Hollywood Hills West

Area 7 - Coffee with a Cop 4/19 - 9am to 11am
2023-04-19 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Starbucks 8000 W. Sunset, Los Angeles, CA 90046, 8000 W. Sunset, Los Angeles, CA, 90046, United States
Meet your Senior Lead Officer and discuss the issues of the neighborhood!

Starbucks at 8000 Sunset Blvd (South East corner of Sunset Bl and Crescent Heights) (Trader joe’s-Crunch Gym location) is hosting a “Coffee with Cops” on April 19, 2023 at 9am to 11am.

Building relationships. One cup at a time. Coffee with a Cop brings police officers and the community members they serve together–over coffee–to discuss issues and learn more about each other. Please let the community know to come and join us…

Senior Lead Officer Ralph Sanchez, Serial No. 30735Email Address: 30735@lapd.online
Cell (213) 793-0704

LAFD 'Fire Service Day' Citywide Open Firehouse Event - Sat 5/13 10am-4pm
2023-05-13 10:00 - 16:00 | LAFD Museum and Memorial, 1355 N Cahuenga, Los Angeles, United States
The Los Angeles CITY Fire Department will be hosting Fire Service Day. This is a day where ALL Fire Stations across the city OPEN their doors and welcome the public in to take a look at the stations, apparatus, and even the crews. Additionally, several stations around the city will have additional FAMILY FRIENDLY ENTERTAINMENT and FOOD for those attending.
The second Saturday of each May is designated “Fire Service Day” in the City of Los Angeles, when we plan for your visit to a neighborhood Fire Station, because we are your Los Angeles Fire Department and we place great value on our community relationships. We hope you will come spend part of your day with us and learn about the services we offer, interact with firefighters, increase your fire safety knowledge, and enjoy some FREE family fun.
All Neighborhood Fire Stations will be open for tours.
Please see the link below for individual station events:
https://www.lafd.org/news/join-us-may-13-2023-lafd-fire-service-day-citywide-open-firehouse-event

Earthquake Safety - Retrofitting Grants - Until May 31st
2023-05-24 - 2023-05-31 | CA
www.EarthquakeSoftStory.com
From: Senator Anthony J. Portantino
Senator, 25th District
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
In my role with the Seismic Safety Commission, it’s part of our mandate to provide the public with cost-effective recommendations to reduce earthquake losses and speed recovery. That’s why I’m getting the word out about the California Residential Mitigation Program’s new Earthquake Soft Story Program.
Between now and May 31, 2023, qualified homeowners in Pasadena and Los Angeles can apply for grants up to $13,000 to strengthen their soft-story homes against earthquake damage.
Soft-story homes that may qualify for this pilot program have one floor of living space built above a garage. These structures are vulnerable to damage because they may not be able to withstand the lateral movement from earthquake shaking. Houses with this condition may be prone to partial or full collapse during an earthquake.
Making a soft-story home more resistant to earthquake damage can be as straightforward as having a licensed contractor install new plywood sheathing or steel reinforcements on each side of the garage door and bracing the perimeter walls of the garage.
Eligible homeowners can apply for retrofit funding at www.EarthquakeSoftStory.com. Here you can also find detailed program information and select from a list of FEMA-trained, California licensed general contractors. Participating homeowners will be selected through a random drawing and notified via email if they have been selected or if they have been placed on the waitlist, after registration closes.
In California, earthquakes are not a matter of if, but when. The more you can be prepared in advance, the better your outcome will be. I strongly encourage all eligible homeowners to apply for this grant funding.

Emergency Preparedness Town Hall - Thurs June 1st 6pm
2023-06-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Zooom
Hosted by: Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara
Register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QyRBhWGiRPq__FEDifD7rA#/registration
Emergency Preparedness Town Hall
The Insurance Dept., FEMA, City and County Emergency Management offices will be speaking and answering community questions (especially with regard to concerns about the storms earlier this year and fire season).

