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Holmby News 2-23-24

February 27, 2024 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
February 23, 2024

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

1. Seeking New HWPOA Board Members
2. LAPD Crime Report
3. West LAPD Community Update Meeting
4. Filmmakers Acquire Village Theater in Westwood
5. Article about Stan Berman – Stan’s Donuts
6. Bird Scooters in Bankruptcy
7. Summer Camp Fair
8. Coffee with a Cop – Westwood Village
9. Activities & Things to Do
10. Resident Ads

1. SEEKING NEW HWPOA BOARD MEMBERS

Join the Board of Directors of
Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association

The HWPOA Board is seeking Holmby Westwood residents to volunteer to serve as a Director for 1 year. We ask only that you be a financially current member of the Association for the past 2 years and have an interest in maintaining and improving the quality of life we have all come to know and enjoy. The election of the Board of Directors will take place in April.

Serving on our Board of Directors is a way to safeguard one of the largest investments you will make in your lifetime. You will have an extremely worthwhile experience while giving back to our community. HWPOA is a highly respected association throughout the city and, with your involvement, we hope that will continue indefinitely.

We usually meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM. Our meetings have been on Zoom in recent years but we may transition back to in-person meetings, which will be held at Belmont Village (on Wilshire at Warner Ave.).

We encourage all Board members to join one of our committees, which include: Security, Green Team, Westwood Village, Traffic, Holmby Park, Architectural Supervising Committee, 4th of July event, Filming (in the neighborhood), Membership, LAPD liaison and more.

Please contact Dana Glenn, our Office Manager, and let her know that you want to join our Board. Send an email to hwpoa@aol.com or call (310) 470-1785 to contact Dana. The deadline for submissions is March 18. We look forward to hearing from you!!

2. LAPD CRIME REPORT

BRANDISHING WEAPON, EXHIBITING DEADLY WEAPON
Incident #: 240805826
800 BLOCK COMSTOCK AV | 2/18/2024 @ 2:30 AM

ROBBERY (taking property of another by means of force or fear)
Incident #: 240805814
800 BLOCK BIRCHWOOD DR | 2/17/2024 @ 11:15 AM
(Stranger on Street) Verbal Threat – Male Hispanic 20-30yrs approached Victim/Nanny while she was walking a toddler. Suspect asked Victim to give him her cellphone and money and the Victim complied. Suspect fled the scene on foot with money. Suspect was possibly working at nearby construction site.

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 240800613
200 BLOCK LORING AV | 2/19/2024 @ 7:00 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

3. WEST LAPD COMMUNITY UPDATE MEETING

You are invited to:

West LAPD Community Update Meeting
via Zoom

Wednesday, February 28th
5:00pm – 6:30pm

Some of the agenda items include:

Welcome our New Captains, Area Captain Richard Gabaldon, Patrol Captain Alisha Jorda and C-PAB Coordinator, Officer III Christopher Pech
Guest Speaker: Officer Blair Gabler – West Traffic Division
Captain Richard Gabaldon and available SLOs will be updating us on current events in WLA

Join Zoom Meeting
https://lapd.zoom.us/j/2087969708

4. FILMMAKERS ACQUIRE VILLAGE THEATER IN WESTWOOD

From Variety:

Filmmaker Jason Reitman has gathered more than two dozen filmmakers to help acquire Westwood’s historic Village Theater, which will program first-run and repertory programming.

The collection of directors will showcase props, wardrobe and film prints from their personal collections, included Chris Columbus’ extensive collection of 16mm film prints.

The theater will continue to operate while plans to add a restaurant, bar and gallery are underway.

The group includes JJ Abrams, Judd Apatow, Damien Chazelle, Chris Columbus, Ryan Coogler, Bradley Cooper, Alfonso Cuarón, Jonathan Dayton, Guillermo del Toro, Valerie Faris, Hannah Fidell, Alejandro González Iñárritu, James Gunn, Sian Heder, Rian Johnson, Gil Kenan, Karyn Kusama, Justin Lin, Phil Lord, David Lowery, Christopher McQuarrie, Chris Miller, Christopher Nolan, Alexander Payne, Todd Phillips, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Jay Roach, Seth Rogen, Emma Seligman, Brad Silberling, Steven Spielberg, Emma Thomas, Denis Villeneuve, Lulu Wang, and Chloé Zhao.

To read the complete article, please click below:

Variety Article
Jason Reitman Acquires Village Theater

5. ARTICLE ABOUT STAN BERMAN – STAN’S DONUTS

Last week we reported on the passing of Stan Berman, owner of Stan’s Donuts in Westwood Village. The UCLA Daily Bruin has published an article about Stan that you may be interested in reading. Please see below.

Daily Bruin Article
Stan Berman Remembered

6. BIRD SCOOTERS IN BANKRUPTCY

From the Daily Bruin:

Bird, a shared electric scooter and bike company, announced its filing for bankruptcy Dec. 20.

While economic experts posit that Bird’s bankruptcy can be attributed to macroeconomic trends, industry-specific challenges and internal factors, industry leaders and scholars maintain distinct views on what this may mean for the future of e-scooter companies.

Scooters brandished with the bright blue Bird logo can often be spotted on campus and in Westwood because Bird has been the only e-scooter company legally permitted to operate on UCLA’s campus since 2019, according to UCLA Transportation.

Despite the popularity and appeal of Bird scooters, Bird riders received an email titled “Happy New Years & An Important Business Update” at the start of 2024 announcing the company’s filing for bankruptcy. The email detailed that as of Dec. 20, Bird had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, through which the company will undergo financial restructuring for three to four months.

To read complete article, please click below:

Daily Bruin Article
Bird’s Bankruptcy Announcement

7. SUMMER CAMP FAIR

The L.A. Camp Fair is back and better than ever, ready to help you find the perfect summer program for your kids. With over 60 local, national, and international camps all in one place, you’ll have endless options to choose from. Whether your child’s interested in sports, arts, adventure, or academics – we’ve got a camp for them and you will find it at the L.A. Camp Fair.

L.A. Camp Fair
Sunday, March 3rd
12:00-3:00 PM
at Pauley Pavilion at UCLA

Widely considered one of the top camp fairs in the country, we’ve helped thousands of families find the perfect camp for their kids through our camp fairs and we are looking forward to helping your find yours.

Click here for more information.

