HOLMBY NEWS
March 2, 2018

 

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

1.  LAPD Crime Report
2.  Party Houses – New Ordinance
3.  Westwood Library – March Happenings
4.  Free Waste Bags for Dogs
5.  Dance Marathon at UCLA
6.  Upcoming Community Events
7.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
8.  Resident Ads
9.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 180806663
10400 BLOCK CHARING CROSS RD  |  2/27/2018 @ 8:10 AM

ROBBERY (taking property of another by means of force or fear)
Incident #: 180806569
WARNER AV & LE CONTE  |  2/25/2018 @ 6:40 AM

On 2/25/18, at approximately 6:40 am, a 54 year old male, Westwood area resident, was conducting his morning exercise walk, walking in the area of Warner Avenue and Le Conte Avenue.  The suspect, described as a Male, White, 5-6, 180, 25 years, wearing dark athletic clothing and a ski mask, approached the victim from behind.  The suspect displayed a semi-automatic handgun and demanded the victim’s cellular telephone while threatening to shoot him.  The victim complied.  The suspect then fled on foot in an unknown direction.

While officers were conducting their Investigation, UCLA Police indicated that the incident was possibly related to an incident that occurred adjacent to an off campus University Housing complex at Veteran Avenue and Cypress Court approximately 20 minutes earlier.  See attached UCLA Police Bulletin (https://ucla.app.box.com/v/crime-alert20180225).

These incidents are being investigated by both UCLA Police Department Detectives and LAPD-West Los Angeles Area Robbery Detectives.

Anyone with information should contact 1-877-LAPD-247 (1-877-527-3247) or www.lacrimestoppers.org.

2.  PARTY HOUSES – NEW ORDINANCE

On Wednesday, February 21st, the City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to rein in out-of-control party houses in Los Angeles. The ordinance creates a series of escalating fines against the homeowners or those who rent from them, who use their homes for massive gatherings that disturb neighbors, block the public right-of-way, and threaten public safety. It includes increasing fines of up to $8,000. The ordinance also requires those who violate the ordinance to post a public notice for 30 days notifying neighbors of their unlawful conduct.

The ordinance, which was supported by a variety of neighborhood councils and community organizations, is meant to dissuade property owners from renting out their homes to professional party-throwers and reduce the likelihood of future violations, freeing up law enforcement personnel for other purposes.

Escalating fines, by the numbers…

• $100 for the first violation
• $500 for the second violation
• $1,000 for the third violation
• $2,000 for the fourth violation
• $4,000 for the fifth violation
• $8,000 for the sixth and subsequent violation

Read the ordinance here:
http://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2012/12-1824-S1_ord_draft_01-10-2018.pdf

3.  WESTWOOD LIBRARY – MARCH HAPPENINGS

The Westwood Branch Library has a busy month of events and activities for adults, teens and children.  Some of the programs include:

• Special Children’s Concert “Peter & the Wolf” (see Upcoming Community Events)
• Tarot: History and Instruction
• Navigating Retirement
• Puppet Show with Ilene Cohen

POP UP BOOK SALE – Friends of Westwood Library are proud to host our occasional but ridiculously popular POP UP BOOKSALE!

Don’t want to wait three months for the next big one? Fully loaded carts of carefully curated books (including kids books) will be for sale at the usual GREAT PRICES (CHEAP!!!!)

THIS SATURDAY – March 3rd
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
In front of the library
1246 Glendon Avenue

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.

For a complete list of upcoming events, please click here:
https://www.lapl.org/branches/westwood

4.  FREE WASTE BAGS FOR DOGS

Did you know that pet waste can pollute our water supply if it’s left on the ground? That’s why LA Stormwater – the City’s Watershed Protection Program – is giving away free dog waste bags.

To request your free pet waste bags, simply fill out this form on LA Stormwater’s website, where you’ll also find more information about the bag giveaway program: http://lastormwater.org/dogwastebag

Requests may also be made by calling (800) 974-9794 (select option 3), or by emailing LAStormwater@lacity.org. (If ordering via phone or email, please make sure to provide your name and mailing address.)

The offer is open to all Los Angeles residents, and is good while supplies last. One order may be placed per household, and requests may be made once every three months.

