HOLMBY NEWS
April 22, 2022
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. LAPD Crime Report
2. HWPOA Annual Meeting – Save the Date
3. Mask Mandate – Airports & Public Transit
4. City Council & Mayoral Election – Candidate Talks
5. Westwood Connect Day
6. Activities & Things to Do
7. Resident Ads
8. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
9. HWPOA Contact Information
1. LAPD CRIME REPORT
BURGLARY FROM VEHICLE
Incident #: 220808427
HOLMBY AV & WILSHIRE BL | 4/10/2022 @ 8:00 AM
FOLLOW-HOME ROBBERIES
A follow-home robbery occurred earlier this week on Coldwater Canyon. When you are out dining or in public, it is in your best interest to not wear Rolex watches or other expensive jewelry, or post it on social media. Be mindful of displaying any wealth and stay acutely aware of your surroundings, including who is paying attention to you. If you believe you are being followed, you should drive directly to the police station (the West LA Police Station is on Butler, one block south of Santa Monica Blvd, a few blocks west of the 405 Frwy). It is also a good idea to alter your routes home and pay attention to vehicles that repeatedly make the same turns as you.
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
2. HWPOA ANNUAL MEETING – SAVE THE DATE
SAVE THE DATE:
HWPOA ANNUAL MEETING
Online via Zoom
Tuesday, May 17
The Annual HWPOA membership meeting is scheduled for the evening of Tuesday, May 17. The meeting will be held virtually (via Zoom). More details to follow. A new Board of Directors for 2022-23 will be elected and we will have several guest speakers. Mark your calendars!
3. MASK MANDATE – AIRPORTS & PUBLIC TRANSIT
Under a new COVID-19 health order that takes effect Friday, April 22, masks will again be required on all public transit within Los Angeles County, including:
- Buses
- Trains
- Taxis
- Ride-sharing service vehicles
- Airports, bus terminals and other transportation hubs
LA County’s public health department reinstated part of its COVID mask mandate Friday, meaning a patchwork of rules for masks on public transit and at airports in Southern California. The decision announced Thursday came just days after a federal judge overturned the Centers for Disease Control’s mask mandate on public transportation.
Initially, local transit agencies went along with that Florida judge’s ruling, allowing the federal rule enforcing masks on planes, trains, buses and other ways of getting around to lapse. Masks became optional. But that changed with Thursday’s announcement from the county health department. LA County’s own public health director apologized in making the announcement, saying the change will likely create confusion among residents feeling a sense of mask “whiplash” due to the back-and-forth. The order goes beyond the state’s guidance, which recommends, but does not require, masks on public transit.
4. CITY COUNCIL & MAYORAL ELECTION – CANDIDATE TALKS
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 5 VIRTUAL CANDIDATE FORUM – YOUTUBE LINK
Earlier this month, HWPOA co-sponsored a Westwood & UCLA Virtual Candidate Forum for L.A. City Council District 5. This forum focused specifically on Westwood, Westwood Village, UCLA, and 5th District issues. In addition to addressing the issues of homelessness & housing affordability in Westwood, and public safety & policing, other Westwood-specific questions focused on Westwood Village revitalization & economic development, historic preservation, bike lanes in Westwood, the Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project, Westwood parks & green space, as well as L.A. City government’s failure to enforce its own laws and ordinances, and corruption in local government.
CD5 Candidates Forum – YouTube link
To learn more about the candidates and their positions, please visit:
Jimmy Biblarz: jimmybiblarz.com
Scott Epstein: scottforla.com
Katy Young Yaroslavsky: katyforla.com
Sam Yebri: samforla.com
CANDIDATE TALKS WITH CRAIG GREIWE
Mayoral Candidate
Friday, April 29th at 1:00 PM.
Belmont Village – 10475 Wilshire Bvd.
Join us for Candidate Talks, a series featuring local candidates running for office. In our next Talk, Craig Greiwe will join us to discuss his run for Los Angeles Mayor and answer your questions. RSVP HERE
CANDIDATE TALKS WITH MIKE FEUER
Mayoral Candidate
Wednesday, May 4th at 1:00 PM.
Belmont Village – 10475 Wilshire Bvd.
