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Holmby News 1-28-22

January 28, 2022 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
January 28, 2022

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

1. LAPD Crime Report
2. Metro Work – Wilshire/Sepulveda Lane Reductions
3. LA Public Library – New Temporary Hours
4. DMV News – Paperless Vehicle Registration
5. Mortgage Relief is Available
6. High School Opportunities with Congressman Lieu
7. Activities & Things to Do
8. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
9. Resident Ads
10. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
11. HWPOA Contact Information

1. LAPD CRIME REPORT

THEFT FROM VEHICLE – GRAND ($950.01 & over)
Incident #: 220804878
10400 BLOCK BAINBRIDGE AV | 1/18/2022 @ 12:00 PM

File a Police Report Online: click here
EMERGENCY: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273
All other City Services: 311
James Allen, Senior Lead Officer
West L.A. Community Police Station –1663 Butler Ave.Office: 310-444-0741
Email: 39318@lapd.online
West LA Community Police Station Website: click here
LAPD Website: www.lapdonline.org

2. METRO WORK – WILSHIRE/SEPULVEDA LANE REDUCTIONS

Metro contractors will conduct subsurface surveys on Sepulveda Blvd and Wilshire Blvd in preparation for the Purple Line Extension Section 3. Streets will be repaved when surveys are complete. Utility services will be maintained.

Work Hours:

January 24 to March 4
Monday through Friday, 9pm to 6am

Traffic Controls:

Intermittent lane reductions on Sepulveda Blvd. between Constitution Ave and Ohio Ave.
Intermittent lane reductions on Wilshire Blvd. between Bonsall Ave and Veteran Ave.

3. LA PUBLIC LIBRARY – NEW TEMPORARY HOURS

In response to staffing challenges as a result of the current surge in COVID-19 cases, the Los Angeles Public Library has temporarily reduced operating hours until further notice. Please see the new schedule below:

Central and Regional Libraries

Monday through Saturday: 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sundays: 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Branch Libraries

Monday through Saturday: 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sundays: Closed

The library is open online 24/7 at lapl.org for books, movies, music and more, free with your library card.

4. DMV NEWS – PAPERLESS VEHICLE REGISTRATION

Californians may now opt to receive vehicle registration renewal notices by email instead of a paper notice by traditional mail. Offering the option for electronic notices is part of the California Department of Motor Vehicles commitment to expand digital services and reduce its carbon footprint.

To sign up for paperless vehicle registration and driver’s license renewal notices, customers must sign in or create a secure online account at dmv.ca.gov, and then opt in.

5. MORTGAGE RELIEF IS AVAILABLE

Are you falling behind on your housing payments? The California Mortgage Relief Program is open to all eligible Californians who are currently experiencing pandemic-related hardship and have fallen behind on their housing payments.

To see details about eligibility requirements and for more information, please visit https://camortgagerelief.org.

6. HIGH SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES WITH CONGRESSMAN LIEU

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 Congressional Art Competition is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in our Congressional District. The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students (9-12th grade) who either reside or attend school in the 33rd District.

The Office of Congressman Lieu is NOW accepting artwork from High School Students that live or go to school in CA 33 for the Annual CA33 Congressional Art Competition. The deadline for submissions is Friday, February 18 at 5 p.m. For more information go to https://lieu.house.gov/services/art-competition

SERVICE ACADEMY DAY
If you know of a High School student in Southern California that is interested in applying to a Service Academy, the Office of Congressman Lieu is NOW accepting Reservations for their Annual Service Academy Day on Saturday, February 19 from 1 PM to 4 PM. RSVP is required – Click here to RSVP. For more information go to https://lieu.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations

7. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

HAMMER MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS
Open and Upcoming Exhibitions at the Hammer Museum

NOW OPEN:

Hammer Projects: noé olivas
Hammer Projects: Ho Tzu Nyen

OPENING SOON:

Ulysses Jenkins: Without Your Interpretation
A Decade of Acquisitions of Works on Paper
Lifes

Hammer Exhibitions – Learn More

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

SEEKING HOUSEKEEPER

I am looking for a new housekeeper, someone legal and extremely trustworthy. This would be for once a week for general cleaning, able to communicate the basics in English, as we don’t speak Spanish.

Please let me know if you know of someone:
Andy Smith — andybabette@gmail.com
Many thanks.

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TRUNKSHOW – ANATOMIE & SHORTYLOVE

Anatomie women’s sportswear and shortyLOVE handbag trunkshow in Little Holmby today through February 10.

The Anatomie collection is perfect for L.A. and these times: casual, comfortable, with most of the pieces made of our exclusive Italian fabric that is wrinkle free, machine washable and SPF50 (great for those walks around Holmby Park!). There are dozens of styles to chose from and I have all the colors and sizes at my home. There are also cashmeres that are perfect for these cooler temperatures, as well as the entire spring/summer collection. Sizes run from XS to XL. First time clients receive 15% off their entire order. You can also view the shortyLOVE handbag collection, designed by the former purse designer for Marc Jacobs. These nylon bags come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors, are very reasonably priced. There are quite a few that are perfect for walks and hikes (hold an iPhone and keys) and travel (lightweight and pack flat).

Covid precautions: one-on-one appointments, vaccines and masks a must! Call, email or text me for more information: Denise (310) 721-2500; dzbarta@aol.com

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10. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

Below you will find links to discounts and benefits that local businesses have offered to HWPOA members. We hope to add more as often as we can. Please let us know if you would like to submit additional discounts for other Westwood retailers.

Current benefits include:

Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair

To see offers, click here

Westwood Village Rewards Program:

You can now earn rewards for shopping and dining in Westwood Village! Exclusive offers, promotions, and other incentives are now available in many restaurants, shops, and businesses in Westwood Village. So easy to use, too, you can access all of these rewards from your mobile device!

Visit www.WestwoodVillageRewards.com and register for a list of promotions, rewards, and other incentives offered by local retailers. No extra steps are required, and no apps to download!

11. 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*
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. Please confirm prior to attending.

Holmby News 1-21-22

January 21, 2022 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
January 21, 2022

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

1. LAPD Crime Report
2. California Redistricting Information
3. Metro Work – Gayley Ave. Closure
4. Greater LA Homeless Count – Volunteers Needed
5. Community Service Program for Teens
6. Activities & Things to Do
7. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
8. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
9. Resident Ads
10. HWPOA Contact Information

1. LAPD CRIME REPORT

DRIVING WITHOUT OWNER CONSENT (DWOC)
Incident #: 220804366
HILGARD AV & LE CONTE AV | 1/11/2022 @ 7:15 PM

BICYCLE – STOLEN
Incident #: 220804397
900 BLOCK HILGARD AV | 1/3/2022 @ 12:01 AM

ROBBERY (taking property of another by means of force or fear)
Incident #: 220804647
WEYBURN & MALCOLM | 1/17/2022 @ 2:55 PM

2. CALIFORNIA REDISTRICTING INFORMATION

Three separate Redistricting Commissions redistricted our Los Angeles City Council, Los Angeles County Supervisorial, Federal Congressional, State Senate and State Assembly Districts in 2021. Our Holmby Westwood community remained whole in each of our five new districts.

