Holmby News 1-27-15

HOLMBY NEWS
January 27, 2015

 

From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.

1.  Warner Ave. School – Seeking Auction Donations
2.  Helpful Phone Numbers
3.  LAPD Crime Report
4.  Dog Attack
5.  Carpool Bus to Palisades High School

6.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
7.  Resident Ads
8.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  WARNER AVE SCHOOL – SEEKING AUCTION DONATIONS

Dear Holmby Westwood Neighbors,

WAVE, the parent-teacher organization for Warner Avenue Elementary, is kindly requesting donations for its upcoming Spring Auction on March 14th. Are you a season ticket holder to any professional or college sports events (Clippers, Kings, UCLA, etc.)? Do you have tickets to the Geffen, LA Philharmonic, Center Theatre Group, or LA Opera you can’t use and would like to donate? Also, we are looking for restaurant certificates, room nights at hotels and resorts, stays at vacation homes, spa certificates, fine wines, and other desirable goodies. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated.

If you wish to make a tax-deductible donation, please contact Sabrina IsHak at sabrina.ishak@gmail.com or mail your donation to:

WAVE
615 Holmby Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Attn: Spring Auction

Thank you for supporting your neighborhood school!

2.  HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS

The following is a list of local agencies that may be of service:

  • Immediate life threatening emergency (police, fire or medical): 9-1-1
  • Parking enforcement (blocked driveway, parking violation, locate impounded vehicle): 213-485-4184
  • Police (non-emergency): 877-ASK-LAPD (877-275-5273)
  • Sanitation (missed trash pick-up, broken container): 800-773-2489
  • Traffic control (signal light out): 213-485-4184
  • Dept. of Water & Power: 800-342-5397
  • Other City issues: 3-1-1

3.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

BURGLARY THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE ALERT!

An automobile is never a safe or secure place to leave any valuables whether locked or unlocked. If any property is left unattended in the car, even for just a few minutes, IT WILL BE STOLEN! Even something as simple as a small sun glass case, an empty backpack or gym bag will cause your car window to be smashed resulting in hundreds of dollars in damage alone.

Car burglars are stealing a variety of small electronics and valuables. The top items being taken in most car burglaries are back packs, portable GPS systems, IPODS, cellular smart phones, lap top computers, IPADS, purses, wallets and money.

The West Los Angeles Area continues to be a target rich environment. Based on the history and information from arrests that have been made, we know there are a variety of car burglars that canvass the west side neighborhoods of Los Angeles to commit their crimes. Although many arrests have been made, the crimes continue occur. This tells us there are numerous suspects that are targeting the area.

The Los Angeles Police Department is making every effort to combat this problem. Community awareness and involvement is instrumental to the prevention of these crimes.

If valuable property is not left inside cars, eventually thieves will seek out other areas to commit their crimes. Please do not leave ANY personal property visible in the car!

Remember to Lock It, Hide it, Keep It!

Current Trending Analysis:
Residential Burglaries: North of Santa Monica Blvd. (4 crimes), North of Sunset Blvd. (1 crime). Auto related crimes (Break Ins and Stolen Vehicles): North of Santa Monica Blvd. (4 crimes), North of Sunset Blvd. (2 crimes). Package Thefts appear to be trending throughout the area. Packages being delivered and left unattended in accessible areas are being stolen. Please arrange to have packages dropped off in a secure location or receivable location.

Protect yourself from becoming a victim and crime statistic. Ensure that you remove all visible items and valuables from inside of your vehicle. Your car, regardless of whether it’s locked and secured or not, is not a safe or secure place to leave ANYTHING! Remember, Lock It, Hide It, Keep It!

Burglary Theft from Motor Vehicle:
10700 block LeConte Ave. RD: 0805. Between 1/14/15, 9:00 PM and 1/15/15, 7:30 AM, unknown suspect(s) entered vehicle parked in driveway and removed money.

4.  DOG ATTACK

A resident recently reported that her dog was attacked by another dog while they were walking through the neighborhood. Both dogs were on leashes, but one dog broke away from the dog walker and attacked the other dog, causing injury.

Please take appropriate precautions with your dogs to keep our neighborhood safe for everyone, including pets and children.  Remember to hold leash firmly, stay off your cell phone and avoid other distractions while walking your dog.  Your dog is your responsibility.  Thank you.

5.  CARPOOL BUS TO PALISADES HIGH SCHOOL

There will be a private carpool bus originating from Holmby Hills for children attending Palisades Charter High School during the 2015-16 school year. Names are currently being placed on a wait list.  For more information, please click here: Paul Revere Newsletter

6.  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.

7.  RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING HOUSEKEEPER

We need a housekeeper, who speaks English, one day a week to do house cleaning for an older couple. No driving or elder care needed, only cleaning.

Please send any recommendations to Sandra at swy333@gmail.com.
Thank you for your suggestions.

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SEEKING TREE TRIMMERS

We are seeking an honest tree trimmer that is licensed, bonded and insured.  Please send recommendations to  tracypenhas@hotmail.com.  Thank you.

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SEEKING HOUSEKEEPER

I am looking for a housekeeper for part-time work (1 or 2 days per week). Must speak English. References required. Please respond to Dean at DVA81538@gmail. com. Thank you!

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SEEKING HOUSEKEEPER

We request leads and recommendations for a daily part time light housekeeper and dinner preparer. Please contact Jerry Mehlman at 310-475-5317 or email at gjmehlman@yahoo.com. Thanks.

8.  HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

HOLMBY WESTWOOD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 
914 Westwood Blvd. Suite 573 
Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-470-1785 
Email: hwpoa@aol.com
Web site: www.holmbywestwoodpoa.org