Los Angeles Fire Safe Council Events - 3rd Thursday
2023-06-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
LEARN. PREPARE. SURVIVE.
Los Angeles County is the third highest at-risk community in the United States when it comes to properties at risk from wildfire. With more than 500,000 properties that may be impacted, this program is essential for anyone living in canyons and hills throughout L.A.
The MySafe:LA Fire Safe Council meets on the third Thursday of each month – commencing at 7PM and typically lasting for 90 minutes. You’ll learn about the history of important wildfires, see presentations on wildfire mitigation, home hardening, evacuation, and how to be better prepared. Don’t miss out on this important public safety initiative. Join us and let’s get started on making your neighborhood better protected from wildfire.
https://www.mysafela.org/wildfire/
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Showers Available Every Friday at the Durant Library
2023-06-16 07:30 - 13:00 | Will and Ariel Durant Branch Library, 7140 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, 90046
Beginning this week, LA Sanitation (LASAN) will be running its shower truck at the Durant Branch Library in Hollywood every Friday between 7:30AM and 1PM. Thanks to our partners at Council District 4 (CD4) for offering this new weekly resource. Over time, they hope to build even more services into these mornings!
Weekly FREE Showers

Date/Time: Every Friday from 7:30am – 1pm
Location: Durant library – 7140 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046

LAPD Hollywood’s National Night Out 2023 - Tues Aug 1
2023-08-01 18:00 - 22:00 | Hollywood Forever Cemetary, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, United States
“Coco” Movie night at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
August 1, 2023 6pm-10pm

Retirement Celebration for LAPD SLO Ralph Sanchez
2024-03-09 17:00 - 23:00 | Houdini Estate, 2400 Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles, CA, 90046, United States
All:
Due to an overwhelming response from the community, SLO Ralph Sanchez’ retirement party has been moved to Saturday, March 9th. This event is open to the many neighborhoods Ralph has served over the last two decades.

Come and celebrate one of the LAPD’s most beloved officers.
Live music, food, refreshments, open bar…
RSVP:

Volunteer Day at LAFD Station 76, May 19, 2024 - 9 am to 1pm
2024-05-19 09:00 - 13:00 | LAFD Station 76, 3111 Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, 90068, United States
Dear HHWNC Community,

The LAFD Station 76 committee has completed terracing the backyard area of 76s and done an initial planting of fruit trees, vegetables and created a patio and fire pit area for the crew to enjoy outdoor meals and meetings, and will be having an outdoor open house, hopefully in June, if the rain finally stops! The front yard, as well as the back area, needed gopher removal and weeding. We also removed all the grass and replaced with decomposed granite and xeroscape including olive trees and agave in the front yard. The neighbor assisted by removing a rubber tree that was dying and falling towards 76s. So for the final stage we need volunteers to do some weeding and planting of more fruit trees. We have a volunteer day planned for May 19th and would like to ask that you request your board and your community for volunteers. We likely need 10. I will be doing the same with HUNC for a June date for the front yard, which they helped fund.

If you have time please let me know when you would like to visit the station, it is a complete transformation for less than $70,000 which was raised with the community, City, County, HOAs, Universal, and our generous NCs. I am very proud of how beautiful it looks.

Best,
Sheila Irani

LAPD National Night Out Block Party
2024-08-06 17:30 - 20:30 | LAPD Wilcox, 1300 Block of Cole Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90028, United States
Hollywood Block Party
Where the Hollywood Community Is Invited To Gather Together Under the Stars For FREE Food , Music & Fun
Event Organized by The Hollywood CPAB & LAPD
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Wild Fire Safety Fair - Sat Sept. 14: 11am - 2pm
2024-09-14 11:00 - 14:00 | LILA School, 4155 Fussel Ave., Los Feliz, CA, 90027, United States
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Brought to you by Councilmember Nithya Raman, LAFD, and MySafe:LA
SATURDAY SEPT. 14 | 11AM – 2PM
RSVP at: BIT.LY/CD4FIRESAFE
Join us and learn about wildfire prevention and preparedness. FREE FOOD for participants who complete our activity passport!
Meet your LAFD firefighters – Learn about home hardening – Make a GO kit with your kids – Evacuation tips and advice – Educational booths and demos – Amazing stories from past fires – Food and materials available for free while supplies last
Location: LILA School
4155 Russell Ave.
Los Feliz, CA 90027
For questions, please email
info@mysafela.org

CA Fire Home Insurance Proposed Regulation / Public Hearing
2024-09-17 10:00 - 13:00 | https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AlZHZOIOS_6LI9G0-BQYUQ
CA Insurance Commissioner Lara has issued a proposed rulemaking that would establish new wildfire modeling regulations, which has opened up a public comment period concluding with a public hearing held on September 17th.
For more information, visit here.
PUBLIC HEARING

Date: September 17, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. The public hearing shall continue until all in attendance wishing
to provide comments have commented, or 1:00 pm.
Zoom Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AlZHZOIOS_6LI9G0-BQYUQ

SD3 Emergency Preparedness Event - Sat Oct 5 - 9am to 1pm
2024-10-05 09:00 - 13:00 | Skirball Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90019, United States
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http://www.hhwnc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/11218_SD3_EmergencyPreparedness_.pdf

BCNA Meeting - October 10th Besant Lodge - Homeowners Insurance Challenges
2024-10-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Besant Lodge, 2560 N Beachwood Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States
This meeting is being hosted by the Beachwood Canyon Neighborhood Association. The below information was sent to us:
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“We’ve had several members contact us regarding trying to secure new insurance after skyrocketing rates, Insurers unwilling to write new policies in Hillside Communities, and wildfire risks affecting coverage.