The Holmby Westwood Community is represented in each of these five new districts as follows:

LA City Council – We remain in Council District 5 (CD5) and will retain City Councilmember Paul Koretz. He is running for LA City Controller (General election is in November) and a new councilperson will be elected at that time. Contact: 323-866-1828

LA County Supervisor – Our County Supervisor, Sheila Kuehl, is not running for reelection in 2022. Supervisorial District 3 will elect a new representative whose term will take effect at the beginning of 2023 (General election is in November) Contact: 213-974-3333

U.S. Congress – Our Congressman, Ted Lieu represents the 33rd which has been changed to the 36th Congressional District. Office contact is 323-651-1040.

CA State Senate – Ben Allen is our CA State Senator representing the 26th District. He is not up for reelection. Office contact: 310-318-6994

CA State Assembly – Our current Senate District 54 has been changed to a new District 51 which takes effect after the Nov. 2022 election. Assemblymember Isaac G. Bryan’s seat will be open and our representative will be elected at that time. Contact: 310-641-5410

CA Governor – Gavin Newsom, Contact: 916-445-2841
U.S. Senator – Dianne Feinstein, Contact: 310-914-7300
U.S. Senator – Alex Padilla, Contact: 310-231-4494

3. METRO WORK – GAYLEY AVE. CLOSURE

Contractors will be working on the installation of water wells and dewatering work for the future Westwood/UCLA Station at the Gayley Ave and Wilshire Blvd intersection.

Dates: January 22 to January 23
Work hours: 7am to 6pm

Traffic Control:

Northbound Gayley Ave. will be closed to through traffic.
Westbound Wilshire Blvd will have two lanes of traffic open.
Eastbound Wilshire Blvd. will have three lanes open to traffic.

4. GREATER LA HOMELESS COUNT – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count is the annual census that counts our neighbors experiencing unsheltered homelessness. Through the Count, we’re better able to direct and advocate for vital services to support the needs of our unhoused neighbors.

The count, originally scheduled for late January, has been postponed. The Westwood Homeless Count will now take place on February 23 at 10:00 PM. The count is led by the LA Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA).

If you would like to volunteer with the count in Westwood, please sign up online:
Homeless Count 2022 – Westwood location

5. COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM FOR TEENS

Does a young person in your life need community service hours?

At the outset of the pandemic in 2020, Wells Bring Hope got an overwhelming number of inquiries from teens looking to use their free time for good; so we started the Ambassadors Program to teach them how to do community outreach for a cause.

It’s one hour per week for eight consecutive weeks, with the next session beginning Saturday, February 12th at 11am PT on Zoom.

Learn more about the program HERE.

Contact yvonne@wellsbringhope.org to enroll in the next session by February 7th.

6. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

TALK: HISTORY OF BAROQUE OPERA
Presented by the Los Angeles Public Library
Saturday, January 22⋅2:00 – 3:00pm (Online via Zoom)

Don’t miss our Zoom talk on the History of Baroque Opera this Saturday, January 22nd, at 2:00 p.m. What was opera like before Mozart? Come and hear the fascinating story of a developing art form!

Join Zoom Meeting
https://lapl.zoom.us/j/89371539446?pwd=cWhLNUtNcjFLTmlkR3dqYXk1UXpGdz09

Meeting ID: 893 7153 9446
Passcode: 938099

7. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

Current benefits include:

Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair

To see offers, click here

Westwood Village Rewards Program:

Visit www.WestwoodVillageRewards.com and register for a list of promotions, rewards, and other incentives offered by local retailers. No extra steps are required, and no apps to download!

8. HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY

Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

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

SEEKING PLUMBER

We need recommendations for a plumber who is honest, reliable and reasonably priced? Please send recommendations to swy333@gmail.com. Thank you.

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HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED

Needed: a housekeeper/cleaner for a retired couple, once a week or every 2 weeks. English is required. Please respond to swy333@gmail.com. Thank you!

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TRUNKSHOW – ANATOMIE & SHORTYLOVE

Anatomie women’s sportswear and shortyLOVE handbag trunkshow in Little Holmby today through February 10.

Covid precautions: one-on-one appointments, vaccines and masks a must! Call, email or text me for more information: Denise (310) 721-2500; dzbarta@aol.com

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10. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

You Are Invited . . .

To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
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. Please confirm prior to attending.

Holmby News 1-14-22

January 14, 2022 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
January 14, 2022

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

1. LAPD Report to the Westside
2. Access Your Vaccination Record Online
3. Sewers & Sidewalks – Repair Programs
4. LAPD Community Update Meeting
5. Register Your Bicycle
6. Construction Noise on Sundays
7. Westwood Village Farmers’ Market
8. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
9. HWPOA Contact Information

1. LAPD REPORT TO THE WESTSIDE

2021 – A Year in Review
by LAPD Captain, Jonathan Tom

Dear WLA Community,

I hope this New Year treats you even better than the last. Attached is my New Year’s address to the Westside. I appreciate our partnership and look forward to continuing to strengthen our relationship in 2022!

Sincerely,
Captain Jonathan Tom
Commanding Officer
LAPD – West Los Angeles Area

To read Capt. Tom’s message, please click here:
LAPD Badge Note to the Westside Community

2. ACCESS YOUR VACCINATION RECORD ONLINE

As the pandemic lingers on, Californians will need to hang onto their vaccination cards to enter businesses and events for the foreseeable future. The state of California is offering a digital COVID-19 vaccination record as an alternative to a physical vaccination card.

Just enter a few details to get a link to a QR code and digital copy of your COVID-19 vaccination record. If you want to share your proof of vaccination, you can use either the electronic version you’ll get from the portal or the card you were given at time of vaccination.

To receive your digital vaccination card, click here:

https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/

3. SEWERS & SIDEWALKS – REPAIR PROGRAMS

SEWER REPAIR REBATES – First-Come, First-Serve Rebates for Sewer Repairs Available from LASAN. If you pay sewer service charges to the City of Los Angeles, you may qualify for LASAN’s Sewer Lateral Rebate Program.

What’s a sewer lateral? It connects your home or business to the City’s mainline sewer system, which is usually under the street outside.

Many LA property owners are unaware that maintenance of their sewer lateral is their responsibility, so this program is an opportunity to receive support. Funds are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so don’t delay – check your eligibility now and learn more about these rebates at www.LACitySan.org/SLrebates.

SIDEWALK REPAIRS – Improving Sidewalk Safety in CD5
In December of 2016, the City of Los Angeles launched Safe Sidewalks LA, a 30-year, $1.4 billion program to make sidewalks accessible to everyone. The City of Los Angeles is committed to repairing sidewalks and improving accessibility. However, this is a large undertaking that will take time, effort and resources. Click here to learn more about need and funding, prioritization of repairs, and submitting a request.

4. LAPD COMMUNITY UPDATE MEETING

You Are invited to:

West LAPD Community Update Meeting
via Zoom
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 3:00pm

Captain Jonathan Tom and available Senior Lead Officers will be updating the community on current events in West LA.

