HOLMBY NEWS
April 7, 2017
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. Seeking New HWPOA Board Members
2. LAPD Crime Report
3. Stolen Items – Are They Yours?
4. In Case of Emergency – Call 911, Not Fire Station
5. City of L.A. Emergency Management Survey
6. Mulholland Drive – Road Work Update
7. Congressional Art Competition
8. Volunteers Needed – Westwood Library Book Sales
9. Metro Purple Line Newsletter
10. Upcoming Community Events
11. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
12. Resident Ads
13. HWPOA Contact Information
1. SEEKING NEW HWPOA BOARD MEMBERS
Join the Board of Directors
of
Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association
The HWPOA Board is seeking Holmby Westwood residents to volunteer to serve as a Director for 1 year. We usually meet on the second Tuesday of every month except for August and December. We ask only that you be a financially current member of the Association for the past 2 years and have an interest in maintaining and improving the quality of life we have all come to know and enjoy.
You will work with many neighbors who serve on the Board, some who have served for many years. This is a way to help your community, to work with city officials and departments, to plan events, and to support the protections in place today.
The Holmby Westwood community is over 80 years old and preservation, livability, and schools are key to its residential value. Serving on our Board of Directors is a way to safeguard one of the largest investments you will make in your lifetime.
We want the next generation to be able to carry on what we have fought to protect for these many years. Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association is a highly respected association throughout the city and, with your involvement, we hope that will continue indefinitely.
Our meetings are held at Belmont Village, Wilshire at Warner Ave., 8–9:30 PM. Our committees include: Security, Traffic, Holmby Park, Architectural Supervising Committee, 4th of July event, Emergency Preparedness, Filming (in the neighborhood), WLAPD liaison and more.
Please, contact Dana Glenn, our Office Manager, and let her know that you want to join our Board. You will have an extremely worthwhile experience while giving back to a community that has remained highly desirable for many years. That did not happen accidentally. It happened with a commitment from hundreds of our neighbors over 80 years!
Send an email to hwpoa@aol.com or call (310) 470-1785 to contact Dana. The deadline for submissions is April 10. We look forward to hearing from you!!
Many thanks,
Your HWPOA Board of Directors
2. LAPD CRIME REPORT
Two different residents on the 800 block of Malcolm reported the following events:
(1) A homeowner reported that her car was broken in to last week, sometime between 7:00 PM on Thursday, March 30 and 10:00 AM on Friday, March 31. The car was locked and parked in the driveway. The suspects rummaged through the car and stole a change purse.
(2) On Tuesday, April 4 at 8:15 pm, a woman rang a homeowner’s doorbell and told her that she had a beautiful rose bush and wanted to know what type of roses they were. The homeowner told her that they didn’t have a rose bush and the woman said it must be my next door neighbor’s (they do have a rose bush, which is not easily seen from the street). When she walked away the homeowner saw that she had a flashlight. This may have been a genuine question, but it also may have been a potential “knock knock” burglary where the criminals knock on the door to see if anyone is home before they break in.
LAPD CRIME REPORT:
THEFT-GRAND (plain theft-grand) $950.01 & over
Incident #: 170807937
10700 BLOCK LE CONTE AV | 3/27/2017 @ 7:30 AM
BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 170808309
1000 BLOCK SELBY AV | 3/29/2017 @ 3:00 PM
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY ALERT
Residential Burglaries continue to be trending throughout the region and are the crime of choice among the criminal gang rings. If you have been paying any attention to the recent news, the same type of MO and crime is occurring across Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Also making news headlines recently have been the reports of a half dozen or more celebrity or sports figures that have fallen victim to these same crimes.
Typically there are two areas that burglars will approach prior to breaking into a home. First, the front door to determine if anyone is home. Secondly, they will typically enter a side or rear gate and yard to access the back to gain or force entry into the home.
As a result I am recommending motion sensor cameras that will immediately detect an intruder entering these zones and provide immediate notification on your smart phone. In other words, your first alert will be a suspicious individual approaching your front door. The second will be receiving an alert and images of intruders entering your side/rear yard. It is now time to call 911.