Join us for Candidate Talks, a series featuring local candidates running for office. In our next Talk, Mike Feuer will join us to discuss his run for Los Angeles Mayor 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.
5. WESTWOOD CONNECT DAY
Westwood Connect Day 2022
A community event for our unhoused neighbors
Thursday, May 11, 2022
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Westwood Recreation Center
1350 S. Sepulveda Blvd.
Connect Days are community events that bring service providers, community partners, governmental agencies, and dedicated volunteers together so that individuals experiencing homelessness can be connected to an array of services simultaneously. There will be housing resources, legal assistance, medical services, hygiene kits, showers, food, haircuts, clothing, and more.
Donations Needed:
- Clothing, jackets, business attire
- Shoes, belts, purses
- Blankets, backpacks, luggage
- Reusable bags, tents, sleeping bags
- Non-perishable snacks
Donation Drop-Off Locations:
- Volunteer’s home in HWPOA – 1022 Selby Ave.
- Supervisor Shiela Kuehl’s Field Office, 1645 Corinth Ave, #102, Schedule your drop-off appointment by calling 310-231-1170.
6. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO
FESTIVAL OF TREES – UCLA BOTANICAL GARDEN
Friday, April 29 from 12pm – 2pm
at La Kretz Garden Pavilion (707 Tiverton)
The UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden (707 Tiverton Dr.) is hosting a Festival of Trees. In honor of Earth Month and in collaboration with UCLA Health and the Office of Sustainability, we are celebrating all things trees this April 29th. Visit the Garden any time from 12pm – 2pm. Participate in an interactive stamp rally, where you’ll learn more about some of the most iconic trees in the Garden. Collect all eight stamps and you’ll have the chance to take home a special plant prize!
The fun begins at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion — no RSVP necessary. We hope to see you there!
LIVE THROUGH LOVE
Presented by W Los Angeles x Ruben Rojas
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 | 5:30 – 8 p.m.
at the W Hotel – 930 Hilgard Ave.
W Los Angeles – West Beverly Hills is hosting an evening with local artist Ruben Rojas featuring a mural unveiling, art show and podcast launch. All attendees will receive a Loveskate augmented reality NFT and complimentary cocktails and hor d’oeuvres. Limited tickets available. RSVP here.
L.A. TIMES FESTIVAL OF BOOKS
Saturday and Sunday, April 23-24
on the USC Campus
The nation’s largest literary event is back with an in-person event on the lovely campus of the University of Southern California. Join us for one-on-one conversations, exciting panels, readings by your favorite authors, musical performances, and so much more!
L.A. Times – Festival of Books
LAST REMAINING SEATS – CLASSIC FILM SERIES
Three weekends in June 2022
at historic L.A. theaters
Tickets now on sale – After a two-year hiatus, the Los Angeles Conservancy’s classic film series “Last Remaining Seats” is back and bringing its beloved movie screenings to Westwood Village. Since 1987, the L.A. Conservancy’s popular summer series has presented classic films as they were meant to be seen: on the big screen inside L.A.’s majestic movie palaces. Tickets per screening are $22 General admission/$18 L.A. Conservancy members.
To Sir With Love
Saturday, June 4, 2022, 8 p.m.
at the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood Village
A free Q&A session about the historic Regency Village Theatre (formerly known as the Fox Westwood Village) will follow the screening.
For the full 2022 Last Remaining Seats schedule and to purchase tickets, visit laconservancy.org/LRS
7. RESIDENT ADS
TRUNK SHOW – ANATOMIE & SHORTYLOVE
Private trunk show in Little Holmby today through May 1: Anatomie women’s clothing featuring casual separates in exclusive Italian fabric that is wrinkle free, machine washable and SPF50! There are pants, jackets, vests, tees, dresses and skirts that you won’t find in any retail shops! New clients receive 15% off and there are some great styles that are on sale! Sizes XS – XL.
Also available: shortyLOVE handbags, which are designed by the former designer for Marc Jacobs. These bags are nylon with great detailing and perfect for travel, hikes, Mother’s Day gifts!
Call, text or email for your appointment:
Denise Barta (310) 721-2500; dzbarta@aol.com
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.
8. 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!
9. 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.