8. COFFEE WITH A COP – WESTWOOD VILLAGE

Coffee with a Cop: Building Community Together!
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
10:30am – 12:30pm

Ministry of Coffee
1010 Glendon Ave
in Westwood Village

Together, let’s work towards building meaningful connections, addressing concerns, and enhancing the safety and well-being of our community. This is your chance to meet and engage with the dedicated professionals who serve and protect our neighborhood.

Come join the Westwood Village Improvement Association at the Ministry of Coffee for “Coffee with a Cop,” where we’ll collaborate with the LAPD and the Westwood Ambassadors to create an engaging and enjoyable gathering.

9. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

Playwrights Readings
Saturday, March 2nd at 2:00 pm
in the Westwood Library Community Room

The Alliance of Los Angeles Playwrights invites you to attend a performance of new original work by its members. Professional actors will read a wide variety of original material with the script in hand. The playwrights will stay afterward to answer your questions and talk about theater. Light refreshments will be served at the end of the program.

The selected scripts are the following:

Will the Real Richard Please Stand Up by Sandra Cruze
Social Worker of the Year by Sarah Hunter
Bear Judgment by Thomas J. Misuraca
Overdue by Felix Racelis
Sexy Grandma by Laura Force Scruggs
Get It On Granny by Brandon Wilkins

Please RSVP to publiclibraryreadings@laplaywrights.org with your name and how many people will be attending.

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of Westwood Library.

Spring Concert – Copland, Rutter, Williams!
Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 7:30pm
at Westwood Presbyterian Church

Westwood Presbyterian Church’s Music at Westwood presents their Spring Concert, Copland, Rutter, Williams! The concert will feature music by John Rutter, Aaron Copland and legendary film composer John Williams. It will be conducted by Westwood Presbyterian’s Director of Music, Dan Redfeld, and will feature soloists Christina Borgioli, Devon Davidson, Emily Kerrigan, Elias Berezin, Emerson Boatwright, Matthew Lewis and the WPC Chancel Choir accompanied by the WPC Chamber Orchestra.

Admission to the concert is $30 for adults, collected at the door and available on Eventbrite prior to the concert. Guests under 18 are admitted free.

CicLAvia Melrose
Sunday, February 25 from 9am-3pm
along Melrose Ave.

For one day, a 4-mile stretch of Melrose Avenue from Fairfax to Vermont will be transformed to a one-day pop-up park that people can enjoy in their favorite people-powered way, whether that’s walking, jogging, biking, roller skating, skating, or simply spectating! All ages and abilities are welcome, and the event is free to attend. Free pedi-cabs will also be offered during the event so no one is left out.

CicLAvia Melrose

10. RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING ROOFER
We are in need of a roofer. If you have any good recommendations, please let me know (by email or phone). Thank you.

Andy Smith
andybabette@gmail.com
310-770-5674

HOME ARCHITECT RECOMMENDATION
Skilled in seamlessly designing old with new, adding onto an existing house or starting from scratch, I highly recommend Jim Grant of Grant and Grant, who, with his partner, Robin, provide architectural and interior design services. He has extensive knowledge of the Holmby Westwood neighborhood as he currently serves on the Westwood Community Design Review Board. He is easy to work with and realistic about costs and building time.

You can reach Jim at jg@grantandgrantai.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.

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.

Holmby News 2-16-24

February 27, 2024 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
February 16, 2024

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

1. Seeking New HWPOA Board Members
2. Membership to HWPOA – Thank You
3. LAPD Crime Report
4. Tree Trimming at Holmby Park
5. Landline Telephone Service Could Be Discontinued
6. Coffee with a Cop – Westwood Village
7. Mayor’s Office – Nominate Your Favorite Small Business
8. UCLA Botanical Garden Newsletter
9. Activities & Things to Do

1. SEEKING NEW HWPOA BOARD MEMBERS

Join the Board of Directors of
Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association

2. MEMBERSHIP TO HWPOA – THANK YOU

A very special thank you to our members who recently renewed their membership as a Supporting, Sponsoring or Sustaining Contributor. It is so helpful to our community and always good to know we are valued for the work that we do.

Your volunteer Board of Directors represents all of the areas of our 1100 homes, meets monthly, and works on committees directly enhancing your quality of life. Trees, streets, sidewalks, parks, Westwood Village, UCLA, LAPD, LAFD, LADWP, City Council, Building and Safety, filming, party houses, parking, and street cleaning are all addressed by the Board. We assist in solving problems and advocate on our members’ behalf. We are the ONLY member-supported, volunteer-run, non-profit homeowner organization dedicated to preserving and protecting the quality of life here in Holmby Westwood.

Thank you for your membership! We have 4 membership renewal cycles in Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. When you receive your renewal notice, please consider renewing beyond the Basic Contribution. It helps to build a better and stronger community!

Thank you!

3. LAPD CRIME REPORT

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 240805446
10600 BLOCK LINDBROOK DR | 2/7/2024 @ 6:00 PM
Unknown suspect smashed rear door, entered, ransacked and possibly removed property

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 240805532
600 BLOCK LORING AV | 2/11/2024 @ 9:15 PM

THEFT FROM VEHICLE – GRAND ($950.01 & over)
Incident #: 240805598
WILSHIRE BL & MALCOLM AV | 2/5/2024 @ 5:30 PM

THEFT – PETTY (plain theft-petty) ($950 & under)
Incident #: 240805618
400 BLOCK HILGARD AV | 1/19/2024 @ 1:15 PM

4. TREE TRIMMING AT HOLMBY PARK

Our thanks to the Dept. of Recreation and Parks and to our Councilmember, Katy Yaroslavsky for the much needed tree trimming at Holmby Park.

It had been many years since the last trimming. Some trees were roped off as limbs had fallen, bee hives were causing problems, and tree growth had not been checked. The cost to trim exceeded $60,000. and took the Dept. several days to complete. Under the excellent supervision of Raul Mora, senior gardener and his staff, Holmby Park and the Armand Hammer Golf Course will continue to provide beautiful open space and park urban tree canopy for our community, enriching the lives of our residents.