If you have specific questions for the LAPD, please email them to ringler@mac.com or Text (310) 365-5723 by Noon – Tuesday, January 18, 2022. The questions will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Time: 3:00 pm to 4:00pm

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://lapd.zoom.us/j/2087969708?pwd=RHdJL2tpb3NXaFpERHovS0l6SU1UQT09

Meeting ID: 208 796 9708
Passcode: 915421

5. REGISTER YOUR BICYCLE

Did you know? that if your bike is stolen and you haven’t registered it, then the thieves can register it in their name. In that case, it is very hard to prove that the bike was yours in the first place.

Bikeindex.org is a national databank that records bike information. It makes it harder for thieves to sell stolen bikes and makes recovery of a bike more realistic.

6. CONSTRUCTION NOISE ON SUNDAYS

We have received comments from concerned neighbors regarding construction noise outside of the permitted construction hours. While homeowners may work on their own homes personally, hired construction workers may not make noise on Sundays.

If you are doing any sort of construction on your home, please be sure to follow the Los Angeles Municipal Code rules:

41.40 LAMC – Construction Noise
Allowable Construction Hours:
— Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
— Saturdays and National Holidays between 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
— Sundays, no construction except for residents

7. WESTWOOD VILLAGE FARMERS’ MARKET

New Vendors at the Westwood Village Farmers’ Market:

Kimama Cafe brings locally-sourced vegetarian and plant-based Japanese cuisine to the market! Elevate your new year’s resolution with their delicious and nutritious offerings.

Sugar House wants to help you focus on the sweeter things in life. With inventive flavors that rotate regularly, these are macarons you’ll want to try again and again! (Flavors this month include chocolate, lychee-rose, raspberry, birthday cake, and matcha.)

If you haven’t started composting, now’s the time! A new law requires CA businesses and residents to separate their green waste from landfills. Implementation will be phased in slowly, but our Compost Hub is open every Thursday!

Westwood Village Farmers’ Market Time and Location:
Thursdays: 12pm-5pm
1036 Broxton Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Two hours free parking in the Broxton Avenue Structure (before 5 pm)

8. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

Current benefits include:

Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair

To see offers, click here

Westwood Village Rewards Program:

Visit www.WestwoodVillageRewards.com and register for a list of promotions, rewards, and other incentives offered by local retailers. No extra steps are required, and no apps to download!

9. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

You Are Invited . . .

To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
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. Please confirm prior to attending.

Holmby News 1-7-22

January 7, 2022 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
January 7, 2022

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Please note that due to technical difficulties, the newsletter may have some formatting issues. We are very sorry and hope to resolve the issues as soon as possible. Thank you.

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

1. HWPOA Board Meeting – Video Conference
2. LAPD Crime Report & Security Update
3. COVID Testing Locations
4. Holmby Westwood Green Team Update
5. Metro Micro – New Ride Service in Westwood
6. Westwood Library Updates
7. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
8. Resident Ads
9. HWPOA Contact Information

1. HWPOA BOARD MEETING – VIDEO CONFERENCE

On Tuesday, January 11 at 7:30 PM, the HWPOA Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting. Due to social distancing restrictions, the meeting will be a video-conference held online via Zoom. Please click here to see the agenda.

Members of the community are welcome to join the Zoom call. Please let us know if you plan to attend and we will send you the link to access the video-conference. Email Dana at hwpoa@aol.com.

2. LAPD CRIME REPORT & SECURITY UPDATE

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 220804024
10700 BLOCK WEYBURN AV | 12/29/2021 @ 8:00 AM
Rear sliding glass door smash. Jewelry taken.

IMPORTANT SECURITY INFORMATION
Holmby Westwood had 2 burglaries yesterday, both in the 10400 block of Lindbrook Dr. near Beverly Glen. Both occurred at night. In the past 48 hours, according to Capt. Tom, WLAPD, 16 burglaries have occurred, of which 5 were commercial and 11 residential. Rear windows and doors were smashed. As reported, a home on Lindbrook was trashed and at another, the owner heard a door open, went to look and saw a stranger. The owner screamed and the stranger fled. According to Capt. Tom, they were likely the same individuals.

Do not leave your doors and windows open. The “knock knock” burglars have become more organized and work in the back of the house. They are known to run away when confronted. They will jump over gates which were at one time a deterrent.

PLEASE maintain the exterior of your home as having the appearance that it is occupied. Keep lights on, put them on timers when necessary, and keep a car in the driveway.

You might also check online for “window security film.”

If any neighbor has info from their video that could be relevant to the Lindbrook burglaries, please forward it to Capt. Jonathan Tom, WLAPD (32993@lapd.online).

Sandy Brown, HWPOA President

3. COVID TESTING LOCATIONS

Here are a few websites to find nearby locations for COVID testing:

In addition, if you would like to purchase at-home COVID test kits, the following link provides up-to-the-minute information about where these hard-to-find test kits are available:

Zoolert Tracker – COVID Self Test Availability

4. HOLMBY WESTWOOD GREEN TEAM UPDATE

The Holmby Westwood Green Team cannot say enough about the importance of trees to our community. We are not alone. Cities around the country also recognize the many benefits trees offer to urban areas.

“What Technology Could Reduce Heat Deaths? TREES.”

In this time of heat waves around the world, scientists are saying “trees are stationary superheroes. They can lower urban temperatures 10 lifesaving degrees “

Further, trees can “reduce electricity demand for air conditioning, saving money and emissions, and avoid potentially catastrophic power failures during heat waves.”

In Des Moines, the current director of public works “hails trees as the only infrastructure that adds value over time.”

This article, which was originally published in The New York Times on July 3, 2021, and then reprinted on December 27 in “The Morning: Overlooked Stories” section of The New York Times, highlights what environmental planners, urban foresters, and directors of public works around the country are saying about the enormous benefits trees bring to communities.

For the full article, click on this link:
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/02/climate/trees-cities-heat-waves.html

5. METRO MICRO – NEW RIDE SERVICE IN WESTWOOD

Metro recently launched a new local shared-ride service call “Metro Micro.” It will provide on-demand shared rides to UCLA, Westwood, VA, the Expo Line and any other point within its service zone. The initial promotional fee is just $1 per ride.

Metro Micro is now available Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., in the Westwood area. A map and further information is here: https://micro.metro.net/zone-map-ucla-westwood-va-medical-center/

6. WESTWOOD LIBRARY UPDATES

Westwood Library has new temporary hours, which are now in effect:

Library Hours:
Monday-Saturday: Noon – 5:30 p.m.

Telephone Reference Hours:
10:00 a.m. – Noon
(310) 474-1739

The hours have changed because of a staffing shortage. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

There will be no evening programs during January and February, due to the temporary change in the library’s open hours. We hope that we will return to our normal hours soon, but we don’t know when that will happen. In the meantime, the following programs are canceled: Poetry Open Mic, Life Stories Open Mic, and Meditation.

7. HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY

Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

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

SEEKING TREE TRIMMING RECOMMENDATION

Looking for recommendation of a bonded & insured TREE TRIMMING COMPANY.

Please email me at mdroffman@gmail.com or call/text me at 310-779-6091.

Thank you,
Marcia

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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

You Are Invited . . .

To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
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.

Happy Holidays from HWPOA

December 24, 2021 hwpoa@aol.com

Dear Neighbors,

The Holmby Westwood Board of Directors would like to wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy holiday season!

