Hop on the Treasure Trolley!!

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As we head into the holiday season, I just wanted to say how thankful I am for our amazing firefighters at Station 92.

As some of you may know, a power line to my neighbor's house was chewed by squirrels, according to the DWP guys, and when the rain hit the exposed wires it arced into my Palm Tree and it caught on fire.

It was a crazy miracle that Caroline, Julie, Jack and I were home at the time!

I cannot tell you how scary it was to see flames just feet from the house.

We all called 911 and in less than 4 minutes Station 92s were on the scene.

They used their big extension ladder to put out the flaming tree and about an hour later, DWP came to fix the live wire that was on top of the roof at Caroline's.

I know we all have a long list of things that the City gets wrong...but today, I want to tell you what the City got right. Fast response to a dangerous situation....and I am very grateful for their efforts.

I authorized an emergency expenditure on the OAC account to buy the firefights dinner from Poquito Mas. 

We live in a big city and even though we think we live independent lives, it is times like these that remind me we all need a little help once in a while and how lucky we are to have a first class, compassionate firefighting team just around the corner.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone

Lisa

Have you opened a new location, redesigned your shop, or added a new product or service? Don't keep it to yourself, let folks know.

Customers have questions, you have answers. Display the most frequently asked questions, so everybody benefits.

It was a great ceremony and I thank those who attended.

Please take a moment to see this mural. It is now hanging just outside the Westside Tavern on the back wall just past the escalators to Landmark. It really is so beautiful and big thanks to Hudson Properties for loaning us the wall till Pick Pico 2020 May 17th!! See photo gallery below.

Our dear friend Todd Robinson wrote and directed this movie that is coming out on January 24th. Please support if you can...the opening week is so important! You all probably have met Todd...he is a serious regular at the Holiday Party!

I know many of you have completed or in the process of building an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit). I am sure this evening will be very informative. The RSVP link is below.

Happy 2020! Come enjoy a nice evening of food and drinks and learn about some exciting new updates to what is possible with the new ADU law changes and how you can take advantage of adding value to your home! This is an evening you don't want to miss!

Heyler Realty
10659 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064

The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one man dead outside of the Westfield Century City Mall.

On Monday, January 20, 2020 at about 10:17 p.m. LAPD West Los Angels Officers responded to a call of a fight at the Century City Mall. The call was upgraded to a shooting in progress. When officers arrived they found a victim outside of the mall who had suffered multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.  

The victim’s identity is being held until notification to next of kin. He was a male adult.  

The suspect was described as a male Black, approximately 25-30 years of age, 5’ 7”, 160 pounds. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. The suspect left the location on foot, exiting the Eastern stairway to Santa Monica Boulevard.  

Two separate groups were inside of Javier’s Mexican Restaurant. An unknown dispute occurred. Females were involved in a fight. A fight then occurred outside of the restaurant and the suspect armed himself and shot the victim multiple times outside of the restaurant. This homicide is possibly gang related.  

We have an active crime scene. Anyone with information on this shooting is encouraged to contact West Bureau Homicide investigators at (213) 382-9470.

We are still trying to sort out the issues at  the Selby Tunnel. I am going to put together a meeting with WISE and concerned parents to see if we can get some traction with a tunnel adoption. When a date is set for this meeting I will let you all know.

The Westside Neighborhood Council has decided to add 2 new board seats to the governing board. One is for a resident who lives within the boundaries and the other is for a business owner. Currently there is only 1 seat for residents and 2 for businesses for this area...which is Santa Monica south to Pico and Beverly Glen west to the 405

I can tell you from experience that serving on the WNC is work...but so rewarding and fun. As a board member you get to have a better understanding of how the City works and build relationships with those who work in the various departments. You can champion projects that interest you, like tree planting or neighborhood clean ups or even planning a special event..like an art walk or health fair or music night out.

It is empowering to have a greater say in what happens in your neighborhood and help your neighbors understand new policies or ordinances.

I know all of you are busy, but this board meets only once a month right here at The Landmark Theater, the second Thursday at 7pm. You can have an alternate that can sit in for you when you cannot be there. We don't meet in December.

The WNC receives 42K from the City each year and as a board member you will have a vote in how those funds are spent in our community.

