Skunks in The Palisades

What's that awful smell? As if the economic meltdown and swine flu weren't enough to throw us over the edge...several Palisadians have reported recent skunk sightings/smellings around town. And if your dog comes nose-to-nose with one of these smelly critters you can expect a costly pet bathing/grooming bill.

If you've had encounters with the local Pali Skunks or have advice on how to reduce your chances of having them smell-up your pets or property, please chime in.

Proposed Cuts and Increased Class Sizes at LAUSD

As the Los Angeles Unified school board considers tough decisions this week, including cutting 8,400 jobs, increasing class size, and gutting offices and well-regarded programs, there's lots of frustration being voiced by parents and local school officials. Are there any lessons to be learned from the current budget crisis at LAUSD? Tell us what you think.

Temscal Pool Controversy

What do you think about the local struggle to save the YMCA Temescal Pool? Does this local fight "hold water" or should the local trying to save the pool just "throw in the towel"? Please share your thoughts.

Background on the Issue (from Friend of the Temescal Pool)

"Staycations" - The Latest Trend in The Palisades?

"Staycations" is the latest hot word in town. With the economy and all, more people are staying home. Since we live where the mountains meet the sea, are we taking advantage of all that the Palisades has to offer? What staycations are you planning for Spring and Summer breaks?

Traffic Safety on Palisades Drive

Several people have been killed or seriously injured in the past year on Palisades Drive. Many in the comminity are calling out for increased speed and safety inforcement for this busy throroughfare. Per a recent meeting, Capt. Nancy Lauer, head of West Traffic says you can count on more police presence on the hill giving out tickets with no warnings. Training on how to use radar devices will be made available to volunteer residents. This information that they gather will be turned over to the police. There will be more Digital Speed Feedback signs put on the hill as well. A cement barrier in the middle of the road would mean losing a lane and a cost of $1,000,000 (includes lighting the hill). A light and camera would cost $125,000. What are your thoughts?

- Visit http://safewestside.com/

Economy

Local Ecomomy: It's been the lead story on the nightly news for weeks now. What effects have you seen here in The Palisades of the nation's financial meltdown? Are you optimistic about the future or not? What do Palisadian's think about the state of our economy? Please chime in...

Snappy New Trash Cans

Have you noticed something different in the Village? What do you think about those new, blue recycle trash cans popping up around town?