HOLMBY NEWS
April 8, 2016

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

1.  HWPOA Board Meeting
2.  Seeking New HWPOA Board Members
3.  More Car Break-Ins
4.  UCLA Door-to-Door Survey
5.  L.A. Animal Services Seeking Input
6.  Movie Premiere – Street Closures
7.  Westwood Library – April Calendar
8.  Upcoming Community Events
9.  Resident Ads
10.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  HWPOA BOARD MEETING

On Tuesday, April 12 at 8:00 PM, the HWPOA Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting at Belmont Village, 10475 Wilshire Blvd. Members of the community are welcome to attend, though space is limited. Please let us know if you plan to attend.  Email Dana at hwpoa@aol.com

2.  SEEKING NEW HWPOA BOARD MEMBERS

Join the Board of Directors
of
Holmby-Westwood Property Owners Association

The Board is seeking Holmby Westwood residents to volunteer to serve as a Director for 1 year. We meet on the second Tuesday of every month except for August and December. We ask only that you be a paid-up member of the Association and have an interest in maintaining and improving the quality of life as well as the historic and architectural integrity we have all come to know and enjoy.

Please, contact Dana Glenn, our Office Manager, and tell her that you want to join our Board.  Send an email to hwpoa@aol.com or call (310) 470-1785 to contact Dana. The deadline for submissions is April 10. We look forward to hearing from you!!

3.  MORE CAR BREAK-INS

We received two reports this week of car break-ins in the neighborhood.  On Strathmore, a BMW that was locked and parked on the street was broken into.  The thieves stole a $3,000 set of golf clubs.  The police were notified.  On Thayer near Lindbrook, a car was broken into and the perpetrator stole a wallet with cash, credit cards and the owner’s driver’s license.

4.  UCLA DOOR-TO-DOOR SURVEY

UCLA Students in “Grand Challenges Program” to Conduct Energy Conservation Survey in Surrounding Communities

UCLA undergraduate student researchers with the Sustainable LA Grand Challenges Initiative will be conducting a survey in the Holmby Westwood neighborhood to educate residents on energy conservation by promoting LED light bulb usage. Students wearing name tags and UCLA shirts may knock on your door during the months of April and May on Mondays through Wednesdays from 4-6PM to present their campaign. They may ask you to complete anonymous surveys so they can collect qualitative data to research behavior changes and test interventions. This is an opportunity to promote neighborhood sustainability, improve health, and save money.

Thank you, in advance, for your participation!

5.  L.A. ANIMAL SERVICES SEEKING INPUT

L.A. Animal Services is hosting fifteen strategic planning community meetings (one in each Council District) from March 2016 through May 2016. Community members do not have to be pet owners or animal lovers to attend a meeting.

All community members are encouraged to come share their thoughts and ideas on how we can help save the lives of more animals and better serve and protect our neighborhoods. All input gathered will be compiled to assist with the future priorities and goals of LA Animal Services. You can help make a difference in our City and for your City of L.A. Animal Services Department.

For CD 5 (our Council District), the community meeting is scheduled for:

Tuesday, April 19, 2016, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m .
Encino Community Center
4935 Balboa Blvd., Encino, CA 91316

There are a number of additional meetings scheduled around the city so if you can’t make the CD5 one, you are welcome to attend any of the others. More info and meeting schedule at: http://www.laanimalservices.com/community/

If you can’t attend any of the meetings, but still want to give input:  Complete a community survey today!

6.  MOVIE PREMIERE – STREET CLOSURES

On Monday, April 11, 2016 at 7:30 PM, Universal Pictures is planning the “THE HUNTSMAN” premiere to be held at the Regency Village Theatre, located at 961 Broxton Ave.

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

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Erica Jean Pacheco or Marguerite Pellegrin of 4Wall Lighting Entertainment / Entertainment Lighting Services at 818-769-9800.

7.  WESTWOOD LIBRARY – APRIL CALENDAR

In addition to the Concert Series (see below), there are a number of great events happening at the Westwood Library this month.  The schedule includes activities for adults, teens and children.  For a complete schedule, please CLICK HERE.

8.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Concert Series @ Westwood Library – Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 2:30 PM.  Join us for our first free Sunday concert of the year  featuring The Upside, a wonderful classical/jazz crossover trio of flute, double bass and vibraphone/percussion. The Upside will present an eclectic selection of music from Bach to Brubeck.  Doors open at 2 p.m. with free parking and a reception to follow featuring food from new Westwood eatery CAVA.

For more information, please click here:
Concert Series @ Westwood Library

Green Living Workshops – Thursdays, Apr. 21 & 28, May 5 from 7pm-8:30pm at Belmont Village Westwood.  Sustainable Works is partnering with LADWP to offer FREE Green Living Workshops for Los Angeles residents. Learn what you can do on a personal level to live more sustainably while connecting with your neighbors and community. To sign up visit: www.sustainableworks.eventbrite.com

Holmby Park Lawn Bowling – All HWPOA members are cordially invited any Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday for Free Lawn Bowling Lessons at beautiful Holmby Park, at 10:30 AM. Personalized Lawn Bowling Lessons are available from our competent staff. Come over any of these days, and learn an activity that is good for all ages. No reservation is required, just make a mental note to try it out on any Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday.

For more information, please click here:
www.losangeleslawnbowling.com

9.  RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING WASHING MACHINE REPAIRMAN

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 

HOLMBY NEWS
April 1, 2016

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

1.  Artificial Grass Alternatives
2.  LAPD Crime Report
3.  Homeless Sleeping in Backyards
4.  Seeking New HWPOA Board Members
5.  Concert Series @ Westwood Library
6.  LADWP Rebates and Programs
7.  Napa Valley Grille – Grand Re-Opening
8.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
9.  Resident Ads
10.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  ARTIFICIAL GRASS ALTERNATIVES

We’re all trying to conserve water any way we can. But, should we be replacing our lawns with artificial grass? This question is still being debated, and research by the EPA and others is still being conducted.

Recently, after thorough study, HWPOA recommended drought tolerant alternatives to traditional parkway grass.  The committee of five did not recommend artificial grass for many of the facts listed in the article below.

Is Artificial Grass a Good Choice?