If you are interested.. email me...  happy to answer any questions you may have. 

Please see attached agenda. There are 2 projects you may want to hear more about. The first is a permanent supportive housing project at 11010 SM BLVD . This will also have on site supportive services.

The second is the much anticipated GPI project located at the old Macy's site. Both developers will bo on hand to present and answer questions.

We have information we would like to share with you regarding our current situation due to COVID-19. There is a lot of information here.

Starting today, all Whole Foods Market stores in the U.S. and Canada will service customers who are 60 and older one hour before opening to the general public, under the new adjusted hours posted on the store's web page. (example: if a store's new hours are 9am-8pm, customers who are 60+ can shop starting at 8am.)  

• An action call to support local business, CLICK PICO

• A list of important contacts in the City. 

• 3.Information regarding pets and animals

• 4.A list of things you can still do volunteer wise.

• 5.A list of fun things to do while stuck inside

• 6.A message from Dr. Morocco

Check back soon for a link called CLICK PICO

Unfortunately Pick Pico 2020 had to be cancelled due to the virus. Now, more than ever though, Pick Pico is NEEDED to help our businesses who are being severely impacted by the  imposed closures or partial closures of their shops and restaurants.

WE MUST HELP!

The WNC is building a website called Click Pico. This is a "virtual main street" where our local shops are listing special offers to the community and everyone can shop and support safely from their own homes.

As soon as we are up and running we will send you this link. New shops will be added as we receive them and by the end of next week we hope to also have a Take Out Food Event for the restaurants.

If you have a child home from school who is looking to volunteer or needs community hours, we will need them to walk a block in the neighborhood and leave a flyer about Click Pico on the doorstep.

We love our business community. We need to help them now. Look for the Click Pico link soon. Use it.

Our own talented OAC member Tom has offered this for us. Please take a moment to listen. 

https://mailchi.mp/1e1e108a76e7/surprised-by-beauty-sheet-music-free-to-all-my-fans-4763200?e=7f21f95e07

Another amazing OAC-er Kelly will be offering a mindfulness online session soon. Will send details as soon as available.

https://corona-virus.la/
http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/

Main City Directory:

https://www.lacity.org/government/city-directory/city-directory 

BOE Bureau of Engineering Contacts:

https://eng.lacity.org/sites/g/files/wph726/f/CityFone.pdf 

BSL Bureau of Street Lighting Contacts:

https://bsl.lacity.org/contacts.html 

BSS Bureau of Street Services Organizational Chart:

https://streetsla.lacity.org/sites/default/files/StreetsLAOrgChart20191002_re.pdf 

DPW Department of Public Works Directory:

https://dpw.lacity.org/sites/g/files/wph731/f/2019_PAO_Directory.pdf 

LADBS Department of Building and Safety Organizational Chart and Directory:

http://ladbs.org/docs/default-source/publications/misc-publications/ladbs-organizational-chart.pdf?sfvrsn=133 

LADWP Department of Water & Power Staff List:

https://www.ladwp.com/ladwp/faces/ladwp/aboutus/a-whoweare/a-wwa-ourteam?_adf.ctrl-state=35yjwlabm_4&_afrLoop=268965289589682 

LAHSA Homeless Services Authority Organizational Chart: 

https://www.lahsa.org/documents?id=1927-lahsa-org-chart 

LASAN Sanitation Organizational Chart:

https://www.lacitysan.org/cs/groups/public/documents/document/y250/mdey/~edisp/cnt012507.pdf 

Planning Commission Organizational Chart / Staff Directory:

https://planning.lacity.org/contact/organizational-chart 

https://planning.lacity.org/contact/staff-directory 

All six Los Angeles Animal Services (LAAS) Centers and the Administrative Office will be closed to the public through March 31, 2020, unless rescinded earlier or extended further.   

Adoptions
Wishing to adopt? Please visit laanimalservices.com. If you find an animal that you are interested in, please call us at 888-452-7381. We will give you all of the information that we have on that pet. If you want to adopt, we will note you as an Interested Party. Once operations resume, you will be able to come in and meet your new pet and make a final decision to adopt. 

