Holmby News 1-19-24

HOLMBY NEWS
January 19, 2024

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

1.  LAPD Crime Report
2.  Street Closure – LeConte & Gayley
3.  Veteran Ave. Lane Closures
4.  Greater L.A. Homeless Count – Volunteers Needed
5.  Earthquake Brace & Bolt Grant Program
6.  High School Opportunities with Congressman Lieu
7.  Activities & Things to Do

1.  LAPD CRIME REPORT

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/ intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 240804342
10500 BLOCK LINDBROOK DR  |  1/10/2024 @ 6:30 PM

VEHICLE, STOLEN
Incident #: 240804589
900 BLOCK HILGARD AV  |  1/16/2024 @ 6:05 PM

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.  STREET CLOSURE – LE CONTE & GAYLEY

In Westwood Village, LeConte Avenue will be closed at Gayley Avenue from Monday January 22 – Thursday January 25 as LADWP replaces a water mainline installed in the 1920s with new earthquake resistant ductile iron pipe. This type of pipe is more resilient and reliable because it flexes with the earth’s movements to prevent damage.

Traffic impacts

  • On Gayley Ave, one lane will be open in each direction for travel north and south.
  • LeConte Ave will be closed to through traffic. Traffic heading west can detour by traveling on Broxton Ave. to Weyburn Ave. and back onto Gayley.

3.  VETERAN AVE. LANE CLOSURES

Metro’s subcontractor has performed required geotechnical fieldwork on Veteran Ave. to gather information on existing soil and rock conditions.

To finish the current phase of work in this area, pavement restoration is required by the City of Los Angeles.

When:

  • Dates: Four days of work between January 22 – February 2, 2024
  • Work hours: Tuesday – Friday, 7am–3:30pm
  • Work will be completed as early in this timeframe as possible, subject to weather conditions.

Parking Restrictions:

  • Tuesday – Friday, 6:30am–4pm. Street parking on the 100-500 block of Veteran Av will be restricted during work hours.
  • Parking signs will be bagged in areas where work will not be taking place, opening up parking during this time frame.

Lane Closures:

  • Veteran Av will be reduced to one lane of through trac in each direction of the the 100-500 block in one or more
  • 150-foot segments as work is conducted. Flaggers will be present to safely allow through trac to pass by the work area. This work will also require the intermittent closure of the Montana Av/Gayley Av intersection at Veteran Av.

Detour information will be provided.

4.  GREATER LA HOMELESS COUNT – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority 2024 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count is around the corner.  The Westwood Count will take place on Wednesday, January 24, beginning at 9:30 PM at the Westwood Presbyterian Church in Hoffman Hall.

The Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count is the annual census that counts our neighbors experiencing unsheltered homelessness.  Through the Count, we’re better able to direct and advocate for vital services to support the needs of our unhoused neighbors.

If you would like to volunteer with the count in Westwood, please sign up online:

Greater LA Homeless Count
Volunteer for the Westwood Count – click here

For more information:
www.theycountwillyou.org

5.  EARTHQUAKE BRACE & BOLT GRANT PROGRAM

Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) helps homeowners lessen the potential for damage during an earthquake by “bracing” the crawl space, when necessary, and “bolting” the foundation to the house’s frame.

EBB offers a grant of up to $3,000 toward a seismic retrofit for qualifying older houses. We have helped thousands of California homeowners complete seismic retrofits!

Registration is now OPEN for Earthquake Brace + Bolt Program!  EBB program registration is open for 30 days once per year. Eligible homeowners are able to submit their application only during open registration.  Time is limited to register!

For more information about the EBB program:

Sincerely,
Earthquake Brace + Bolt Team

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 36th District.

For more information:
Congressional Art Competition

SERVICE ACADEMY DAY
JOIN US FOR SERVICE ACADEMY DAY! I am pleased to share that my office is hosting our annual bipartisan, multi-district Service Academy Day on February 3! This event is a great opportunity to hear from current service Academy students and alumni, as well as representatives from five military service academies.

Members of staff from my office and other Southern California Congressional offices will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about the nomination process. RSVP to this virtual event below or by clicking here ! We look forward to seeing you.

7.  ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

EXHIBIT:  Groove: Artists and Intaglio Prints, 1500 to Now
Now through June 16
at the Hammer Museum

See over 500 years of intaglio prints drawn from the extensive collections of the UCLA Grunwald Center for Graphic Arts at the Hammer. From intricate religious and mythological scenes of the 1500s to the formal experimentation of the 21st century, this exhibition has something to satisfy every artistic taste.

Click here for more information

Beginning Chess
Saturday, January 20th, at 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
at Westwood Branch Library

Join us in the library for Beginning Chess this Saturday, January 20th, at 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Chess expert Brian Glover will introduce the classic game of strategy. All ages are welcome!

Parking is validated, no reservation necessary.

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://hwpoa.square.site/

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.