5. LANDLINE TELEPHONE SERVICE COULD BE DISCONTINUED

Landline telephone services could be discontinued for many in the Golden State after AT&T filed a petition that would allow it to stop servicing traditional landlines in California. See the article below:

Westwood-Century City Patch Article:
Landlines In CA May Be Facing Their Death Blow

Even if this doesn’t impact you personally, it most certainly impacts many of our neighbors. We encourage you to submit a comment regarding the petition at:

AT&T Landlines – submit Public comments here

6. COFFEE WITH A COP – WESTWOOD VILLAGE

Coffee with a Cop: Building Community Together!
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
10:30am – 12:30pm

Ministry of Coffee
1010 Glendon Ave
in Westwood Village

7. MAYOR’S OFFICE – NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITE SMALL BUSINESS

The Mayor’s Office of Business and Economic Development is looking to learn more about the small businesses in your neighborhood that you love!

You are welcome to nominate more than one business. This list will be used for business awards and recognition by the City, business outreach, business highlights through the Mayor’s newsletter and social media, and location selection for future press conferences and events.

Your small business recommendation should be located within the City of Los Angeles’s jurisdiction, and should not be corporate chains/franchises (local, family chains are ok).

Please email your nominations to Patty Macias at patricia.macias@lacity.org. Be sure to provide as much information as possible. Or submit information via the link below:

L.A. Small Business Nomination

8. UCLA BOTANICAL GARDEN NEWSLETTER

Dear Garden Friends,

We are thrilled to announce our first annual Clarkia Festival! On May 18, the Garden will be filled with music, art, and of course, the magnificent pink and purple blooms of our Clarkia flowers. Please join us for Garden tours and educational activities in LA’s beautiful springtime.

Don’t miss our other upcoming events, including a Hummingbird Workshop, a Members Only Nature Phone Photography Workshop, and a talk on native bees by Krystle Hickman.

I am happy to share that the Garden is starting the Botany Brown Bag public lectures. Many of you have been asking to learn about faculty research. On Feb 29, I will start this informal series with a fun talk, “Why trees go nuts”. On April 18, our faculty advisor Dr. Felipe Zapata will speak. We will look forward to seeing you.

Construction is bringing exciting changes to our Garden! Each day, it becomes easier to envision how stunning our new stream will be. Check out our progress during your next visit.

We look forward to seeing you in the Garden soon!

Victoria L. Sork,
Director, UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden and Herbarium

UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden
February 2024 Newsletter

9. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

Spring Concert – Copland, Rutter, Williams!
Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 7:30pm
at Westwood Presbyterian Church

Admission to the concert is $30 for adults, collected at the door and available on Eventbrite prior to the concert. Guests under 18 are admitted free.

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.

Holmby News 2-9-24

February 21, 2024 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
February 9, 2024

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

1. HWPOA Board Meeting – Video Conference
2. LAPD Crime Report
3. Storm Damage – Property Tax Relief
4. CVS Minute Clinic Closures
5. In Memory of Stan Berman
6. Free Concert at Westwood Library
7. Activities & Things to Do

1. HWPOA BOARD MEETING – VIDEO CONFERENCE

On Tuesday, February 13 at 7:30 PM, the HWPOA Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting. The meeting will be a video-conference held online via Zoom. Please click here to see the agenda.

Members of the community are welcome to join the Zoom call. Please let us know if you plan to attend and we will send you the link to access the video-conference. Email Dana at hwpoa@aol.com.

2. LAPD CRIME REPORT

Car Break-In at Holmby Park
A homeowner reported that yesterday morning (Thursday, Feb. 8) at 9:15 am, her friend’s car was broken into while they were walking around Holmby Park. The window was smashed and her purse was stolen. Although people were around, no one saw anything.

SAFETY REMINDER: Please do not leave valuables inside your vehicle, especially if they are visible from outside the vehicle.

3. STORM DAMAGE – PROPERTY TAX RELIEF

From the Westwood-Century City Patch:

Homeowners in LA County could be eligible for a tax break if they experienced flooding, mudslides or other storm damage.

In the aftermath of recent heavy rainstorms, Los Angeles County residents who experienced flooding, mudslides or other damage to their property can apply for financial relief.

Under the Los Angeles County Assessor’s Misfortune and Calamity Tax Relief program, homeowners will be offered a reassessment of their property value that reflects the damage incurred, potentially lowering tax obligations. The program stipulates the property loss must amount to more than $10,000 to qualify, officials said.

To read the complete article, please click here:

Storm Damage – Property Tax Relief

4. CVS MINUTE CLINIC CLOSURES

Last week, CVS Pharmacy released details of plans to close many of its MinuteClinic locations in Southern California by the end of February. According to company officials, 25 MinuteClinic locations will be closed by Feb. 25 “to help support future growth and design the next evolution of community health destination.”

These are the nearby locations that will be impacted:

10889 Wellworth Ave. in Westwood
2505 Santa Monica Blvd. in Santa Monica

“As part of our normal practice, we continually evaluate MinuteClinic’s footprint to ensure it meets the demands of our patients and consumers and aligns with our health care delivery strategy,” the company said in a statement, noting that the “difficult” decision to close the clinics was a part of that evaluation.

Eleven MinuteClinic locations will remain open in the area, in addition to on-demand care — which offers telehealth services — that is offered seven days a week, including evenings and weekends, MinuteClinic spokeswoman Monica Prinzing said.

For additional location closures and to read the complete article, please click below:

CVS Minute Clinic Closures

5. IN MEMORY OF STAN BERMAN

We are sorry to announce the recent passing of Stan Berman, owner of Stan’s Donuts in Westwood Village.

For over 50 years, Stan’s was the go-to place for thousands of students, families and visitors to the Village. Stan was honored by the City of LA for the great neighbor that he was and his years of service to our city. He was the Grand Marshall for Holmby Westwood’s July 4th Picnic and Parade and contributed hundreds of red, white, and blue donuts. He will be missed!

6. FREE CONCERT AT WESTWOOD LIBRARY

Don’t miss the next Free Concert @ Westwood Library, THIS SATURDAY, February 10 @ 3 PM.

We look forward to welcoming Canadian pianist BARRY TAN, on staff at the Colburn Conservatory, presenting The Impressionists, with works by Debussy, Ravel and Lili Boulanger, along with the famous Mozart Variations, K. 455, based on Gluck’s opera comique La rencontre imprévue (The Unexpected Encounter).

Saturday, February 10 at 3:00 pm
at Westwood Branch Library

Saturday Concerts take place upstairs in the alcove by the balcony while the library is open for regular business. Starting at 3 PM, concerts will last approximately 90 minutes.

7. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

Broxton Nights: Sweetheart Market
Saturday, February 10, 2024
5:00pm to 9:00pm
in Westwood Village

Join us for our Sweetheart Market– shopping, roller skating, food & drink specials, live music, and more! Broxton Nights is a monthly Night Market in the heart of Westwood Village! The first 100 attendees will win $5 Market Bucks to be spent on our Vendor Marketplace!

Whether you’re looking for a unique date night, a fun group outing, or kid-friendly activities for the whole family, Broxton Nights will be an unforgettable experience filled with joy, nostalgia, and community.

The event is free and open to the public. To learn more and register, please visit the link here.

Bruin Flea Market
Friday, February 16, 2024 from 5:00pm to 10:00pm
on Broxton Ave. in Westwood

Mix UCLA students with a Night Market; it will always be a good time. The Bruin Flea Market returns the love to Westwood Village on Friday, February 16th. So bring your besties to shop vintage, crafts… and most importantly, GOODIES!!

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.

Holmby News 2-2-24

February 21, 2024 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
February 2, 2024

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

1. LAPD Crime Report
2. HWPOA July 4th Parade – Volunteers Needed!
3. Leaf Blowing – LA City Ordinance
4. Premieres in Westwood – Street Closures
5. Survey – All About Parks!
6. Big Book Sale at Westwood Library
7. Free Metro Rides on Transit Equity Day
8. Activities & Things to Do
9. Resident Ads

1. LAPD CRIME REPORT

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 240805060
700 BLOCK MALCOLM AV | 1/30/2024 @ 7:22 PM

VEHICLE, STOLEN
Incident #: 240805129
600 BLOCK THAYER AV | 1/19/2024 @ 5:00 PM

2. HWPOA JULY 4TH PARADE – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

We invite you to join the Planning Committee for HWPOA’s July 4th Parade & Picnic!

We all look forward to this very special community event but it cannot happen without volunteers to help pull it together. HWPOA Board member, Caron Schwartz will chair the big celebration but she needs help!

We need volunteers to assist with fundraising, decorations, food, city permits, coordination with LAPD and LAFD, arts & crafts and more!

Please contact Dana at hwpoa@aol.com or call our office at (310) 470-1785 if you would like to join the planning committee. We must hear from you this coming week in order to move forward. Greatly appreciated!

3. LEAF BLOWING – L.A. CITY ORDINANCE

“No gas powered blower SHALL BE USED WITHIN 500 FEET OF A RESIDENCE AT ANY TIME.” See ordinance below.

We would like to remind you that gas powered leaf blowers are illegal. They can cause problems for persons suffering from asthma, hay fever, or other respiratory ailments. They can be noisy and disruptive to other neighborhood residents, particularly, now that many people are working from home. They are huge climate polluters and pump out tons of carbon dioxide each year, the primary driver of climate change.

There are a variety of electric leaf blowers available. Please check with your gardener and remind them of the law. Thank you!

Gas Powered Leaf Blowers – City Ordinance

4. PREMIERES IN WESTWOOD – STREET CLOSURES

There are several red carpet premieres coming up in Westwood Village, which will involve various sidewalk and street closures around the area of Broxton Avenue between Weyburn Ave. and Le Conte Ave.:

Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Paramount will hold the premiere of “Bob Marley: One Love” at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at the Regency Village Theater at 961 Broxton Ave.

Monday, February 12, 2024
Sony will hold the premiere of “Madame Web” at 7:30 PM on Monday, February 12, 2024, at the Regency Village Theater at 961 Broxton Ave.

5. SURVEY – ALL ABOUT PARKS!

From City Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky:

Dear Neighbor,

Everyone in Los Angeles deserves access to high quality green space and enriching, low-cost programming at our parks. Places where our kids can play safely, where we can meet up with friends for a picnic, and where we can enjoy a walk. To help make our parks even better, my team and I are conducting a district-wide survey, and we want to hear from you!

The survey is short and to the point, and will help us identify physical improvements and recreational programs that our community would like to see at current recreation and park facilities in Council District 5. While not all of the ideas gathered in this survey are guaranteed to move forward, it will provide valuable information as we prioritize city resources in the coming years. We are collecting responses through March 31, 2024, so if you can, please complete the survey before then. If you know someone who lives in Council District 5 and cares about our parks, please feel free to forward this survey to them.

All About Parks!
Take the Survey – Click here

Katy Yaroslavsky
Councilwoman, Fifth District

6. BIG BOOK SALE AT WESTWOOD LIBRARY

Westwood Library
BIG BOOK SALE

Saturday, February 3 from 10 am to 2 pm
RAIN OR SHINE

Dive into a world of literary treasures at the Friends of Westwood Library’s upcoming Used Book Sale! Discover hidden gems, timeless classics, and thrilling reads—all at unbeatable prices.

Whether you’re a fiction aficionado, history buff, or a lover of all things non-fiction, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss this chance to build your personal library while supporting the community. Mark your calendar and get ready to snag some fantastic reads!

7. FREE METRO RIDES ON TRANSIT EQUITY DAY

This Sunday, February 4, Metro is offering free rides on our bus, rail and bike system in honor of Transit Equity Day and the birthday of civil rights activist Rosa Parks, who in 1955 famously refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama bus for a white passenger.

Parks’ act of courage was felt throughout the country, leading to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that segregation on transit was unconstitutional.

For more details on all the above, please see our blog post: https://wp.me/p26tDN-ABY

8. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

Doggy Date Night
Sat, Feb 3, 2024 at 9:30 AM
at Best Friends Pet Adoption Center, 1845 Pontius Ave.

Get ready for the best blind date ever!

Pick up a tail-wagging friend on February 3rd and bring them back the next day. If you’re at least 18 years old and don’t have a dog at home already, caregivers will help you find your perfect dog match.

We will provide everything you need for the perfect date night, including food, treats, a list of suggested activities, and access to our 24 hour emergency text and call line.

Have a dog at home already? Schedule a dog date night at BehaviorLA@bestfriends.org.

Complete your foster registration on our website prior to arriving for the quickest experience.
https://bestfriends.org/los-angeles/foster

Broxton Nights: Sweetheart Market
Saturday, February 10, 2024
5:00pm to 9:00pm
in Westwood Village

The event is free and open to the public. To learn more and register, please visit the link here.

