HOLMBY NEWS
March 10, 2017
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. HWPOA Board Meeting
2. Daylight Savings Reminder
3. LAPD Crime Report
4. Road Work on Mulholland
5. Metro Purple Line Extension Update
6. L.A. Musical Salon Dinner Concert
7. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
8. Resident Ads
9. HWPOA Contact Information
1. HWPOA BOARD MEETING
On Tuesday, March 14 at 8:00 PM, the HWPOA Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting at Belmont Village, 10475 Wilshire Blvd. Please click here to see the agenda.
Members of the community are welcome to attend, though space is limited. Please let us know if you plan to attend. Email Dana at hwpoa@aol.com.
2. DAYLIGHT SAVINGS REMINDER
Don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour before you go to bed Saturday night, March 11. Daylight savings begins this Sunday, March 12! It’s time to “spring forward” – set your clocks forward one hour!
Daylight Saving Time is also a great time to check the things that keep us safe and ready for emergencies. It is a good time to replace the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, double check the expiration dates on your emergency kits and replace missing/expired items.
3. LAPD CRIME REPORT
Residents have reported the following 3 incidents:
(1) A homeowner reported a break in Saturday morning at his home on Dalehurst Ave. around 9:45 am. The entry to the property was through a back door, where the suspects broke a glass pane to get in. No one was home at the time. They have filed a police report.
(2) Earlier this week a guy was walking toward my car, acting very strange. He looked like one of the guys who appeared at a neighbor’s door saying his friend lived at the home when they did not. I drove around the block to see where he was going. I observed him on Malcolm, Hilgard, Lindbrook and Weyburn. As he was slowly walking down the street he would stop in front of numerous homes scoping them out and walking part way up some of the driveways. As he walked past the apartments he would stop and look in the apartments and their balconies. At one point, he walked up a stairway of an apartment building, tried to open the door and a window next to the door. I called the UCLA police. The police car showed up shortly thereafter and arrested him. It turns out he had been arrested the day before for trespassing in a home on Loring. Unfortunately, trespassing is a misdemeanor, so he was released. The Sergeant of UCLA PD told me we should all look out for him and if you see him to call them. Their phone # is: 310-825-1491.
(3) A homeowner on Lindbrook recently reported seeing a silver car with New Jersey plates. There was a very suspicious couple inside and when the homeowner asked them what they were doing they both pointed at different homes and said they were waiting for someone. Please keep an eye out for this vehicle.
LAPD Crime Report:
BURGLARY FROM VEHICLE
Incident #: 170806941
10500 BLOCK STRATHMORE DR | 3/2/2017 @ 5:00 PM
BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 170806875
300 BLOCK DALEHURST AV | 3/1/2017 @ 11:30 AM
BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 170806883
800 BLOCK DEVON AV | 2/26/2017 @ 9:00 PM
THEFT FROM VEHICLE – GRAND ($950.01 & over)
Incident #: 170807098
700 BLOCK S BEVERLY GLEN BL | 3/8/2017 @ 8:00 PM
Just a few tips for your safety:
- Please remember to HIDE IT, LOCK IT, KEEP IT.
- Keep your car doors locked and windows closed.
- Do not leave packages or valuables on the seat of your vehicle.
- Set your alarm to your residence, check windows and access points to ensure they are locked and secured.
4. ROAD WORK ON MULHOLLAND
SoCal Gas Company is preparing to install a new gas meter beneath Mulholland Drive (14430 Mulholland Drive) between Nicada Drive and Beverly Glen Boulevard. The project requires a two foot-trench for both the north and south side of Mulholland Drive. Work will begin Monday March 13th and will end Friday March 17th between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
This extensive project requires a lane closure. To help you navigate around the work, flagmen will be directing traffic. Additionally, there will be message boards at both ends of Mulholland Drive (within the project scope), one at Beverly Glen and the other near the 405 warning drivers of the upcoming project. The message boards will be out on site tomorrow. Please use Nicada Drive as an alternate route. As always, any emergency response vehicles will be given full access.
SoCal Gas expects to complete this project in one week. Unfortunately, due to the scope of the project, crews are unable to do work on the weekends.
Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our aging infrastructure.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Council District 5 Valley Director, Gurmet Khara at 818-971-3088 or Mike Harriel with SoCal Gas at 213-244-4633.
5. METRO PURPLE LINE EXTENSION UPDATE
For those that are following the developments of the Purple Line Extension, here’s our March Newsletter: http://ow.ly/Qr84309Guh5
If you’re interested in seeing more construction pictures or would like to attend an event/meeting check us out on social media: https://www.facebook.com/purplelineext/
6. L.A. MUSICAL SALON DINNER CONCERT
The next LA Musical Salon dinner-concert is THIS SATURDAY, March 11. Prepare to be charmed by the current Artists in Residence, the California String Quartet —violinists Katia Popov and Luanne Homzy, and violist Zach Dellinger, joined by guest cellist Charles Tyler—performing the sprightly Mozart Divertimento no. 2, K. 137; and the wonderful Borodin String Quartet No. 2, filled with melodies you will recognize.
If you haven’t already reserved, don’t wait another minute! There are still a few places available for this stellar concert. Download the flyer at: http://www.lamusicalsalon.org/2017Flyer
7. HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY
Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.
Ads for plumbers, housekeepers, garage sales, etc. will be posted in the weekly News. Emergency situations such as coyote sightings, lost and found pets, traffic alerts and similar situations will continue to be published during the week as received.
When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News moderator to review. Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.
8. RESIDENT ADS
DOG WALKER & PET SITTER AVAILABLE
Trust worthy and experienced (recent college graduate) neighborhood dog walker and pet sitter available. References available on request.
Eli Clare – 310-310-9498
elirclare@gmail.com
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RESTORATIVE YOGA
Hello Neighbors,
Sunday Restorative is happening this week! I will begin the class with work for neck & shoulders.
Join us for this quiet, restorative class designed to de-stress and give ease to the body and mind. All levels are welcome including those with no previous yoga experience. The first Sunday class for new students is always free.
Sunday, March 12 from 2-3:30 PM
VILLAGE CHURCH
343 S. Church Lane
Brentwood Glen, 90049
Bring a mat if you have one. Call, text or email me to enroll.
Namaste,
Judy Brown
jlsummersb@gmail.com
310-422-9673
9. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION
HOLMBY WESTWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA 90049
310-470-1785
Email: hwpoa@aol.com
Web site: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Pay Membership Dues: https://squareup.com/store/hwpoa