HOLMBY NEWS
February 15, 2019
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. LAPD Crime Report
2. Parking Permit Solicitation by UCLA Students
3. Dogs Off-Leash at Holmby Park
4. Parent Education Event – Digital Culture
5. UCLA Recreation Summer Camps
6. Save Hilgard – Sign the Petition
7. Upcoming Community Events
8. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
9. Resident Ads
10. HWPOA Contact Information
1. LAPD CRIME REPORT
THEFT FROM VEHICLE – GRAND ($950.01 & over)
Incident #: 190805729
900 BLOCK WESTHOLME AV | 2/9/2019 @ 7:20 PM
THEFT FROM VEHICLE – GRAND ($950.01 & over)
Incident #: 190805761
800 BLOCK S BEVERLY GLEN BL | 2/9/2019 @ 1:30 AM
BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 190805779
400 BLOCK HILGARD AV | 2/10/2019 @ 12:00 PM
THINGS THAT MOST COPS WOULD NEVER, EVER DO…
To get people thinking defensively, or to learn or adjust to big city life, I thought it would be interesting to share a few things that most cops would never do… Speaking for myself (and knowing what I know from 26 years of police work), I would never, ever do the following:
I would NEVER leave my cell phone or lap top on a coffee shop table and turn away even for a moment (much less leave it on the table to go use the bathroom or order a refill).
I would NEVER hang my purse or backpack off the back of my chair at any restaurant or public location (I keep it between my feet).
I would NEVER leave my purse or wallet in my shopping cart and turn away, even for a moment (I strap it around my body as I shop).
I would NEVER leave anything of value in my car and, if for some reason I didn’t have a choice, I would hide it in the trunk and then change my parking space (even loose change or a pair of sunglasses may get you a broken window).
I would NEVER walk and talk on my phone on any public street (if I had to look at or talk on my cell phone I would stop at a lighted place and put my back against a wall before glancing at my phone in public).
I would NEVER leave my car unlocked or the fob in the center console (I tend to check and recheck obsessively).
I would NEVER drive with my doors unlocked.
I would NEVER leave my house without locking all the doors and windows, or leaving on a few lights and my stereo to an audible level and petting my three blood thirsty dogs.
Most importantly, I would NEVER not trust my instincts… They’ve always served me well. I encourage you to do the same…
Best to you all,
Officer Maria Gray
2. PARKING PERMIT SOLICITATION BY UCLA STUDENTS
We received a report that a UCLA student posted a request online to purchase a parking permit in the neighborhood.
It is against the law to sell your parking permits to anyone, students or others, who are unaffiliated with your household! If you do so, then you would be deemed at fault and subject to punishment.
Councilman Koretz would appreciate receiving any specific information garnered about the students who are soliciting people in the neighborhood, such as their name or contact info, and a copy of their request to purchase a parking permit. If you have any specific information, please let us know right away. We will pass it on to Councilman Koretz’s office, and his staff will contact the students and discourage them from pursuing this illegal action.
3. DOGS OFF-LEASH AT HOLMBY PARK
HWPOA has received several reports of people not following the rules at Holmby Park. Dog owners regularly let their dogs run off-leash on the golf course.
Signs at the park state “No Dogs Off Leash. Only registered golfers allowed on putting greens and turfgrass”. Offenders could face fines if caught disobeying the rules.
If you would like to report a violation, please call:
- LAPD Non-emergency: 877-275-5273
- City of LA Animal Services: 213-485-0494
The Holmby Park Golf Course is not a dog park. If you would like your dog to be off-leash, please visit the dog park at Westwood Rec. Center. Thank you!
4. PARENT EDUCATION EVENT – DIGITAL CULTURE
Warner Ave. Elementary is hosting a special presentation on Tuesday, February 19th from 7 pm – 8:30 pm, by internationally acclaimed, Dr. Gail Dines, about our current health crisis and challenges of bringing up healthy kids in today’s digital culture saturated with porn and hyper-sexualized images. She will discuss how parents and educators can help build resilience and resistance in kids to porn culture. You don’t want to miss this! $20 per person.
