Every Tuesday	The Weekly Online Publication of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce	June 24, 2008

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Hollywood Crime Update
by Cpt. Clayton Farrell

Hollywood Part I Crime (Homicide, Rape, Aggravated Assaults, Burglary, Grand Theft Auto, Burglary From Motor Vehicle and Personal Theft) is down 16.6 percent Year-to-Date (YTD); the overall City-wide reduction is 6.5 percent. Hollywood Part I crime reduction continues to lead the City. Hollywood violent crime is down 17.7 percent compared to the City-wide reduction of 6.1 percent and Hollywood property crime is down 16.3 percent compared to the City-wide reduction of 6.1 percent.

Hollywood gang crime is down 32 percent compared to the City-wide reduction of 14 percent.

To provide a longer term example of our crime reduction successes, as of approximately June 21, 2004, 894 violent crimes had occurred YTD in Hollywood. Now, for the same period in 2008, we experienced a reduction to 648 violent crimes. Regarding property crimes, on approximately June 21, 2004, 3398 property crimes had occurred, compared to our current number of 2381 property crimes. We are proud of the accomplishments and efforts of our Hollywood officers and detectives.

Traffic collisions are down three percent in Hollywood compared to 2007; we have had one fatal collision compared to six in 2007.

Last week, your Hollywood officers handled 1028 radio calls, including 75 that occurred on Saturday between 1800 hours to 2400 hours. It's getting busy!

Your Hollywood officers were honored last Saturday by the Hollywood Community Housing Corporation. We are very grateful for the recognition.

Our potential challenges for the summer- an increase in property crime because of the significant number of persons visiting Hollywood; please remind your friends and associates to lock their vehicles and residences. Simple precautions frequently deter crime.

We remain very concerned about fire dangers in the hills and are asking neighbors to aggressively clear away brush and be mindful of Red Flag days.

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Chamber Shares Plans of “Taking Hollywood to the Next Level” at the Hollywood Economic Development Summit 2008

Nearly 400 movers and shakers attended the much anticipated Hollywood Economic Development Summit 2008 last week to hear about “Taking Hollywood to the Next Level.” After a packed networking reception, the event started with a video message from Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and opening remarks from the Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti. Leslie Lambert. Regional Administrator, CRA/LA moderated a panel discussion on the new projects proposed on Selma Avenue. Panelists included David Gottlieb of Brentwood Capital, Mitch Murphy of Urban Outfitters, George Khoury of Whole Foods Markets, and David Zak of NCA Hollywood. Thaddeus Hunter Smith of The Music Box@Fonda moderated a special presentation “Activating an Alley-Turning a Negative into a Positive” with Richard Heyman and Grant King of the proposed Selma Avenue Hotel. This session covered the transformation of Selma Avenue, with infill development that will create a great urban neighborhood. David Green conducted an interview with the Nederlanders. James M. Nederlander, the patriarch of the The Nederlander Group for over 30 years, was presented with the Hollywood Visionary Award in recognition for his investment and commitment to the revitalization of Hollywood. Hollywood Chamber would like to thank all the sponsors for the Hollywood Economic Development Summit

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Project YIMBY Offers Services to the Homeless at Connect Day

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce along with local Hollywood business and community leaders will be participating in the upcoming Project YIMBY Homeless Connect Day this coming Thursday, June 26 from 7 – 1 pm at the Music Box Theater. The Project YIMBY event, held annually, will provide much needed services to Hollywood’s homeless population including medical, legal and housing referrals. In addition to the Project YIMBY event, the Chamber has been actively involved with the efforts of the Hollywood Business Roundtable on Homelessness. This group of Hollywood business and community leaders meets regularly to discuss alternatives for ending homelessness in Hollywood. For information on the Project YIMBY event or how to get involved the Hollywood Business Roundtable on Homelessness please contact the Chamber’s Vice President of Public Policy, Nicole Shahenian at Nicole@hollywoodchamber.net or at 323-468-1373.

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Chamber Prepares for a Joint Mixer in August with Focus on HealthCare and East Hollywood

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Health Care Committee will be hosting a joint mixer with the East Hollywood BID on August 20th at Barnsdall Art Park. The health-care themed event will provide an opportunity to Chamber members, East Hollywood BID members, and the community at large to meet and better understand how to access the services of Hollywood’s Health care providers. The mixer will be held on Wednesday, August 20th from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the Barnsdall Art Park (4800 Hollywood Blvd). If you are interested in attending the August Mixer please contact Nicole Shahenian with the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce at 323-468-1373 or via e-mail at Nicole@hollywoodchamber.net. There is no cost to attend.

Lucky Strike Lanes to Host A-LIST in July

The Chamber’s next “young professionals” networking event, the A-LIST, will be held on Wednesday July 2nd at Lucky Strike Lanes, a unique spot that “offers something for everyone." A networking event designed for the “younger” demographic, the A-LIST provides an opportunity to network with peers while enjoying the ambience of a hip area venue. The perfect spot for group parties of all types, the Lucky Strike Lanes can accommodate from 8 to 550 guests. Their in-house professionals add to the overall success of any event which can be customized by including touches such as XBOX, Guitar Hero, Karaoke or a DJ and sophisticated A/V system. Complementing the dramatic ambience and private lounge is the eclectic menu of selections prepared with only the finest and freshest ingredients. Kick off the upcoming Forth of July holiday at the The A-LIST! Lucky Strike is located at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard in the Hollywood & Highland complex. The event will be Wednesday July 2nd from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for members ($20 for non-members) which includes delicious samplings of Lucky Strike’s cuisine and two beverages. Parking is $2 for TWO hours at Hollywood & Highland, with validation. RSVP to: Steven Shawver (323)469-8311, steven@hollywoodchamber.net, or visit www.hollywoodchamber.net

Hollywood Historic Trust Celebrates 50th Anniversary of the Los Angeles Dodgers with an Award of Excellence Star

The Los Angeles Dodgers were honored on June 20 on the occasion of its milestone 50th anniversary by the Hollywood Historic Trust and the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. Frank and Jamie McCourt accepted the award in recognition of The Los Angeles Dodgers' significant contributions to the community of Los Angeles and world culture and entertainment. The Dodgers have won more games, more pennants, and more World Series than any other club in the National League. Since the start of the modern era in baseball, the Dodgers of Brooklyn and Los Angeles, combined, have a cumulative attendance of more than 177 million, the highest total in the history of baseball or any other sport. The Dodgers have won six World Championships, including five since coming to Los Angeles. Tommy Lasorda, Joe Torre, Vin Scully, Jaime Jarrin and several former and current Dodger players were present when a star and a commemorative plaque were unveiled and placed adjacent to the constellation of stars along Hollywood Boulevard at the Hollywood and Highland complex.

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Two new laws dealing with the use of wireless telephones while driving go into effect July 1^st. There are stiff penalties for anyone caught violating the law. With only two weeks to go, you need to be aware of the provisions of the law. Learn more

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Friday, July 4, 4-6pm | 4th of July Spectacular at Los Angeles Sports Arena
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Free business counseling at the Hollywood Chamber
Offered by the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
Richard Krelstein, a retired business turn-around specialist
Consulting services will be available most Fridays 9:30 - 11:30am
To schedule an appointment, call Vivian at (323)469-8311.

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