HOLMBY NEWS
July 21, 2023
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. LAPD Crime Report
2. Mosquito Control Awareness
3. Transportation Improvements – Hilgard & Strathmore
4. Pedestrian Plaza Coming to Westwood Village
5. UCLA Extension – Free Summer Classes
6. West LAPD – National Night Out
7. Opportunities for Teens & Young Adults
8. Youth Flag Football
9. Activities & Things to Do
10. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
11. HWPOA Contact Information
1. LAPD CRIME REPORT
THEFT FROM VEHICLE – GRAND ($950.01 & over)
Incident #: 230812106
10600 BLOCK LE CONTE AV | 7/5/2023 @ 4:30 PM
VEHICLE, STOLEN
Incident #: 230812181
1000 BLOCK MANNING AV | 7/18/2023 @ 7:30 PM
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
If You See Something, Say Something. We continue to urge the public to remain vigilant and to report activity they consider to be suspicious to the LAPD. Neighbors have reported suspicious cars, people taking pictures of homes and the like. If you see something suspicious, please take a photo or video only if it can be done subtly and safely.
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. MOSQUITO CONTROL AWARENESS
As we welcome warmer weather, it is a good time to remember that controlling mosquitos is a shared responsibility. The Greater Los Angles County Vector Control District continues providing information and tips on how to manage and prevent the threatening illnesses that come with mosquito bites. Click below to visit their website and learn about the many ways in which you can help prevent mosquitos from breeding.
Vector Control Website:
Mosquito Control Tips & Information
HWPOA Article
Mosquitos – What to Do & Who to Call
3. TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS – HILGARD & STRATHMORE
From Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky:
The new Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) at the intersection of Hilgard Ave. & Strathmore Dr. as part of the CD5 Westside Transportation Improvements Project was successfully activated last week.
The new addition, which remains dark until a pedestrian desires to cross the street in this location and pushes the activation button, will flash yellow to slow traffic and then red to stop traffic, allowing pedestrians a safe passage.
4. PEDESTRIAN PLAZA COMING TO WESTWOOD VILLAGE
From Urbanize LA:
An eight-year-old plan to convert a one-block stretch of Broxton Avenue into a pedestrian-only plaza is set to finally move forward this summer.
The Daily Bruin reports that the Westwood Village Improvement Association has received approvals from the City of Los Angeles to finally implement the Broxton Plaza project, which would close Broxton Avenue to automobiles between Weyburn Avenue and Kinross Avenue.
Urbanize LA Article
Pedestrian Plaza Coming to Westwood Village
5. UCLA EXTENSION – FREE SUMMER CLASSES
In an ongoing effort to eliminate barriers to education and strengthen our global community’s connection to UCLA, we are proud to offer UCLAxOpen, open access education for all.
UCLAxOpen is your gateway to no-cost personal enrichment and professional development courses and seminars offered via UCLA Extension.
These complimentary online courses and seminars are designed to provide timely and relevant lifelong learning opportunities, bringing UCLAx to the world.
6. WEST LAPD – NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
West Los Angeles Community Police Station presents:
National Night Out
Tuesday, August 1st
5:30pm to 8:00pm
at Stoner Park – 1833 Stoner Avenue
Please join the men and women from the West Los Community Police for dinner and conversation at this free community event..
Meet our community partners:
- LAPD Communications/911 Team
- GO COUNTRY 105.7-11
- West Traffic Division Motor Cycle Unit
- K-9 Unit
- LAPD Reserves and Volunteers
- Youth Service Officers and WLA Cadets
- American Red Cross
- Emergency Preparedness Team
- WLASNC (West Los Angeles Sawtelle Neighborhood Council) Root Beer Float Table
For information call: West Los Angeles Community Police Station Contact Senior Lead Officer (SLO) Lavenson (310) 444-0742 or email 30627@lapd.online
7. OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEENS & YOUNG ADULTS
Apply to Join the LA Youth Council
The Olivia Mitchell LA City Youth Council is now accepting applications to join the next cohort of youth leaders who will impact and help guide Los Angeles into the future.
During their term, members learn about the inner working of local government, drive special community projects and civic events, and make policy and budget recommendations to elected and civic leaders of the City to improve the well-being, safety, and achievement of young Angelenos.
LA Youth Council – More Information
CALLING ALL CODERS: The Congressional App Challenge is back!
Students in middle and high school can now submit original computer programs or apps for consideration. Applications will remain open until November 1st. Winners will be selected by community judges, with winning apps or programs eligible to be displayed in the United States Capitol building, on house.gov, and on the Congressional App Challenge website! Students of all coding skill levels are encouraged to apply.
Congressional App Challenge – More Information
8. YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL
Registration has opened for Flag Football at the Barrington Recreation Center, for ages 5 to 12 (grouped into age-appropriate divisions). The season is scheduled to kick off on Saturday, September 30th, 2023. The registration fee of $180 covers various amenities, including a uniform, awards, officials’ fees, and administrative costs. This all-inclusive fee ensures a comprehensive experience for all participants. Also seeking volunteer coaches!
More info and to register:
- Co-Rec – https://www.laparks.org/activity-details?activity_id=611227801
- Girls – https://www.laparks.org/activity-details?activity_id=611227802
Brentwood News Article
Flag Football at Barrington Rec.
NOTE: Westwood Rec. Center will also host Flag Football this fall
More info at https://www.laparks.org/activity-details?activity_id=621227801
9. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO
VENICE BLVD. – BIKE EVENT
Sunday, July 23, from 2pm-6pm
along Venice Blvd. in Culver City
Join us on Sunday, July 23rd to ride, bike, skate, and experience the new protected bike lanes and safety features on Venice Boulevard. This event will feature a series of guided group bike rides and walks along Venice Boulevard, between National and Sepulveda, as well as routes through the surrounding neighborhoods, highlighting the recent transportation safety improvements.
Music – Games
Activities – Freebies – FUN
Click here for more information
10. 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 retailers.
Current benefits include:
- Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair
11. 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.