This past year has been challenging for everyone as we worked together to keep our community safe and strong. And the tough times are not yet over. But with the support of our HWPOA community, we’ll be stronger on the other side.

Thank you for your membership to HWPOA! We’re grateful for the continued trust you place in us. We look to the challenges ahead with determination and understanding of our responsibility in ensuring that the Holmby Westwood neighborhood receives the city support and protections we deserve.

Best wishes for a safe holiday season and a happy, healthy new year. Our next newsletter will be sent out in 2022.

Sincerely,
Your HWPOA Board of Directors

HOLMBY NEWS
December 24, 2021

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

1. LAPD Crime Report
2. Security Reminders – Vacation Tips
3. Tips for a COVID-Safe Holiday Season
4. Christmas Tree Recycling
5. New California Laws for 2022
6. Resident Ads
7. HWPOA Contact Information

1. LAPD CRIME REPORT

VEHICLE, STOLEN
Incident #: 210817727
800 BLOCK WARNER AV | 12/17/2021 @ 10:00 PM

BRANDISHING WEAPON, EXHIBITING DEADLY WEAPON
Incident #: 210817779
10400 BLOCK LINDBROOK DR | 12/18/2021 @ 9:30 PM

File a Police Report Online: click here
EMERGENCY: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273
All other City Services: 311
James Allen, Senior Lead Officer
West L.A. Community Police Station –1663 Butler Ave.
Office: 310-444-0741
Email: 39318@lapd.online
West LA Community Police Station Website: click here
LAPD Website: www.lapdonline.org

2. SECURITY REMINDERS – VACATION TIPS

Thanks to Westwood Hills POA and Brentwood Homeowners for the following list of safety tips:

Porch pirates are in maximum overdrive. Remove your packages as soon as possible from your front door, and have a friend check your house daily if you’re planning on being away. If you work at an office that will be staffed while you are away, have your packages delivered to the office address. Amazon packages can be delivered to a nearby Amazon locker.
Make sure trash cans are not left out after trash day.
Two cars always in the driveway, with lots of dust, are one indicator you may be away.
Newspapers and mail piling up is another indicator that you are away. Stop service while you’re away, or have a friend pick up for you every day.
If you’re home and hear an unexpected knock, answer from inside and say, “we” can’t open the door right now. It lets possible criminals know you are not a good target. Barking dogs are also a great deterrent.
Alarms on, windows locked, when you are away, even if it’s just a short errand.
Put your indoor and outdoor lights on timers, so they will go on regardless of whether or not you are in town. This is also a great way to ensure that you never come home to a dark house at night.
Ladder on the side of the house? Many criminals access second floors using items on your property. Keep access points to your backyard and sideyards locked or otherwise not easily accessible to criminals.
Don’t leave items visible in cars, and certainly do not leave your key fobs in your cars.

3. TIPS FOR A COVID-SAFE HOLIDAY SEASON

From the Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health:

4. CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING

LA Sanitation has curbside collection for Christmas trees to make it convenient to properly and safely recycle your tree.

If your Christmas tree is too big to cut and place inside the green waste bin, simply place the tree next to your green waste bin on collection day.

How to Recycle your Christmas tree and put in the green bin:

REMOVE all ornaments, decorations, tinsels and stand from the tree.
CUT the tree into pieces, if needed, to fit into green bin.
PLACE the tree pieces inside the green bin and put out for regular pick-up on collection day.

*Flock or artificial trees can’t be recycled – place them in the black container.

Collected Christmas trees will be recycled into compost and mulch that is available to residents for free.

What else can be recycled at the holidays?
Conventional gift wrapping paper may use glitter, foil, or a laminate to make it more durable and appealing; nonetheless, these items cannot be easily removed for recycling. There are some exceptions including holiday packaging like cartons, cardboard, certain plastics and gift boxes can be placed in the blue bin for recycling.

5. NEW CALIFORNIA LAWS FOR 2022

From the Westwood-Century City Patch:

A slew of laws takes effect in 2022, affecting everything from how you vote and shop to whether you get ketchup with your fries.

Here are 11 categories of new laws that take effect next year across California:

Patch – New Laws for 2022

6. RESIDENT ADS

HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE

Hello, this young woman is looking for a Housekeeping job come January. She is a very sweet 18-year-old that is vaccinated and is starting her paperwork for a green card. She is very trustworthy and desk at work. I highly recommend her.

Please call her at: Ana 323-812-8147. She is Spanish-speaking only.

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7. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

You Are Invited . . .

To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
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. Please confirm prior to attending.

Holmby News 12-17-21

December 17, 2021 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
December 17, 2021

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

1. LAPD Crime Report
2. I-405 Wilshire Ramp Closures – Overnight
3. Free Metro Rides – Christmas Eve & New Years Eve
4. Westwood Library Needs Your Help
5. Give Back During the Holiday Season
6. Sweetgreen Opens in Westwood Village
7. Holiday Events & Activities
8. Activities & Things to Do
9. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
10. HWPOA Contact Information

1. LAPD CRIME REPORT

BICYCLE – STOLEN
Incident #: 210817519
10400 BLOCK CHARING CROSS RD | 12/9/2021 @ 10:00 PM

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 210817555
800 BLOCK HILGARD AV | 12/11/2021 @ 6:45 AM

FOLLOW-HOME ROBBERIES
Victims with high end jewelry and cars that are coming from trendy clubs or expensive shops are being targeted for robbery. The victims are carefully chosen as easy targets with money. In one recent instance, a couple who was staying in a Beverly Hills hotel went shopping at Rolex. While en route home the victims stopped at the gas station on Moraga and Sepulveda. While attempting to get gas, 4 black males exited a black Toyota Corolla and hit the victim in the back of the head then robbed him. The suspect accidentally dropped a hand gun but quickly recovered it. Please stay alert during this holiday season.

File a Police Report Online: click here
EMERGENCY: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273
All other City Services: 311
James Allen, Senior Lead Officer
West L.A. Community Police Station –1663 Butler Ave.
Office: 310-444-0741
Email: 39318@lapd.online
West LA Community Police Station Website: click here
LAPD Website: www.lapdonline.org

2. I-405 WILSHIRE RAMP CLOSURES – OVERNIGHT

Metro contractors are continuing subsurface investigations on Wilshire Blvd. Work will require closures as follows:

Dates: December 15 to 30
Work hours: Monday through Thursday, 10pm to 6am

Traffic Impacts:

Freeway Ramp Closure: Northbound 405 off-ramp to eastbound Wilshire Blvd.
Freeway Ramp Closure: Eastbound Wilshire Blvd. on-ramp to northbound 405
Partial lane reductions along Wilshire Blvd. between Bonsall Ave. and Veteran Ave.

3. FREE METRO RIDES – CHRISTMAS EVE & NEW YEARS EVE

Metro will be offering free service on all bus and rail lines on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve so everyone can get home safely during the holidays.

No fare will be collected during the following times:

Friday, Dec. 24, starting at 9 p.m. through Saturday, Dec. 25 at 2 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, starting at 9 p.m. through Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022 at 2 a.m.

All Metro Rail stations with fare gates will be unlatched, and fare boxes and validators will not deduct fare from TAP cards and fare media.

