HOLMBY NEWS
June 19, 2015
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. LAPD Crime Report
2. Plant Theft
3. LAX Traffic Survey
4. 4th of July Parade and Picnic
5. Upcoming Community Events
6. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
7. Resident Ads
8. HWPOA Contact Information
1. LAPD CRIME REPORT
The Los Angeles Police Department recommends the following tips to help secure your home and harden the target.
· ALARMS: Ensure that security alarms are in good working order and set when not at home whether leaving for 10 minutes or 10 hours.
· ALARM RESPONSE: Consider a private patrol alarm response to enhance your current alarm and security system. In many cases private patrols are already contracted in many neighborhoods or associations.
· SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS: Web based surveillance camera systems will allow homeowners to view and monitor activity from any smartphone or computer which are motion sensor activated and will alert your device when there is activity. They also lend valuable information and clues to the investigation.
· MOTION SENSOR LIGHTING: Install motion sensor lighting around your home to illuminate normally dark areas around the home. This will also alert residents to outside activity around the home when motion lights are activated.
· GATES: Ensure that all gates and access points to the side or rear of the residence are locked and secured.
· DOOR AND WINDOW LOCKS: Ensure that all doors and windows are locked and secured with sturdy secured locks and that there are second locking mechanisms securing all doors and windows as a second line of defense.
· MAKE IT LOOK LIKE YOU’RE HOME…Even when you’re not.
· NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH: Monitor suspicious activities in your neighborhood and alert your neighbors. Should the activity escalate to a crime about to occur, crime in progress or crime that just occurred, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY!
· SECURITY PATROLS: Consider after hours on site security at construction sites or major remodel projects. Many neighborhoods contract with private security patrols which monitor neighborhoods and can quickly respond to burglar alarm activations or reports of suspicious activity when they occur.
Burglary:
900 block of Westholme Ave (RD 0828): On 06/16/15, between 1:30pm-5:00pm, unknown suspect(s) cut the screen located on the side of the secured front door. No entry was gained or property taken.
2. PLANT THEFT
A resident on the 300 block of Conway planted some drought tolerant plants in their front yard. They reported that two nights in a row last week, thieves made off with the plants with surgical precision. Please be mindful of any suspicious activities and take appropriate measures.
3. LAX TRAFFIC SURVEY
The City of Los Angeles is in the planning stages of building a connection between LAX and our transportation system, including transporting passengers to a new facility where you can rent a car, catch a bus or hop on a Metro train. The facility will make it easier for people to get to and from LAX and will get cars off the road.
Please visit http://beatlaxtraffic.com/ and take a few moments to play the new interactive survey game to let them know how you get to and from LAX and about your dream scenario for traveling to the airport.
For more information about the project, please visit http://connectinglax.com/index.html
4. 4TH OF JULY PARADE AND PICNIC
Decorate your scooters and wagons, your kids and grandkids, and your homes, especially if you’re along the Loring/ Comstock parade route! Come ready to celebrate the holiday and the treasure of a neighborhood we live in together.
We will kick off at 10:00 am on Saturday, July 4th, at Warner School (on Loring and Holmby).
We welcome volunteers to help on event day; email hwpoa@aol.com if you’re interested.
5. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
American Band Music Concert @ Westwood Library – Sunday, June 28 at 2:30 PM. Get a head start on the 4th of July with this fun concert of American band music by the Brass Pacifica Quintet! Fun for the whole family, the program includes a potpourri of Americana, patriotic and Jazz favorites—Gershwin, Copland, Sousa, and more!
Cheviot Hills Movies in the Park – E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial – Saturday, June 20. Seating opens at 7:00 PM. Movie starts at 8:00 PM. Rancho Park Lower Field (behind Rec. Center). Bring your own blanket or lawn chair. Free raffle prizes after the movie!
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
DAYTIME HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE
Gloria Perez has been my once-a-week housekeeper, friend & adopted family member for over 25 years. She is an extraordinary human being & an incomparable, meticulous house-cleaner. She drives her own car, speaks English & is beyond competent. She currently has 2 extra days available (Thursdays & Fridays). If you’re interested, please contact Carole either by email: drgrmacarole@verizon.net or by phone: 310-475-9304.
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SEEKING RPG GAME PLAYERS
My wife and I are trying to organize tabletop RPG games
for our soon-to-be-teen son. We have located a “game master” and we’re organizing a Dungeons and Dragons game and/or Pathfinder game at our home on Lindbrook. We are looking for several additional players, preferably teen to early 20’s. Please contact via email: jhirsch@hirschmd.com
Thanks,
Jeff
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SEEKING SUMMER HOUSING
I am 23-years old and a Smith College graduate who is looking for a place to stay for 6 weeks (guest house, extra room, etc.). I will be in Los Angeles from June 22 to July 31, taking a graduate class at UCLA. I would love to find a place to stay that is close to UCLA and where I can easily park my car. Please contact Kianna Mott-Smith at kmottsmith@gmail.com or (425) 281-2592.
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HOLLYWOOD BOWL
July 7, 2015 – Hollywood Bowl Garden Box (4 seats) for YUJA WANG plays PROKOFIEV. Plus, VIP parking pass.
If you are interested, please call Carolyn Janosky, assistant to Diane Paul, at 310-393-9653.
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SEEKING PART-TIME DRIVER
I am looking for a driver to drive me from Westwood to Beverly Hills to run errands. Hours are approximately 11:00-2:00, 1 to 5 days per week (Monday-Friday). Must have perfect driving record. May drive my car if you qualify for my insurance; otherwise may drive your own car if it is safe. Please contact Marie at (310) 600-4726.
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