To that end, we have invited guests to our meeting next week to address this Homeowners issue affecting anyone owning, refinancing, selling, etc real estate in our communities.

To that end, we;d like to spread the word and invite your members to join us
Thursday, October 10, 7:00PM

Besant Lodge
2560 Beachwood Drive

Guests include:

Julia Juarez – Deputy Commissioner, CA Department of Insurance
Rob Obedoza – Area Deputy, CA Department of Insurance
Carmen Balber – Executive Director, Consumer Watchdog Agency
Anne Russell – President Greater Los Angeles Realtors Assn

—
Missy Kelly
LA News Clips323-962-2029″

LAPD Hollywood Blood Drive
2024-10-12 09:00 - 15:00 | Hollywood Community room on Fountain, 6501 Fountain Ave., Hollywood, CA, 90028, United States
National Faith & Blue Weekend facilitates safer and stronger communities by engaging law enforcement officers and local residents through the connections of faith-based organizations.
As part of the national Faith & Blue weekend, the LAPD Hollywood Division is hosting a Community Blood Drive this Saturday, October 12, from 9am – 3pm. (Free tacos from 11 am – 2pm).
Address is 6501 Fountain Ave., LA, CA 90028
Use the QR code in the attached graphic to RSVP, and bring your photo ID.

You're Invited! Earthquake Resiliency with CRMP - Webinar for City Leadership - Wed Oct. 23, 2:00pm-3:00pm
2024-10-23 14:00 - 15:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86035723417
Greetings Members of the Hollywood Hills West Neighborhood Council,

On Wednesday, October 23 from 2:00pm-3:00pm, representatives from California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP) will host a specialized webinar tailored for City and County leadership. The webinar will focus on both immediate and future grant opportunities available to owners of single-family residential buildings in your community who wish to retrofit their houses to mitigate against earthquake damage. We would be delighted to have you join us for this informative session.

As part of this webinar, the CRMP team will discuss the October 15 launch of the Earthquake Soft-Story (ESS) grant program, which helps homeowners lessen potential damage to their homes during an earthquake. ESS offers up to $13,000 toward a code-compliant seismic retrofit for houses that qualify. You are invited because homeowners in one or more ZIP Codes within your constituency area are eligible for this grant opportunity. A full list of eligible zip codes can be found under the ESS section of this webpage.

We are reaching out because your community has many homes with a soft-story condition that are potentially vulnerable to damage during an earthquake. Homeowners often don’t apply for grants simply due to lack of awareness of their increased vulnerability or availability of financial assistance through our programs.

We hope that through this webinar, we can provide you with valuable information to increase resilience in your community.

There is no need to register for this webinar. To join, simply follow the options below:
ZOOM VIDEO:
REMOTE ACCESS*:
By Computer: Open Zoom App, or navigate to www.zoom.com
Enter Meeting ID: 860 3572 3417
Direct Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86035723417

By Phone: 1 (669) 900-6833
Enter Meeting ID: 860 3572 3417

If you plan to join, please respond to this email and we will send you a calendar invitation that will include all the relevant information. Furthermore, if you have a colleague that you feel would benefit from this session, please do not hesitate to share this email, and encourage them to join us.

Sincerely,

O: 916.448.2162 D: 916.498.7709 C: 530.400.2763
E: tvanderlist@ka-pow.com W: www.ka-pow.com
621 Capitol Mall Suite 1900 Sacramento, CA 5814

Special Meeting/Open House 10/24 re: Wonder View trail improvements
2024-10-24 19:00 - 20:30 | CA
Hi Stakeholders,
This Thursday, October 24, at 7:00 PM, LA Rec & Parks and CD 4 will be holding a Special Meeting/Open House to present a preliminary design for a proposed Wonder View trail extension and new trailhead. Following the short presentation questions will be taken, and exhibits will be onsite to be viewed.
The presentation will actually follow the regular Griffith Park Advisory Board meeting which will begin at 6:30 PM with ordinary business. The open house will end at 8:30 PM.
What: Presentation of Wonder View Trail modifications
When: Thursday, October 24, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Where: Greek Theatre “Redwoods” lounge area
Address: 2700 N. Vermont Ave, 90027

Coffee with Cop - Wed Nov 13 - 8am-930am
2024-11-13 08:00 - 09:30 | Starbucks 8000 W. Sunset, Los Angeles, CA 90046, 8000 W. Sunset, Los Angeles, CA, 90046, United States
From Officer SLO Raviol:
Good morning neighbors,

I wanted to invite all of you to a coffee with a cop event on Wednesday, 11-13-24 from 8:00- 9:30 am.