Please note that there will be no overnight or enhanced rail service on Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve. Normal weekday bus and train schedules and service levels will be in effect. Trains will run approximately every 20 minutes after 8 p.m., and last trains will depart around midnight.

Metro will run on Sunday/holiday schedule on Christmas Day and on New Year’s Day, with added capacity on the L Line (Gold) on Jan. 1, 2022 for those heading to the Rose Parade or Rose Bowl game.

4. WESTWOOD LIBRARY NEEDS YOUR HELP

2021 hasn’t been easy but Westwood Branch Library has been OPEN to provide books and limited programming to our patrons.

Please include us in your year end donations through this easy link. See letter below for more information. Thank you!

DONATE NOW – Click Here

5. GIVE BACK DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON

Here are a few ways you can help the community this holiday season:

CD5 HOLIDAY DRIVE
Councilmember Koretz’s office is collecting donations for our unhoused neighbors in the Fifth Council District. Please consider donating items to help them through the winter months. Items include socks, blankets, sweatshirts and dog food. There are several drop-off locations, the closest of which is at a volunteer’s home in the neighborhood (1022 Selby Ave.). See flyer for details:

BLANKET & SOCK DRIVE – SPREAD THE WARMTH
The Department of Los Angeles Sanitation & Environment is organizing a donation drive to collect cold-weather items for homeless individuals across Los Angeles. They are collecting donations of new and gently used blankets, sleeping bags, and socks throughout December 31st.

Donations can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays at many city yards. The nearest location is:

West LA District Yard
2027 Stoner Avenue

For more information, please see flyer below.

6. SWEETGREEN OPENS IN WESTWOOD VILLAGE

Please welcome Sweetgreen to Westwood Village!

Sweetgreen serves up a variety of salads, warm bowls, plates, sides, and shareables. Their seasonal menu rotates 5 times a year, based on seasonality, and location – offering customers a variety of fresh produce in their peak ripeness throughout the year.

Sweetgreen is now open in the historic Kinross Cornerstone building (at the corner of Kinross and Gayley).

Sweetgreen Westwood Village
10922 Kinross Ave
Open daily: 10:30 am – 9:00 pm

Website:
www.sweetgreen.com

7. HOLIDAY EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

CELEBRATE AT WESTWOOD VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET

Please join us to celebrate the holiday season at the Westwood Village Farmers’ Market!

Free Holiday Crafts, Live Music & More!

Thursday, December 23, 2021
Holiday Carolers & Holiday Card Making
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Westwood Village Farmers’ Market
1036 Broxton Ave

Two hours free parking in the Broxton Avenue Structure before 5:00 pm.

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HOLIDAY EVENT GUIDE

From the Westwood-Century City Patch:

Time to start planning as holiday festivities are underway in Westwood, Century City and throughout the South Bay, West Side and nearby.

Find tree lightings, parades, Nutcrackers, concerts, ice rinks, craft boutiques, light shows & more. Many events kick off soon, while several require advance bookings, and space may be limited.

Please note: Always confirm with organizers that the listed activities are proceeding as planned when posted.

Patch’s Holiday Event Guide 2021

8. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

MoMA CONTENDERS 2021
January 5-27 at the Hammer Museum

Tickets on Sale Now! The Hammer Museum presents MoMA Contenders 2021, The Museum of Modern Art’s renowned series of influential, innovative films from the past 12 months. Whether bound for awards glory or cult classic status, each of these films is a contender for lasting historical significance. See them on the big screen followed by Q&A with filmmakers and cast members!

MoMA Contenders – View Schedule & Buy Tickets

9. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

Current benefits include:

Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair

To see offers, click here

Westwood Village Rewards Program:

Visit www.WestwoodVillageRewards.com and register for a list of promotions, rewards, and other incentives offered by local retailers. No extra steps are required, and no apps to download!

10. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

You Are Invited . . .

To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
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. Please confirm prior to attending.

Holmby News 12-10-21

December 10, 2021 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
December 10, 2021

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

1. Holiday Safety – Theft Prevention
2. The Passing of Chip Chasalow
3. Holmby Westwood Green Team Update
4. Water Conservation – Outdoor Watering
5. Movie Premiere – Street Closures
6. Wireless Alarm Recommendation
7. Give Back During the Holiday Season
8. Holiday Event Guide
9. Sarah Leonard Jewelers – Free Gift Offer
10. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
11. HWPOA Contact Information

1. HOLIDAY SAFETY – THEFT PREVENTION

‘Tis the season to be… stealing! Please be aware of the following and take appropriate precautions:

Follow-home robberies have recently occurred in several areas of Los Angeles. The suspects target people wearing expensive jewelry that is very visible and driving high-end vehicles.

The best prevention is always being aware of your surroundings and when leaving a shopping center, night club or restaurant. When driving in your vehicle, always check your mirrors to see if you’re being followed. If you believe you’re being followed, drive to the nearest police station. If you are unable to get to a police station, drive to a crowded public place and call police.

Porch Pirates are still stealing packages from your home while you’re away. Think about having deliveries sent to work and have your porch cleared by neighbors if you’re not home. If you’re ordering now, and going on vacation, check the delivery dates and think about delaying shipment.

Trash Cans should be removed on pickup day and not left out an extra day. Those are sure indicators you’re not home — EVEN if you are, which can be even more dangerous.

2. THE PASSING OF CHIP CHASALOW

The HWPOA Board of Directors regrets to inform you that former HWPOA President and member of the Board of Directors, Irwin “Chip” Chasalow, passed away last week following a short illness.

Chip was a resident in Westwood for over 50 years and had a great interest in our community. He was most helpful in legal matters involving the board and was always available for consultation. He will be greatly missed.

The HWPOA Board of Directors extends its condolences to Chip’s wife, Judy and to the Chasalow family.

3. HOLMBY WESTWOOD GREEN TEAM UPDATE

TREE OF THE MONTH – JACARANDA

This month the Green Team is pleased to share the Jacaranda as our Tree of the Month. Besides the tree’s botanic name, provenance and description, the profile indicates the tree’s drought and pest tolerance, its potential for root damage, a fun fact about the species and where you can find the tree in our neighborhood.

The profile information is primarily drawn from the STS Publication “Street Trees Recommended for Southern California” and the Selectree Cal Poly website.

Special thanks to Cassandra Franklin, Kathryn Welch Howe, Cage Hall, and Allyson Bunting for writing and designing the Tree of the Month Profiles.

Tree of the Month:
Jacaranda (click here)

4. WATER CONSERVATION – OUTDOOR WATERING

From LADWP:

We need every single LADWP customer to step up and take action as we face a third dry year and serious drought. LADWP is asking its customers to refamiliarize themselves and comply with the City’s Water Conservation Ordinance. Since 2009, LADWP has remained at Phase 2 of the Water Conservation Ordinance which limits outdoor watering to three days a week, along with other prohibited uses of water. As water supply conditions continue to develop, LADWP may take further steps to mandate conservation, including further limiting outdoor watering.

5. MOVIE PREMIERE – STREET CLOSURES

SONY PICTURES will be holding the Premiere of “SPIDERMAN NO WAY HOME”, at 7:30 PM on Monday, December 13, 2021 at the Regency Village and the Bruin Theatres.

