HOLMBY NEWS
July 16, 2021
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. New Mask Mandate – Effective Saturday 7/17
2. Holmby Park – In Memory of Victor
3. DMV News – Get a Real ID at AAA
4. Homelessness Update
5. Westwood Subway Station Construction
6. Activities & Things to Do
7. HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
8. Resident Ads
9. HWPOA Contact Information
1. NEW MASK MANDATE – EFFECTIVE SATURDAY 7/17
LA County’s daily test positivity rate is 3.75%, an increase from a rate of 1.2% on June 15th when physical distancing restrictions and capacity limits were lifted across all sectors.
According to the CDC, our daily increase in cases to the high level where we are now puts us in the category of “Substantial transmission”. Considering that we have reported over 1000 new cases a day over the last 7 days, this daily average case rate is at a substantial community transmission level without the 7-day lag.
For this reason, we will be implementing an order requiring masking indoors regardless of vaccination status that will go into effect at 11:59p on Saturday, July 17th. Wearing a mask when indoors with others reduces the risk of both getting and transmitting the virus. Masking indoors must again become a normal practice by all, regardless of vaccination status, so that we can stop the trends and level of transmission we are currently seeing.
Some exceptions will apply, and these will be similar to masking requirements that were in place prior to June 15th. We expect to keep this order in place until we begin to see improvements in our community transmission of COVID-19. But waiting for us to be at high community transmission before making a change would be too late.
2. HOLMBY PARK – IN MEMORY OF VICTOR
If you are a frequent user of Holmby Park, you most certainly remember Victor, a park staffer for over 20 years. Victor, who recently passed away, could be found sitting on the grass-cutting machine early in the morning, taking care of the flowers, or sweeping the leaves. He always gave everyone a big hello through his grey beard and dreadlocks.
In recognition of his dedicated service to our park, a special presentation will take place from 1:30 to 2 pm on Thursday, July 29th just outside the park office on Club View. Please arrive a little early as the program will start on time. Councilmember Koretz is expected to attend as well as Victor’s family.
3. DMV NEWS – GET A REAL ID AT AAA
The California Department of Motor Vehicles will soon offer members of the Automobile Club of Southern California (AAA) the opportunity to get a REAL ID at select offices for a limited time by appointment only. This new pilot program is scheduled to roll out to 19 Auto Club locations later this month.
Before heading to a participating Auto Club location, members will need to first visit REALID.dmv.ca.gov to fill out the online application, upload documents, schedule an appointment, and pay the required driver’s license or identification card fee. Members must show their confirmation code and required documents to the DMV representative at the Auto Club office, who will use a mobile tablet to capture their fingerprint, snap a photograph, and allow for an electronic signature to complete the application process. The pilot is scheduled to run through December.
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.
4. HOMELESSNESS UPDATE
Thank you to the Brentwood Homelessness Task Force for providing the following information regarding homelessness near the VA:
UPDATE ON OUTREACH & AVAILABLE HOUSING
WITHIN WEST LA VA SYSTEM
VA Beds Available: 1883
VA Beds Occupied: 1139
Outreach Visits from VA, County or Other Providers
to San Vicente since June 11:
37
Number of All Veterans Entering the Safe Camping Program
since June 11:
18
Number of Veterans From San Vicente Sidewalk
Entering VA Housing or Treatment Program since June 10:
2
Number of Homeless on San Vicente Sidewalk as of July 1:
38
You can see the exact form of VA housing/shelter and the number of beds available at this link.
Village for Vets – The VA/Federally approved, Non-Profit focused on bridging gaps in services and preparing Veterans for Self Sufficiency – follow this link to volunteer, collaborate on outreach and donate goods or services to Veterans who have made the first step out of homelessness.
5. WESTWOOD SUBWAY STATION CONSTRUCTION
Beginning in August 2021, a new phase of construction will begin for the Westwood/UCLA Station on Wilshire Bl between Veteran Av and Westwood Bl.
This next phase will include drilling steel beams, or piles, into the ground as Metro’s contractor continues efforts to build the Purple Line Extension, Section 3. Once the piles are installed, they will be encased in concrete, forming the skeleton of the stations and rail alignment.
Nearly 300 concrete panels will be placed on Wilshire Bl. This will enable construction to continue underground while traffic continues moving above. Piling on Wilshire Bl will take place in several stages between Veteran Av and Westwood Bl. Piling will start on the north side of the street and then move to the center.
Thank You,
Metro Purple Line Extension Team
Above: Conceptual image of construction activity
6. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO
The Los Angeles Public Library presents:
THE ART OF CONNECTING THROUGH MEDITATION
Monday, July 19⋅6:00 – 7:00pm (Online via Zoom)
Our connections with each other and with things that provide comfort give us a sense of security in a world that sometimes feels out of control. Through Meditation we can find a way to tap into the peace and love that lie within and use these as a shield for the challenging times we now face. Join Doug Frankel for this powerful workshop. There will even be a short meditation sitting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://lapl.zoom.us/j/87429633185?pwd=Y2FhTHZPSjlmeFBOQUFKMDh4T2U1dz09
Meeting ID: 874 2963 3185
Passcode: 048722
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DISCOVER LAWN BOWLING AT HOLMBY PARK!
Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 10 am.
Happy times are here again! The Holmby Park Lawn Bowling Club invites you to an Open House event on July 24.
- Free refreshments & Bowling lessons!
- Easy to learn – Healthy Exercise
- Free equipment – Meet New Friends
For more information, please visit our website:
losangeleslawnbowling.com
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 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.
8. RESIDENT ADS
SEEKING HOLLYWOOD BOWL BOX SEATS
Looking for a Hollywood Bowl box for 6 with parking. Prefer the July 31, Aug. 7, Aug. 17. though will consider others. Please contact me at avivamonosson@yahoo.com
Thank you,
Aviva Monosson
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CLEANING VIKING HOOD
We need someone to clean a 48″ Viking range exhaust vent. The vent has two fans and circulates at 15,000 BTUs. Please send any suggestions to swy333@gmail.com. Thank you.
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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*
- 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.