9. RESIDENT ADS

WANTED – MOBILE CAR WASHER

Wanted…..a mobile car washer to come to my home each week to wash one SUV.

Contact Sandra at 310-801-7177 or esoexo7@gmail.com

Thank you!

HWPOA Communication & Ad Policy:
Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

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.

Holmby News 1-26-24

January 31, 2024 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
January 26, 2024

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

1. LAPD Crime Report
2. Rescheduled Road Closures in Westwood Village
3. New Parking Signs on Birchwood
4. Jury Duty Scam Alert
5. Westwood Homeless Count Update
6. COVID Isolation – New Relaxed Guidelines
7. UCLA Nimoy Theater – Interactive Tour
8. Activities & Things to Do
9. Resident Ads

1. LAPD CRIME REPORT

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 240804615
10500 BLOCK STRATHMORE DR | 1/17/2024 @ 8:47 PM

2. RESCHEDULED ROAD CLOSURES IN WESTWOOD VILLAGE

From the LADWP:

Dear Neighbors,

We have updated road closure dates to share for a water mainline replacement project in the UCLA area, due to this week’s rain.

In Westwood Village, LeConte Avenue will be closed at Gayley Avenue from 8:00AM – 4:00PM on Friday January 26 and Monday January 29 – Wednesday January 31 as LADWP replaces a water mainline installed in the 1920s with new earthquake resistant ductile iron pipe. This type of pipe flexes with the earth’s movements to prevent damage, so it is more resilient and reliable.

The intersection will reopen after 4:00PM on each of those days.

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. NEW PARKING SIGNS ON BIRCHWOOD

An interested homeowner accomplished her goal even though it took many months. Rachel Ault thought bushes needed trimming and street signs had faded and some rusted in the Devon/Birchwood area. She worked with Patty Macias in our council office and sure enough, this week, new signs were installed.

Special thanks to Rachel and other neighbors who help to create a safer and more beautiful Holmby Westwood by seeing something and doing something! It takes a village!

4. JURY DUTY SCAM ALERT

A homeowner recently reported the following situation to us:

A scammer called me on my cell phone and somehow managed to make the originating phone number an LAPD # so it looked legit. My Caller ID read LAPD. They knew my name, middle initial, phone number, and address which is not easy to find online. The man identified himself as an officer and he claimed that I had failed to show up for a court date that was assigned after I failed to return two jury duty summons.

He claimed that each offense had a $1000 bond, and demanded that I go to a “treasury website” to post two $1000 bonds or a warrant would be issued for my immediate arrest. He tried to keep me on the line by saying he was ordered to maintain contact until I posted the bonds, warning that if I broke contact (i.e, hung up) he would be sending the sheriff to my address to take me into custody. I eventually hung up without providing any additional information, and without paying any money.

The LAPD and/or the Sheriff’s Department do not call people for warrants. If you receive a similar phone call, please do not give them any information or go onto the website they are directing you to.

California Courts
Jury Scam Alert

5. WESTWOOD HOMELESS COUNT UPDATE

The Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, overseen by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Agency (LAHSA) took place Wednesday evening. The annual Count takes place in all 50 states to create a “point-in-time” snapshot of homelessness in the United States. The results of the Count are used to determine the amount of federal and state funding received by Los Angeles to address homelessness.

Some 150 Westwood and UCLA volunteers met at the Westwood Presbyterian Church on Wilshire to participate in this year’s Count, one of the largest turnouts in L.A. County. After checking in, meeting neighbors, enjoying refreshments, and completing a brief training session, teams of three to four volunteers left the church with maps and flashlights in hand along with a phone App that was used to tally the number of homeless individuals in Westwood. This included individuals, tents, makeshift shelters, encampments, cars, campers, vans, RVs, and SUVs used for dwelling.

Holmby-Westwood neighbors made a strong showing once again. Volunteers included Westwood Neighborhood Council President Lisa Chapman who Co-Chaired the Count with Steve Sann, Chair of the Westwood Community Council. HWPOA Board members Jann Williams, Philip Gabriel, Ellen Turner, and Sandy Brown, along with homeowners Con Howe, Mark Magna, and Jason Somers were among the volunteers at the Westwood Count. Belmont Village Westwood staff, along with UCLA professors, staff and students, also turned out to support the big effort. This is a valued and important community service.

Pictured l to r are: Sandy Brown, Connie Boukidis (of Comstock Hills), Ellen Turner, and Patty Macias, our Westwood Field Deputy from Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky’s office.

6. COVID ISOLATION – NEW RELAXED GUIDELINES

From the Westwood-Century City Patch:

Test positive for COVID-19? As long as you don’t have any symptoms, you can go to work or school, according to new guidelines from state health officials.

New COVID-19 isolation recommendations move away from five days of isolation and instead focus on clinical symptoms to determine when to end isolation.

“Instead of staying home for a minimum of five days, individuals may return to work or school when they start to feel better,” the CDPH said in a statement.

People who test positive can now go about their lives (while still wearing a mask) as long as their symptoms are improving and they are fever-free without medication for 24 hours. People who test positive but never develop symptoms don’t need to isolate, according to the CDPH order.

Masking requirements haven’t changed: People who test positive should wear a mask around other people indoors for the 10 days after they test positive or become sick. People can stop wearing a mask sooner than 10 days following two sequential negative tests at least one day apart, health officials said.

Article – Westwood Century City Patch
Website – Calf. Dept. of Public Health

7. UCLA NIMOY THEATER – INTERACTIVE TOUR

From the UCLA Newsroom:

On Christmas Day 1940, an austere 500-seat Moderne theater for movies and live performances opened on Westwood Boulevard, just south of Wilshire.

In 1956, it became a full-time movie theater dubbed the Crest, which the city named a historic-cultural monument some 50 years later.

Last September, the restored and re-imagined landmark was unveiled as the UCLA Nimoy Theater, the university’s newest state-of-the-art performing arts destination. Take a detailed interactive tour of the Nimoy in UCLA Magazine’s first issue of the year:

The UCLA Nimoy Theater

8. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

BIG BOOK SALE
Saturday, February 3 from 10 am to 2 pm
at Westwood Library

Dive into a world of literary treasures at the Friends of Westwood Library’s upcoming Used Book Sale! Discover hidden gems, timeless classics, and thrilling reads—all at unbeatable prices.

