HOLMBY NEWS
September 1, 2023
From the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association, serving the Holmby Westwood community since 1960.
1. LAPD Crime Report
2. COVID-19 On the Rise – Take Precautions
3. L.A. County Ocean Water Update
4. New Businesses in Westwood Village
5. Metro Go-Pass for Students
6. Activities & Things to Do
7. Resident Ads
8. Local Discounts & HWPOA Benefits
9. HWPOA Contact Information
1. LAPD CRIME REPORT
THEFT FROM VEHICLE – PETTY ($950 & under)
Incident #: 230813786
200 BLOCK HILGARD AV | 8/13/2023 @ 10:00 AM
BURGLARY – ATTEMPTED
Incident #: 230813887
800 BLOCK S BEVERLY GLEN BL | 8/28/2023 @ 3:35 PM
Suspects escaped in a white Dodge Ram pick-up truck without license plates. Please contact LAPD if you see this vehicle in the neighborhood.
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. COVID-19 ON THE RISE – TAKE PRECAUTIONS
After a relatively calm summer, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) is reporting a rise in measures of COVID-19 transmission for the fifth consecutive week.
The increase in COVID-19 circulation is likely the combined result of multiple factors, including summer travel, return to school, and the emergence of new COVID-19 variant strains.
To help mitigate the spread, Public Health is recommending that people who are at higher risk should consider common-sense precautions to protect against COVID infection. These protections include wearing a well-fitting high filtration mask when in poorly ventilated and/or crowded indoor spaces and on public transit, testing when symptomatic and/or after a known COVID-19 exposure, remaining home when sick, and seeking therapeutics if infected.
3. L.A. COUNTY OCEAN WATER UPDATE
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Westside beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:
- Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey – The entire swim area.
- Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica State Beach – 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.
- Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica – 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.
- Windward storm drain at Venice City Beach – 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.
Information on additional beach areas can be found in the graphic below:
4. NEW BUSINESSES IN WESTWOOD VILLAGE
Thanks to the Westwood Village Improvement Association (WVIA) for the following information:
We welcomed two new businesses in August! Please help us welcome these new businesses to Westwood Village!
TK Nails
1138 Westwood Blvd
Embark on a journey through the artistry of TK Nails, where the spotlight shines on Russian manicures and pedicures renowned for their unique dry process, guaranteeing an immaculate result. Alongside its nail mastery, the recently unveiled salon presents an array of offerings, from professional makeup services for special occasions to permanent and semi-permanent makeup options, makeup classes and tutorials, eyebrow waxing, and lash extension services.
WeRoll Nori
10912 Le Conte Ave
WeRoll Nori offers a variety of Japanese dishes. With an extensive menu that includes sushi, sashimi, hand rolls, onigiri (rice balls), and musubi, there’s something for everyone – including vegetarian options. Crab, salmon, tuna, and eel onigiri, spam musubi, fruit-infused water in the house, miso soup, and crispy salad sides are among the menu highlights. Open from 11:00am to 8:30pm every day to dine-in, takeout, or delivery.
“Eat Fish, Eat Right, Be Bright!”
5. METRO GO-PASS FOR STUDENTS
As the new school year begins, Metro encourages students, families and school districts to participate in its GoPass pilot program which allows students in K-12 and community college unlimited free rides on Metro bus and rail.
For more information or to check if your school has a GoPass, visit https://www.metro.net/riding/fares/gopass/
6. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO
Kara Walker: Selections from the Hammer Contemporary Collection
Closes Sunday, Sept. 3
at the Hammer Museum
Don’t miss your last chance to see Kara Walker’s immense painting in the round, The Battle of Atlanta: Being the Narrative of a Negress in the Flames of Desire—A Reconstruction (1995). Recasting the famous battle of 1864 using seventeen paper cutouts, Walker builds an intricate diorama using the silhouette to cast shadows on conventional thinking about race representation in the context of discrimination, exclusion, sexual desire, and love.
Bob Baker Marionette Theater
Sunday, September 10th at 2:30 p.m.
at the Westwood Branch Library
L.A.’s legendary Bob Baker Marionette Theater will make a special “traveling roadshow” appearance at the Westwood Branch Library on Sunday, September 10th at 2:30 p.m. with a free children’s puppet show, featuring their enchanting barnyard production, “Something to Crow About!”
Presented by the Friends of Westwood Library, this musical “day-on-the-farm” is one of the most iconic shows in the 60-year history of the puppet theater. It is “the Original Bob Baker Musical Spectacular.”
Immediately after the show the expert puppeteers will host a question and answer session with audience members. They will “pull back the curtain” to expose the rolling rack of puppets and show off their beautiful and elaborate hand-crafted marionettes to all of the assembled children, parents, and others.
As an extra special treat on a warm summer day, following the Q&A, every audience member will enjoy a frosty and delicious ice cream sundae cup (complete with a wooden spoon), exactly as it has been done after every performance at the actual Bob Baker Marionette Theater for the past 60 years.
This special children’s program is free for all, with free parking in the library garage. The Friends of Westwood Library are generously underwriting the entire cost of the event.
Broxton Nights: Markers’ Market + Pop-Up Skate
Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
on Broxton Ave. in Westwood Village
Sponsored by the Westwood Village Improvement Assoc. (WVIA)
On the 2nd Saturday of each month, we’re hosting a pop-up market on Broxton Ave in Westwood Village. Stroll or roll through for dinner, stick around to shop for handmade gifts from local artisans, and roller skate.
Each month, our pop-up will have a theme. For September 9th, we are partnering with the LA Skate Hunnies to bring you a Roller Disco and free skate lessons. Free roller skate rentals will be available from The Basics of Happy, and the Soundbox Truck will provide music and vibes.
Discover an evening market by Farm Habit, showcasing artisan treasures, crafts, and mouthwatering treats. Let’s create unforgettable memories and spread positivity throughout our community. Don’t miss the magic – come skate, shop, and mingle with us!
For more information and to RSVP, please CLICK HERE
7. RESIDENT ADS
SEEKING WEEKEND CAREGIVER
Seeking female caregiver for weekend shifts (Saturday morning through Monday morning) to care for senior woman with Parkinson’s Disease. Strong references a must; cooking and driving not required.
Please contact Denise (310-721-2500) or Marci (310) 948-1917
HOUSEKEEPER-CARETAKER-COOK
Housekeeper/Caretaker/Cook looking for Part-Time or Full-Time employment. Her name is Anna Louisa Perez and she is willing to live-in or she has her own transportation. She used to work for Kathy L’Amour, who is her reference for this listing and Kathy has known her for over 20 years. Anna’s English is excellent; she is trustworthy and loyal. Anna is also a caring and kind caregiver and she is an outstanding cook if those are qualities you are looking for with a live-in situation.
Anna’s cell number is: (323) 710-4580 and Kathy’s cell for a reference is: (310) 968-3832.
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.
8. 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
9. 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.