HOLMBY NEWS
September 30, 2022
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. LAPD Crime Report
2. Mail Stolen from Mailbox
3. HWPOA Board Meeting & City Council Candidate Discussions
4. Speed Hump Applications
5. Relaxed Parking During the Jewish Holidays
6. Holmby Westwood Green Team Update
7. City Council District 5 – Candidate Forum
8. Activities & Things to Do
9. Resident Ads
10. HWPOA Contact Information
1. LAPD CRIME REPORT
THEFT – PETTY (plain theft-petty) ($950 & under)
Incident #: 220814970
100 BLOCK LORING AV | 9/23/2022 @ 4:05 PM
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. MAIL STOLEN FROM MAILBOX
A homeowner from Westwood Hills (on the west side of UCLA) discovered that last week, thieves driving past their home had stolen mail directly from their mailbox. See below for a video clip from their Nest cameras:
In our Holmby Westwood neighborhood, most homes do not have curb-side mailboxes, so this type of theft is less likely to occur. However, for homes with easily accessible mailboxes, you may wish to consider purchasing a locking mailbox.
To report mail theft:
- By Phone to the US Postal Inspector: 1-877-876-2455
- Online via the US Postal Inspector: Link Here
- File a Police Report – click here
- Submit Congressman Lieu’s privacy form – at this link – and his team will work with you to resolve the issue. This form does require a real ink signature, so you need to print it, sign it and email it back – see form for instructions.
3. HWPOA BOARD MEETING & CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE DISCUSSIONS
On Tuesday, October 11 at 7:30 PM, the HWPOA Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting. Due to social distancing recommendations, the meeting will be a video-conference held online via Zoom.
With the November run-off election of a new City Councilmember for our district, we have invited each candidate to speak at one of our upcoming meetings. At the October meeting, we will be hosting Sam Yebri for an informal discussion and Q&A.
Members of the community are welcome to join the Zoom call. Please let us know if you plan to attend and we will send you the link to access the video-conference. Email Dana at hwpoa@aol.com.
We hope to see you there!
4. SPEED HUMP APPLICATIONS
Los Angeles Department of Transportation’s Residential Speed Hump Program will begin accepting new initial applications on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 9:00AM PST.
Applications can only be submitted online. NOTE: The LADOT website is currently down (Friday afternoon, 9/30). The links below may not work at the moment but should work once the website is up-and-running again.
A link will be provided on this page on the open application day. Due to high demand, applicants are encouraged to apply promptly once the application period opens. The application period will close when 375 applications (25 in each Council District) have been submitted.
Speed Humps – Apply for a Speed Hump in your neighborhood
- Video – click here to play
- Documents – Guidelines and Fact Sheets
- ONLINE APPLICATION – A link will be provided HERE on the open application day (Oct. 6)
Everyone deserves safe streets, but if cars are speeding on your residential street, you can apply for a speed hump to be installed. Before applying, please be aware that completing a speed hump request involves multiple steps of engagement and technical review. You should also know that due to LADOT’s limited budget, we can only construct a limited number of speed humps citywide. LADOT prioritizes requests based on technical feasibility and need.
5. RELAXED PARKING DURING THE JEWISH HOLIDAYS
The Council Office has notified us that parking will be relaxed in our community during the upcoming Jewish holidays. For a complete list of dates and locations where the parking rules will be relaxed, please click here:
Relaxed Parking – Jewish Holidays 2022
Please note that portions of Strathmore and Westholme near Hillel will not have relaxed parking, per Hillel’s conditional use permit.
6. HOLMBY WESTWOOD GREEN TEAM UPDATE
PLEASE PUT THIS IMPORTANT NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING ON YOUR CALENDAR
WATER EFFICIENCY AND LANDSCAPE BEAUTIFICATION WORKSHOP
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 3:30-5:00 PM
at the home of Jann Williams, 10551 Lindbrook
Please join the Holmby West Green Team and HWPOA members for a talk by Debby Dunn (Figoni) who is an enthusiastic advocate for the environment, with an extreme passion for educating people about the efficient use of water. Her daytime job is the Water Conservation Administrator for the City of Beverly Hills. In addition, Debby teaches water-wise landscaping workshops for other municipalities and has performed over 2,000 on-site landscape audits. This has helped over 12,000 residents and business owners use less water while continuing to beautify their landscapes. She is a Master Gardner, certified landscape auditor, and has created award-winning landscapes that are attractive to both people and wildlife. Debby brings her experience and advice to audiences in a fun and easily relatable way. With practical suggestions, she empowers her attendees to use water judiciously as they create and maintain their own water-wise landscapes. She will discuss what we can do to lower our water use and water bills while improving our gardens for ourselves and future generations. Debby’s talk will be followed by a Q&A. Don’t miss this unique opportunity.