ONLY THE YOUNG – West Coast Premiere
February 10 – Opening Celebration
February 11 – May 12 – Exhibit on view
at the Hammer Museum

Following the successful presentation at the Guggenheim Museum in New York, see the West Coast premiere of Only The Young: Experimental Art in Korea,1960s–1970s, on view from February 11–May 12. This exhibition gives unprecedented insight into a vibrant moment after the Korean War when Korean artists rebelled against artistic limits, embracing bold and provocative practices. Deemed a “must-see” by Artnet and hailed as “unforgettable” by The New York Times, visit and discover it firsthand!

Learn More

Opening Celebration – RSVP

9. RESIDENT ADS

SEEKING CARPENTER
We are in need of a carpenter to create and install an extra shelf in a decorative cabinet. If you have any recommendations, please email me at andybabette@gmail.com

Thank you.

EXCELLENT GARDENER AVAILABLE
We are very fortunate to have a family of excellent gardeners. They keep our gardens looking beautiful all year long. They have the time now to accept one more client.

Please contact me if you are interested:
Susan Reuben
greuben@pacbell.net

NANNY AVAILABLE
Hi Holmby-Westwood Neighbors:
Our nanny, Eugenia, has been with our family for 20 years, but our youngest is now at school all day so our need for a nanny is sadly coming to an end.:-(

Eugenia has been like family to us and our kids absolutely adore her. She is incredibly reliable, loving, hard-working and caring, and we can’t recommend her enough. She has treated our kids like they were her own—which has been an incredible comfort for us over the years. Eugenia drives, just received her certificate for caring for newborns (she completed 20 hours of intensive training), and has always been there whenever we need her.

We would like to help her find a new job with a wonderful family who will appreciate her and treat her well. Please email us at andrew.reif@yahoo.com if you know of any opportunities or would like Eugenia’s contact information.

Thank you!
Andy & Laura Reif
Westwood Hills

TRUNK SHOW IN LITTLE HOLMBY
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Call or text Denise for details: (310) 721-2500
TODAY thru February 4.

HWPOA Communication & Ad Policy:
Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

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.

Holmby News 1-19-24

January 28, 2024 hwpoa@aol.com

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

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:

Website – EarthquakeBraceBolt.com
Call Customer Service at (877) 232-4300

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.

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.

Holmby News 1-12-24

January 28, 2024 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
January 12, 2024

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

1. LAPD Report – Town Hall Video Link
2. Earthquake Safety
3. Greater LA Homeless Count – Volunteers Needed
4. New Business in Westwood Village
5. Afternoon Aperitifs at Lulu
6. Activities & Things to Do

1. LAPD REPORT – TOWN HALL VIDEO LINK

Last week, the LAPD hosted a Town Hall Zoom Meeting, where they announced that they made 12 arrests related to the recent burglaries on the Westside and recovered over $1 million in stolen goods. A summary of the meeting was posted in last week’s newsletter, but if you wish to watch a recording of the meeting, please click the link below:

LAPD Zoom Town Hall – 1/3/23
Link to Video Recording

2. EARTHQUAKE SAFETY

This week marked the 30th anniversary of the 1994 Northridge earthquake (magnitude 6.7). It is a good reminder to prepare for earthquakes and other disasters that may occur in Los Angeles.

A few years ago, HWPOA hosted a Disaster Preparedness presentation, with speakers from the LAFD and a geologist from UCLA. A video of the presentation can be found on YouTube:

HWPOA Earthquake Presentation – YouTube

Below, you will find links to several websites that may be helpful with earthquake preparedness and safety:

3. GREATER LA HOMELESS COUNT – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

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

4. NEW BUSINESS IN WESTWOOD VILLAGE

The Breathing Room

The Breathing Room openend earlier this week, with the grand opening ribbon cutting on January 25th!

The Breathing Room
1001 Gayley Ave, Suite 104
Website – https://www.tbrmeditation.com

The best new habit for 2024: Meditation (ancient wisdom) is the future for well-being!

At The Breathing Room, they remove the barriers that often make meditation seem intimidating. Their state-of-the-art meditation systems are tailored to help you reach deeper relaxation and mindfulness without years of practice or lengthy sessions. Just 20 minutes with one of our systems can lead you on a transformative meditation journey. The process is effortless, enabling even first-time meditators to experience profound benefits.

Specials (purchase online with code ‘Westwood2024’):

$25 pod/dome sessions through March 1st, 2024!
$25 Wellness Wednesday Special: Be one of the first to sign up for any of our Wellness Wednesdays (A group-led meditation or group sound bath) before March 2024.
UCLA students, faculty, and staff receive 10% of all services and memberships.

Sign up for a membership and receive a gift bag (canvas tote, t-shirt, eye mask, and custom-made candle by BlowMe candles) as well as a number of membership perks and benefits!

Schedule your sessions in advance; visit https://tbrmeditation.com.

5. AFTERNOON APERITIFS AT LULU

Lulu is the Hammer Musuem’s acclaimed restaurant led by chef, writer, and cookbook author David Tanis and conceived with legendary chef and food activist Alice Waters.

Stop by for Afternoon Aperitifs at Lulu. Every Tuesday–Sunday from 3–5 PM, enjoy a delicious drink or a savory bite from the special menu for only $12!

Hammer members enjoy a 10% discount.

LULU
Information and Reservations

6. ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

The Blue Rose Trio – Free Concert
Saturday, January 13 at 3:00 PM
at the Westwood Branch Library

Don’t miss it! THIS SATURDAY, the Los Angeles Musical Salon and the Friends of Westwood Library are very excited to kick off the 2024 Season of the library’s monthly FREE Concert Series @ Westwood Library with THE BLUE ROSE TRIO. We warmly welcome from Brazil cellist Lars Hoefs, who will join with pianist Rose Chen and clarinetist Karl Pasch in a program titled The South American Seasons, featuring works by Brazilian composers Dimitri Cervo and Astor Piazzolla.

Some of you may remember Lars from his last concert at the library a few years ago with the Eight Brazilian Cellists (you can see a short excerpt from that concert at the beginning of our most recent video sampler).

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.