Please do not place gravel, stones, or bark in your parkway. The City of Los Angeles does not allow these materials in parkways as they can spill onto the sidewalk and street, often becoming a hazard to passersby.

Please consider all the alternatives before choosing artificial grass. While it does save water, we may not know for many years what its long-term effects may be on our health and our environment.

2.  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 taking 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. A variety of car burglars canvass neighborhoods throughout the night to commit their crimes while most of us are sleeping. Although many arrests have been made, the crimes continue occur. This tells us there are numerous suspects that are targeting neighborhoods.

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

Please do not leave ANY property visible in the car! Remember to Lock It, Hide it, Keep It!

Contact me directly should you have any questions or concerns.

Christopher Ragsdale
Senior Lead Officer
West Los Angeles Community Police Station
Office: 310-444-0741
Email: 26690@lapd.lacity.org

EMERGENCY: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273
All other City Services: 311

LAPD Website: http://www.lapdonline.org/
E-Policing: http://www.lapdonline.org/e_policing
Crime Statistics and Maps: http://www.lapdonline.org/crime_mapping_and_compstat
Nixle: www.nixle.com

3.  HOMELESS SLEEPING IN BACKYARDS

A resident reported that there has been a recent string of incidents where homeless people are sleeping in the backyard of houses that are for sale. One incident was on Le Conte and Warner and one on Le Conte and Manning. The homeowners were advised that it may even happen at homes where residents are gone for the weekend.

4.  SEEKING NEW HWPOA BOARD MEMBERS

Join the Board of Directors
of
Holmby-Westwood Property Owners Association

The Board is seeking Holmby Westwood residents to volunteer to serve as a Director for 1 year. We meet on the second Tuesday of every month except for August and December. We ask only that you be a paid-up member of the Association and have an interest in maintaining and improving the quality of life as well as the historic and architectural integrity we have all come to know and enjoy.

Please, contact Dana Glenn, our Office Manager, and tell her that you want to join our Board.  Send an email to hwpoa@aol.com or call (310) 470-1785 to contact Dana. The deadline for submissions is April 10. We look forward to hearing from you!!

5.  CONCERT SERIES @ WESTWOOD LIBRARY

Join us for the first concert in the 2016 Season of our popular Concert Series @ Westwood Library, featuring musicians Diana Morgan, Stephen Pfeifer and Derek Tywoniuk, playing together as The Upside, a wonderful classical/jazz crossover trio of flute, double bass and vibraphone/percussion. We’ll be upstairs in the library on a Sunday afternoon when the library is not open for regular business.

SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2016 at 2:30 PM
@ WESTWOOD LIBRARY
1246 Glendon Avenue • Los Angeles, CA 90024

For more information, please click here:
Concert Series @ Westwood Library

Our musicians, The Upside, present a fun, eclectic concert including:

Bach – Orchestral Suite No. 2
Piazzolla – Bordel 1900
Piazzolla – Oblivion
Shenandoah – traditional, arr. Jaime Ousley
Stravinsky – Ragtime
Brubeck – Rondo à la Turk

All concerts are FREE, with free parking at the library.  Garage and library doors open at 2:00 p.m.  Concerts last approximately one hour, with no intermission.

After the concert, meet the musicians and enjoy a complimentary reception hosted by Cava Grill and the Friends of Westwood Library.

6.  LADWP REBATES & PROGRAMS

7.  NAPA VALLEY GRILLE – GRAND RE-OPENING

Westwood Village’s famed Napa Valley Grille celebrated its milestone 15^th Anniversary in the Village this year with a grand re-opening on Wednesday, March 30^th, featuring the wonderful culinary creations from new Executive Chef Adrian Vela (previously Executive Chef at their sister restaurant, Café del Rey) following a $2-million-dollar facelift completed over the past three months that incorporated contemporary design elements reminiscent of the Napa Valley aesthetic.

In addition to expanded private event space (with a capacity for 100+), upgraded audio-visual capabilities, a new private wine room, and upgraded “lounge-style patio,” the venue now welcomes guests with warm earth-tones and new textures including stone, wood, tile and copper, along with accents such as wine barrel staves and hoops recalling the winemaking process.

New menu additions from Executive Chef Adrian Vela include West Coast Oysters, Wagyu Meatballs, Oven Roasted Mussels and Crispy Pork Milanese, among much more, joining many Napa Valley Grille classics and favorites.

Reservations are now available via OpenTable or by calling the restaurant directly at 310.824.3322.

Now accepting Special Event bookings beginning April 15th. Book your event today! 

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 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.

9.  RESIDENT ADS

AHMANSON TICKETS

We have 2 tickets to “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder” at the Ahmanson.  Tickets are for Wednesday evening, April 20th, 8:00 curtain.  Great seats. Row J, seats 8 & 9.

2 tickets for $100 (face price is $170).  LA Times just gave it a great review- we already saw it in NY.  Wonderful.

gailmail131@roadrunner.com

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HELP WANTED: PART-TIME SALES

If you are interested in a part-time sales position, please contact Marie at (310) 600-4726.  Thank you.

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 

HOLMBY NEWS
March 25, 2016

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

1.  HWPOA Change of Address
2.  HWPOA Annual Meeting – Save the Date
3.  Seeking New HWPOA Board Members
4.  Car Break-In
5.  Filmings in Westwood – March 28
6.  Holmby Park Issues
7.  Upcoming Community Events
8.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
9.  Resident Ads
10.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  HWPOA CHANGE OF ADDRESS

Effective immediately, HWPOA has a new mailing address:

Holmby Westwood Property Owners Assocication
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA  90049

All other contact information (phone, email, etc.) remains the same.  Any mail sent to our former address on Westwood Blvd. will be forwarded for one year.

2.  HWPOA ANNUAL MEETING – SAVE THE DATE

The Annual HWPOA membership meeting is scheduled for the evening of Tuesday, May 10 at Belmont Village. More details to follow.  A new Board of Directors for 2016-17 will be elected.  See below if you would like to join the Board.

3.  SEEKING NEW HWPOA BOARD MEMBERS

Join the Board of Directors
of
Holmby-Westwood Property Owners Association

The HWPOA Board is seeking Holmby Westwood residents to volunteer to serve as a Director for 1 year. We meet on the second Tuesday of every month except for August and December. We ask only that you be a paid-up member of the Association and have an interest in maintaining and improving the quality of life as well as the historic and architectural integrity we have all come to know and enjoy.