If an individual is able to access any critical parts of your property without immediate detection and notification to you, your property is vulnerable.
Please take a moment to view this news story and video which was released recently: http://abc7.com/uncategorized/councilman-calls-for-$50k-reward-in-knock-knock-burglaries/1839678/
You may access crime mapping at www.crimemapping.com to review recent crimes in your area. Sign up to receive alerts when crime is reported in your neighborhood.
E-Policing: http://www.lapdonline.org/e_policing
EMERGENCY: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273
All other City Services: 311
Christopher Ragsdale, Senior Lead Officer
West Los Angeles Community Police Station
Office: 310-444-0741
Email: 26690@lapd.online
Website: www.lapdonline.org
3. STOLEN ITEMS – ARE THEY YOURS?
From the Westwood-Century City Patch:
Police are trying to reunite burglary victims and their possessions following a raid on an LA business that “received stolen property.”
Police in Los Angeles Wednesday sought victims whose stolen property was recovered in August at a business raided by investigators. The stolen items include hundreds of pieces of jewelry, high-value purses, collectible coins and sunglasses, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The items were recovered on Aug. 18, when police served a search warrant at a Los Angeles business “that was receiving stolen property,” according to an LAPD statement. “Two victims of residential burglaries and one victim of a commercial burglary have positively identified their property,” police said. “The victims are located in the cities of Redondo Beach, Temple City and Valencia.”
Charges are pending against the owner of the raided business, which wasn’t identified, according to the LAPD.
Anyone who was a victim of a burglary between Jan. 1, 2016 and Aug. 17, 2016 is urged to check with Detective Marc Zavala at (818) 832-7510 or Detective Jeannette Santos at (818) 832-7511 after viewing images of stolen items at http://ow.ly/PYYB30aC22W.
4. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY – CALL 911, NOT FIRE STATION
I have been asked by the firefighters at Station # 71 to please remind our residents that should an emergency arise that requires emergency service, please DO NOT CALL THE FIRE STATION directly. You will be told to hang up and call 911. Our station has been receiving calls because neighbors believe they will get faster emergency service when, in fact, it will take longer. It is imperative that you always call 911.
Thank you,
Sandy Brown
5. CITY OF L.A. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SURVEY
Concerned about emergencies and disasters? The City of Los Angeles wants to hear from you!
FROM: Kate Hutton, Public Information Officer, Los Angeles Emergency Management Department
The City of Los Angeles is updating its Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) to prepare for disasters and needs public input. The LHMP is a plan to implement actions to reduce injuries and losses from disasters and ensure that the critical services and facilities of the City will continue to function after a disaster. Los Angeles has about 284 sunny days per year, but we do face the potential for earthquakes, floods, fires, hazardous materials incidents, power outages, infrastructure failure, transportation accidents, or even terrorism.
Angelenos know LA better than anyone else, so we want to hear from you. We’ve developed a survey for residents, business owners, and City employees to share what concerns them the most about potential disasters. Take this opportunity to let us know what concerns you before, during, or after a disaster!
Take the survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CityofLosAngelesLHMPSurvey
Find more information about the City’s hazard mitigation planning effort and dates and locations for public meetings at: http://www.emergency.lacity.org/hazard-mitigation-plan
Contact Kate Hutton:
emdcommunications@lacity.org
213-484-4800
6. MULHOLLAND DRIVE – ROAD WORK UPDATE
SoCal Gas Company will continue the new meter project on Mulholland Drive until Friday April 21, 2017. We were notified that the CPUC did not clear all the inspections and asked that other gas meters be located off the medium pressure main along Mulholland Drive.
SoCal Gas obtained an approval to continue to work. Once the project is completed and all clearances have been made, I will then be able to notify Bureau of Street Services regarding the resurfacing project. We apologize for any inconveniences this has caused.
Thank you all for your attention. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me at 818-971-3088.
Gurmet Khara
CD5 Valley Director
7. CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION
Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Artistic Discovery Contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in our Congressional District.
