Please see the message below from our CD5 council office regarding the upcoming water system project on Mulholland between Nicada and Beverly Glen. There will be a full closure from Friday, October 16, 2015 to Sunday, October 18, 2015.

“The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power will be having an upcoming Water System Infrastructure Project on Mulholland Drive between Beverly Glen and Nicada Drive. This project will be a take place on Friday, October 16, 2015 to Sunday, October 18, 2015. The project will require a FULL 3-DAY CLOSURE of the aforementioned segment. Upon completion of the project, our Council Office will work with Bureau of Street Services to repave the segment.

Our office has been working diligently with LADWP and LADOT to ensure that all major concerns of this project have been addressed. The hours of work will be Friday through Sunday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The traffic will be directed to Nicada Drive and Beverly Glen (please see plan attached). Message Boards are currently being placed along Mulholland Drive and surrounding streets to inform drivers of this closure. Notices will also be sent out to the community this week regarding this upcoming project. As always, emergency vehicles and local residents living along the road will be given full access to travel through.”

Notice to Community – DWP Water Repairs on Mulholland Drive (10-7-15)

Just a reminder to everyone that The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power will begin the Charing Cross and Hilgard Regulator Station Bypass Line Project Monday June 15, 2015. The project will take place at the intersection of Sunset Blvd. and Hilgard Ave.

LADOT Traffic Officers will be on Sunset Blvd. to manage the traffic flow and to make sure the traffic signals are timed accordingly. Message boards will be placed this week in areas surrounding the project location and also on the 405 freeway to advise drivers. Work hours will be Monday -Friday 7:00am-6:00pm, with some work days until 9:00pm and Saturdays 8:00am-4:00pm. Work days are extended until 9:00pm during the week, so that the project can be completed before the anticipated finish date.

For more information please see: https://www.ladwp.com/charingcross and Charing Cross Fact Sheet May 2015

Saturday, June 13th at 4:00 pm

We are having a memorial for our beloved Jane for about an hour and a half. We will celebrate her friendship, courage, and love for life.

Beverly Glen Community Center
10409 Scenario Lane
Los Angeles, CA 90077

For any questions please contact Rhoda Holabird at rholabird@roadrunner.com

The annual Fire Station 71 fundraiser is coming June 7th. The event features a free pancake breakfast. Donations are welcome and help support station improvements. 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the firehouse at the corner of Beverly Glen and Sunset.

For more information please see: LAFD #71 Pancake Breakfast 2015

One of our neighbors, Amber, found a lost gray cat on Seabury Lane. Please let us know if anyone knows who the cat belongs to.

Email us at website@beverlyglen.org!

All who knew her and loved her felt uplifted by her joyful presence.

A celebration of her life will happen at the Community Center – details to follow.

The Federal Aviation Administration has launched a new system for logging complaints about helicopter noise in Los Angeles County. For more information on the program and how to log complaints please see:

http://labusinessjournal.com/news/2015/apr/01/faa-will-track-helicopter-noise/

Orange Tabby Cat found on Scenario Lane.

Contact Sudi Gooch to claim the cat: sudigooch@gmail.com

Beverly Glen flooding in 1952 (Photo: USC Archives)

If you live on a canyon road, chances are you will experience some mild to severe flooding during heavy rains. This is especially true if you live in Southern California where we either have drought or heavy rains. We have never had an average rainfall ever. It’s all or nothing.

If you live on a canyon road such as Laurel, Benedict, Coldwater, Beverly Glen….you know they drain all the rain, water, mud, debris from the entire mountain down these few main roads. All the top roads such as Mulholland and sides roads lead and drain to these roads. The goal is for the water to drain down the road. You do not want to block the flow of the water down the road. Below are some tips on how to minimize flooding for you and your neighbors.

1. If your trash cans are on the street, bring them onto your property. They block the flow of water going down the hill. They also cause debris to accumulate and block the flow of water. This causes the street to flood. Your cans can also get swept down the road. Legally they should only be on the road from 6 pm the night before trash pickup to 6 pm the next day.

2. If you see debris in your gutter, pick it up and put it in the trash. Otherwise it will block the flow of water causing flooding.

3. If you live near one of the storm drains, keep it clear. Yes, it’s not your trash stuck in there blocking the flow of water but it will cause YOUR house to flood. The key again is to keep the water flowing down the hill and into the storm drains if need be.

4. If your car is parked on the main canyon road, put it in your garage, carport, driveway, anywhere but on the main canyon road. It blocks debris and water flow. Your car can also be hit by a hydroplaning driver. It can even be swept down the road in heavy rains.

5. If after all of this the road is flooding and water is about to go into your driveway then your home, have sandbags ready. They are free at the fire stations or get some at Home Depot. Always have them on hand. You can also have sand on hand. In emergency fill with dirt, rocks, place bricks on top to keep the bags in place.

6. Always have an emergency plan and kit in place. Have an emergency kit with flash lights, water… Have one for your pets as well.

7. You may lose power in a flood. This is where head lamps, flash lights come in handy. Remember you can charge your cell phone in your car. Hopefully the cell tower has not lost power. If it has, you may have to drive down to Sunset to get reception from a tower with power.

Most importantly, keep an eye out for your neighbor. Know your neighbors’ names, numbers… Please do your part to prepare by clearing the street.

According to the new law, a driver must allow three feet of distance when overtaking or passing a bicyclist. If three feet is not available, a driver must then slow to a safe speed and pass when no danger is present.

“As important as it is for vehicles to be mindful of our bicyclists, those who ride must exercise safe practices and ride smart,” added Commissioner Farrow. “With both drivers and bicyclists doing their part, we can help reduce the number of tragedies involving bicyclists.”

The “Three-Feet-for-Safety-Act” will become effective on September 16, 2014.