Holmby News 8-8-15

HOLMBY NEWS
August 8, 2015

 

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

1.  LAPD Crime Report
2.  Another Package Theft
3.  Sidewalk Vending
4.  Senior Scam Stopper Seminar – Aug. 12
5.  Upcoming Community Events

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

1.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

We received a report from the LAPD regarding the following incident:

Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Shooting in Westwood:
1000 block Broxton Ave. RD: 0817. Handgun. On 8/2/15, at approximately 1:55 AM, the shooting victim and several friends had just left a Westwood restaurant bar and became involved in an altercation in the parking lot located on Broxton Avenue. During the altercation the victim was knocked to the ground when a suspect then retrieved a handgun and fired at least two rounds toward the victim, striking him at least once in the upper torso. The suspects who are described as four Male Blacks in their 20’s fled in a vehicle described as a silver Nissan, possibly an Altima, with tinted windows.

2.  ANOTHER PACKAGE THEFT

A resident on Conway reported that on Saturday, August 1st, UPS delivered a package to their home. Unfortunately, the delivery person did not ring the doorbell and left the package on the front doorstep. When the resident checked their email, they discovered the package had been delivered, but there was no package there. Within 30 minutes to 45 minutes of delivery, the package had been stolen from the front door.

3.  SIDEWALK VENDING

The Los Angeles City Council voted recently to reinstate a ban on unpermitted vending at city parks and beaches, which could impose escalating fines and eventually misdemeanor charges against people who sell their wares or services there without getting city permission. In addition, they are seeking additional input from the community:

Survey
The City of Los Angeles is conducting a survey to gather community input with respect to vending on City sidewalks and in City parks. The Los Angeles Municipal Code prohibits vending on sidewalks and is considered a misdemeanor and vending in City parks is only allowed with a permit.  To take the survey, please CLICK HERE

Community Meeting
As the City of Los Angeles considers revisions to the existing prohibition on sidewalk vending, the City Council’s Economic Development Committee is asking for input from neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles.  A meeting is scheduled as follows:

Tuesday, August 11, 2015
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Felicia Mahood Multipurpose Center
11338 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90025

For more information: http://sidewalkvending.lacity.org

4.  SENIOR SCAM STOPPER SEMINAR – AUGUST 12

Assemblymember Sebastian Ridley-Thomas, Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz, Contractors State License Board, and the State Controller’s Office invites you to attend a free Senior Scam Stopper seminar on Wednesday, August 12 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM at Belmont Village Senior Living (10475 Wilshire Blvd. 90024).

As the most targeted demographic by scammers, senior citizens need to be aware of how to protect themselves from fraud and how to identify scams before they fall victim to them. The seminar will teach senior citizens and those close to them numerous tips and tricks to avoid being scammed, and it is also free to attend. If you wish to learn more about the seminar or wish to RSVP, contact Jeffrey Ebenstein, Office of Councilmember Paul Koretz, City of Los Angeles, 6380 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90048. Telephone: (323) 866-1828.

5.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Cinema Under The Stars: Red Carpet Series – On Monday, August 10th, Westwood Village and Flicks for Fans present Pixar’s movie Up. Special guest Ed Asner, the star and the iconic voice of Carl Fredricksen, will make a very rare in-person appearance and Q&A!

Moviegoers are invited to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the screenings in this unique outdoor setting. Attendance is FREE and open to the public, and moviegoers are encouraged to show up early to stake out a prime spot for the show.  The Regency Fox Village and Bruin Theatres will be on-site selling affordable popcorn and snacks. There’s plenty of parking across the street in the Broxton Public Parking Structure.

Taste of Westwood – Don’t miss the 5th Annual Taste of Westwood on Sunday, September 20, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Come celebrate with music, lights, laughter, love, and the exquisite flavors of Westwood! Taste of Westwood is a benefit for Foundation ThinkAgain!, which provides rehabilitation therapies to children severely affected by cancer, brain tumors, and the treatments used to cure them.

The event will be located at 1001 Broxton Ave, with live entertainment, delicious food and drinks from some of the best restaurants that Westwood has to offer, raffle prizes, and MORE! Tickets for the event are 100% tax deductible.

Want to participate or attend the event? Visit: www.thinkagain.org.

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

CAREGIVER AVAILABLE

I am not sure if this will be helpful to anyone with an elderly parent/grandparent, but I know of a female caregiver, Luz, that is available. Luz had worked for my aunt for 10+ years until my aunt passed away. For the last 8 years Luz has been working for another family but the mother had to be put into a more intensive assisted living situation. Luz is now available…I would describe Luz as honest, hardworking and she also does light housekeeping. Luz can be contacted at 323.702.3754

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