HOLMBY NEWS
October 7, 2022
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. HWPOA Board Meeting & City Council Candidate Discussions
2. Movie Premieres & Private Event – Street Closures
3. Tours of Westwood, UCLA & Little Holmby
4. Ballot Initiatives – Mansion Tax
5. Digital COVID Vaccine Record
6. Westwood Restaurant News
7. City Council District 5 – Candidate Forum
8. Activities & Things to Do
9. HWPOA Contact Information
1. HWPOA BOARD MEETING & CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE DISCUSSIONS
HWPOA Board Meeting
Conversation with Sam Yebri
Candidate for City Council, 5th District
Tuesday, October 11 at 7:30 PM
On Tuesday, October 11 at 7:30 PM, the HWPOA Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting. The meeting will be a video-conference held online via Zoom. Please click here to see the agenda.
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 board 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!
Sam Yebri
Candidate for City Council, District 5
2. MOVIE PREMIERES & PRIVATE EVENT – STREET CLOSURES
There are several movie premieres coming up in Westwood Village, which will involve various sidewalk and street closures around the area of Broxton Avenue between Weyburn Avenue and Le Conte Avenue:
“Ticket to Paradise” – Monday, October 17, 2022
Universal will be holding the premiere of “Ticket to Paradise” at the Regency Village Theater on Monday, October 17, 2022.
“The School for Good & Evil” – Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Netflix will be holding the premiere of “The School for Good & Evil” on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at the Regency Village Theater.
Opening Weekend for “The Inheritance” Private Event
Geffen Playhouse
Saturday, October 15 – Sunday, October 16
Le Conte Ave between Westwood Blvd and Ralphs will be closed to direct traffic for several stretches over the weekend from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Vehicle traffic heading west from the Ralphs parking lot will not be obstructed, and the entrance to the UCLA health building heading east will not be obstructed.
3. TOURS OF WESTWOOD, UCLA & LITTLE HOLMBY
The Los Angeles Conservancy
is excited to announce our 2022 special fall tour:
“All Roads Lead to Westwood!”
Follow your nearest road to Westwood and join us for a weekend walking tour exploring the neighborhood’s complex and layered history. See firsthand how this intentionally planned neighborhood has influenced and been influenced by the developments built around it.
We will explore three distinct areas via guided or self-guided tours, looking at how each contributes to the greater sum of Westwood’s identity. You’ll meet the community, explore legacy businesses, and see ongoing efforts to preserve Westwood’s historic places—not to mention become a Bruin for the day!
Join the Los Angeles Conservancy today and take advantage of our member presale! General public sales open on Thursday, October 13, 2022.
All Roads Lead to Westwood: The Village and UCLA
Saturday, November 12
Part I: Westwood Village Exploration
Visit and learn about iconic Spanish revival-style buildings from the 1930s and historic movie theatres like the Regency Village.
Sunday, November 13
Part 2: UCLA
Tour significant structures on the UCLA campus and learn how the university and Westwood Village are inextricably linked. Bruins are encouraged to attend and share their stories of the historic campus!
$35 Members/$45 General Public
$20 UCLA Students or Employees (with use of UCLA email)
$10 Youth ages 17 and under
One ticket, two tours!
Learn about our tours of Westwood Village and UCLA
All Roads Lead to Westwood: Little Holmby
Sunday, November 13
Tours begin every half hour between 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
On this guided tour, you’ll see stunning exteriors designed by master architects, learn about Holmby-Westwood’s relationship to nearby Westwood Village and UCLA, and discover what’s happening today in this bucolic neighborhood.
$20 Members/$25 General Public/$10 Youth ages 17 and under
Limited space available! This tour is expected to sell out early.
Learn about our Little Holmby Tour
4. BALLOT INITIATIVES – MANSION TAX
Thank you to Brentwood Homeowners Association for the following information:
Ballots are in the mail. Before you mail them back or head to the voting booth on November 8, we wanted to let you know about two local initiatives that would affect homeowners and the taxes they pay.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE MANSION TAX
Described as the “mansion tax” by its backers, Measure ULA would fund affordable housing and tenant assistance programs in Los Angeles through a tax on real property transfers over $5 million. All sales or transfers of real property exceeding $5 million would pay a 4% tax on the sale price, increasing to 5.5% on the sale of real property $10 million or more. This tax would not expire and could only be ended by the voters.