The Starbucks located at 8000 W. Sunset Blvd is hosting this event to meet local police officers, and engage with the community over a free cup of coffee.

Please share the attached flyer with your neighbors members!

Respectfully,

Officer Joe Raviol

Officer Joseph A. Raviol #40541
Los Angeles Police Department
Hollywood Community Police Station
1358 N. Wilcox Ave.
Los Angeles CA. 90028

Coffee with a Cop 11-13-24

1st Annual Tree Lighting Celebration this Friday, November 15th!
2024-11-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Ovation Hollywood (at Hollywood and Highland – Center Courtyard), Hollywood and Highland, Los Angeles, 90068, United States
Remember to RSVP for this free event:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tree-lighting-celebration-tickets-1080147974669?aff=oddtdtcreator

92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
2024-12-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Starts at Hollywood Blvd (at Orange) continues to Vine then ends at Sunset (at Orange), Hollywood and Orange, Los Angeles, CA, 90068, United States
Celebrate the Magic: The Hollywood Christmas Parade Marks Its 92nd Anniversary!

2024 marks The 92nd Anniversary of the Hollywood Christmas Parade, an American tradition. The live parade is produced by Associated Television International and presented in association with The City of Los Angeles on the streets of Hollywood, CA. This year’s celebration will be held on Sunday, December 1, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Since 1928 the live Hollywood Christmas Parade has been a loved and cherished annual holiday tradition enjoyed by Angelenos, as well as by millions watching the televised airings of the parade nationally on The CW Network on December 14th, 2024 and internationally on Armed Forces Network around the world. The only exceptions were during World War II from 1942 to 1944 when the parade wasn’t presented, and in 2020, due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. The parade was then presented live again in 2021, 2022 and 2023, and excitedly returns this year to celebrate its 92nd Anniversary live in the streets of Hollywood, CA!
For more information, click this link.

Open House 12/4: Forest Lawn Dr. Road Diets
2024-12-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Junior Achievement – LOD Cook Bldg, 6250 Forest Lawn Dr. Hollywood, CA 90046
Forest Lawn Dr is getting resurfaced from Memorial Dr to Zoo Dr in early 2025. Proposed Project Area: 1.05 miles on Forest Lawn Drive between Memorial Drive and Zoo Drive. Fresh paint and pavement markings mean an opportunity to redesign the street and make additional safety improvements
Please attend the LADOT Forest Lawn Safety and Mobility Presentation Wednesday December 4th from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Junior Achievement Center 6250 Forest lawn Drive.
To see LADOT’s presentation, visit HERE.
Community input is needed ! These changes will impact you , so please plan to attend and have your voice heard!
RSVP with the QR code or website:

https://ladotlivablestreets.org/projects/forest-lawn

Smith Park Meeting - Postponed to Jan. 30
2025-01-30 17:30 - 18:30 | CA
Dear Stakeholders,

In light of recent fires and extreme weather, Council Districts 4 and 13 have postponed the upcoming Dorothy and Benjamin Smith Park community meeting.

The new date for the meeting will be on January 30 at 5:30-6:30 PM, at the Hollywood Neighborhood City Hall – 6501 Fountain Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90028 (Fountain/Wilcox – in the LAPD Hollywood building).

I look forward to seeing you all there!

A Parks and Open Space Committee meeting will be held in early February – details to come soon.

Thank you

——————————
GrahamRossmore
YourParks and Open Space Chair
(213) 282-8142
parkschair@hhwnc.org
HHWNC.org

Service Day LA
2025-04-26 09:00 - 11:30 | CA
Dear friends,
You’re invited to take part in our next Service Day LA: Together, LA Shines — a powerful day of service to clean, green, and beautify neighborhoods across Los Angeles in honor of Earth Day.
📍 Location: Hollywood – exact location provided after registration
📅 Date: Saturday, April 26
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
✅ Sign up here : https://volunteer.laworks.com/opportunity/a0CQg00006GLwUXMA1/shine-la-beautify-hollywood
or here: https://bit.ly/42cF0uZ
and share both these links.
Hosted by the Office of Mayor Karen Bass, Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez, and partners like Netflix, Reyes Coca-Cola, Starbucks, Athens Services, Hollywood Media BID, and The Hollywood Partnership — this event brings Angelenos together to take pride in our city.
ake LA shine.

