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The Guilds Need to Change Too.](https://ded2209.inmotionhosting.com/~citywa9/los-angeles/33619-california-film-tax-credits-arent-enough-the-guilds-need-to-change-too) October 26 2026 # LA WATCHDOG --- [ ![](https://ded2209.inmotionhosting.com/~citywa9/media/yootheme/cache/a2/023o-a2bc374f.jpg) ### MWD’s Rate Structure Discourages Conservation Written by Jack Humphreville on March 23 2026. ](https://ded2209.inmotionhosting.com/~citywa9/la-watchdog/32438-mwds-rate-structure-discourages-conservation) [ ![](https://ded2209.inmotionhosting.com/~citywa9/media/yootheme/cache/7f/022k-7f5d4b7e.jpg) ](https://ded2209.inmotionhosting.com/~citywa9/la-watchdog/32430-no-real-budget-reform-earns-no-votes-on-tax-measures)Written by Jack Humphreville on March 19 2026. 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