Holmby News 1-28-22

HOLMBY NEWS
January 28, 2022

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

1.  LAPD Crime Report
2.  Metro Work – Wilshire/Sepulveda Lane Reductions
3.  LA Public Library – New Temporary Hours
4.  DMV News – Paperless Vehicle Registration
5.  Mortgage Relief is Available
6.  High School Opportunities with Congressman Lieu
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.  Activities & Things to Do
8.  HWPOA Communication and Ad Policy
9.  Resident Ads
10.  Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits

11.  HWPOA Contact Information

1.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

THEFT FROM VEHICLE – GRAND ($950.01 & over)
Incident #: 220804878
10400 BLOCK BAINBRIDGE AV  |  1/18/2022 @ 12:00 PM

File a Police Report Online: click here
EMERGENCY:
911
NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273
All other City Services: 311
James Allen, Senior Lead Officer
West L.A. Community Police Station –1663 Butler Ave.Office: 310-444-0741
Email: 39318@lapd.online
West LA Community Police Station Website:  click here
LAPD Website:
www.lapdonline.org

2.  METRO WORK – WILSHIRE/SEPULVEDA LANE REDUCTIONS

Metro contractors will conduct subsurface surveys on Sepulveda Blvd and Wilshire Blvd in preparation for the Purple Line Extension Section 3. Streets will be repaved when surveys are complete. Utility services will be maintained.

Work Hours:

  • January 24 to March 4
  • Monday through Friday, 9pm to 6am

Traffic Controls: 

  • Intermittent lane reductions on Sepulveda Blvd. between Constitution Ave and Ohio Ave.
  • Intermittent lane reductions on Wilshire Blvd. between Bonsall Ave and Veteran Ave.

3.  LA PUBLIC LIBRARY – NEW TEMPORARY HOURS

In response to staffing challenges as a result of the current surge in COVID-19 cases, the Los Angeles Public Library has temporarily reduced operating hours until further notice.  Please see the new schedule below:

Central and Regional Libraries

  • Monday through Saturday: 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Sundays: 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Branch Libraries

  • Monday through Saturday: 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Sundays: Closed

The library is open online 24/7 at lapl.org for books, movies, music and more, free with your library card.

4.  DMV NEWS – PAPERLESS VEHICLE REGISTRATION

Californians may now opt to receive vehicle registration renewal notices by email instead of a paper notice by traditional mail.  Offering the option for electronic notices is part of the California Department of Motor Vehicles commitment to expand digital services and reduce its carbon footprint.

To sign up for paperless vehicle registration and driver’s license renewal notices, customers must sign in or create a secure online account at dmv.ca.gov, and then opt in.

5.  MORTGAGE RELIEF IS AVAILABLE

Are you falling behind on your housing payments? The California Mortgage Relief Program is open to all eligible Californians who are currently experiencing pandemic-related hardship and have fallen behind on their housing payments.

To see details about eligibility requirements and for more information, please visit https://camortgagerelief.org.

6.  HIGH SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES WITH CONGRESSMAN LIEU

CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION
Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Congressional Art Competition is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in our Congressional District.  The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students (9-12th grade) who either reside or attend school in the 33rd District.

The Office of Congressman Lieu is NOW accepting artwork from High School Students that live or go to school in CA 33 for the Annual CA33 Congressional Art Competition.  The deadline for submissions is Friday, February 18 at 5 p.m.  For more information go to  https://lieu.house.gov/services/art-competition

SERVICE ACADEMY DAY
If you know of a High School student in Southern California that is interested in applying to a Service Academy,  the Office of Congressman Lieu is NOW accepting Reservations for their Annual Service Academy Day on Saturday, February 19 from 1 PM to 4 PM.  RSVP is required – Click here to RSVP.  For more information go to https://lieu.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations

7.  ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

HAMMER MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS
Open and Upcoming Exhibitions at the Hammer Museum

NOW OPEN:

  • Hammer Projects: noé olivas
  • Hammer Projects: Ho Tzu Nyen

OPENING SOON:

  • Ulysses Jenkins: Without Your Interpretation
  • A Decade of Acquisitions of Works on Paper
  • Lifes

Hammer Exhibitions – Learn More

8.  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.

9.  RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING HOUSEKEEPER

I am looking for a new housekeeper, someone legal and extremely trustworthy. This would be for once a week for general cleaning, able to communicate the basics in English, as we don’t speak Spanish.

Please let me know if you know of someone:
Andy Smith — andybabette@gmail.com
Many thanks.

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TRUNKSHOW – ANATOMIE & SHORTYLOVE

Anatomie women’s sportswear and shortyLOVE handbag trunkshow in Little Holmby today through February 10.

The Anatomie collection is perfect for L.A. and these times:  casual, comfortable, with most of the pieces made of our exclusive Italian fabric that is wrinkle free, machine washable and  SPF50 (great for those walks around Holmby Park!).  There are dozens of styles to chose from and I have all the colors and sizes at my home.  There are also cashmeres that are perfect for these cooler temperatures, as well as the entire spring/summer collection.  Sizes run from XS to XL. First time clients receive 15% off their entire order.  You can also view the shortyLOVE handbag collection, designed by the former purse designer for Marc Jacobs.  These nylon bags come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors, are very reasonably priced.  There are quite a few that are perfect for walks and hikes (hold an iPhone and keys) and travel (lightweight and pack flat).

Covid precautions: one-on-one appointments, vaccines and masks a must!  Call, email or text me for more information: Denise (310) 721-2500; dzbarta@aol.com

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10.  LOCAL DISCOUNTS & HWPOA BENEFITS

Below you will find links to discounts and benefits that local businesses have offered to HWPOA members.  We hope to add more as often as we can. Please let us know if you would like to submit additional discounts for other Westwood retailers.

Current benefits include:

  • Campus Shoe Repair – 10% off any shoe or bag repair

To see offers, click here

Westwood Village Rewards Program:

You can now earn rewards for shopping and dining in Westwood Village! Exclusive offers, promotions, and other incentives are now available in many restaurants, shops, and businesses in Westwood Village. So easy to use, too, you can access all of these rewards from your mobile device!

Visit www.WestwoodVillageRewards.com and register for a list of promotions, rewards, and other incentives offered by local retailers. No extra steps are required, and no apps to download!

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*
  • 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.