This talk will be limited to 20 residents. You must RSVP before the meeting at mossbodek@msn.com.
7. CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 5 – CANDIDATE FORUM
Los Angeles City Council District 5
Candidate Forum Debate
Sponsored by CD 5 Neighborhood Councils
WHEN:
Monday, October 10th at 7:00 PM
WHERE:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82740759310
Webinar ID: 827 4075 9310
Or Telephone:
888 475 4499 (Toll Free)
Moderator: Patty Lombard, Co-Publisher Larchmont Buzz
Interested in providing questions before the debate, please email Patty@larchmontbuzz.com Subject: CD 5 Candidate Debate
Sponsored by:
CD 5 NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS
A coalition of Neighborhood Councils within Council District 5.
8. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO
UCLA FIRST THURSDAYS – WESTWOOD VILLAGE SPOOKTACULAR
Thursday, October 6
in Westwood Village
Free and open to the public, First Thursday activities kickoff at the Westwood Village Farmers’ Market during the day; at night, things get festive at Westwood Village’s very own block party experience–hosted by UCLA. Rediscover Broxton each month. Experience UCLA First Thursdays!
Westwood Village Farmers’ Market
12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Donate…If You Dare
It’s in our Bruin DNA to help others, so UCLA Blood & Platelet Center is partnering with “Be The Match” to give us the opportunity to do just that! Stop by and sign up to donate–every drop counts!
Evening Block Party
7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Spooktacular
Don’t miss Westwood Village’s most SPOOKTACULAR night–featuring foooood trucks, entertainment, face painting, photo experiences, and a student pumpkin decorating contest you won’t boo-lieve! Open to the public, First Thursday events* are free for all spirits.
*no broom parking
FALL EXHIBITIONS CELEBRATION
Sunday, October 9, from 6-9:00 PM
at the Hammer Museum
Join us to celebrate the openings of three major exhibitions at the Hammer on Sunday, October 9, with late-night gallery hours, cash bars, free admission, and music in the courtyard by DJ Iesha Irene.
Exhibitions on view with galleries open until 9 p.m.:
- Picasso Cut Papers
- Joan Didion: What She Means
- Bob Thompson: This House Is Mine
- Hammer Projects: Janiva Ellis
- Hammer Projects: Tita Cicognani
All Hammer members enjoy priority entry through a dedicated members line and a free drink. Become a member today!
For more information and to RSVP:
Hammer Museum – Fall Exhibitions Celebration
HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSES
Throughout Southern California
Presented by the Westwood-Century City Patch
It’s terror time! Check out the spookiest, scream-inducing haunts near you in the Los Angeles County region. Ready for the annual scare season? As Halloween nears, bone-chilling options abound at haunted houses throughout Greater Los Angeles and nearby. Peruse the list of amusement-park extravaganzas and local fear-fests. Several open in mid-September or early October, and tickets to many are on sale.
Westwood-Century City Patch
Halloween Haunted Houses 2022
9. RESIDENT ADS
CHILDREN’S BOOK – WRITTEN BY HOMEOWNER
Benjamin Poodle is very excited that his book, “Benjamin’s Big Question – Am I a Dog or a Person?”, is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iTunes, and Google Play. Search for it under “Susan Reuben” or “Benjamin’s Big Question children’s book”. It’s appropriate for ages 2-7.
All animals teach us life lessons that help children grow up into caring and responsible adults. What better teacher than a dog who makes us giggle. This is the first book in a series based on values every parent wants their child to learn.
If you, your children, grandchildren, nieces, or nephews like the book, Benjamin and I would be delighted if you would leave a positive review. Most importantly, we hope you enjoy our book.
Warmest regards,
Benjamin and Susan Reuben
Susan Reuben is a long-time resident of Holmby Westwood.
Amazon.com – Benjamin’s Big Question – Am I a Dog or a Person?
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.
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.