There will be various sidewalk and street closures around the area of Broxton Avenue between Weyburn Avenue and Le Conte Avenue.

6. WIRELESS ALARM RECOMMENDATION

A homeowner has recommended the following product:

Wireless Driveway Alarm

Hi Neighbors – I highly recommend this wireless alarm! It’s basically like an invisible line that can go across any space for up to 500 feet. It normally cost $59 but right now on Amazon there’s a 15% off coupon.

This alarm is wireless so it’s very easy to attach and install (I did it myself) and works on batteries. If anyone crosses the front walkway onto my property I get a very loud alarm. It’s great for me because although I do have the Ring doorbell, I turn my phone off at night so I wouldn’t hear it anyway. And, my ring doorbell has not caught some motion before. This is totally separate from any mobile device.

It works really well and is very helpful, especially for people that don’t have any existing surveillance system.

7. GIVE BACK DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON

Here are a few ways you can help the community this holiday season:

CD5 HOLIDAY DRIVE
Councilmember Koretz’s office is collecting donations for our unhoused neighbors in the Fifth Council District. Please consider donating items to help them through the winter months. Items include socks, blankets, sweatshirts and dog food. There are several drop-off locations, the closest of which is at a volunteer’s home in the neighborhood (1022 Selby Ave.). See flyer for details:

LAPD HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE
The West LAPD Community Police Station is holding a holiday toy drive through December 15. All toys will be distributed to local children. See flyer below for details:

Donations can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays at many city yards. The nearest location is:

West LA District Yard
2027 Stoner Avenue

For more information, please see flyer below.

ONLINE TOY & BOOK DRIVE
The Jewish Federation’s 16th Annual Festival of Lights Toy & Book Drive runs through Dec. 15, 2021. This holiday season, you can send a gift — and a smile — to a child in need with a donation of a new toy or book (or both!).

The process is entirely virtual this holiday season, so it’s easier than ever. See below for all of the organizations we’re partnering with and their Amazon Wish Lists — and donate straight from there!

Jewish Federation – Toy & Book Drive 2021

8. HOLIDAY EVENT GUIDE

From the Westwood-Century City Patch:

Time to start planning as holiday festivities are underway in Westwood, Century City and throughout the South Bay, West Side and nearby.

Find tree lightings, parades, Nutcrackers, concerts, ice rinks, craft boutiques, light shows & more. Many events kick off soon, while several require advance bookings, and space may be limited.

Please note: Always confirm with organizers that the listed activities are proceeding as planned when posted.

Patch’s Holiday Event Guide 2021

9. SARAH LEONARD JEWELERS – FREE GIFT OFFER

To celebrate their 75th Anniversary in Westwood Village, Sarah Leonard Jewelers is offering the following free gift:

10. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

Current benefits include:

Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair

To see offers, click here

Westwood Village Rewards Program:

Visit www.WestwoodVillageRewards.com and register for a list of promotions, rewards, and other incentives offered by local retailers. No extra steps are required, and no apps to download!

11. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

You Are Invited . . .

To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
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. Please confirm prior to attending.

Holmby News 12-3-21

December 3, 2021 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
December 3, 2021

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

1. LAPD Crime Report
2. Holmby Westwood Green Team – Trees & Drought
3. Sidewalk Report Gains Traction
4. New Ordinance – Plastic Food Utensils
5. UCLA Crest/Nimoy Theater – Community Update
6. Metro Updates – Fare Collection & Route Changes
7. Sarah Leonard Jewelers – 75th Anniversary
8. Greater LA Homeless Count – Volunteers Needed
9. Westwood Village Farmers’ Market Holiday Events
10. Holiday Toy Drive – West LAPD
11. Activities & Things to Do
12. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
13. Resident Ads
14. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
15. HWPOA Contact Information

1. LAPD CRIME REPORT

THEFT-GRAND (plain theft-grand) $950.01 & over
Incident #: 210816860
10700 BLOCK LE CONTE AV | 11/18/2021 @ 3:00 AM

THEFT FROM VEHICLE – GRAND ($950.01 & over)
Incident #: 210816922
200 BLOCK CONWAY AV | 11/17/2021 @ 1:20 PM

File a Police Report Online: click here
EMERGENCY: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273
All other City Services: 311
James Allen, Senior Lead Officer
West L.A. Community Police Station –1663 Butler Ave.
Office: 310-444-0741
Email: 39318@lapd.online
West LA Community Police Station Website: click here
LAPD Website: www.lapdonline.org

2. HOLMBY WESTWOOD GREEN TEAM – TREES & DROUGHT

The Holmby Westwood Green Team is addressing issues related to our parkway trees. In addition to focusing on the trees themselves, we will address the work of the Green Team, efforts by the City of Los Angeles related to urban trees as well as resources for tree care and maintenance. Please send your questions to Marnie Bodek at mossbodek@msn.com

SHOULD I WATER MY TREES, EVEN THOUGH WE ARE IN A DROUGHT?

YES. ABSOLUTELY CONTINUE TO WATER YOUR TREES!

In early November, the Metropolitan Water District declared a Drought Emergency in Southern California. The announcement followed Governor Newsom’s request that Californians voluntarily cut water consumption by 15%.

But conserving water does not mean sacrificing trees. According to LA Forest Officer, Rachel Malarich “It is not either we conserve water, or we preserve trees. It absolutely must be both. Without water, our trees will not survive.” As a valuable part of the urban infrastructure, trees cool the city, provide shade and improve residents’ physical and mental health. They play a critical role in air quality as well as water quality, storm water capture and flood prevention.

Although it seems counterintuitive, Angelenos should continue to water their trees when asked to turn off their tap. Trees will not survive unless they are watered in a way that does not involve rain. Trees that are less than 3 years old need to be watered two times per week with five gallons of water each time, mature trees need to be watered one to two times per month up to 24 hours. It costs more money, time, and water to plant a new tree than it costs to keep one alive. Keep watering your trees!

California needs trees, and trees need water, even in a drought.
Get the facts:

SaveOurWater.com/trees
#SaveOurTrees

3. SIDEWALK REPORT GAINS TRACTION

L.A. Controller Ron Galperin’s recent report urging policymakers to make sweeping changes to the City’s sidewalk repair program has quickly gained attention from City leaders, community advocates, local and national media, and residents across Los Angeles. The goal of Controller Galperin’s report is to get L.A.’s 9,000 miles of pedestrian walkways fixed more quickly.

“It’s no secret to anyone who has ever walked the streets in Los Angeles that our sidewalks are in dreadful shape,” said Controller Galperin. “But our sidewalk repair program is broken and the City is moving too slowly to make any difference. Our leaders must adopt a new path forward to make L.A. a more walkable, accessible and safe city for everyone.”

Featured media coverage:

NBC LA: Watch Where You Step. LA’s Sidewalks Are Still Dangerous, Despite Millions In Repairs
LA Times Editorial: L.A. tripped over its duty to fix the city’s broken sidewalks
CBS Los Angeles: ‘Inefficient And Ineffective’: Scathing Audit Blasts LA’s Expensive, Clumsy System Of Fixing Crumbling Sidewalks

4. NEW ORDINANCE – PLASTIC FOOD UTENSILS

Get ready to say goodbye to all the unused plastic knives and forks that clutter our kitchen drawers and cupboards.

