TODAY’s
TOPICS:
Block Captain Program for our Canyon and
Ridges
Rockingham/Mandeville Canyon Fire Trail
Public Auction Hearing: Propose Sale of
10 Acre Parcel of VA Land
Sunset/Mandeville Project
Crime Stats: Vandalism and Hillside Robberies
Catering Trucks in the Canyon
BLOCK CAPTAIN PROGRAM
MCA has successfully begun a grass roots program.
This program is aimed at being more responsive
to the needs and opinions of our homeowner members.
Our Block Captain/Couple program was initiated
in late July with “MCA At Work” Marketing Kits
created and disbursed to our new volunteers.
The kits contain information about the association
and the projects that have been started this
year to improve our Canyon and ridges.
Each
of the 10 Captains will be meeting their block
neighbors in the next several weeks to ask and
answer questions. Our association is interested
in how we can be more relevant, make meaningful
improvements, and maintain the quality of our
canyon life that we all value.
Please
talk freely to your Captains when they call!
ROCKINGHAM / MANDEVILLE CANYON FIRE ROAD
MCA
is working with Brentwood Hills Association,
Brentwood Park Association and Upper Mandeville
Canyon Association to explore the possibility
of re-opening the easement road between Mandeville
Canyon and Rockingham Avenue. To our understanding,
this easement was gated five years ago by the
homeowner.
This
dirt road had been used by many since the 1950’s.
Residents of Brentwood Park have used the dirt
road over the years to access Mandeville Canyon
and its mountain trails.
Those
interested in exploring this issue please contact:
news@mandevillecanyonassociation.com
PUBLIC HEARING:
SALE OF VA LAND:
10 ACRES LOCATED AT FEDERAL AND WILSHIRE BLVD.
The Army is moving forward to sell part of the
VA land: 10 acres at Wilshire and Federal. Beyond
the massive traffic from this project, a very
dangerous precedent could be set for the remaining
388 acres of the VA if this sale is permitted.
Show up and voice your opinion.
DO
NOT LET THIS HAPPEN.
Meetings to be at: Army Reserve Center, 1250
Federal Avenue, LA 90025
Tuesday, September 11, 2007, 6 - 8 pm
Wednesday, September 12, 2007, 1 - 3 pm, 6 –
8 pm
The Coalition for Veterans’s Land is a grass
roots organization with the support of over
30 HOA’s and groups. Its goal is to save
the Veterans land for Veterans use; not for
profit and commercial use. Thanks
to our State Senators, local officials and 300,000
residents opposing the development of a new
FBI building, the Coalition was able to defeat
the FBI Project.
Sunset and Mandeville: Left Turn Lane
Finally and almost completed. A ribbon-cutting
ceremony is scheduled sometime in September.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
It Is interesting to know that this project
began 23 years ago when MCA board members sent
letters to the city requesting a left turn lane.
For the past 7 years several Board members from
our three associations have worked with the
City to see this project implemented.
We hope that in spite of the inconveniences,
you are finding that the traffic flow is vastly
improved and the busy intersection safer for
all.
CRIME REPORT:
There was a report of vandalism in the 2500-2600block
of Mandeville during the early morning
hours of Sunday, July 29th.
The perp(s) were striking mailboxes and flower
pots with a crow bar or possibly a baseball
bat. Neighbors’ customized mailboxes and
personal property were damaged.
According to a neighbor, Palisades Patrol and
several police cars responded quickly to investigate
the incident. We will keep you posted.
Visit our website at:
http://www.mandevillecanyonassociation.com/safety.html
On the Safety signpost: access current Crime
Stats for West L.A. from the LAPD website.
HILLSIDE
BURGLARIES:
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COMMUNITY ALERT
NOTIFICATION
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LOS ANGELES POLICE
DEPARTMENT
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
OF FILL IN TEXT
HERE
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**ATTENTION
AREA RESIDENTS**
THE HILLSIDE COMMUNITIES
OF WEST LOS ANGELES
ARE EXPERIENCING A SERIES
OF RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES.
THESE CRIMES ARE OCCURRING
PRIMARILY ON WEEKEND
NIGHTS BETWEEN THE HOURS
OF 7 :00 PM AND MIDNIGHT.
THE SUSPECTS ARE SELECTIVE
IN WHAT THEY TAKE RANSACKING
MASTER BEDROOMS, BEDROOM
CLOSETS, AND VANITIES
FOR JEWELRY AND CASH.
THE BURGLARY SUSPECTS
UTILIZE VARIOUS METHODS
TO GAIN ENTRY TO RESIDENCES.
RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED
TO REVISIT THEIR HOME
SECURITY NEEDS AND BURGLARY
PREVENTION MEASURES.
THE LOS ANGELES POLICE
DEPARTMENT IS MAKING
EVERY EFFORT TO COMBAT
THIS PROBLEM. SINCE
COMMUNITY AWARENESS
IS THE KEY TO PREVENTION
WE NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE:
HOME SECURITY TIPS
LOCK ALL DOORS AND WINDOWS,
INCLUDING REAR AND GARAGE
DOORS, BEFORE LEAVING
THE RESIDENCE.
ENSURE THAT SLIDING
GLASS DOORS HAVE STRONG,
WORKING LOCKS.
RECORD THE SERIAL NUMBERS
OF YOUR ELECTRONIC AND
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT,
AND KEEP RECORDS IN
A SECURE LOCATION.
KEEP RECORDS AND PHOTOS
OF NON-SERIALIZED VALUABLES.
IF YOUR RESIDENCE IS
EQUIPPED WITH AN ALARM
SYSTEM, ENSURE THAT
IT HAS APPROPRIATE COVERAGE
FOR YOUR SECURITY NEEDS.
ENSURE THAT YOUR VIDEO
SURVEILANCE SYSTEM IS
IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
IF YOU OBSERVE SUSPICIOUS
ACTIVITY, CONTACT POLICE
IMMEDIATELY BY CALLING
911 (EMERGENCY) OR 877-ASK-LAPD
(877-275-5273) (NON-EMERGENCY).
OBTAIN A DESCRIPTION
OF THE SUSPECT(S)' PHYSICAL
APPEARANCE, ACTIONS,
AND ANY VEHICLE DESCRIPTIONS,
INCLUDING LICENSE PLATE
NUMBERS. DO NOT CONFRONT
SUSPICIOUS INDIVIDUALS.
FOR MORE BURGLARY PREVENTION
INFORMATION, LOG ON
TO LAPDONLINE.ORG.
IF YOU HAVE ADDITIONAL
QUESTIONS, OR CAN PROVIDE
ANY INFORMATION ABOUT
THE ABOVE CRIMES, PLEASE
CONTACT WLA AREA BURGLARY
DETECTIVES, DETECTIVE
BUCHER (310) 444-1566,
MONDAY - FRIDAY 6:00
AM - 3:30 PM. WEEKENDS
AND AFTER HOURS, PLEASE
CONTACT THE WLA WATCH
COMMANDER AT (310) 444-0701.
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CATERING TRUCKS:
NEW ORLEANS HAS PLACED TIGHTER RESTRICTIONS:
SHOULD WE?
We
have had reports of catering trucks wearing
out their welcome. City ordinance clearly
identifies time and parking limits for these
trucks that navigate our narrow roads with restrictive
parking.
Please respond with any experiences you have
had, both good and bad. The MCA Board is scheduled
to discuss this issue at its next meeting. We
would appreciate your comments. We are
looking to establish reasonable guidelines for
the truck operators and the residents who require
the services of these enterprises while undergoing
home remodeling and construction.
Contact us at:
News@MandevilleCanyonAssociation.com
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