HOLMBY NEWS
May 3, 2024
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. LAPD Crime Report
2. Message from UCLA Chancellor Block
3. Pancake Breakfast at Fire Station 71 – This Sunday
4. Chief of Police Selection – Community Input Webinar
5. Westside Pavilion – Past and Present
6. New Restaurants in Westwood Village
7. Activities & Things to Do
1. LAPD CRIME REPORT
BURGLARY FROM VEHICLE
Incident #: 240808072
10700 BLOCK LINDBROOK DR | 4/25/2024 @ 5:30 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. MESSAGE FROM UCLA CHANCELLOR BLOCK
Dear Bruin Community:
Our community is in deep pain. We are reeling from days of violence and division. And we hope with all our hearts that we can return to a place where our students, faculty and staff feel safe and, one day, connected again.
Our approach to the encampment that was established on Royce Quad last week has been guided by several equally important principles: the need to support the safety and well-being of Bruins, the need to support the free expression rights of our community, and the need to minimize disruption to our teaching and learning mission.
The events of the past several days, and especially the terrifying attack on our students, faculty and staff on Tuesday night, have challenged our efforts to live up to these principles and taken an immense toll on our community.
We approached the encampment with the goal of maximizing our community members’ ability to make their voices heard on an urgent global issue. We had allowed it to remain in place so long as it did not jeopardize Bruins’ safety or harm our ability to carry out our mission.
But while many of the protesters at the encampment remained peaceful, ultimately, the site became a focal point for serious violence as well as a huge disruption to our campus.
Several days of violent clashes between demonstrators and counter-demonstrators put too many Bruins in harm’s way and created an environment that was completely unsafe for learning. Demonstrators directly interfered with instruction by blocking students’ pathways to classrooms. Indirectly, violence related to the encampment led to the closure of academic buildings and the cancellation of classes. And frankly, hostilities were only continuing to escalate.
In the end, the encampment on Royce Quad was both unlawful and a breach of policy. It led to unsafe conditions on our campus and it damaged our ability to carry out our mission. It needed to come to an end.
Over the past several days, we communicated with and made a formal request to meet with demonstration leaders to discuss options for a peaceful and voluntary disbanding of the encampment. Unfortunately, that meeting did not lead to an agreement.
To preserve campus safety and the continuity of our mission, early Thursday morning, we made the decision to direct UCPD and outside law enforcement officers to enter and clear the encampment. Officers followed a plan that had been carefully developed to protect the safety of protesters at the site. Those who remained encamped last night were given several warnings and were offered the opportunity to leave peacefully with their belongings before officers entered the area. Ultimately, about 300 protesters voluntarily left, while more than 200 resisted orders to disperse and were arrested.
UCLA facilities teams are now in the process of taking down structures and cleaning up the quad, and we ask that students, staff and faculty continue to avoid the area.
I want to be clear that we fully support the right of our community members to protest peacefully, and there are longstanding and robust processes in place that allow students, faculty and staff to gather and demonstrate in ways that do not violate the law or our policies. I urge Bruins to take advantage of these many opportunities, which were designed to support advocacy that does not jeopardize community safety or disrupt the functioning of the university.
I also want to recognize the significance of the issues behind the demonstrators’ advocacy. The loss of life in Gaza has been truly devastating, and my administration has and will continue to connect with student and faculty leaders advocating for Palestinian rights to engage in discussions that are grounded in listening, learning and mutual respect. Similarly, we will continue to support our Jewish students and employees who are reeling from the trauma of the brutal Oct. 7 attacks and a painful spike in antisemitism worldwide.
We will also continue to investigate the violent incidents of the past several days, especially Tuesday night’s horrific attack by a mob of instigators. When physical violence broke out that night, leadership immediately directed our UCPD police chief to call for the support of outside law enforcement, medical teams and the fire department to help us quell the violence. We are carefully examining our security processes that night and I am grateful to President Drake for also calling for an investigation.
The past week has been among the most painful periods our UCLA community has ever experienced. It has fractured our sense of togetherness and frayed our bonds of trust, and will surely leave a scar on the campus. While Counseling & Psychological Services and Staff & Faculty Counseling Center are available to lend support to those in need, I also hope we can support one another through this difficult moment and reaffirm the ties that unite us as a community of learning.
Gene D. Block
Chancellor
NOTE ABOUT HELICOPTER NOISE:
HWPOA has received many calls and emails regarding helicopter noise throughout the day and night. UCLA has been clear on this issue. The university has no control regulating the police or news helicopters. We know it has been very disturbing for young and old alike and we do keep UCLA aware of the many complaints. Those in Local and Community Relations at the school have heard our voices.
3. PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT FIRE STATION 71 – THIS SUNDAY
Our classic community celebration has returned!! We encourage you to attend the upcoming Pancake Breakfast at Fire Station 71 (located at Beverly Glen and Sunset). It is a fun, free event for all ages. We hope to see you there!
Pancake Breakfast at Fire Station 71
Sunday, May 5
9:00 am to noon
at the corner of Sunset & Beverly Glen
4. CHIEF OF POLICE SELECTION – COMMUNITY INPUT WEBINAR
From the Office of Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky:
Dear Neighbors:
Public safety is one of the top priorities for Councilwoman Yaroslavsky and the hundreds of thousands of constituents who call CD5 home.
In light of former Police Chief Michel Moore’s departure, the Los Angeles Police Commission, in partnership with the Office of Councilwoman Yaroslavsky, will host a district-wide community forum to solicit community feedback on the next Chief of Police.
The virtual community session will be held on Tuesday, May 7th from 6 PM – 7:30 PM on Zoom, and will be facilitated by the Los Angeles Police Commission.
Here is the link to the Zoom meeting, or you can manually enter Meeting ID: 824 8665 6132
Thanks, and please let us know if you have any questions!
Patricia Macias
Field Deputy – Westwood
O: (323) 866-1828
cd5.lacity.gov
5. WESTSIDE PAVILION – PAST AND PRESENT
From Shopping Mall to Research Park:
An exclusive look inside UCLA’s innovative new space
The recent Spectrum News segment on the Westside Pavilion takes viewers on a journey through the mall’s vibrant past and its exciting future as the UCLA Research Park. The mall, which was a go-to shopping center for generations of Angelenos and served as a location for iconic music videos and movies, is now poised to become a magnet for some of the world’s best researchers and faculty. Roger Wakimoto, UCLA Vice Chancellor for Research and Creative Activities, provides a fascinating tour of the space and shares the vision for the future. During the tour, he discusses the two anchor tenants – the UCLA Quantum Innovation Hub and the California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy – and how they will contribute to research and development and new opportunities for students.
VIDEO:
Westside Pavilion: Past and Present
6. NEW RESTAURANTS IN WESTWOOD VILLAGE
Pret A Manger
Opening on Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Pret A Manger, a popular European chain renowned for its fresh grab-and-go offerings such as sandwiches, salads, soups, baked goods, and organic coffee and teas, is opening in Westwood Village next week! With its convenient ready-to-eat concept, it will become a beloved spot for the community. Join in celebrating their grand opening week with special giveaways and more!
Opening week specials:
- May 8: The first 100 customers receive a Pret tote bag and tumbler.
- May 9: Free 16oz Barista-prepared drink with any purchase between 8am-10am.
- May 10: Free bakery item with lunch purchase between 12pm-2pm.
- May 11: Free 16oz Barista-prepared drink with any purchase between 8am-10am.
Pret A Manger
10906 Le Conte Ave.
www.pret.com
The Poke Co & Wings
Are you looking for the perfect spot to satisfy your cravings for poke and wings? Look no further! The Poke Co & Wings has everything you need to indulge in—from delicious poke bowls to mouth-watering wings, fries, and refreshing Boba drinks. You can even share the experience with your friends and family—they’ve got you covered! An extensive range of toppings will customize your meal to perfection.
There are amazing weekly specials that you can’t resist. Buy one, get one free on milk tea and Thai tea every Monday and Tuesday, respectively. On Wednesdays, boneless wings are available for just 65 cents with any drink purchase! Please help us welcome them to Westwood Village!
The Poke Co & Wings
1067 Glendon Ave.
www.thepokeco.com
7. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO
Broxton Nights: Mama Palooza
Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
on Broxton Plaza in Westwood Village
Join us for an unforgettable evening at Broxton Nights: Mama Palooza, a specially curated Mother’s Day event in the heart of Westwood Village. This celebration will take place on Saturday, May 11, from 4 to 8 pm and promises an array of delights for the whole family.
Get ready to groove and explore offerings from local small businesses, Mompreneurs, kids’ crafts, activities, and much more! It’s a night to honor moms in a vibrant and festive atmosphere. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Clarkia Festival
Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
at the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden
We warmly invite the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association to the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden inaugural Clarkia Festival on May 18, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival aims to cultivate community among our neighbors and support local organizations.
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://hwpoa.square.site/
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.