5.  DANCE MARATHON AT UCLA

Join the Pediatric AIDS Coalition (PAC) for our 2018 Dance Marathon Reception! The evening will include dinner, guest speakers, a silent auction, and a tour of Dance Marathon.

Dance Marathon is UCLA’s largest philanthropic tradition, during which dancers pledge to stand on their feet for 26 hours straight in support of the fight against pediatric HIV/AIDS. In the last 16 years, Dance Marathon has raised over $5 million dollars for pediatric HIV/AIDS and each year over 1,000 students participate in the event. Come learn more about pediatric HIV/AIDS, Dance Marathon, and our beneficiaries! The night will feature guest speakers from the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF), the UCLA AIDS Institute, and Project Kindle!

For more information, please visit the following site: http://evite.me/9mUtbstq7F

6.  UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

L.A. Camp Fair – Sunday, March 11, from noon to 3pm at the Sunset Canyon Recreation Area on the campus of UCLA.  Families who are looking for the ideal summer camp for their kids this year won’t want to miss this free event. Over 60 camps and programs will be represented at the L.A. Camp Fair, where attendees can meet camp counselors, directors, and staff from day camps to sleepaway camps and all kinds of camps in between, and learn about their programs. There will be games, prizes, and activities for the kids, as well as raffles and drawings for free camp sessions from participating camps.

The event is absolutely FREE, but tickets are required and available at:  Camp Fair – Free Tickets

More info at:
UCLA Camp Fair

“Peter & the Wolf” Special Children’s Concert  – Sunday, March 18, 2018 at 2:30 pm at Westwood Library.  The talented musicians of the Contemporary Los Angeles Winds led by Claire Brazeau, principal oboe of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, take on the roles of the BIRD (Flute), the DUCK (Oboe), the CAT (Clarinet), the WOLF (French Horn), GRANDFATHER (Bassoon), the HUNTERS, and of course, PETER and the narrator.

Don’t miss this charming story of the hungry wolf who is trying to catch the animals to eat them, and how he is foiled by brave and clever young Peter and his friend the Bird. Peter and the Wolf was an immediate success when it debuted in 1936, and has been loved by children (and adults!) all over the world ever since.

For more information, please click here:
Library Concert – Peter and the Wolf

Metro Art Events – From a multimedia love letter to Los Angeles to a 10-hour Bach marathon, here’s your guide to all the Metro Art events happening in March. Don’t forget, they’re all free and open to the public!

• Saturday, March 3: Art tour of Hollywood rail stations from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet at the street level entrance to the North Hollywood Station (Red Line).
• Sunday, March 4: Art tour of downtown rail stations from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet at the Union Station information kiosk near the Alameda Street entrance.
• Friday, March 9: Immerse yourself in a multimedia love letter to Los Angeles as Metro Art Presents Josh Nelson & The Discovery Project in Union Station’s Historic Ticketing Hall from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Saturday, March 10: Art tour of Downtown rail stations (en español) from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Meet at the Union Station information kiosk near the Alameda Street entrance.
• Sunday, March 11: Art & Architecture Tour of Union Station from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Meet at the Union Station Information kiosk near the Alameda Street entrance.
• Saturday, March 24: Join us in celebrating Bach’s birthday during a 10-hour marathon of concerts featuring over 240 musicians in Union Station’s Historic Ticketing Hall from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Click here for more information about Metro’s art program.

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

FREE PING PONG TABLE

We have a slightly weathered ping pong table that our children no longer use.  We would be happy to give it to a neighborhood family.

If interested, please call Dennis at (310) 446-8434 and leave a message.

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WORTH NEW YORK TRUNK SHOW

Worth New York trunk show at a private home on Beverly Glen, Saturday February 24 through Wednesday, March 7.   Features over 300 women’s separates, from casual tee shirts to cocktail, and everything in between.  Styles and fabrics are exclusive to Worth and can’t be found in retail outlets.  Sizes X0-20, as well as scarves and belts.

For more information, contact Denise Barta at (310) 721-2500; dbarta@worthnewyork.com

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*
  NEXT MEETING – MARCH 13
  
• 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 at 8:00 pm at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.).  Please confirm prior to attending.