Holmby News 1-5-24

January 9, 2024 hwpoa@aol.com

HOLMBY NEWS
January 5, 2024

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

1. Renew Your HWPOA Membership
2. HWPOA Board Meeting – Video Conference
3. LAPD Crime Report & Burglary Update
4. Street Closures – Golden Globe Awards
5. LADWP Project in Westwood Village
6. UCLA Acquires Westside Pavilion
7. New Laws in California
8. Greater LA Homeless Count – Volunteers Needed
9. L.A. Animal Services – Wishlist & Pet Adoptions
10. UCLA Botanical Garden Newsletter
11. Resident Ads

1. RENEW YOUR HWPOA MEMBERSHIP

Happy New Year! Thank you for your continued membership to HWPOA. Your support makes possible our efforts to guarantee that you will have a strong voice in City government and your quality of life in our neighborhood will be well maintained.

Next week, we will be sending out membership renewal letters to our members who are on our January billing cycle. If you would like to get a head start and pay online, you may do so through the link below. Here’s to a great 2024 in Holmby Westwood!

HWPOA Membership
Click here to renew online

2. HWPOA BOARD MEETING – VIDEO CONFERENCE

On Tuesday, January 9 at 7:30 PM, the HWPOA Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting. The meeting will be a video-conference held online via Zoom. Please click here to see the agenda.

Members of the community are welcome to join the Zoom call. Please let us know if you plan to attend and we will send you the link to access the video-conference. Email Dana at hwpoa@aol.com.

3. LAPD CRIME REPORT & BURGLARY UPDATE

BURGLARY UPDATE – from the Westside Current
At the LAPD Town Hall Zoom Meeting earlier this week, the LAPD announced that they’ve made 12 arrests related to the recent burglaries on the Westside and recovered over $1 million in stolen goods.

The recent arrests, primarily linked to a South American gang, were attributed to the collaboration among various police divisions and departments.

With these arrests, LAPD said residents can expect to see a significant decrease in burglaries in neighborhoods like Brentwood, Bel Air, Benedict Canyon, and the Mulholland area. However, the department encourages residents to stay vigilant, especially in areas like the Palisades which remain vulnerable.

LAPD is seeking public assistance in identifying owners of the recovered property and urges any burglary victims to contact them for help in reclaiming their belongings. For police assistance, the public can reach out to the LAPD at 1-877-275-5273 or dial 911 in case of emergencies.

Read the entire article at:
LAPD Westside Burglary Update

Thank you to WHPOA for the above information.

THEFT-GRAND (plain theft-grand) $950.01 & over
Incident #: 230818365
800 BLOCK THAYER AV | 12/19/2023 @ 3:55 PM

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 240804009
800 BLOCK MANNING AV | 12/31/2023 @ 6:49 PM

BURGLARY (entry of structure w/intent to commit theft or a felony)
Incident #: 240804056
700 BLOCK WARNER AV | 1/2/2024 @ 8:44 PM

4. STREET CLOSURES – GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS

From the Westwood-Century City Patch:

Major road closures are planned in Beverly Hills and Westwood this week as part of preparations for the Golden Globes. A week-long series of lane and sidewalk closures are scheduled on North Santa Monica and Wilshire boulevards in Beverly Hills ahead of the Golden Globes.

The closures will be in effect around the intersection of Santa Monica and Wilshire in preparation for the Golden Globes, which will take place Sunday, January 7 at the Beverly Hilton.

Westwood-Century City Patch – Article
City of Beverly Hills website – Road Closures

5. LADWP PROJECT IN WESTWOOD VILLAGE

Please note that LADWP will begin construction on the Gayley Ave and Le Conte Ave Mainline Replacement Project in mid-January 2024. We are replacing a water mainline that was installed in the 1920s with earthquake resistant ductile iron pipe, which improves reliability and resilience.

Below is the fact sheet which includes a map of the construction area. Street parking will be restricted during work hours and traffic control measures will be implemented to mitigate traffic impacts. Construction is split into two phases: Phase 1 is on Gayley and Phase 2 is on Le Conte. Note that Phase 2 construction will be conducted AT NIGHT from 9:00PM to 5:00PM.

6. UCLA ACQUIRES WESTSIDE PAVILION

UCLA has announced the acquisition of the Westside Pavilion to create a new state-of-the-art Research Park.

UCLA Newsroom Article:
UCLA Acquires the Westside Pavilion

What you need to know:

UCLA has acquired the former Westside Pavilion mall, a 700,000-square-foot property two miles from our Westwood campus
We will transform the empty former mall into the UCLA Research Park — housing the California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy and Center for Quantum Science and Engineering as well as programs across the disciplines
These initiatives are made possible in part by an intended $500 million investment from the state of California, with $200 million already allocated
The California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy is also supported by a group of founding donors led by Meyer Luskin, Dr. Gary Michelson, Dr. Eric Esrailian, Dr. Arie Belldegrun, Sean Parker and Michael Milken

7. NEW LAWS IN CALIFORNIA

From the Westwood-Century City Patch:

In 2024, hundreds of new laws will take effect in California, increasing sick time, wages, and taxes and banning companies from punishing marijuana users.

In addition, from lowriders to speed cameras, California’s new traffic laws taking effect in 2024 cover a lot of ground.

Read more in the following two articles:

8. GREATER LA HOMELESS COUNT – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

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

9. L.A. ANIMAL SERVICES – WISHLIST & PET ADOPTIONS

WISHLIST
The WLA Animal Shelter on Pico just west of Best Buy is always in need of supplies, volunteers and donations. They have posted a link to their wishlist for dogs, cats and other small animals, at:

LA Animal Service Wishlist – https://www.laanimalservices.com/wishlist
Amazon Wishlist – https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/16BLLUZ4UQ04J

ADOPTIONS
With the goal of finding homes for 3,000 pets by January 31, 2024, LA Animal Services is inviting Angelenos to celebrate the new year by offering reduced adoption fees this Saturday, January 6, and Sunday, January 7, from 11 am to 5 pm, for dogs and puppies (excluding $20 license fee for City residents), cats and kittens. Adoption fees for dogs will be $51, puppies: $75, cats: $12.50, and kittens: $25.

More details at https://www.laanimalservices.com/happy-new-pet-adoption-event

10. UCLA BOTANICAL GARDEN NEWSLETTER

Dear Garden Friends,

It’s 2024! Have you made your healthy resolutions? What better way to celebrate the New Year than a stroll in our beautiful desert garden! The tree Aloes are blooming a beautiful orange and our succulents look particularly succulent. Please visit—we will leave the upper Hilgard gate open for you.

