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   ##  [ Zone Zero: How Los Angeles Keeps Promising Results—and Delivering Delays](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/32122-zone-zero-how-los-angeles-keeps-promising-results-and-delivering-delays "Zone Zero: How Los Angeles Keeps Promising Results—and Delivering Delays")

      Details    Shoshannah Kalaydjian    [GUEST WORDS](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words)     January 15 2026       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Jan-2026/005d.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Jan-2026/005d.jpg?width=1360&height=912)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/32122-zone-zero-how-los-angeles-keeps-promising-results-and-delivering-delays)

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   ##  [ A Jewish Student’s Call for Moral Clarity – What Our Leaders Owe Students This Year](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/32089-a-jewish-students-call-for-moral-clarity-what-our-leaders-owe-students-this-year "A Jewish Student’s Call for Moral Clarity – What Our Leaders Owe Students This Year")

      Details    Shoshannah Kalaydjian    [GUEST WORDS](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words)     January 12 2026       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Jan-2026/004h.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Jan-2026/004h.jpg?width=844&height=572 "   Governor Josh Shapiro at 2025 Eradicate Hate Global Summit")    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/32089-a-jewish-students-call-for-moral-clarity-what-our-leaders-owe-students-this-year "class="caption" title="   Governor Josh Shapiro at 2025 Eradicate Hate Global Summit"") Governor Josh Shapiro at 2025 Eradicate Hate Global Summit

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   ##  [ Sanders Backs Push for Billionaire Tax in California as Newsom Raises Money to Fight It](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/32029-sanders-backs-push-for-billionaire-tax-in-california-as-newsom-raises-money-to-fight-it "Sanders Backs Push for Billionaire Tax in California as Newsom Raises Money to Fight It")

      Details    Jake Johnson    [GUEST WORDS](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words)     January 01 2026       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Jan-2026/001b.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Jan-2026/001b.jpg?width=1386&height=794)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/32029-sanders-backs-push-for-billionaire-tax-in-california-as-newsom-raises-money-to-fight-it)

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   ##  [ What Christmas Once Meant—and What It Could Mean Again for a Divided America](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/32011-what-christmas-once-meant-and-what-it-could-mean-again-for-a-divided-america "What Christmas Once Meant—and What It Could Mean Again for a Divided America")

      Details    ​​Martina Moneke    [GUEST WORDS](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words)     December 25 2025       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Dec-2025/103b.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Dec-2025/103b.jpg?width=834&height=556)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/32011-what-christmas-once-meant-and-what-it-could-mean-again-for-a-divided-america)

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   ##  [ Growing Up in the Shadow of Whiteman Airport — A Young Student’s Plea for Change](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/31939-growing-up-in-the-shadow-of-whiteman-airport-a-young-students-plea-for-change "Growing Up in the Shadow of Whiteman Airport — A Young Student’s Plea for Change")

      Details    Shoshannah Kalaydjian    [GUEST WORDS](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words)     December 11 2025       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Dec-2025/099d.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Dec-2025/099d.jpg?width=840&height=538)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/31939-growing-up-in-the-shadow-of-whiteman-airport-a-young-students-plea-for-change)

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   ##  [ Global Hunt Of Journalists Is Feeding Totalitarianism](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/31837-global-hunt-of-journalists-is-feeding-totalitarianism "Global Hunt Of Journalists Is Feeding Totalitarianism")

      Details    Dr. Alon Ben-Meir    [GUEST WORDS](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words)     November 20 2025       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Nov-2025/093c.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Nov-2025/093c.jpg?width=1022&height=710)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/31837-global-hunt-of-journalists-is-feeding-totalitarianism)

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   ##  [ Abandon Democracy. Embrace Omniocracy. ](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/31756-abandon-democracy-embrace-omniocracy "Abandon Democracy. Embrace Omniocracy. ")

      Details    Charlotte Laws    [GUEST WORDS](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words)     November 03 2025       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Nov-2025/088g.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Nov-2025/088g.jpg?width=960&height=640)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/31756-abandon-democracy-embrace-omniocracy)

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   ##  [ California Leads, Proposition 50 Follows](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/31739-california-leads-proposition-50-follows "California Leads, Proposition 50 Follows")

      Details    Nicholas Consula    [GUEST WORDS](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words)     October 30 2025       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Oct-2025/087p.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Oct-2025/087p.jpg?width=1028&height=708)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/31739-california-leads-proposition-50-follows)

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   ##  [ Deep-Blue California Is a National Leader in De Facto Public-School Segregation. Here’s Why…](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/31635-deep-blue-california-is-a-national-leader-in-de-facto-public-school-segregation-heres-why "Deep-Blue California Is a National Leader in De Facto Public-School Segregation. Here’s Why…")

      Details    Mark Kreidler    [GUEST WORDS](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words)     October 09 2025       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Oct-2025/081k.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Oct-2025/081k.jpg?width=1878&height=1252)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/31635-deep-blue-california-is-a-national-leader-in-de-facto-public-school-segregation-heres-why)

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   ##  [ ‘Incredible Corruption’: Blockbuster Report on Trump Crypto Grift Leaves Observers Stunned](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/31524-incredible-corruption-blockbuster-report-on-trump-crypto-grift-leaves-observers-stunned "‘Incredible Corruption’: Blockbuster Report on Trump Crypto Grift Leaves Observers Stunned")

      Details    Brad Reed    [GUEST WORDS](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words)     September 18 2025       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Sept-2025/075n.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Sept-2025/075n.jpg?width=1552&height=876)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/31524-incredible-corruption-blockbuster-report-on-trump-crypto-grift-leaves-observers-stunned)