You will work with many neighbors who serve on the Board, some who have served for many years. This is a way to help your community, to work with city officials and departments, to plan events, and to support the protections in place today.

The Holmby-Westwood community is over 80 years old and preservation, livability, and schools are key to its residential value. Serving on our Board of Directors is a way to safeguard one of the largest investments you will make in your lifetime.

We want the next generation to be able to carry on what we have fought to protect for these many years. Holmby-Westwood Property Owners Association is a highly respected association throughout the city and, with your involvement, we hope that will continue indefinitely.

Our meetings are held at Belmont Village, Wilshire at Warner Ave., 8 – 9:30 PM, free parking included. Our committees include: Security, Traffic, History and Architecture, Architectural Supervising Committee, HPOZ, 4th of July event, Emergency Preparedness, Filming (in the neighborhood), WLAPD liaison and more.

Please, contact Dana Glenn, our Office Manager, and tell her that you want to join our Board. You will have an extremely worthwhile experience while giving back to a community that has remained highly desirable for many years. That did not happen accidentally. It happened with a commitment from hundreds of our neighbors over 80 years!

Send an email to hwpoa@aol.com or call (310) 470-1785 to contact Dana. The deadline for submissions is April 10. We look forward to hearing from you!!

Many thanks,
Sandy Brown
HWPOA President

4.  CAR BREAK-IN

A resident near the corner of Hilts and Lindbrook reported that her car was broken into recently.  The car was unlocked and parked in driveway.  Makeup bag and iPod charger were stolen. The residents have security cameras which showed a middle aged man at 1:30 AM going through the car.   A police report was made and the videotape will be sent to the police.

This is a reminder to please keep your car locked at all times!

5.  FILMINGS IN WESTWOOD – MARCH 28

Please be advised, our office has received notification of 2 upcoming filmings in our area:

If you are aware of any issues at Holmby Park that you would like to report to law enforcement, please call 877-275-5273.  This is the non-emergency number for the LAPD.  If you would like to report violations such as illegal vendors, dogs off-leash, etc., you can report it to 877-275-5273.

7.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Westwood Park Spring Festival – Saturday, March 26, 2016 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Westwood Park.  Activities for kids include games, face painting, egg hunt, jumper and prizes.  Special appearance from the Spring Rabbit.  For children 11 and under.  No need to register.

Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Celebration – Tuesday, March 29 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at the VA Rose Garden.  Food and entertainment will be provided.

Green Living Workshops – Thursdays, Apr. 21 & 28, May 5 from 7pm-8:30pm at Belmont Village Westwood.  Sustainable Works is partnering with LADWP to offer FREE Green Living Workshops for Los Angeles residents. Learn what you can do on a personal level to live more sustainably while connecting with your neighbors and community. To sign up visit: www.sustainableworks.eventbrite.com

Holmby Park Lawn Bowling – All HWPOA members are cordially invited any Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday for Free Lawn Bowling Lessons at beautiful Holmby Park, at 10:30 AM. Personalized Lawn Bowling Lessons are available from our competent staff. Come over any of these days, and learn an activity that is good for all ages. No reservation is required, just make a mental note to try it out on any Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday.

For more information, please click here:
www.losangeleslawnbowling.com

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 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.

9.  RESIDENT ADS

HELP WANTED: PART-TIME SALES

If you are interested in a part-time sales position, please contact Marie at (310) 600-4726.  Thank you.

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LOOKING FOR A CAREGIVER?

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HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE

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 

HOLMBY NEWS
March 18, 2016

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

1.  Burglars Kicking in Door Jambs
2.  Street Closures
3.  Earth Hour 2016
4.  Upcoming Community Events
5.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
6.  Resident Ads
7.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  BURGLARS KICKING IN DOOR JAMBS

We have been informed of several daytime home-invasions that occurred in Westwood Hills, the neighborhood on the west side of UCLA.  In several instances, two men broke down the front door jamb and entered homes that had a locked and double-bolted front door. The wooden trim around the front door was easy to break into; the front door was untouched.

The WHPOA has contacted the LAPD and requested that a special task force address this situation.  Officers are aware of the crimes and additional patrols are being directed to the area.

2.  STREET CLOSURES

Sunday March 27, 2016 – Nowruz Festival.  Westwood Blvd. between Wilkins Ave. and Ohio Ave. will be closed from 5:00 am until 7:00 pm. The event starts at 10:00 am and goes until 5:00 pm. All are welcome to attend to celebrate the Persian New Year! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Councilmember Koretz’s field office at (323) 866-1828.

Monday, March 28, 2016 – Movie Premiere.  Universal Pictures is planning the “THE BOSS” premiere to be held at the Regency Village Theatre, located at 961 Broxton Ave, at 7:30 PM.  There will be various sidewalk and street closures around the area of Broxton Avenue between Weyburn Avenue and Le Conte Avenue.  If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Erica Jean Pacheco or Marguerite Pellegrin of 4Wall Lighting Entertainment/ Entertainment Light Services at 818-769-9800.

3.  EARTH HOUR 2016

Councilmember Koretz would like to join Mayor Garcetti in inviting you to join the worldwide effort this Saturday night, March 19th, to turn off the lights for an hour.  Please turn off all non-essential lighting and computer screens from 8:30 to 9:30 PM.

For more information, please click here:
Earth Hour
Lights Out, Los Angeles

4.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Westwood Park Spring Festival – Saturday, March 26, 2016 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Westwood Park.  Activities for kids include games, face painting, egg hunt, jumper and prizes.  Special appearance from the Spring Rabbit.  For children 11 and under.  No need to register.

Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Celebration – Tuesday, March 29 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at the VA Rose Garden.  Food and entertainment will be provided.

Green Living Workshops – Thursdays, Apr. 21 & 28, May 5 from 7pm-8:30pm at Belmont Village Westwood.  Sustainable Works is partnering with LADWP to offer FREE Green Living Workshops for Los Angeles residents. Learn what you can do on a personal level to live more sustainably while connecting with your neighbors and community. To sign up visit: www.sustainableworks.eventbrite.com

Holmby Park Lawn Bowling – All HWPOA members are cordially invited any Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday for Free Lawn Bowling Lessons at beautiful Holmby Park, at 10:30 AM. Personalized Lawn Bowling Lessons are available from our competent staff. Come over any of these days, and learn an activity that is good for all ages. No reservation is required, just make a mental note to try it out on any Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday.

