HOLMBY NEWS
October 18, 2019
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. LAPD Crime Report
2. LAPD Town Hall
3. Metro Update – Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project
4. Community Police Advisory Board Meeting
5. LADWP Phone Scam Alert
6. Fall Festivals & Halloween Events
7. Veterans Day Events
8. Upcoming Community Events
9. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
10. Resident Ads
11. HWPOA Contact Information
1. LAPD CRIME REPORT
THEFT FROM VEHICLE – GRAND ($950.01 & over)
Incident #: 190817023
10400 BLOCK LINDBROOK DR | 10/15/2019 @ 2:27 AM
WEST L.A. CRIME MAPS
Below is a map of the most recent crimes throughout West LA. At the top, right, you can adjust the dates as needed. Please note, map may be slow to load on your computer.
Sign up at www.crimemapping.com to receive alerts when crime is reported in your neighborhood.
E-Policing: http://www.lapdonline.org/e_policing
EMERGENCY: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273
All other City Services: 311
Christopher Ragsdale, Senior Lead Officer
West Los Angeles Community Police Station
Office: 310-444-0741
Email: 26690@lapd.lacity.org
Website: www.lapdonline.org
2. LAPD TOWN HALL
LAPD OPERATIONS WEST BUREAU
TOWN HALL
Join us as we discuss an overview of crime trends, statistics, and the Departments efforts to combat the crime of the five geographical areas, West Los Angeles Area, Pacific Area, Wilshire Area, Hollywood Area, and Olympic Area.
Introduction of the OWB Leadership Team, Area Commanding Officers and key partners in our efforts.
- Neighborhood Prosecutors
- Volunteer Opportunities, Volunteer Community Patrol
- Crime Prevention “Harden the Target”
- Ready Your LA Neighborhood (RYLAN)
Followed by a discussion on what the community can do to help the Department reduce crime in their neighborhood.
DATE: Saturday, October 19th, 2019, 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM
LOCATION: Olympic Station Community Room, 1130 S. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90006
Person interested in attending the Town Hall should notify Sergeant II Scott Alpert, West Los Angeles Area Community Relations Officer In Charge at 36921@lapd.online or 310-444-0743.
3. METRO UPDATE – SEPULVEDA TRANSIT CORRIDOR PROJECT
Metro thanks everyone who participated in the Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project public meetings in Summer 2019.
Click here for a recap of the community meetings.
Next Steps
- The feasibility study is currently wrapping up and is expected to be received by the Metro Planning & Programming Committee at its November 20, 2019 meeting and received by the Metro Board at its December 5, 2019 meeting.
- Metro will begin the process of selecting a consultant to prepare the environmental impact statement/environmental impact report (EIS/EIR). This consultant is expected to be selected by June/July 2020.
- At the same time, Metro will be moving forward with the Pre-Development Agreement (PDA) process, through which up to two private partners will be selected by June/July 2020 to work with Metro throughout the environmental analysis phase to develop and analyze project alternatives.
In order to allow the Board to consider the full range of alternatives that may enter into the environmental process, from both the feasibility study and the PDA procurement, Metro will wait to seek Board selection of alternatives for this project until June/July 2020.
We appreciate your interest in this project and we will continue to keep you updated as we move through these important steps in the process. Stakeholder feedback is important and will continue to be collected throughout the fall. You may submit comments to the project email address – sepulvedatransit@metro.net or online comment form.
4. COMMUNITY POLICE ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
The West L.A. Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB) was created to provide community members with an opportunity to provide information and advice to their respective Area and to take information from the police department back to the community.
The West L.A. CPAB will be meeting next week, on Tuesday, October 22. Community members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
- Guest Speaker: Detective, William Erkelens, LAPD Animal Cruelty Task Force
- Guest Speaker: Robin Aksu, LADOT, Transportation Planning Associate – LADOT Dockless Scooter/Cycles Pilot Program
- Crime and Station Reports and Updates: Area Captain Vic Davalos and Patrol Captain & Assistant Co-Chair Randall Goddard
- West Traffic Division Report
- SLO Area Reports
- Community Relations Office, Sergeant Scott Alpert
5. LADWP PHONE SCAM ALERT
LADWP is receiving reports from their customers that scammers are calling and demanding payment over the phone or your water/power services will be shut off. If this happens to you, hang up immediately!
More info on protecting yourself against scams: www.utilitiesunited.org
6. FALL FESTIVALS & HALLOWEEN EVENTS
Warner Ave. School Halloween Haunt – Sunday, October 27th, 11 AM – 4 PM. The Warner Halloween Haunt is a parent-run community celebration and is one of Warner’s biggest fundraisers! The event includes carnival games, inflatables, a petting zoo, arts & crafts, food and more! Wristbands or tickets for all of the attractions can be purchased in advance (here) or at the event.
