and Saturdays
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
E-waste is only collected on Saturdays at this location
For more information about what is and is not accepted and for a list of locations, visit lacitysan.org/safecenters
Questions? Call our 24-hour Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489!
7. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO
“I’ll Have What She’s Having”: The Jewish Deli
April 14–September 4, 2022
at The Skirball Cultural Center
More than a place to get a meal, the Jewish deli is a community forged in food. The exhibition “I’ll Have What She’s Having”: The Jewish Deli explores how Jewish immigrants, mostly from Central and Eastern Europe, imported and adapted traditions to create a uniquely American restaurant.
Get a taste of deli history through neon signs, menus, advertisements, uniforms, photographs, and clips of deli on the big and little screen. Plus, participate in fun photo ops and interactives to spark and share your own deli memories. Watch for a special focus on some of your favorite LA establishments!
Tickets and Additional Information – click here
Easter Event Guide
from the Westwood-Century CIty Patch
Hop to it! Spring is here, ushering in the annual season of Easter festivities and spring festivals near Westwood, Century City and throughout the Westside and South Bay communities.
Peruse our annual Patch guide to Easter fun, bunny brunches and egg hunts, along with springtime gardening events and outdoor fests.
NOTE: Always confirm with organizers that events are proceeding as planned when posted. And if we missed your city or organization’s event, share with readers in the comment section.
Happy Easter, and enjoy the season, from Patch!
K.A.M.P. (Kids Art Museum Project)
Sunday May 15, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
at the Hammer Museum
On Sunday, May 15, 2022, the Hammer Museum is thrilled to bring back its annual family fundraiser K.A.M.P. (Kids’ Art Museum Project), an event that provides unforgettable experiences for kids and their families with renowned Los Angeles artists. Painters, sculptors, architects, and creative types of all kinds lead inventive hands-on workshops in the carefree atmosphere of the Hammer Museum courtyard.
Proceeds from K.A.M.P. support Hammer Kids, which offers free programming to thousands of children and families throughout the year.
You can purchase presale tickets by clicking on the button below.
A(un) Necessary World
Tue–Sun Apr 5–10, Hourly, 12:15–5:35 p.m.
at the Hammer Museum
Conceived by community dance and vocal artist Justin F. Kennedy with Shannon Funchess of Light Asylum, A(un) Necessary World is a sci-fi opera performance experimenting with methods of cypher and deep observation of trance dance. These daily in-gallery performances are presented in six parts between 12:15 p.m. and 5:35 p.m.
8. RESIDENT ADS
SEEKING HOUSEKEEPER
Looking for a reliable, English-speaking housekeeper with references. The housekeeper needs to have her own transportation. Cleaning for a one-person home.
Please contact Kathy. 310 – 497-1876.
Thank you.
CAREGIVER NEEDED
Seeking female caregiver for elderly female client, Monday through Friday. Must speak English and be a good driver. Responsibilities include cooking, light housekeeping, driving and computer assistance. Must have references.
Compensation: DOE.
Contact Claire at 310-441-0332
SEEKING ELECTRICIAN
Recommendations sought for a reliable, trustworthy electrician for work inside the house. In addition, looking for someone skilled in repairing existing, and/or installing new, landscape lighting.
Please email recommendations to DrRobinKay@gmail.com. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks, Robin Kay
HWPOA Communication & Ad Policy:
Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.
HWPOA members are welcome to post free ads (such as ads for plumbers, housekeepers, garage sales, etc.) in the Holmby News. When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News editor to review. Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.
9. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS
Below you will find links to discounts and benefits that local businesses have offered to HWPOA members. We hope to add more as often as we can. Please let us know if you would like to submit additional discounts for other Westwood retailiers.
Current benefits include:
- Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair
Westwood Village Rewards Program:
You can now earn rewards for shopping and dining in Westwood Village! Exclusive offers, promotions and other incentives are now available in many restaurants, shops and businesses in Westwood Village. It’s easy to use and you can access all of these rewards from your mobile device!
Visit www.WestwoodVillageRewards.com and register for a list of promotions, rewards and other incentives offered by local retailers. No extra steps are required, and no apps to download!
10. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION
Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone: (310) 470-1785 (call/text)
Email: hwpoa@aol.com OR info@holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Website: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Pay Membership Dues: https://squareup.com/store/hwpoa
You Are Invited . . .
- To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
- 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.