HOLMBY NEWS
December 2, 2022
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. LAPD Crime Report
2. LADWP News – Tree Care Webinar
3. Dockless Scooters
4. Big Book Sale at Westwood Library
5. Westwood Village Celebrates the Holiday Season
6. Hammer Museum – Transformation News
7. Ways to Give During the Holiday Season
8. Winter Camp at Westwood Rec. Center
9. Activities & Things to Do
10. Resident Ads
11. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
12. HWPOA Contact Information
1. LAPD CRIME REPORT
NOTE – There has been an uptick in crime in the Holmby Westwood neighborhood. Please stay safe and take appropriate precautions.
BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 220816965
200 BLOCK WOODRUFF AV | 11/17/2022 @ 11:15 AM
Suspects smashed rear glass window, ransacked and removed property (Currency, Jewelry).
BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 220816692
200 BLOCK HILGARD AV | 11/12/2022 @ 6:00 PM
ASSAULT WITH DEADLY WEAPON (ADW) (likely to produce great bodily injury)
Incident #: 220816691
SUNSET & CHARING CROSS | 11/11/2022 @ 3:20 PM
BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 220816597
10600 BLOCK LE CONTE AV | 11/9/2022 @ 8:03 PM
BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 220816650
400 BLOCK LORING AV | 11/9/2022 @ 7:12 PM
BURGLARY FROM VEHICLE
Incident #: 220816606
800 BLOCK DEVON AV | 11/9/2022 @ 5:30 PM
BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 220816627
800 BLOCK WESTHOLME AV | 11/8/2022 @ 11:30 AM
File a Police Report Online: click here
EMERGENCY: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273
All other City Services: 311
West L.A. Community Police Station –1663 Butler Ave.
James Allen, Senior Lead Officer
Office: 310-444-0741
Email: 39318@lapd.online
West LA Community Police Station Website: click here
LAPD Website: www.lapdonline.org
2. LADWP NEWS – TREE CARE WEBINAR
Looking for tips on how to keep your trees and landscape thriving during the drought? Join the LADWP for a webinar on Wednesday, December 7 at 6:00 p.m. to hear from our experts on how you can save water and keep your trees and gardens green at the same time!
Keeping our trees healthy during the drought is important to help save energy and lives during extreme heat. Join LADWP & partners as they share how to properly care for mature trees, and create and maintain California Friendly, water efficient landscapes during a drought. Learn about the types of trees and plants that are appropriate for the Los Angeles climate and how to sustain them with LADWP’s water conservation programs and rebates.
RSVP today at: http://ow.ly/TI4L50LQpTc
3. DOCKLESS SCOOTERS
Both the City of Los Angeles and the State of California regulate use of dockless scooters. You can report issues related to dockless scooters and bicycles to MyLA311 – either on your smartphone app, or online at https://myla311.lacity.org, or call 311.
Providers are responsible for closing out service request information and must share the status of the service request. Providers have 2 hours to respond to a request (7 a.m. – 10 p.m.) and must have a team available 24 hours a day. Any vehicle that has not been moved after 5 days is subject to impound by the Bureau of Sanitation.
Lyft has removed its scooters and shared bicycles from the region citing a lack of long-term commitments from area municipalities. Read the entire article at https://smdp.com/2022/11/21/lyft-withdraws-bikes-scooters-from-los-angeles/
Issues with Bird Scooters – See an issue with a Bird scooter you would like to report? Bird makes it easy to report it: When the Bird app is opened, you’ll see a little triangle on the bottom left-hand side of your Bird app. Click this button, and you’ll find three different options: report a “Badly Parked Bird’’, “Damaged Bird,” and “Contact Bird.”
This is the most efficient way to report issues to the Bird Team, and you do not have to be a rider to use this feature; just download the app.
4. BIG BOOK SALE AT WESTWOOD LIBRARY
It’s time for our incredible (just in time for the holidays)
BIG BOOK SALE
Saturday, December 3rd
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
ARRIVE EARLY FOR THE BEST SELECTION!
Preowned books make GREAT gifts! The Friends of Westwood Library are proud to host our End of Year BIG BOOK SALE with a HUGE SELECTION of gently used and new books, including:
- Fiction & Nonfiction
- Children’s & Teen (Young Adult)
- Architecture, Film, Art
- Biography, History, Tech, Cookbooks
- Farsi language books and SO MUCH MORE!
Hardcovers $2, paperbacks $1, fancy art books start at $4 and a big blowout sale on CDs/DVDs – 5 for $1! Cash preferred, but credit cards are accepted
On the outdoor patio of the library
1246 Glendon Avenue
FREE Validated Parking
Browse and buy some wonderful books for you, your family and friends!
5. WESTWOOD VILLAGE CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAY SEASON
Holiday Events at the Westwood Village Farmers’ Market
Please join us to celebrate the holiday season at the Westwood Village Farmers’ Market!
Thursday, December 8, 2022
- Holiday crafts with the Brentwood Art Center: 12:00 to 5:00 pm
- The Licata Brothers: 12:00 to 5:00 pm
- Holiday Carolers: 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Thursday, December 15, 2022
- Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
- GM Jazz Trio: 12:00 to 5:00 pm
- Holiday Carolers: 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Thursday, December 22, 2022
- Holiday Carolers: 12:30 to 2:30 pm
- LA Cat: 12:00 to 5:00 pm
Snowflake Ornament Photos – Win a Gift Card
Snap a pic at the Westwood Village holiday snowflake ornament on the corner of Westwood Blvd at Kinross and use the hashtag #WestwoodCelebrates for your chance to WIN a gift card at one of our many Westwood Village businesses! The contest runs from Friday, November 18, through Monday, January 2. There are many chances to win!