Due to COVID, many of us have been eating more takeout. Since we eat much of that takeout at home, we very often don’t actually need the extra plastic utensils, condiments, straws and napkins that are automatically included by the restaurants with each order.

Ordinance No. 187030 requires that food and beverage facilities located in the City of Los Angeles — and all third party food delivery services operating in the city — offer disposable food ware accessories (plastic, knives, forks, spoons, stirrers, condiment packets, etc.) only to customers who specifically request them. This phase of the ordinance only applies to larger businesses, those with 26 employees or more. Smaller establishments will need to curtail their disposable foodware giveaways starting next April.

It may seem like a small matter, but the amount of non-biodegradable, unrecyclable plastic waste accumulating in landfills and congesting our waterways is a threat to marine life and other ecosystems. It’s past time we stopped creating and consuming so much plastic waste. So the next time you order take-out, “Skip the Stuff!”

5. UCLA CREST/NIMOY THEATER – COMMUNITY UPDATE

On November 22, 2021, UCLA hosted a virtual meeting and discussion with members of the Westwood Community to provide an update on the renovation of the Nimoy Theater (formerly the Crest Theater).

To view a recording of the virtual update, please visit this YouTube link.

The Nimoy is currently being restored to its originally-envisioned role as a venue for live performance and cinematic arts. Enhancements to the facility include an expanded lobby for pre- and post-performance socializing and events; an updated lobby and guest facilities; new seating and theatrical production systems; and a backstage green room with artist support spaces – all designed to create memorable and transformative experiences for Los Angeles audiences.

Designed to achieve a LEED Gold rating and outperform the required provisions of the California Energy Code by at least 20%, the Nimoy will accommodate contemporary performance by groundbreaking artists scheduled to re-open in late 2022.

To learn more about the renovation, please visit the Center for the Art of Performance.

6. METRO UPDATES – FARE COLLECTION & ROUTE CHANGES

METRO SERVICE CHANGES – EFFECTIVE DEC. 19

Starting on Sunday, December 19, 2021, Metro is rolling out service changes in order to bring you a better bus experience. We’re realigning routes for easier access to key destinations and more reliable service, part of implementing the NextGen Bus Plan. Some bus stops will also be consolidated to improve bus travel times, while maintaining access to alternative stops.

Metro Service Changes – click here

METRO FARE COLLECTION RESUMES – JAN. 2022

To keep riders and our employees safe, we suspended front door boarding on our buses in March 2020 at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. We also relaxed our rules requiring riders to use the farebox and TAP validator.

With vaccinations well underway and mask wearing required on our system, we will resume front door boarding only and restart fare collection January 10, 2022.

7. SARAH LEONARD JEWELERS – 75th ANNIVERSARY

Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers Celebrates 75 Years
The Long-Running Merchant in Westwood Village

In 1946, Leonard and his wife Sarah, fondly referred to as Lenny & Sunny, opened a small jewelry store in Westwood Village. For many decades the business has grown and prospered, and today, Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers holds the record as the longest-running merchant in Westwood Village. For 75 years Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers’ has provided exceptional service, genuine concern, sound advice, and quality jewelry which is central to their core values.

On behalf of Councilmember Paul Koretz, thank you to the Westwood BID, Steve Sann, and the Department of Transportation for their partnership in celebrating this monumental anniversary, and heartfelt congratulations to Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers on your 75th Anniversary!

8. GREATER LA HOMELESS COUNT – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count takes place Tuesday – Thursday January 25 – 27, 2022. Counts are held during evening hours; different neighborhoods are counted on different days. The count is led by the LA Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA).

Please sign up online – enter your ZIP code at TheyCountWillYou.org to see dates and join the count in your neighborhood.

9. WESTWOOD VILLAGE FARMERS’ MARKET HOLIDAY EVENTS

Please join us to celebrate the holiday season at the Westwood Village Farmers’ Market!

Free Holiday Crafts, Live Music & More!

Thursday, December 9, 2021
Mariachi Mexico en America & Holiday Ornament Making

Thursday, December 16, 2021
Holiday Music with Chris Watson & Pomander Orange Decorating

Thursday, December 23, 2021
Holiday Carolers & Holiday Card Making

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Westwood Village Farmers’ Market
1036 Broxton Ave

Two hours free parking in the Broxton Avenue Structure before 5:00 PM

10. HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE – WEST LAPD

The West LAPD Community Police Station is holding a holiday toy drive through December 15. All toys will be distributed to local children. See flyer below for details:

11. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

CICLAVIA – SOUTH LA
Sunday, December 5, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Join us in South LA! This Sunday, enjoy the open streets of South Central, Exposition Park, Leimert Park, and Crenshaw at CicLAvia–South LA!

Activities Along the Route (partial list):

All four Hubs have free water stations and restrooms, a First Aid booth, food trucks, bike parking, free bike repair, and free pedicab rides to other Hubs.
The L.A. Zoo is bringing zoological artifacts, interactive games, and a few activities you can take back home.
Excited for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art? Grab an art kit and learn more about the museum before it opens!
Get details on upcoming performances and exclusive exhibitions at the LA Phil and LACMA booths.
The California Science Center booth will feature an educational exhibit on the various animals that make their homes in sea shells.

We’ve got directions, route details, activities, safety information, and more information – just click here. Check out the full list of activities we have in store so you don’t miss a thing.

12. HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY

Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

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.

13. RESIDENT ADS

GARAGE DOOR REPLACEMENT

I need to change the door of my garage. Has anyone done this in recent years and could recommend a good company?

Please let me know. Thank you.

Nora
nrozengu@g.ucla.edu

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14. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

Current benefits include:

Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair

To see offers, click here

Westwood Village Rewards Program:

Visit www.WestwoodVillageRewards.com and register for a list of promotions, rewards, and other incentives offered by local retailers. No extra steps are required, and no apps to download!

15. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

You Are Invited . . .

To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
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. Please confirm prior to attending.

Happy Thanksgiving from HWPOA

November 24, 2021 hwpoa@aol.com

Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful,
a time to remember
and to embrace those who enrich our lives.

This Thanksgiving, as we cautiously return to more traditional celebrations, the Board of Directors of HWPOA would like you know how thankful we are to have your support and continued membership. We’re grateful for the continued trust you place in us. And while this year has been challenging, it has also reminded us of this holiday’s true significance.

We hope you and your family have a safe and happy Thanksgiving and wish you all the best throughout the holiday season!

Sincerely,
Your HWPOA Board of Directors

The Holmby News will return next week.

Holmby News 11-19-21

November 19, 2021 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
November 19, 2021

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

1. LAPD Crime Report
2. Holiday Package Safety
3. Drought Conditions – Please Conserve Water
4. Movie Premiere – Street Closures
5. Fixing L.A.’s Sidewalk Program
6. Westwood Restaurant Update
7. Blanket & Sock Drive – Spread the Warmth
8. Holiday Toy & Book Drive
9. Adopt or Foster a Pet
10. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
11. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
12. Resident Ads
13. HWPOA Contact Information

1. LAPD CRIME REPORT

TIRES STOLEN
A homeowner on Le Conte reported that earlier this week in the overnight hours, thieves stole all four tires off of a car that was parked on the street. To prevent similar crimes, please park your car in your garage or driveway whenever possible.