For more information, please click here:
www.losangeleslawnbowling.com

5.  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.

6.  RESIDENT ADS

FREE OFFICE FURNITURE (to a non-profit)

We are redoing a room in our home that has been used as an office for our non-profit organization.  If anyone knows of an organization that would like to pick up the office furniture, let me know.

Marion Solomon
e-mail: drmarionsolomon@gmail.com
phone (310) 475-8300

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IN-HOME MUSIC LESSONS

In-Home Music Lessons available through My Musical Candy.
Learn: PIANO ~ GUITAR ~ VOICE ~ VIOLIN ~ DRUMS
and much more in the comfort of your home.

Call Candice at 310.927.2720 or check out www.MyMusicalCandy.com for more information!

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MALIBU HOME FOR RENT

Beautiful Malibu home for rent. Magnificent Ocean and coastline views, above Broad Beach. Situated on two acres, newly furnished and sleeps ten with all furniture ,bedding etc. Holmby resident interested in short term rentals. If interested please contact barlevitt@gmail.com

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HELP WANTED: PART-TIME SALES

If you are interested in a part-time sales position, please contact Marie at (310) 600-4726.  Thank you..

7.  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 

HOLMBY NEWS
March 11, 2016

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

1.  Daylight Savings Reminder
2.  Parking Permit Feedback
3.  The Passing of Beverly Horowitz
4.  LAPD Crime Report
5.  L.A. Sanitation Cleans Streets Survey
6.  Upcoming Community Events
7.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
8.  Resident Ads
9.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  DAYLIGHT SAVINGS REMINDER

Don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour before you go to bed Saturday night, March 12. Daylight savings begins this Sunday, March 13! It’s time to “spring forward” – set your clocks forward one hour!

Daylight Saving Time is also a great time to check the things that keep us safe and ready for emergencies. It is a good time to replace the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, double check the expiration dates on your emergency kits and replace missing/expired items.

2.  PARKING PERMIT FEEDBACK

The City of L.A. is collecting feedback regarding the Residential Parking Permit Pilot Program, which eliminates permit stickers and replaces them with hanging placards.  If you would like to share your feedback with the City, please submit your opinion via the following link: Parking Permit Feedback Form

3.  THE PASSING OF BEVERLY HOROWITZ

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to express our condolences to the family of Beverly Horowitz who passed away recently. Beverly served on the board of Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association for many years and contributed to its progress in many ways . Her husband Ben (deceased) also served on our board, and together they volunteered their time on numerous committees over many years. Beverly will be greatly missed.

Sandy Brown

4.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

Current Trending Analysis:
Residential Burglaries: North of Santa Monica Blvd. (3 crimes), North of Wilshire Blvd. (1 crime). North of Sunset Blvd. (1 crime). Auto related crimes (Break Ins and Stolen Vehicles): North of Santa Monica Blvd. (3 crimes), North of Wilshire 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!

Street Robbery:
Selby Ave/Weyburn Ave. RD:0828. On 3/8/16, at 9:30 PM, two suspects described as African American, 6′, 180 Lbs, early 20’s, wearing gray hoodies, approached the victim on foot blocking his path. One suspect displayed a handgun and removed a backpack from the victim’s person. The suspects fled on foot.

Grand Theft Auto:
10800 block Lindbrook Drive. RD: 0828. On 3/7/16, between 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM, unknown suspect(s) stole a 2012 BMW 128i.

Car Break-In
A resident on Lomond reported to HWPOA that their cars were recently broken in to.  The cars were unlocked and parked in the driveway.  The doors were opened and there were items strewn around the car and street.  The thief took some small change.

5.  L.A. SANITATION CLEAN STREETS SURVEY

The City of Los Angeles’ Bureau of Sanitation has created a survey to identify key cleanliness issues facing our local neighborhoods.

The survey takes 5 minutes to complete. Individual responses are anonymous, and the overall results will be used to create a citywide public outreach campaign. Click here to take survey.

5.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

High School Musical Jr. – Friday, March 11 @ 7pm and Saturday, March 12 @ 3pm at Paul Revere Middle School (1450 Allenford Ave., 90049).

Paul Revere Middle School proudly presents “High School Musical Jr.” a fun-filled musical production.  Join the jocks, brainiacs, thespians, and skater dudes at East High in this song and dance extravaganza. High School Musical is fun for the whole family. Infectious, danceable songs like We’re All in this Togther, Get’cha Head in the Game, and Bop to the Top among many others are sure to engage audiences!

Tickets are $10 (available at the door) or buy them online at www.Showclix.com/event/PaulRevere-HSM

Holmby Park Lawn Bowling – Saturday, March 12 at 10:30 AM.  We are have a series of Lawn Bowling Open Houses this year, starting this coming weekend.

We would like to invite everyone to come for Free Instruction, Tips, and Food and Beverages. Lawn Bowling is for all ages, and is a gentle, but interesting Sport.

Please give your RSVP to Philip Fox at pmurrayf@aol.com or call at 310-273-7776. See you Saturday.

LADWP Customer Service Saturday – March 12 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.   Come to any Customer Service Saturday at our Crenshaw, Van Nuys, Watts, and West Los Angeles Customer Service Center (CSC) locations and you can expect assistance from staff who are able to take payments, process service order requests, answer billing questions, and resolve billing issues.

There will also be informational tables and displays with helpful information on LADWP programs and services available to customers, as well as sign-up materials. The Crenshaw location will hold informative and helpful workshops in its on-site auditorium. Two locations every month will even have free tree giveaways.  For locations and more information, please click here.

7.  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.

8.  RESIDENT ADS

IN-HOME MUSIC LESSONS

In-Home or Studio Music Lessons available through My Musical Candy.  Learn: PIANO ~ GUITAR ~ VOICE ~ VIOLIN ~ DRUMS and much more in the comfort of your home or at our studio on Manning Avenue and Le Conte.