A recent article by the LA Times states Caruso and Bass do not support this measure, noting “Both appear to think that backing the tax is bad politics when Angelenos are frustrated with how past money has been spent to address homelessness, even as many feel the crisis has worsened.”
Many homes in our area will be affected by this tax. For those whose home is their single biggest asset and the sale a source of funds for retirement, the tax would reduce profits by $200,000 on a $5 million sale (this tax is based on the sale price, not the net proceeds after mortgages and other taxes are paid).
LA TIMES SAYS NO ON PROPOSITION SP
Proposition SP would impose an $.84 per square foot tax on residential and commercial buildings to help fund parks, recreational centers, pools, playgrounds, waterways, beaches, green spaces, open spaces, childcare and other facilities, and increasing park equity in the City of Los Angeles. In considering whether or not to vote for it, the LA Times shared this opinion:
There is a need for more money to keep the city’s parks from falling into ruin and to develop new recreational facilities. But the language of Proposition SP lacks any detail or funding distribution plan that would ensure the money addresses those needs.
5. DIGITAL COVID VACCINE RECORD
The state of California is offering a digital COVID-19 vaccination record as an alternative to a physical vaccination card. To receive your digital vaccination card, click here:
State of California
Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record Portal
Updated COVID-19 boosters are now available in LA County. The updated booster increases immunity against the newer Omicron variants, which account for most current cases, as well as prior strains. As Omicron variants keep emerging, the updated booster dose is an important tool to protect us as it includes the dominant strains now.
Get boosted today. To find a location near you, visit VaccinateLACounty.com.
6. WESTWOOD RESTAURANT NEWS
WOLFSGLEN (formerly Fellow)
The restaurant formerly named Fellow is now Wolfsglen. Everything you expect from the kitchen, bar, and dining room remains the same!
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/wolfsglenwestwood/
Open Table:
https://www.opentable.com/r/wolfsglen-formerly-fellow-los-angeles
VIOLET BISTRO – Special Event
Haute Tea á la Violet: October
Sunday, October 15
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Treat yourself to our delectable twist on a cherished classic. Haute Tea à la Violet infuses the charm of a French bistro with our favorite traditions from an English afternoon tea. The memorable experience includes a glass of our favorite sparkling Champagne or Violet Lemonade (non-alcoholic). A perfect way to spend the day with friends or someone special!
RSVP: resy.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
CICLAVIA – HEART OF LA
Sunday, October 9, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
in Downtown Los Angeles
This Sunday, enjoy 7 miles of open streets connecting Echo Park, DTLA, Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Arts District, and Boyle Heights at CicLAvia–Heart of LA. CicLAvia Sunday is an opportunity to make unforgettable memories on the car free streets of LA. Whether it’s your first event or you are a seasoned CicLAvia enthusiast, we are excited to see you!
An Abundance of Activities!
All 5 Hubs have free water stations and restrooms, a First Aid booth, bike parking, free bike repair, and free AARP sponsored pedicab rides to other Hubs. Here’s a glimpse at what your Hub hopping could look like:
- Food trucks at the Grand Park, Echo Park, and 6th Street Hubs. And of course, all the neighborhood eateries along the way!
- Snap a deep space selfie with stunning imagery from the James Webb Space Telescope courtesy of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory at the Grand Park Hub.
- Does your child need a helmet? Stop by the California Highway Patrol booth and get fitted for a free kids helmet (while supplies last) at the Echo Park Hub.
- Celebrate Grand Park’s 10th Anniversary! They are hosting a family festival during CicLAvia featuring wellness activities, music, dance, food and event happenings. See their full list of festivities here.
- Sit down and relax at a seating area and listen to tunes from the Solar DJs, brought to you by LA3C at the Chinatown Hub.
- Visit the LACBC booth at the Chinatown Hub to learn how to make LA a more livable community through biking and spin their prize wheel for a chance to win a biking related prize.
- Grab lunch, snacks, fresh produce, and more at the Boyle Heights Community Farmers Market at Mariachi Plaza! You’ll have a chance to collect a free limited edition CicLAvia button with purchase.
- Visit the newly built 6th Street Bridge, and stop by the Los Angeles Clean Cities Coalition booth to learn more about clean transportation.
Check out the full list of activities so you don’t miss a thing!
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. 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.