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In 1988, my wife Michele and I and our two daughters moved into our home on Brentwood Avenue. Since our house was built in 1927 and since the Flemings, from whom we purchased the property, had lived there since 1944, I’m guessing that we were only the third family to reside in it. Mrs. Fleming, who had been in her mid-nineties, had passed away just before we moved in. But to this day, to some old-timers, even though our family has been here for almost 20 years, we still live in the ‘Fleming’ house. That’s kind of the way it’s been with many of the homes, not only in Westwood Highlands but also in several of the surrounding neighborhoods. Families move in to a house and stay for 50 years. Then when the property finally goes up for sale, it sells the first day. I believe this says a lot for a neighborhood, even if it merely suggests "nice place" or simply "no reason to move." There have been very significant and very positive changes in Westwood Highlands in the last few years. I’m not just referring to all of the landscaping, painting, room additions, and other home improvement projects on every block. It’s that families with children have begun moving back in, reversing a trend that started back in the late sixties when families exited the City in droves. Another noticeable change is that Westwood Highlands seems to be shedding its blue-collar identity and attracting a greater spectrum of homeowners. Convenience, attractive homes, curved streets, views, and parking have always been big draws to this neighborhood. But now, maybe it’s the Chenery Park Restaurant, Spiazzo’s, or Paradise Pizza. I don’t know. I’ll have to ask somebody. Anyway, the directors of Westwood Highlands welcome all the new residents to Westwood Highlands. Our vice-president and welcome-wagon guy is Charlie Leach who will drop off a map, discounts from some businesses, and a copy of the Covenants, Controls, and Restrictions (CC&Rs). Incidentally, these CC&Rs and other links, photos of the neighborhood and other useful info are available at the Westwood Highlands Web site. Finally, be sure not to miss our bi-annual street party on May 12, 11:30 to 3:30, on Mangels, between Hazelwood and Valdez. Expect food, drink, entertainment of sorts, reps from the Police and Fire Departments, politicians and hot air (from balloons). — Dave Bisho, President Request of Current Homeowners Westwood Highlands Web site Illegal In-Law Units Tree-Lined Monterey Blvd. Still Unfinished Tree Report Dues West of Twin Peaks Central Council Report Laguna Honda Hospital – The Council continues to monitor the huge building project at Laguna Honda that for decades, has been a skilled nursing facility serving the city’s neediest. Current concerns include patient safety and staffing issues, as well as the mayor’s plan to build a large number ‘supportive housing’ units for the homeless on the property. Medical Marijuana – Citing citywide crime and security issues, the Council voted to request that medical marijuana be provided only by city-operated medical facilities. Currently the Planning Department is considering sanctioning the official re-opening of two facilities on Ocean Avenue, one being only two blocks from Aptos Middle School playground. West of Twin Peaks 70th Anniversary Celebration – Later this year the Council will host a celebration honoring past presidents and highlighting Council achievements since the first meeting of 1936. Meeting Dates for 2007 The meeting dates have been changed to Tuesdays: May 15, July 17, Sept. 18, Nov. 20, 2007. WHA Block Party WHA Directors Helpful Links
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