The Artistic Discovery Contest is open to all high school students (9-12th grade) who either reside or attend school in the 33rd District. All student participants will receive a participation prize. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will also receive a scholarship. Additionally, 1st place will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol as part of a larger exhibit and receive a trip to Washington D.C. to be recognized at an annual awards ceremony in June 2017, 2nd place will be displayed for one year in the Member’s Washington office, and 3rd place will be displayed in the Member’s District office for one year.
The deadline for submission is Friday, April 14. For more information and submission criteria, please click here:
https://lieu.house.gov/services/art-competition
8. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – WESTWOOD LIBRARY BOOK SALES
Friends of Westwood Library Needs Your Help! For years the Friends of Westwood Library have held used-book sales every three months at our Westwood Branch library. These sales are popular community events which raise money to buy additional books for the Branch and to increase the number of programs it offers.
The Friends are seeking volunteers to assist our book sale team. If you are organized, enjoy sorting books, and can supervise and work with others, this is a wonderful opportunity to assist us. The minimum time commitment: one day (Friday or Saturday) four times a year, about four hours each day.
Compensation: hanging out with bibliophiles; seeing joy in the faces of children buying books. For more information, get in touch with Teresa Castelli at castellifowl@gmail.com.
9. METRO PURPLE LINE NEWSLETTER
If you would like to see the April Newsletter for the Metro Purple Line Extension Project, please click here:
10. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Lawn Bowling Open House – Saturday, April 8 at 10:30 AM. This year, members of the bowling club are celebrating their 90th Anniversary at beautiful Holmby Park. As part of these special events, all HWPOA members are cordially invited for an Open House on Saturday, April 8 at 10:30 AM. Each participant will be offered three free, one hour lessons. These could be used either all on April 8, or on three different occasions. This is a healthy, fun activity for all ages.
For more information, please click here:
- Brochure – Lawn Bowling at Holmby Park
- Website – www.losangeleslawnbowling.com
Santa Monica Oceanaires (Barbershop Chorus) Spring Show – Saturday, April 8 at 2:00 PM at Paul Revere Middle School at Sunset and Allenford Ave. The Oceanaires, featuring Holmby Westwood resident, Richard Keagy, will present their Spring Show “The Love Boat”. The show will take about 2 hour plus and will include many songs you know as well as some barbershop songs that are classics.
Tickets are $15 and are tax deductible as a donation to the Santa Monica Oceanaires a 501 C3 Charitable Corporation. There is no reserved seating so it is recommended to arrive early. Tickets can be purchased from Richard Keagy by calling 310 474 3383 on line or at the door. For more information, please CLICK HERE
Spring Eggstravaganza – Saturday, April 15 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at Westwood Park Rec Center. Jumpers, games, arts & crafts, face painting, Mr. Bunny and more! Egg hunts for different age groups will occur at various times. To see the complete schedule, CLICK HERE and scroll to page 4.
Festival of Books – April 22-23 at USC. Come celebrate every great story at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. With hundreds of authors and ten stages — including the fun and fantastic Reading by 9 Children’s Stage — there’s a story for everyone. Best of all, admission is free.
- MUSIC: From Latin jazz to kids’ music to rock, this year’s festival is bumping.
- FOOD: See star chefs whip up their fave dishes. Feast at our Food Truck Garden.
- ART: Watch street artists create site-specific works of art before your eyes.
- CONVERSATIONS: Two days of panels, talks and signings celebrating the written word.
Click here for more info: http://events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks/
Pancake Breakfast at Fire Station #71 – Sunday, May 21. Save the date! Fire Station #71 at Sunset and Beverly Glen will hold its Annual Pancake Breakfast. For more information, please click here: 2017 Pancake Breakfast
11. 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.
12. RESIDENT ADS
SEEKING HOUSE PAINTER & ROOF ANTENNA INSTALLATION
We would appreciate recommendations for the following work at our home:
- House Painter
- Installation of Roof TV antenna and interior coaxial wiring
Thanks,
Jerry Mehlman
gjmehlman@yahoo.com
13. 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
You Are Invited . . .
- To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
NEXT MEETING – MAY 9 (Annual Membership Meeting) - 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 at 8:00 pm at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.). Please confirm prior to attending.