CULTURE REFRAMED
The challenges of bringing up healthy kids in today’s digital culture
Guest Speaker – Dr. Gail Dines
Tuesday, February 19th
7 pm – 8:30 pm
Warner Ave. Elementary – Auditorium
Buy tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dr-gail-dines-tickets-55476404419
Detailed info about the event:
https://files.constantcontact.com/e46185a0101/1aeb9621-dc93-40dd-bdcd-d07c9c861171.pdf
5. UCLA RECREATION SUMMER CAMPS
UCLA Summer Camp Registration begins Tuesday, February 19! Register by April 15 to take advantage of our new EARLY BIRD pricing!
For more information about UCLA summer camps, spring break camps and other youth programs, please click here:
https://www.recreation.ucla.edu/youthprograms
Day Camp – Adventure Camp – Musical Theater
Skateboarding – Water Sports – Outdoor Exploration
and so much more!
6. SAVE HILGARD – SIGN THE PETITION
Save Hilgard Avenue is a growing group of homeowners, renters, students, and other stakeholders who have one goal:
Decline both the 16 story and 8 story proposals for the Agora.
Sign the petition and share it with others ASAP:
SIGN THE PETITION to oppose the Agora
Thank you!
Esther Magna
Paula Rogers
Website – https://savehilgardavenue.com/
7. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
The PLATO Society of Los Angeles Colloquium – February 21, 2019, from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm, in the Magnin Auditorium at the Skirball Cultural Center (2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.). This event is open to the public. Admission and parking are FREE. Complimentary coffee and cookies are available from 12:45 pm. The speaker at this event will be Adam Winkler, Professor of Law at UCLA and his topic is: “Citizens United and the Story Behind How Corporations Became People.” Mr. Winkler will discuss how that controversial Supreme Court decision was the capstone of a two-hundred-year struggle over corporate personhood.
The Plato Society of Los Angeles is a self-learning group that meets in Westwood Village, with a current membership of over 400, https://theplatosociety.org/. The Plato Society offers 7 colloquium each year with excellent speakers on topics of interest.
CicLAvia – Culver City Meets Mar Vista + Palms – Saturday, March 3rd. Join us for the first CicLAvia of 2019! Culver City, Mar Vista and Palms will host the country’s largest open streets event! Streets will be closed to cars and open for cyclists, pedestrians, runners and skaters to use as a recreational space. Click here for more information.
“How to Look at Architecture” at the Skirball Cultural Center. This is a series of four classes (Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 1:30-3:00 pm) which will include short documentaries on architecture’s “basics,” on Frank Lloyd Wright and Organic Architecture, and on Bruno Zevi’s thinking. They will also encompass seven short documentaries (for a total of 120 minutes) with visual observations on “what makes cities great?” recently filmed in Paris, Berlin, and Rome.
Expand your awareness about the spaces—streets, buildings, and open public spaces—of Paris, Berlin, and Rome. Each session begins with a new short film documentary produced by the instructor, followed by interactive class discussions about exploring architecture with a mission, conceiving open spaces for people, and rethinking the city.
For details, please visit the Skirball’s website: https://www.skirball.org/programs/classes/how-look-architecture
8. 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 lost and found pets, traffic alerts and similar situations will 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.
9. RESIDENT ADS
MAGIC CASTLE ADMISSION
My nephew who is 9 years old loves magic and I would like to surprise him with a visit to the Magic Castle. Can any fellow neighbors assist me in getting in to the Magic Castle? Thank you for your consideration!!!
Sincerely,
Nettie Dart
Cell 310 266-4808
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SEEKING HOUSING
I am a middle aged single woman, non-smoker, no pets looking to rent, house sit or sublet in your wonderful neighborhood. I work in Westwood and received 2 graduate degrees from UCLA while living nearby. I am quiet and have excellent credit, employment and local references.
Please call or text. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Edwards
310-897-9642
10. 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 – MARCH 12
- 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 7:30 pm at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.). Please confirm prior to attending.