HOLMBY NEWS
May 21, 2021
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. LAPD Crime Report
2. Mask Guidelines
3. Protest at the Federal Bldg. – Sunday
4. Traffic Control Updates
5. Digital Billboards – Call to Action
6. DMV News – Real ID Application Process
7. Bulky Item Pick-Up – Free Service
8. UCLA Writing Program for High School Students
9. Activities & Things to Do
10. HWPOA Contact Information
1. LAPD CRIME REPORT
VEHICLE, STOLEN
Incident #: 210809322
10300 BLOCK STRATHMORE DR | 5/15/2021 @ 3:30 PM
BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 210809336
10300 BLOCK STRATHMORE DR | 5/15/2021 @ 3:30 PM
BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 210809400
700 BLOCK S BEVERLY GLEN BL | 5/16/2021 @ 2:30 PM
LADDER ACCESS TO HOMES
The LAPD recently arrested two residential burglary suspects in Brentwood who used a ladder located in the backyard to gain access to the second- floor balcony.
If you have any ladders on your property, please secure them in a locked garage, storage shed or secure with chain to prevent suspects from gaining access to the second story. Most suspects expect the second story of a home to not be alarmed like the first floor. Remember always lock your doors and windows (even on the second floor) when you leave your home.
2. MASK GUIDELINES
Although the CDC updated its mask guidance last week, the state of California will be keeping current masking guidance as it is until June 15th, and LA County will do the same.
Guidelines:
When to Wear a Mask – For Those Fully Vaccinated
Click here
3. PROTEST AT THE FEDERAL BLDG. – SUNDAY
LAPD Senior Lead Officer, Pete Ojeda, has informed us that there is a scheduled protest, “Unite in Solidarity for Israel and Peace,” this Sunday, May 23rd. It is from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Federal Building. He expects that many different groups could be there and large crowds are anticipated.
4. TRAFFIC CONTROL UPDATES
Two updates regarding streets just outside of the HWPOA neighborhood:
Thayer at Wilshire – Due to concerns with traffic collisions, the LA Dept. of Transportation has authorized a “Right Turn Only” restriction for northbound Thayer Avenue at Wilshire Boulevard.
Constellation at Century Park East – After a two year closure of the intersection while the Century City Metro Station was being excavated, Metro’s design-build contractor recently reopened the busy intersection of Constellation Boulevard and Century Park East in Century City.
5. DIGITAL BILLBOARDS – CALL TO ACTION
Pending legislation and contractual negotiations are now underway that could result in more changing digital advertising on the streets of LA.
The legislation (Council File 11-1705) envisions 180 digital billboards in loosely defined commercial zones and on city-owned property. The contractual negotiation could result in 3,000 new bus shelters in every neighborhood, most with digital screens with ads changing every 8 seconds.
- Digital signs are dangerous. They contribute to distracted driving and pedestrian accidents. The city needs to stop its plans to add 3,000+ new screens to our city streets.
- No traffic safety studies have been conducted despite the city’s promise to do so.
The PLUM Committee will soon take up this issue again, and we need to demand action.
Contact the Mayor and City Council Now – CLICK HERE
6. DMV NEWS – REAL ID APPLICATION PROCESS
Californians applying for a REAL ID from the Department of Motor Vehicles now have one less document to provide during the application process. Following updated federal rules, the DMV no longer requires applicants to provide a Social Security card or W-2 to prove they have a Social Security number. Starting immediately, Californians can now simply provide their Social Security number.
By filling out the online application and uploading their documents, Californians can bring their confirmation code and documents to a DMV office at their convenience, even the same day, for express service – no appointment necessary. Once at a service window, it now takes less than 10 minutes to complete the REAL ID transaction.
Starting May 3, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will require a valid passport or other federally approved document, like a REAL ID driver’s license or identification card, to board flights within the United States and access secure federal facilities and military bases.
7. BULKY ITEM PICK-UP – FREE SERVICE
The City of LA will pick up bulky items for FREE, but you must schedule the pick-up! Dumping trash, furniture, appliances, etc. on streets or sidewalks is a crime, punishable by fines from $200 to $25,000 and/or jail time.
To schedule a FREE pick-up go to https://myla311.lacity.org/ OR call 311 OR download the myLA311 app onto your smartphone from your app store.
Once you go to myLA311 either online or via the app, you will see that you can request a number of services, including removing dead animals, addressing homeless encampments, illegal dumping, etc.
For more information, contact the 24-hour Customer Care Center at 800-773-2489, call 3-1-1, or go to lacitysan.org.
8. UCLA WRITING PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
This summer, UCLA Writing Programs is excited to once again offer our Writing Summer Institute: Introduction to College Writing for college-bound high school students. Each year, we are thrilled to see hard-working, forward-thinking teens become stronger and more confident writers through this program.
UCLA Writing Programs is proud to serve the greater Los Angeles community through this annual workshop. The three-week Writing Summer Institute caters to teens entering their senior year of high school and provides the opportunity to work closely with faculty to develop writing skills that meet university-level standards. The workshop also attends to the college application process, including the application essay.
UCLA Writing Program for High School Students
9. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO
MADE IN L.A. 2020: a version
Now through August 1, 2021 at the Hammer Museum
The Hammer is open! The fifth iteration of the Hammer’s acclaimed biennial bridges east and west with complementary presentations at the Hammer and The Huntington. Works by 30 Los Angeles–based artists are presented at both institutions—two versions that make up the whole. The exhibition features new installations, videos, films, sculptures, performances, and paintings, many commissioned specifically for the exhibition.
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
Pay Membership Dues: https://squareup.com/store/hwpoa
You Are Invited . . .
- To attend our monthly Board Meetings*
- To let us know your concerns about our community and your ideas about how we might work to improve it
- To become involved in our Association.
*Board Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of each month. Please confirm prior to attending.