Surrenders
Anyone considering surrendering pets should delay doing so, if possible. If this is not possible and you live in the City of Los Angeles or Beverly Hills, please call your nearest animal services center for information. We are unable to accept community/feral cats and kittens at this time.  

Found a Lost Pet
If you find a lost dog or cat that you can care for at your home, please visit this link to review our Shelter at Home Guidelines (http://www.laanimalservices.com/found-pet/) and see how you can help.   
Register Found Dog (Shelter-at-Home) http://www.laanimalservices.com/found-dog-registration Register Found Cat (Shelter-at-Home) http://www.laanimalservices.com/found-cat-registration

Dangerous Dog
To get help or report a dangerous dog, please call us at 888-452-7381. 

Licensing  
You can renew or purchase a new license online (http://www.laanimalservices.com/laws-policies/animal-licenses/) or via mail.   

Administrative Hearings  
Administrative Hearings scheduled before March 31 will be rescheduled. 

Spay/Neuter Vouchers
Spay/Neuter vouchers are available online (http://www.laanimalservices.com/general-information/spay-neuter/) for Los Angeles City residents.

Mayor's Crisis Fund
Los Angeles Food Bank
United Way Pandemic Relief Fund

California Community Foundation Response Fund
Donate or Volunteer if you are healthy and not in an at risk group (note, if volunteering, please continue to reduce close contact with individuals, particularly those most vulnerable)
Big Sunday
Project Angel Food
Center in Hollywood
A Place Called Home
My Friend's Place
West Valley Food PantryIf you need help
If your working hours are cut, or you're unable to work due to illness, apply for state benefits.
Find your local food pantry.
Contact Project Angel Food, an organization that helps to deliver home cooked meals to those who can't shop or cook for themselves.
Jewish Free Loan can help cover immediate expenses.
Small business owners can apply for the Small Business Emergency Microloan Program introduced today by Mayor Eric Garcetti.

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Corona virus cases by community in L.A. County:

Alhambra -- 1Arcadia -- 2Beverly Hills -- 4Carson -- 1Culver City -- 2Diamond Bar -- 2Gardena -- 1Glendale -- 4Inglewood -- 1La Mirada -- 3Los Angeles - Baldwin Hills -- 1Los Angeles - Boyle Heights -- 5Los Angeles - Brentwood -- 2Los Angeles - Century Palms/Cove -- 1Los Angeles - Eagle Rock -- 1Los Angeles - Encino -- 6Los Angeles - Granada Hills -- 3Los Angeles - Hollywood -- 5Los Angeles - Hollywood Hills -- 2Los Angeles - Koreatown -- 1Los Angeles - Mar Vista -- 1Los Angeles - Melrose -- 10Los Angeles - North Hollywood -- 2Los Angeles - Northridge -- 1Los Angeles - Reseda -- 1Los Angeles - San Pedro -- 1Los Angeles - Sherman Oaks -- 4Los Angeles - Silverlake -- 1Los Angeles - Sylmar -- 1Los Angeles - Tarzana -- 5Los Angeles - Venice -- 4Los Angeles - West Adams -- 1Los Angeles - West Hills -- 3Los Angeles - West Los Angeles -- 1Los Angeles - West Vernon -- 1Los Angeles - Westchester -- 2Los Angeles - Woodland Hills -- 3Lynwood -- 1Manhattan Beach -- 4Monterey Park -- 2San Dimas -- 1Santa Clarita -- 2Santa Monica -- 3South Pasadena -- 1Torrance -- 2Walnut -- 1West Hollywood -- 11City of Los Angeles - Communities County Los Angeles - Unincorporated Areas, Cities and Communities

The LA Times made an error in assuming he was doing a drive thru Covid test. This is false. He was treating a sick patient in her car. At this time UCLA does not have drive thru testing.

Mark stresses to everyone not to go to the ER unless you have to. Sick people are there. The services are stretched thin and there are few places to sit, let alone beds to be admitted to. If you feel like you have the virus, call your doctor. Remember, there is no cure for this yet so there is not much they can do for you at the ER unless you have underlying issues or cannot breathe.

Please Take Care

That was the longest update I have ever sent.....thanks for reading to the end..

Lisa