To enter, follow these instructions:
- Follow @WestwoodVillage on Instagram
- Take a photo, selfie, or group picture at the Westwood Village snowflake ornament on the corner of Westwood Blvd and Kinross Ave
- Use the hashtag #WestwoodCelebrates, tag @WestwoodVillage, and post it on Instagram.
- Instagram profile must be public to be selected
Photos will be automatically entered into a drawing, and your picture might be featured on our official Instagram page. Winners will be announced Friday, January 13!
6. HAMMER MUSEUM – TRANSFORMATION NEWS
The Hammer Museum’s more than two-decade-long building transformation is about to cross the finish line: The museum said Tuesday it will premiere the final phase of its expansion and renovations project on March 26, 2023.
That includes a new, far more visible entrance on the corner of Wilshire and Westwood boulevards designed by Michael Maltzan Architecture, which has steered the project for more than 20 years. The new entrance faces the Metro D (Purple) Line station expected to open in 2027. The milestone will also be marked by the largest presentation of the Hammer Contemporary Collection as well as the debut of a new street-level gallery and sculpture terrace along Wilshire Boulevard.
Read the L.A. Times story here: Hammer Museum expansion
7. WAYS TO GIVE DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON
Here are a few ways you can help the community this holiday season:
MEALS ON WHEELS – WEST LA
Meals on Wheels-WLA has been serving our community for over 46 years and we hope to continue for many more years to come, BUT WE URGENTLY NEED YOUR HELP. Our food costs are up 41% since pre-pandemic levels. During the same period, the number of at-risk Veterans, vulnerable seniors and homebound that we serve increased by 61%. Many clients are unable to cover the food costs, yet Meals on Wheels of West Los Angeles never turns anyone away who is unable to pay.
The perfect storm of higher food costs, increased numbers of individuals needing our services and fewer clients able to pay is having a crippling effect on our efforts to continue our mission. Please consider donating whatever you are able to so that we can continue our vitally important charitable work.
BLANKET & SOCK DRIVE – SPREAD THE WARMTH
The Department of Los Angeles Sanitation & Environment is organizing a donation drive to collect cold-weather items for homeless individuals across Los Angeles. They are collecting donations of new and gently used blankets, sleeping bags, and socks throughout December 30.
Donations can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays at many city yards. The nearest location is:
West LA District Yard
2027 Stoner Avenue
For more information, please see flyer below.
LAPD HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE
Please consider supporting West LAPD’s Holiday Toy Drive. Gifts (unwrapped and new toys for kids ages 8-12) may be dropped off in the lobby of the WLAPD Station at 1663 Butler Ave. See flyer for more information.
FRIENDS OF WESTWOOD LIBRARY
Your local library needs your help! Donate to the Friends of Westwood Library to help our library all year long. We buy the Westwood Library extra books to supplement City funding — we fund extra programs for children, teens, and adults — we pay for a Computer Aide – and much more.
Support our library and see the benefits for yourself. Thank you!
8. WINTER CAMP AT WESTWOOD REC. CENTER
Registration is now open for Winter Camp at Westwood Recreation Center! Westwood Winter Camp is where memories and friendships are developed. Campers attending our Winter Camp will be able to enjoy sports, art, crafts, cooking, gymnastics, special events, group activities and much more.
- 3 weeks of camp from December 19 – January 6
- Campers – Ages 5-12
- Counselors-in-Training – Ages 13-15
For More Information & Registration:
Visit us in person or Sign Up Online
laparks.org/reccenter/westwood
9. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO
CICLAVIA – SOUTH LA
Sunday, December 4, from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
in Expo Park – Watts
This Sunday, December 4, enjoy 7.25 miles of open streets connecting Exposition Park, Historic South Central, Florence-Firestone, and Watts at CicLAvia–South LA. You can jog, ride, bike, skate, run, walk, skateboard, spectate, and enjoy the route however you want.
Click here for more information:
CicLAvia – South LA
10. RESIDENT ADS
ANATOMIE WOMENSWEAR SAMPLE SALE
30-50% OFF Anatomie womenswear SAMPLE SALE….ALL SIZES! This is a great chance to get cashmeres, jackets, French terry pants and tops and other chilly weather pieces from the fall collection at a great price! I also have the complete line of shortyLOVE bags and totes that make the perfect holiday gift for women of all ages, especially if they are travelers, walkers, hikers, students, or just want a great lightweight handbag!
By appointment only in Little Holmby. Email, call or text for details: Denise (310) 721-2500; dzbarta@aol.com
HWPOA Communication & Ad Policy:
Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.
HWPOA members are welcome to post free ads (such as ads for plumbers, housekeepers, garage sales, etc.) in the Holmby News. When placing an ad, please send to hwpoa@aol.com for the Holmby News editor to review. Responses to ads should be directed to the ad placer, not to HWPOA.
11. 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
- Generac Home Generators – special discounts on generators and whole home battery backup system
12. HWPOA CONTACT INFORMATION
Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 49180
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone: (310) 470-1785 (call/text)
Email: hwpoa@aol.com OR info@holmbywestwoodpoa.org
Website: 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.