Call Candice at 310.927.2720 or check out www.MyMusicalCandy.com for more information!

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CAREGIVER AVAILABLE

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SEEKING ELECTRICIAN

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SEEKING HOUSEKEEPER

We looking for a housekeeper in the Westwood area.  Ideally two days a week, preferably Mon and Thu.

Neil Quateman
nquateman@beyondmanagement.com
310-746-2343

9.  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 

HOLMBY NEWS
March 4, 2016

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

1.  HWPOA Board Meeting
2.  Holmby Park News
3.  Helicopter Noise Initiative
4.  Westwood Library Book Sale and Events
5.  Upcoming Community Events
6.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
7.  Resident Ads
8.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  HWPOA BOARD MEETING

On Tuesday, March 8 at 8:00 PM, the HWPOA Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting at Belmont Village, 10475 Wilshire Blvd. Members of the community are welcome to attend, though space is limited. Please let us know if you plan to attend.  Email Dana at hwpoa@aol.com

2.  HOLMBY PARK NEWS

NEWS FLASH………..Great news!

Sandy Brown, HWPOA President, has just been notified that Victor Roberts has been reinstated to continue his work at Holmby Park!! His transfer to Penmar has been rescinded.  For more information, please see this letter.

Many thanks to our councilman, Paul Koretz, and to Mayor Garcetti, who made it happen. We are grateful for their help.

3.  HELICOPTER NOISE INITIATIVE

From Roy Meals, Homeowner:
Thanks for using HeliTracker to report helicopter disturbances over LA County.  The numbers continue to grow, see below.

If you would like us to mail you some HeliTracker business cards to pass out to your neighbors, let Roy know your snail mail address.  Roy’s email is helitracker15@gmail.com.

Also, would you be interested in purchasing and posting a yard sign? If we buy a bunch, they would be about $25 each, delivered. If you are interested, please let Roy know.  Keep up the good work.
Best wishes,
Roy

Learn more and sign up for the Los Angeles Area Helicopter Noise Coalition monthly newsletter at www.lahelicopternoise.org

Report every helicopter you hear. It takes just a few seconds using the smartphone app, HeliTracker, which is now free. Encourage your neighbors, who may not receive or read this newsletter, to do the same.

4.  WESTWOOD LIBRARY BOOK SALE AND EVENTS

Friends of the Westwood Library Used Book Sale

Date: Saturday, March 05, 2016
Time: 10:30am to 3:30pm
Location: Westwood Branch Library

Get a great deal on some pre-loved books from several genres and topics. Our book sales are huge and we only have a handful of these events per year. Don’t miss it!

Come and purchase some wonderful books for family and friends!  We have a great collection of Coffee Table books, Children Books and DVD’s. We’ll also be selling bookplates to add to the collection of our Library books.

A great way to increase your personal library while raising money for your public library.

For a complete list of events and programs scheduled for this month, please click here:  http://www.friendsofwestwoodlibrary.org/news/

5.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

TimeOut Los Angeles – Your Ultimate Guide to Los Angeles.  Discover the best LA events, things to do, restaurants, music, nightlife and more.  Make the most of your weekend with these fun events happening in LA.  Click here for more information.

UCLA Happenings Events Calendar – Happenings is a collaboration between the UCLA Events Office and UCLA Communications and Public Outreach.  They maintain a master calendar of all events at UCLA, including exhibitions, performances, film, conferences, workshops and lectures. For a calendar of all events coming up at UCLA, please click here: http://happenings.ucla.edu/

High School Musical Jr. – Friday, March 11 @ 7pm and Saturday, March 12 @ 3pm at Paul Revere Middle School (1450 Allenford Ave., 90049).

Paul Revere Middle School proudly presents “High School Musical Jr.” a fun-filled musical production.  Join the jocks, brainiacs, thespians, and skater dudes at East High in this song and dance extravaganza. High School Musical is fun for the whole family. Infectious, danceable songs like We’re All in this Togther, Get’cha Head in the Game, and Bop to the Top among many others are sure to engage audiences!

Tickets are $10 (available at the door) or buy them online at www.Showclix.com/event/PaulRevere-HSM

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

BEE REMOVAL

Does anyone have a recommendation for a company that removes bees? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you very much,
Marilyn
marilynstern1@yahoo.com

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SEEKING GUEST HOUSE

Professor and Chair of the UCLA Ethnomusicology Dept. seeks a guest house (or similar housing arrangement) in the area for himself, his son, and their cat, beginning in July. Please write to Steve Loza at: sloza@ucla.edu

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 

HOLMBY NEWS
February 26, 2016

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

1.  Construction Noise
2.  Street Repair Requests
3.  Parking Permit Reminder
4.  Congressional Art Competition
5.  Upcoming Community Events
6.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
7.  Resident Ads
8.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  CONSTRUCTION NOISE

This is a reminder to please adhere to the law regarding construction noise.

LIMITS ON CONSTRUCTION NOISE
Contractors generating any construction noise are restricted by law to the following days and times:

• NO Construction noise allowed on Sundays,
• Monday through Friday, construction noise is allowed between 7:00 am and 9:00 pm
• Saturdays and National Holidays, construction noise is allowed between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm

2.  STREET REPAIR REQUESTS

The Bureau of Street Services has scheduled a Small Asphalt Repairs (SAR) truck (which is described as 1 small asphalt repair truck, consisting of 2 workers and asphalt), for the Westwood Neighborhood Council area, to perform small asphalt repairs on March 14, 2016.

The type of repairs that can be addressed with this program include the following:
– Potholes and pop outs
– Skin patching of eroded or cracked areas
– Some repairs on concrete streets

The Westwood Neighborhood Council has asked us to submit suggested locations in our neighborhood for small street repairs. The city will only send the SAR truck to a total of 15 locations in the entire Westwood Neighborhood Council area, so Holmby Westwood will only see a handful of repairs.

If you are aware of any spots in our neighborhood that would be particularly good candidates for this program, please send requests to Dana at hwpoa@aol.com no later than February 28.  Please only send street repair requests, not sidewalks or curbs.

3.  PARKING PERMIT REMINDER

If you live on a street that has parking by permit only, please be sure to purchase guest permits whenever you have guests, gatherings/parties, on weekends, etc.  Cars without permits will be ticketed by parking enforcement.