File a Police Report Online: click here
EMERGENCY: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273
All other City Services: 311
James Allen, Senior Lead Officer
West L.A. Community Police Station –1663 Butler Ave.
Office: 310-444-0741
Email: 39318@lapd.online
West LA Community Police Station Website: click here
LAPD Website: www.lapdonline.org

2. HOLIDAY PACKAGE SAFETY

What comes after Black Friday and Cyber Monday? “Package Theft Wednesday”, the biggest day of the year for package thieves. With the holiday season there are more packages and thieves who want to take advantage of the ripe pickings.

It is never safe to leave packages by your front door. Please have packages delivered with “signature required” or have them delivered to another location (such as a business office) where it can be handed to a person directly. We also suggest following these simple tips…

Check your email alerts to know when packages have arrived and have someone bring them into the house as soon as possible.
If no one is around to receive packages, have them delivered to a safer location, like a workplace or a Smart Locker.
Check delivery dates to make sure packages don’t arrive when you’re away. If this can’t be avoided, have a friend or neighbor hold them for you.

DON’T

Leave packages out all day or overnight.
Leave outgoing mail in your mailbox, especially any bills with checks.
Thieves are getting more creative and some will arrive at your door with a food delivery bag, leaving with your belongings when they see no one is home. Be on the lookout for suspicious activity.

3. DROUGHT CONDITIONS – PLEASE CONSERVE WATER

From LADWP:

It is more important than ever to stay vigilant with our water conservation efforts as we navigate the current dry weather conditions. Take simple steps to reduce your use. We offer a variety of rebates, programs and free water conservation items to help make conservation even easier for our customers. Together, we can do more to protect our precious water resources and the environment.

Ways you can conserve water:

Limit outdoor watering
Use recycled water when possible outdoors
Take shorter showers
Only run dishwashers and washing machines when they are full

4. MOVIE PREMIERE – STREET CLOSURES

UAR/MGM will be holding the Premier of “LICORICE PIZZA”, at 7:00 PM on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at the Regency Village Theater, located at 961 Broxton Avenue.

There will be various sidewalk and street closures around the area of Broxton Avenue between Weyburn Avenue and Le Conte Avenue.

5. FIXING L.A.’s SIDEWALK PROGRAM

L.A. Controller Ron Galperin released a new report analyzing the City’s sidewalk repair program and urging sweeping changes to get more walkways fixed. Controller Galperin found that less than 1% of the City’s sidewalks have been certified as repaired. Why so few? When it fixes a sidewalk, the City replaces the entire parcel — far more than it is legally required to do — making repairs more costly and time consuming than they should be. In addition, the current priority is to fix sidewalks next to City-owned facilities, leaving out L.A.’s residential neighborhoods and commercial centers. Controller Galperin also determined that the City is responding slowly to simple repair requests.

Los Angeles lacked a comprehensive sidewalk repair program for nearly 50 years. That changed following the 2016 Willits settlement, when the City agreed to spend $1.37 billion over 30 years to address broken sidewalks, inaccessible curb ramps and other barriers in the pedestrian public right-of-way. That year, the City Council also adopted a “fix and release” policy, allowing L.A. to repair broken sidewalks and then issue a certificate of compliance, along with a limited warranty to the adjacent property owner for the repair. After that, the City can enforce the owner’s duty to maintain the sidewalk on their private property.

Along with the report, Controller Galperin created an interactive dashboard that maps 50,000+ sidewalk repair requests over the past six years. Users can view the requests by Council District or Neighborhood Council.

Watch the NBC LA Report

6. WESTWOOD RESTAURANT UPDATE

From Carole, past president of Westwood Hills POA:

Happy to report that the Westwood Village restaurant scene is getting brighter. On Glendon, both Fellow and Violet Bistro are now open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday. AND Down the block at the Hammer Museum, Alice Waters’ eagerly awaited LuLu is now open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Each of these restaurants is unique and each is great in its own way. We have tried them all and are so happy to see this revival of quality in our Westwood Village food scene. Looking forward to seeing familiar faces on our next trips.

NOW OPEN: LULU
Lulu, the Hammer’s new restaurant led by acclaimed chef, writer, and cookbook author David Tanis and conceived with legendary chef and food activist Alice Waters is now open for lunch, with menus changing daily.

Lulu – Now Open at the Hammer

7. BLANKET & SOCK DRIVE – SPREAD THE WARMTH

This holiday season, help spread warmth – the Department of Los Angeles Sanitation & Environment is organizing a donation drive to collect cold-weather items for homeless individuals across Los Angeles.

The agency’s Solid Resources Citywide Recycling Division will be collecting donations of new and gently used blankets, sleeping bags, and socks throughout December 31st.

Donations can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays at many city yards. The nearest location is:

West LA District Yard
2027 Stoner Avenue

For more information, please contact the City Facilities Recycling Program (CFRP): san.cfrp@lacity.org or call 213-485-2260.

8. HOLIDAY TOY & BOOK DRIVE

The Jewish Federation’s 16th Annual
Festival of Lights Toy & Book Drive
Nov. 1 – Dec. 15, 2021

This holiday season, you can send a gift — and a smile — to a child in need with a donation of a new toy or book (or both!).

Jewish Federation – Toy & Book Drive 2021

9. ADOPT OR FOSTER A PET

Make a difference – LA Animal Services (LAAS) is urgently seeking animal-loving Angelenos to adopt or foster a pet as our shelters near capacity. Our LAAS Centers are filled with amazing dogs, cats, and kittens who are already spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, and ready to meet you and be a part of your family. Visit their website to see the pets available for adoption.

To view the wonderful pets that LA Animal Services have available for adoption or foster, please visit: https://www.laanimalservices.com/

10. LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

Current benefits include:

Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair

To see offers, click here

Westwood Village Rewards Program:

Visit www.WestwoodVillageRewards.com and register for a list of promotions, rewards, and other incentives offered by local retailers. No extra steps are required, and no apps to download!

11. HWPOA COMMUNICATION AND AD POLICY

Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

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 LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER

Looking for a live-in housekeeper for older woman who lives on Wilshire corridor. Light caregiving involved. English speaking and strong references a must. Please contact Denise (310-721-2500) or Marci (310-948-8715).

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HOLIDAY GIFT POP-UP

Holiday gift pop-up in Little Holmby tomorrow, Saturday 11/20 from 12 noon – 5 PM, featuring Anatomie SPF 50 sportswear (15% off for first time clients); jewelry by Julie Starr Dressner, incorporating vintage lockets, lavaliers, and other one-of-a-kind pieces (at 20-30% off retail); and the complete line of shortyLOVE handbags, which are made of nylon with great details and designed by the former handbag designer for Marc Jacobs.

No appointments necessary, but you must be fully vaccinated. Call Denise for address and details: 310-721-2500.

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13. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION

You Are Invited . . .

To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
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. Please confirm prior to attending.

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