Our January theme is desert plants. We invite our members to join us for our upcoming Succulent Workshop on Saturday, January 13. Everyone is welcome to attend a fun Hummingbird ID Workshop on Saturday, February 10.

We look forward to seeing you in the Garden soon!

To read the January Newsletter of the UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden, please click below:

UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden
January 2024 Newsletter

11. RESIDENT ADS

ROOFER RECOMMENDATIONS
Looking for trustworthy roofer who does hot mopping for a flat roof.

Also, we can highly recommend an honest, knowledgeable roofer, Alan of Benefit Roofing, who doesn’t do hot mopping but does other types of roofing.

Thanks,
Randi
ilana@ucla.edu

HWPOA Communication & Ad Policy:
Please direct all comments, questions or issues regarding the Holmby News to hwpoa@aol.com.

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.

Happy New Year from HWPOA!

December 30, 2023 hwpoa@aol.com

The Holmby Westwood Board of Directors would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy new year! We hope the new year brings you an abundance of success and prosperity.

Thank you for your membership to HWPOA! Your support of HWPOA is greatly appreciated and vital to our continued success.

Our next newsletter will be sent out during the first week of January. We wish you all the best in 2024!

HWPOA Year-End Report

December 18, 2023 hwpoa@aol.com

HWPOA
Year-End Report

It’s been a busy and most successful year for our association mainly because we have an involved and interested Board of Directors who chair important committees that maintain our neighborhood as one of the best in LA.

Here’s how you, our member, benefits year after year:

HWPOA won an important lawsuit in Superior Court and prevailed on all 5 counts against a property owner at Lindbrook and Holmby Ave. who built a new home 7 ft. 1 in. from the property line instead of the required 35 ft. It is on appeal by the homeowner.

We protested (through letters) to the City Planning Dept. to remove all single-family zones from the Citywide Housing Element that were to be re-zoned to multi-family use (apartment buildings next to single-family homes). Hilgard and Beverly Glen were to be rezoned to allow multi-story apartments. All streets in between were to be rezoned to allow multi-family residences. Community pressure forced the city to rethink its position and to maintain single-family neighborhoods.

Dennis Rosenblatt chairs the FILM/LA Committee which works with the city and film production companies to ensure that no homes or streets are harmed by the hours or number of days of filming and that parking or traffic plans pose no problems to neighbors. Dennis coordinated more than a dozen film projects in Holmby Westwood during 2023. Dennis also worked to impose a restriction on valet parking in Holmby Westwood when valets were actually hired on behalf of hosts in adjacent communities.

Susan Meals led the Holmby Park Committee on the design of the new playground and restrooms and the use of the park by for-profit businesses. They continue to work on the dangerous problem of dogs off-leash.

Jann Williams chairs the Westwood Village Committee that has been meeting for several years to discuss the many possibilities for a new Village Plan that would include housing, entertainment, and street and sidewalk amenities. The committee works with the Village property owners and the Business Improvement District.

The Membership Committee is chaired by Jackie Freedman, always working to add new members. They posted lawn signs to encourage new membership and developed a brochure highlighting the many benefits that await new owners.

Caron Schwartz chaired our annual July 4th Parade and Picnic that began at Warner Ave. School with a parade of families led by our Fire Station 71 and ended at Holmby Park with bouncies, games and food. A fun celebration and free for our community!!

Susan Reuben and Nancy Greenstein co-chair our Security/Crime Committee, reporting on crime in ours and adjacent neighborhoods. We have seen a rise in theft from vehicles and homes. This committee works with our local police Senior Lead Officer Allen and stays up to date with every reported incident. The purchase of Neighborhood Watch signs is being considered by the Board.

Marilyn Stern stays in close contact with news in Westwood Village and available homeowner discounts that are reported in our weekly newsletter. She keeps up-to-date on local events and board news as our Good & Welfare chair.

The Architecture Committee is composed of 7 members (required) who review homes that have CC&Rs (Covenants, Codes and Restrictions). Ellen Turner, Ken Korman, Sandy Brown, Caron Schwartz, Jim Grant, Raun Thorp, and Susan Reuben serve on this important committee overseeing all remodels and new construction.

2023 was a good year for the Green Team chaired by Marnie Bodek. From Marnie: “We began the year by developing a Green Team Mission statement and Priority Goals for our work. We continued to work with consulting arborist, Lisa Smith, as well as neighborhood residents on identification of climate appropriate replacement parkway trees for Holmby Westwood streets where existing parkway tree species are no longer allowed by the City. Our street-by-street work was approved by Urban Forestry, and we plan to share the new tree plan with residents at the beginning of the new year.

We have been in touch with Councilwoman Yaroslavsky’s office on removal of tree stumps throughout the neighborhood as well as tree trimming on priority streets. The Green Team has also been working on a website to provide neighborhood residents with tree resources and information. Look for the launch of The Green Team website soon.

Neighborhood tree planting has been paused this year. The City’s current tree planting priority is low income, low canopy neighborhoods. As a result, we have begun conversations about alternative ways to support our planting efforts.

The HWPOA Board supports the Adopt Fire Station program at Sunset and Beverly Glen station, Warner Ave. School, and the UCLA Food Closet.

The Los Angeles Conservancy with the assistance of Marnie Bodek, Kathryn Welch Howe and Sandy Brown offered several walking tours of Holmby Westwood which sold out quickly and were well received. Sandy worked with the Director of the U.S. Open Golf Championship at The LA Country Club to coordinate traffic, security, and attendees to the tournament. It went smoothly and without a hitch!

LADWP attended a HWPOA Board meeting to discuss the power outages caused by failing underground cables, severe rain, or fallen street trees. We work closely with our Councilwoman, Katy Yaroslavsky and her excellent staff on issues that arise in Holmby Westwood, often weekly.

And finally, we have a dedicated Officer Manager and half-time employee, Dana Glenn, who takes your calls and messages, writes our weekly newsletter, prepares our budget and does our billing. Phil Gabriel serves as our Treasurer and keeps our finances in check.

We are all volunteers who meet every month as a board and in between for committee meetings, who devote both time and effort on your behalf to keep Holmby Westwood the very best it can be. We absolutely could not accomplish this without our members support!! We rely on our members for our financial stability.

HWPOA is the ONLY member-supported, volunteer-run, non-profit community organization dedicated to preserving and protecting the quality of life in Holmby Westwood. Your continued support is vital!

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