In addition, please be sure that you and your guests do not block your neighbors’ driveways.  Thank you for your courtesy.

4.  CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION

From the Office of Congressman Ted Lieu:
The Congressional Art Competition is a national competition that recognizes and encourages artistic talent in high school students. Students submit their original art piece to their representative and a panel of art professionals select the winning entry. Winners are recognized both in their district and at an annual awards ceremony in Washington D. C. The winning works are displayed for one year in the U. S. Capitol. More details about the competition can be found here: http://www.house.gov/content/educate/art_competition/

This year the competition for our congressional district is taking place on Saturday April 16, 2016 at the Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts in Beverly Hills. CLICK HERE for submission details. For a student to be eligible, they must either live or attend school in our district.

5.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

LA Musical Salon: 2016 Dinner Concert Series –  The Los Angeles Musical Salon, sponsor of the Concert Series @ Westwood Library, invites you to join some of your Westwood neighbors for the 9th season of its unique Dinner-Concert Series, which starts next Saturday, Feb. 27, with an “Evening of Musical Gold” — opera, Broadway and film favorites with tenor Rodell Rosel, who we’re catching between engagements at the Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Houston Grand Opera.

Enjoy wonderful music in an intimate and fun setting where the musicians join us for dinner. And it’s all happening nearby at the Bel Air Bar & Grill! Click here for more info and reservation form.  Hope to see you there!

Young Artists Symphony Orchestra –  Sunday, February 28 at 7:00 PM, UCLA Royce Hall.  For all music enthusiasts who are excited about supporting up and coming talent, the Young Artists Symphony Orchestra (YASO) is performing this Sunday in a free concert at UCLA’s Royce Hall. YASO is led by Artistic Director Alexander Treger.

• GINASTERA Concerto for Strings, Op.33
• R. STRAUSS Concerto for Horn No.1 in E-flat major, Op.11
  Julian Zheng Horn
• SIBELIUS Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op.43

Tickets are now available on-line at: www.yasola.org/tickets. Tickets will be issued by UCLA Royce Hall for this concert.

Green Living Workshops –  Mondays (February 29, March 7 and March 14) from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the Westside Pavillion Community Room A.  The interactive workshop meets once a week for 3 consecutive weeks.

Learn what you can do on a personal level to live more sustainably while connecting with your neighbors and community.  Join a FREE* Green Living Workshop offered by LADWP and Sustainable Works!  * The workshop is FREE to LADWP customers.

Action Oriented Topic include: Water and Energy and we touch on Waste, Chemicals, Transportation and Shopping/Food.

•Reduce your Water & Energy usage
•Save $ on Utilities

Receive FREE resource saving tools
Water saving hose nozzles, energy saving light bulbs and more…

This FREE workshop is funded by an LADWP Community Partnership Grant

To register, please click here.

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 CAREGIVER

Requesting referrals and references for an outstanding, experienced, strong, patient caregiver for ambulatory 97 year old woman.

Please reply to elleninlaca@gmail.com

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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 

HOLMBY NEWS
February 19, 2016

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

1.  Article about Holmby Westwood
2.  HPOZ Update
3.  Names are Meaningful – Did You Know?
4.  Neighborhood Safety
5.  Gas Powered Leaf Blowers
6.  West Los Angeles Area Blood Drive
7.  Upcoming Community Events
8.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  ARTICLE ABOUT HOLMBY WESTWOOD

The article below was published in last week’s L.A. Times View Magazine. Holmby Westwood was featured as a residential neighborhood with a unique architectural style. Many thanks to Bret Parsons, realtor with Coldwell Banker, for providing a professional  photographer to our community to photograph the homes featured in the article.

Link to article:
Holmby Westwood article

2.  HPOZ UPDATE

The HPOZ Committee, a group of 15 dedicated residents selected by the Office of Historic Resources, is meeting on a regular basis with our assigned City Planner to draft our own Holmby Westwood Preservation Plan. This should be completed by mid-Summer, when it will be shared with and reviewed by the entire community. The Office of Historic Resources will then present our plan and survey to the Cultural Heritage Commission for review and approval. Our goal is to complete our HPOZ by the end of this year. The HPOZ will create a partnership between Holmby Westwood and the Los Angeles Planning Department to manage change in our community, avoid the adverse effects of mansionization, and maintain the character and identity which continue to make our community such a desirable place to live.

3.  NAMES ARE MEANINGFUL – DID YOU KNOW?

The name “Holmby” (for Holmby Hills and what we now refer to as Holmby Westwood) was chosen by Arthur Letts, to honor his original home and ancestral family seat, Holdenby, Northamptonshire, England. The parish of Holdenby was frequently referred to familiarly as “Holmby”. In 1919, Letts, Founder of The Broadway department store and Bullocks department store, bought the 4,400 acre Wolfskill Ranch, immediately west of Beverly Hills. Letts, his son-in-law, Harold Janss , and Harold’s brother , Edwin, all envisioned an intelligently and beautifully designed residential and commercial development on this virgin land.

The Village of Holdenby, in the east Midlands, northwest of London, is dominated by historic and impressive Holdenby House, which is situated on 20,000 acres of lush English countryside. Mr. Lett’s son’s home, which eventually became The Playboy Mansion, is a mini-version of Holdenby House. Holdenby House dates from 1583 and was built by Elizabethan Lord Chancellor, Sir Christopher Haddon, to honor Queen Elizabeth the First. At the time, it was the largest private home in England. The house was owned on and off by different members of the Royal Family, and in 1709 was bought by the Duke of Marlborough. It has descended down the female line of his family and is now owned by James and Karen Lowther. The Lowther Family has produced more Members of Parliament than any other family in England.

For photos of the house and estate and a complete history, go to holdenby.com/house-history.php

4.  NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY

LAPD CRIME REPORT
The West Los Angeles Area continues to be a target rich environment for car burglars. A variety of car burglars canvass neighborhoods throughout the night to commit their crimes while most of us are sleeping. Although many arrests have been made, the crimes continue occur. This tells us there are numerous suspects that are targeting neighborhoods.  The Los Angeles Police Department is making every effort to address this problem.

Please do not leave ANY property visible in the car! Remember to Lock It, Hide it, Keep It!