May 10 - LAFD "Fire Service Day" - Stop By Your Local Fire Station
2025-05-10 10:00 - 16:00 | CA
This is the yearly open house of all fire Stations. Stop by your station and meet the Fire Fighters!
Fire Station 27 at 1327 North Cole Avenue has some great events!
Map to Station 27
https://lafd.org/news/join-us-may-10-2025-lafd-fire-service-day-citywide-open-firehouse-celebration
The second Saturday of each May is designated as “Fire Service Day” in the City of Los Angeles – a citywide open firehouse celebration, when we plan and prepare for your visit to a Neighborhood Fire Station.
This year, our theme is “Stronger Together: A Tribute to Unity”, underscoring our collective strength and highlighting our community’s remarkable resilience through collaboration. #LAStrong
We’re excited to have you visit on Saturday, May 10, to meet your LAFD team firsthand, and see the tools and training you have helped provide. More importantly, we’re eager to understand your concerns regarding life safety and emergency response – and help you establish a personal plan for disaster preparedness.
While all LAFD Neighborhood Fire Stations ** will be welcoming your visit between 10 AM and 4 PM on Saturday, May 10, 2025, the following Focal Sites will also offer special LAFD displays and demonstrations, as well as introduce this year’s four Honorary Fire Chiefs:

Central Bureau Focal Site: Fire Station 13 (Pico-Union/Koreatown) MAP
South Bureau Focal Site: Fire Station 94 (Crenshaw/Baldwin Hills) MAP
Valley Bureau Focal Site: Fire Station 88 (Sherman Oaks) MAP
West Bureau Focal Site: Fire Station 27 (Hollywood) MAP

Wildﬁre Preparedness Fair - Saturday, June 7th, 10am-2pm
2025-06-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Lake Hollywood Park, 3160 N. Canyon Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90027
Sponsored by: Hollywood Hills Fire Safe Council & CD 4 HHWNC, HUNC
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LAPD National Night Out Block Party - Aug 5th 6:30-9pm
2025-08-05 18:30 - 21:00 | 1300 Cole Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 1300 Cole Avenud, Los Angeles, 90028, United States
Hollywood Block Party – 1300 Block of Cole Avenue
Where the Hollywood Community Is Invited To Gather Together Under the Stars For FREE Food, Music & Fun.
Event Organized by The Hollywood CPAB & LAPD
1300 Block of Cole Avenue – 6:30pm-9pm
https://maps.app.goo.gl/DRo71gLpQaUKjM3p6

State 3k Earthquake Brace and Bolt Program Ends Oct. 1st
2025-08-20 - 2025-10-01 | CA
Program ends October 1st. $3,000 state grants available.
EarthquakeBraceBolt.com
List of ZIP Codes
Press Release:
Brace-Bolt-2025

LAPD - Hollywood Hills Burglary Meeting - In Person Event
2025-08-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Hollywood Community room on Fountain, 6501 Fountain Ave., Hollywood, CA, 90028, United States
***** RESCHEDULED DATE*****

The LAPD Hollywood Division respectfully invites you to attend a community meeting/discussion on the topic of burglaries in the Hollywood Hills.

Date: August 26th
Time: 5pm
Location: 6501 Fountain Avenue – Hollywood Community Room

LAPD Hollywood Blood Drive Sept 26
2025-09-26 07:00 - 15:00 | Hollywood Community room on Fountain, 6501 Fountain Ave., Hollywood, CA, 90028, United States
Make your life-saving donation.Walk ins no problem. Log into Red Cross to schedule an appointment.
6501 Fountain Ave, Hollywood, CA 90028 – Community Room
7:00am to 3:00pm

Hollywood Hills Wildfire Preparedness Seminar: Nov 13th 7pm to 830pm Hollywood Presbyterian Auditorium
2025-11-13 19:00 - 20:30 | 1st Presbbyterian Church, 1700 N. Gower, Los Angeles, CA, United States
A great event focused on the Hollywood Hills!
Nov 13th 7pm to 830pm Hollywood Presbyterian Auditorium – 1700 N. Gower