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   ##  [ The Complete Guide to Trusted iGaming Comparison Sites in 2025](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/31517-the-complete-guide-to-trusted-igaming-comparison-sites-in-2025 "The Complete Guide to Trusted iGaming Comparison Sites in 2025")

      Details    CityWatch    [GUEST WORDS](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words)     September 16 2025       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Sept-2025/074t.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Sept-2025/074t.jpg?width=1030&height=554)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/31517-the-complete-guide-to-trusted-igaming-comparison-sites-in-2025)

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   ##  [ How Review Sites Shape User Trust Online](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/31516-how-review-sites-shape-user-trust-online "How Review Sites Shape User Trust Online")

      Details    CityWatch    [GUEST WORDS](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words)     September 16 2025       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Sept-2025/074s.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Sept-2025/074s.jpg?width=1250&height=836)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/31516-how-review-sites-shape-user-trust-online)

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   ##  [ XRP, ETH, BTC ETFs Heat Up as Quid Miner Green Cloud Mining Boosts Passive Income](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/31475-xrp-eth-btc-etfs-heat-up-as-quid-miner-green-cloud-mining-boosts-passive-income "XRP, ETH, BTC ETFs Heat Up as Quid Miner Green Cloud Mining Boosts Passive Income")

      Details    CityWatch    [GUEST WORDS](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words)     September 11 2025       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Sept-2025/073d.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Sept-2025/073d.jpg?width=730&height=396)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/31475-xrp-eth-btc-etfs-heat-up-as-quid-miner-green-cloud-mining-boosts-passive-income)

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   ##  [ $134 Million for What? Los Angeles Deserved Better](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/31453-134-million-for-what-los-angeles-deserved-better "$134 Million for What? Los Angeles Deserved Better")

      Details    Paul Leonard    [GUEST WORDS](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words)     September 04 2025       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Sept-2025/071l.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Sept-2025/071l.jpg?width=814&height=546)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/31453-134-million-for-what-los-angeles-deserved-better)

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   ##  [ The Quiet Way to Seek Truth When Your Jaw Is Tied](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/31438-the-quiet-way-to-seek-truth-when-your-jaw-is-tied "The Quiet Way to Seek Truth When Your Jaw Is Tied")

      Details    CityWatch    [GUEST WORDS](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words)     September 02 2025       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Sept-2025/070o.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Sept-2025/070o.jpg?width=1244&height=832)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/31438-the-quiet-way-to-seek-truth-when-your-jaw-is-tied)

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   ##  [ Draft Insights for Competitive Fantasy Sports Players](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/31421-draft-insights-for-competitive-fantasy-sports-players "Draft Insights for Competitive Fantasy Sports Players")

      Details    CityWatch    [GUEST WORDS](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words)     August 29 2025       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Aug-2025/069v.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Aug-2025/069v.jpg?width=792&height=524)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/31421-draft-insights-for-competitive-fantasy-sports-players)

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   ##  [ How Casino Promotions Are Shaping the Future of Online Gaming](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/31404-how-casino-promotions-are-shaping-the-future-of-online-gaming "How Casino Promotions Are Shaping the Future of Online Gaming")

      Details    CityWatch    [GUEST WORDS](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words)     August 28 2025       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Aug-2025/069b.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Aug-2025/069b.jpg?width=820&height=554)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/31404-how-casino-promotions-are-shaping-the-future-of-online-gaming)

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   ##  [ Los Angeles Must Oppose SB 79 Before It’s Too Late](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/31352-los-angeles-must-oppose-sb-79-before-its-too-late "Los Angeles Must Oppose SB 79 Before It’s Too Late")

      Details    Barbara Broide & Jeffrey Kalban    [GUEST WORDS](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words)     August 18 2025       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/Aug-2025/066e.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/Aug-2025/066e.jpg?width=1170&height=776 "AI generated")    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/31352-los-angeles-must-oppose-sb-79-before-its-too-late "class="caption" title="AI generated"")AI generated

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   ##  [ From Ashes to Action: Why We Must Make Polluters Pay](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/31267-from-ashes-to-action-why-we-must-make-polluters-pay "From Ashes to Action: Why We Must Make Polluters Pay")

      Details    Heidi Harmon    [GUEST WORDS](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words)     July 31 2025       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/July-2025/061f.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/July-2025/061f.jpg?width=934&height=526)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/31267-from-ashes-to-action-why-we-must-make-polluters-pay)

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   ##  [ Why Counter Cards Are Essential for In-Store Marketing](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/31252-why-counter-cards-are-essential-for-in-store-marketing "Why Counter Cards Are Essential for In-Store Marketing")

      Details    CityWatch    [GUEST WORDS](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words)     July 29 2025       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/July-2025/060v.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/July-2025/060v.jpg?width=928&height=540)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/31252-why-counter-cards-are-essential-for-in-store-marketing)

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   ##  [ Gaza’s Other Victims](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/31240-gazas-other-victims "Gaza’s Other Victims")

      Details    J. George Mansour    [GUEST WORDS](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words)     July 28 2025       [  ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/stories/July-2025/060k.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/stories/July-2025/060k.jpg?width=1360&height=752)    ](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/31240-gazas-other-victims)

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1. [ ICE Backlash Is Pushing LA Towards New York-Style Chaos](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/31161-ice-backlash-is-pushing-la-towards-new-york-style-chaos)
2. [ Serious Mental Illness: The Power Of The Job](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/31080-serious-mental-illness-the-power-of-the-job)
3. [ What Will It Take to End Trump’s ICE Raids?](https://www.citywatchla.com/guest-words/31075-what-will-it-take-to-end-trumps-ice-raids)

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