Burglary:
400 block Loring Ave. RD: 0819. Between 2/16/16 and 2/17/16, unknown suspect(s) pried open storage container door to gain entry and removed construction equipment.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON
A resident reported that a man wearing a hoodie has been scoping the area on Lindbrook Drive between Manning and Selby.   They found him at their neighbor’s house with a plastic bag in his hands on her premises while on his cell phone. Initially they thought he was delivering food but it happened around 11 pm Saturday night and apparently he had been there before, possibly snooping around.  He drives a white Honda or Toyota. Please be on the lookout for anyone suspicious in the area.

ATM SAFETY TIPS
The Los Angeles Police Department offers a lot of great safety tips at www.lapdonline.org. One such set of tips concerns how best to keep safe when one is going to, or at, an ATM machine — and obviously, this is very timely and pertinent, given the quite recent series of ATM robberies that took place in Westwood Village before police apprehended the suspect. Here is a link to those safety and security tips: http://www.lapdonline.org/crime_prevention/content_basic_view/1366

5.  GAS-POWERED LEAF BLOWERS

This is a reminder that gas powered leaf blowers are illegal.  They can be very noisy and disruptive to other neighborhood residents.  If you or your gardeners use gas powered leaf blowers, please refrain from using them.  There are other options available, including a variety of electric leaf blowers.  Thank you.

6.  WEST LOS ANGELES AREA BLOOD DRIVE

10th Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
West Los Angeles Area Police Station

When: Tuesday, February 23, 2016, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Location: West Los Angeles Area Police Station, 1663 Butler Avenue, Los Angeles, 90025. Bloodmobile parked in front of station.

To Schedule Your Life-Saving Appointment:
Visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter Sponsor Code: BadgeSoCal (choose LAPD West LA blood drive).  Identification is required to donate.

Contact Sgt. Justin Scott at 33586@lapd.lacity.org for more info.

All presenting donors will receive the following Thank You items: BOB T-Shirt, discounted tickets to an Anaheim Ducks game at the Honda Center and LA Kings game at STAPLES Center.

7.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Cash for College Workshops -Saturday, Feb. 20.  The state of California, through the Student Aid Commission, offers several financial aid programs to help students and their families afford the high cost of college tuition. In the next few weeks, there will be several free “Cash for College Workshops” at different locations in our community to help students find out about, and apply for, these grants and loans. To see a list of the dates and locations of these workshops, and for a list of important documents you should bring, click here.

Service Academy Day – Sunday, February 21 from 1p-4p at the Los Angeles Federal building, 11000 Wilshire Blvd, Room C-206, Los Angeles, CA 90024. The Office of Congressman Ted Lieu is hosting their First Annual Bi-Partisan Multi-District Service Academy Day for students 8th-11th grade.

This event is open to students, parents, and community members. A representative from the United States Air Force Academy, United States Military Academy, and United States Naval Academy will be present. Additionally, there will be a student panel and parent panel. Finally, every congressional office in Southern California has been invited to attend and participate.

For more information, please click here: 2.21.16flyer

LA Musical Salon: 2016 Dinner Concert Series –  The Los Angeles Musical Salon, sponsor of the Concert Series @ Westwood Library, invites you to join some of your Westwood neighbors for the 9th season of its unique Dinner-Concert Series, which starts next Saturday, Feb. 27, with an “Evening of Musical Gold” — opera, Broadway and film favorites with tenor Rodell Rosel, who we’re catching between engagements at the Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Houston Grand Opera.

Enjoy wonderful music in an intimate and fun setting where the musicians join us for dinner. And it’s all happening nearby at the Bel Air Bar & Grill! Click here for more info and reservation form.  Hope to see you there!

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 

The Latest from Architecture & Design
The article below was published in last week’s L.A. Times View Magazine.  The article can also be found online here:
Holmby Westwood article

MY LUXURY HPOZ VIEW
With Susan Reuben, Vice President
Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association
by Bret Parsons

In 1923, the Janss Investment Corporation commenced development of Holmby Westwood, a gracious Westside neighborhood. Two years later, neighboring Westwood was chosen as the site for UCLA which fueled homebuilding. Transplants from all over the US brought their revered Tudors, Colonials, Neo-Classics, and French Norman revivals with them. Combined with Spanish and Monterey Colonial, plus a sprinkling of moderns, these styles created the community’s prestigious character. Strict CC&Rs were established to assure homeowners their investment would remain secure,and established architects who paid attention to scale,massing, proportion and design integrity were hired. Over time, some CC&Rs were renewed and others were not. The community is now in the process of establishing an HPOZ (Historic Preservation Overlay Zone) to manage change and ensure that all new construction will be reviewed consistently by the established HPOZ Board. Holmby Westwood has a unique concentration of original Period Revival architecture and is an important example of excellent residential suburban planning. This is why the community’s distinctive feel conveys a strong sense of time and place and is still highly desirable today.

HOLMBY NEWS
February 12, 2016

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

1.  L.A. Marathon Street Closures
2.  Street Repair Requests
3.  Article about Holmby Westwood
4.  Warner Ave. Auction Seeking Donations
5.  LAPD Crime Report
6.  Upcoming Community Events
7.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  L.A. MARATHON STREET CLOSURES

The Los Angeles Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, February 14.  The course stretches from Downtown Los Angeles, up through Hollywood, west through West Hollywood and Beverly Hills, and continues to Santa Monica.

For more information about specific street closures, please visit:
http://www.lamarathon.com/race-weekend/street-closures

2.  STREET REPAIR REQUESTS

The Bureau of Street Services has scheduled a Small Asphalt Repairs (SAR) truck (which is described as 1 small asphalt repair truck, consisting of 2 workers and asphalt), for the Westwood Neighborhood Council area, to perform small asphalt repairs on March 14, 2016.

The type of repairs that can be addressed with this program include the following:
– Potholes and pop outs
– Skin patching of eroded or cracked areas
– Some repairs on concrete streets

The Westwood Neighborhood Council has asked us to submit suggested locations in our neighborhood for small street repairs. The city will only send the SAR truck to a total of 15 locations in the entire Westwood Neighborhood Council area, so Holmby Westwood will only see a handful of repairs.