Fairburn Elementary Fall Festival – Saturday October 26th, 12-4 PM. Video game truck, face painting, Bouncy House and slides, Velcro Wall, Obstacle Course, Carnival Games, food and drinks, Treasure Tube Sale, Crafts and activities, pumpkins and glitter tattoos!! Admission $5 per person (3 years and up). Tickets for all events/activities sold separately.
Westwood Rec. Center Halloween Bash – Saturday October 26th, 11 AM – 4 PM. ADDAMS FAMILY BASH – Enjoy a free screening of the 1991 version of The Addams Family film!!! $3 Snack Bar Combo – Pizza, Hot Dog, Chips, Drinks
First Movie Screening: 11:30 AM
Second Movie Screening: 2 PM
First Costume Contest – Ages 7 & Under!
Second Costume Contest – Ages 8 & Up!
Enjoy free Carnival Games, Arts and Crafts, Moon Bounce, Pumpkin Decorating!! DON’T FORGET YOUR TRICK–OR–TREAT BAGS!
Halloween Event Guide – The Westwood-Century City Patch has created the following ghoulish guide to carnivals, Day of the Dead festivals, haunted houses & other events throughout the Los Angeles County area. Los Angeles Guide to Halloween
7. VETERANS DAY EVENTS
UCLA VETERANS DAY CEREMONY
Join our annual tribute to veterans and their contributions to the nation. Chancellor Gene Block invites you to the annual UCLA Veterans Day Ceremony honoring all members of the Bruin community who have courageously defended our freedom through their military service.
UCLA Veterans Day Ceremony
Friday, November 8, 2019
10:00 a.m.
Wilson Plaza, UCLA
Please register by Friday, November 1, 2019 by emailing eventrsvp@specialevents.ucla.edu or calling (310) 825-4868.
Parking Map
Parking is available for purchase in Parking Structure 4.
Information fair with campus and community resources immediately following ceremony.
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CONGRESSMAN LIEU’S CONVERATIONS WITH VETERANS
Dear Friend,
I would like to invite you to attend “Conversations With Veterans” my annual Veteran Appreciation event to listen to veterans tell the community their experiences about serving their country in peace time and in war. The event is on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. at the Rose Garden, which is on the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Campus.
This unique event is a community forum that aims to establish a greater understanding between local veterans and the friends and neighbors for whom they fought and served. In the tradition of warrior storytelling, veterans are invited to describe the pride, grief, rage, or quiet appreciation of life that service in the Armed Forces bestowed upon them. The role of non-veterans will be to attend, to listen, and to learn.
A gathering like this town hall will allow members of our district to learn about the complexities of war and acquire a better appreciation for our veterans who served. Staff will be on hand to offer casework assistance to Veterans and other community members who need help with a Federal agency.
I would be grateful if you, your friends, and family would join me for this special event. To RSVP, please go to https://ca33vettalks.eventbrite.com
Sincerely,
Ted W. Lieu
Member of Congress
8. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Van Gogh in L.A.: A Dutchman in Paris – Sunday, Oct. 20, 4:30 p.m. at the Hammer Museum. For just a few weeks, works by Vincent van Gogh from several L.A. museums are on view in the Armand Hammer Collection gallery. In conjunction, John Walsh, art historian, curator, and museum director, leads a series of lectures on the artist’s works, struggles, and achievements. Click here for more information.
Westwood Village Concert Series – The Westwood Village Improvement Association in partnership with the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music Department of Ethnomusicology presents the Westwood Village Concert Series! Join us for a weekly music lunchtime concert series during October at the Westwood Village Farmers’ Market. Concerts are free and open to the public.
October 24, 2019 – 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Music of India Ensemble
October 31, 2019 – 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Music of the Balkans Ensemble
9. 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.
10. RESIDENT ADS
HOUSECLEANER RECOMMENDATION
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WORTH NEW YORK & W BY WORTH TRUNK SHOW
Worth New York and W by Worth (our slightly edgier, slightly less expensive collection) trunk show in Little Holmby is happening now and continues through Saturday, October 19. There are hundreds of beautiful pieces from our Fall AND Winter AND Holiday collection, including some pieces at 50% off! Sizes 0 – 16! Separates for all lifestyles, from casual tee shirts and jeans to gorgeous cocktail pieces…and everything in between! Great gifts for less than $200. By appointment only. Contact Denise Barta for more information: dbarta@worthnewyork.com; (310) 721-2500
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*
NEXT MEETING – NOVEMBER 12
- 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 7:30 pm at Belmont Village (10475 Wilshire Blvd.). Please confirm prior to attending.