Categories: Black History Month, Events, Cultural Affairs.

I know that all of us at the Village Green have felt the trauma of the wildfire disaster here in Los Angeles. This was not the way any of us would have thought 2025 was going to start! But l wanted to highlight the love that many have shown towards our fellow Angelenos during this difficult time.

In conversations with neighbors, I have learned of many selfless acts – from opening up their homes to displaced people, families and animals, to volunteering at pop up clothing and food drives, to donations of money and support, or just acknowledging the trauma of those experiencing the loss of everything with a kind word or a hug.

​In this time of need many of you have shown up in myriad ways and I just wanted to give a shout out to all of those who are helping out during a very challenging  time. All gestures, both large and small, matter. I am humbled by how much our community cares, as I have directly experienced. So, to all Village Greeners, stay strong and keep up the amazing work!

Categories: Board of Directors, Community Contributions

The Village Green Annual Meeting was held on February 1, 2025, at the Baldwin Hills Elementary School Auditorium, with more than 70 owners in attendance. As of 10:00 a.m. that morning, the election had not achieved quorum—the threshold of one vote over 50% required to proceed with ballot tabulation. The meeting was adjourned to Saturday, February 8, at 12:00 p.m., giving owners one more week to submit their ballots.

Please vote! If you have misplaced your ballot, contact the Office for a replacement. Ballot tabulation will take place in the Village Green Clubhouse beginning at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.

Compiled by Patrick Comiskey 
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Forty-seven people attended a long and action-packed Board meeting on January 28, 2025, including all Directors, Management, and representatives from the new security vendor, Treston Security Services, who provided a brief introduction at the start of the meeting.

Other topics discussed include: the 2025 HOA Budget, potential Fractional CFO, roof inspections, water intrusions, replanting plans after building painting, planning for emergencies, and tree priorities.

Compiled and edited by P.J.C.

Treston Security Services ​Officers report all incidents to Management, including those that lead to rule enforcement such as noise or parking violations. For more information, please go to the Management Overview page. They took over Patrol & Escort services on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 8am.

Total Patrols: 1,293; Total Calls: 137
Summary of Incidents: Trespasser: 1, Unsecured Garages: 9, Lock-outs: 1, Maintenance Calls: 4, Reported Lights Out:, Vehicle Citations:, ​Vehicles Towed: 1.

By Alicia Thompson

Happy New Year!

Additional traffic safety measures have been installed along the Obama corridor between La Brea and La Cienega. Bollards now define the right-of-way for the left-turn lanes at Sycamore and Obama Blvd. Identifying traffic safety “hot spots” is an ongoing effort.

During a recent LAPD Southwest Town Hall on traffic safety, we learned that:

• In 2024, there were more traffic-related deaths in this area than other violent crimes.
• Reports of safety issues caused by youths on bicycles have increased.
• The process for removing occupied vehicles includes intervention from Parking Enforcement, outreach agencies, and local City Council District personnel. These incidents can take weeks to resolve.

LA City Contact Numbers:

• For parking enforcement, call 213-485-4184.
• For abandoned vehicles, call 800-222-6366.
• To report street racing, contact Officer Ohana at 213-359-4980.

Categories: Community News, Court Council

​January 23 to February 18, 2025; compiled & edited by P.J.C.

​Total Patrols: 2,622 | Total Calls: 223
Escorts: 43 | Suspicious persons: 8 | Suspicious activity: 3 |
Theft/Break-in: 4 | Disturbance: 21 | Auto: 3 | Maintenance: 14 |Medical/Welfare check: 2 | Property damage: 2 | Pet violation: 4

Please refer to the Ballot Material mailed by Ross Morgan in December.
To be counted, secret ballots must be received by drop-off or by mail ​
​by Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

On Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 8am, Treston Security Services will take over duties from Green Knight Security as our Patrol & Escort provider.

Please refer to the January 2nd information sheet delivered to residents' mailboxes. and remember to update this information wherever you keepimportant phone numbers saved.

Compiled by Sherri Giles; edited by P.J.C.

Manager Sherri Giles’ updated the Board of Directors on topics including the electrical pilot project, residential and garage building maintenance, HOA reserves, garage court pilot lighting project, tree pruning, annual roof cleaning, and SB326 balcony inspections.

Compiled by Patrick Comiskey
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The November Board Meeting was held on November 12, with 32 attendees, including management and 9 board members. The meeting was scheduled early in the month to accommodate the Thanksgiving holiday. 

Compiled by Sherri Giles; edited by P.J.C.

Manager Sherri Giles’ updated the Board of Directors on topics including the electrical pilot project, residential and garage building maintenance, HOA reserves, garage court pilot lighting project, tree pruning, annual roof cleaning, and SB326 balcony inspections.

Our overwintering feathered friends of Village Green 

Village Green has long been a haven for migratory birds, attracting warblers, raptors, and other species, much to the delight of birdwatchers. Here’s what to look for this winter season.
 
GREAT HORNED OWLS
As nights grow longer, Great Horned Owls become more active. These owls reuse nests from ravens or hawks. After a windstorm destroyed last year’s nest, this season’s may be in a nearby eucalyptus tree. Males perform dramatic wingbeats, vocalize, and defend their territory while courting females. By spring, their young develop hunting skills, preying on other animals’ springtime offspring.
 
MIGRATORY SONGBIRDS AND PREDATORS
Orange-crowned Warblers, Yellow-rumped Warblers, and Cedar Waxwings—known for their berry-filled antics and high-pitched calls—are arriving en masse. Their predators follow:

• Merlins, tiny falcons famed for speed and power, hunt in open spaces but are rare here due to limited flight opportunities.
• Sharp-shinned Hawks, specialists of dense vegetation, are uncommon because Coopers Hawks, their predators, dominate VG’s habitats.

 
ICONIC RED-CROWNED PARROTS
Our Red-crowned Parrots, some as old as 70, form strong social bonds. During warmer months, family units separate to raise young outside VG, but winter reunites the flocks. These bonds, forming here among young parrots, mirror our own children’s friendships.
And just look how social they are! One morning early this month the Green was visited by hundreds and hundreds of birds, cackling wildly and flying in pairs, feeding in the trees for half a day before they flew off.
 
*name has been changed at the request of the author.

HOLIDAY PARTY
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 7pm-11pm
The Village Green Cultural Affairs Committee is delighted to announce our annual Holiday Party. DJ Dave Cousins will be putting together an all-Quincy Jones playlist for the event, and will include a live guest performance by VG’s own Velvet Daddies from 8pm to 8:45pm. 

Party food and drink will be potluck; it’s a great time to share your favorite celebratory dishes and holiday libations. This is a private event, for Village Green residents and guests only. All ages are welcome, but sorry, pets are not. 

GAME NIGHT
Game Night will not be held in December. Happy Holidays! We’ll return the fourth Friday of the new year, January 24th, 7pm-10pm; see you then!

ELECTIONS ARE COMING
Hear Ye! Board Elections will be held February 1st. There are five seats up for election. If you want to nominate yourself or another homeowner, please use the form provided by Ross Morgan by mail this week. Deadline for all nominations is November 28, 2024.

The October Board meeting was attended by thirty-nine community members and eight Board members. Manager Sherri Giles and Director Chris Scornaienchi were absent.

Topics included the 2025 operating budget, management office software, electrical project next steps, construction project costs for "between-the-walls" projects, dealing with noise, and bright new security lights.

​Spooky Story Time starts at 5:30pm before Trick-or-Treating.

Note: This is a private event for VG residents and invited guests only.
Please remember, no pets on the Green.