If you are aware of any spots in our neighborhood that would be particularly good candidates for this program, please send requests to Dana at hwpoa@aol.com no later than February 28.  Please only send street repair requests, not sidewalks or curbs.

3.   ARTICLE ABOUT HOLMBY WESTWOOD

On Saturday, February 13  Holmby Westwood will be featured in an article in the Los Angeles Times Real Estate section.  The back page of the Coldwell Banker Previews Magazine will feature Holmby Westwood as a residential neighborhood with a unique architectural style.

4.  WARNER AVE. AUCTION SEEKING 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 5th. 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 Jeannine Sehati at jrsehati@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!

5.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

The entire Westside of Los Angeles has seen an increase in residential burglaries over the past few months. These crimes usually occur during the day and early evening while residents are away.

This is a great time to observe your neighborhood, get to know your neighbors and modernize your security and lighting.

EVALUATE YOUR HOME SECURITY FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF A BURGLAR!

• Is your home easily accessed from your side yard or unlocked gates?
• How easy is it to get to the back yard or a window without observation?
• Are those privacy bushes/fences providing a hiding place?
• Do you have signage letting people know they are under surveillance? (Even if they actually aren’t)
• Does your home have sufficient lighting? Sensor lights will turn on the moment someone steps onto your property.
• Remember, camera systems are available that will alert your smart phone immediately whenever anyone is on your property, and provide surveillance footage.

BE VIGILANT AND MINDFUL OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS!

Look at the cars parked on your street every time you leave your home. Are you familiar with your neighbor’s cars? Is anyone sitting in a parked car, or parked in your neighbor’s driveway? Do you see a rental car? (Check license plate frame and/or bar code stickers in the windows) Rental cars are commonly used by burglars to ‘fit in’ to a neighborhood. If you see an unfamiliar car, write down the license plate number and description.

When you “SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING”. If you see a crime in progress, call 911 immediately! If you see suspicious activity, call the West LAPD at our non-emergency number 877-275-5273.

COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND NEIGHBORS!

Most importantly, do you know your neighbors and do they know you? You and your neighbors can look out for one another: Tell each other when you will be away, and who should be at the home, and who should not.

Have you taught your children and home staff what to do and what not to do? Is there a regular routine around the house, closing and locking windows and doors when leave — even if it’s just a quick trip to the market?

HERE ARE SOME TIPS FOR SAFETY AND CRIME PREVENTION:

• If you see a crime in progress, call 911 immediately.
• Lock your windows and doors every time you leave home.
• Turn on your alarm/security camera system every time you leave home.
• If your alarm is broken, get it fixed.
• If your alarm is outdated, get it updated with security cameras.
• If your neighbor’s alarm is activated, look out the window and be a good witness.
• Report people that you believe are suspicious.
• Be a good witness by recalling basic information. Police dispatchers will ask for a description including race, clothing, and vehicle description. Even if all you see is a “light-colored, four-door car” it gives officers something to look for.
• If you have staff at home, be sure they they know what to do in an emergency.
• If you think you should call the police, do not hesitate. You ARE NOT bothering us.

Robbery Series and Arrest:
Between 9/6/15 and 2/2/16, there were 6 Robberies that occurred in Westwood Village. In each of the robberies, the suspect MO and description was similar. The suspect typically targeted unsuspecting victims on the street mostly using an ATM. On the evening of 2/4/16, plain clothes officers were deployed as part of an undercover robbery surveillance apprehension detail.
Officers observed a possible suspect matching the description loitering in the area of the ATM’s located near Kinross Avenue and Westwood Blvd. Plain clothes officers maintained surveillance on the possible suspect when they observed the suspect approach, interrupt and interact with an individual conducting a transaction at the ATM’s. The suspect then began manipulating the ATM during the in progress transaction. The suspect was detained without incident as he walked away from the ATM.

During the investigation, It was determined the suspect was committing another robbery. Following the investigation the suspect was arrested and charged with 8 counts of Robbery.

Burglary:
10700 block Lindbrook Drive. RD: 0828. On 2/3/16, between 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM, unknown suspect(s) entered unlocked door and removed picture frame.

Burglary Theft from Motor Vehicle:
10600 block Sunset Blvd.. RD: 0815. Between 2/2/16, 2:00 PM and 2/3/16, 9:00 AM, unknown suspect(s) entered unlocked vehicle parked in carport and removed garage door opener and key.

6.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Events at The Crest Theater –The Crest Theater, located on Westwood Blvd. south of Wilshire, hosts a variety of special events and film screenings.  Upcoming events include:

• Elvis Costello – Detour
• Crest Cabaret – Movie Love Songs & Scenes
• Oscar Shorts
• Deconstructing the Beatles

For more information and to purchase tickets:
http://www.crestwestwood.com/

Cash for College Workshops -Saturday, Feb. 20.  The state of California, through the Student Aid Commission, offers several financial aid programs to help students and their families afford the high cost of college tuition. In the next few weeks, there will be several free “Cash for College Workshops” at different locations in our community to help students find out about, and apply for, these grants and loans. To see a list of the dates and locations of these workshops, and for a list of important documents you should bring, click here.

LADWP Customer Service Saturday – February 13 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.   Come to any Customer Service Saturday at our Crenshaw, Van Nuys, Watts, and West Los Angeles Customer Service Center (CSC) locations and you can expect assistance from staff who are able to take payments, process service order requests, answer billing questions, and resolve billing issues.

There will also be informational tables and displays with helpful information on LADWP programs and services available to customers, as well as sign-up materials. The Crenshaw location will hold informative and helpful workshops in its on-site auditorium. Two locations every month will even have free tree giveaways.  For locations and more information, please click here.

Service Academy Day – Sunday, February 21 from 1p-4p at the Los Angeles Federal building, 11000 Wilshire Blvd, Room C-206, Los Angeles, CA 90024. The Office of Congressman Ted Lieu is hosting their First Annual Bi-Partisan Multi-District Service Academy Day for students 8th-11th grade.

This event is open to students, parents, and community members. A representative from the United States Air Force Academy, United States Military Academy, and United States Naval Academy will be present. Additionally, there will be a student panel and parent panel. Finally, every congressional office in Southern California has been invited to attend and participate.

For more information, please click here: 2.21.16flyer

7.  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