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Portrait of CalMatters Columnist Dan Walters
Dan Walters,
CalMatters Commentary

Dan Walters has been a journalist for nearly 60 years, spending all but a few of those years working for California newspapers. He has written more than 9,000 columns about the state and its politics and is the founding editor of the “California Political Almanac.” Dan has also been a frequent guest on national television news shows, commenting on California issues and policies.

Stories by Dan Walters

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Marvel Rivals experienced issues on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Shutterstock)

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Marvel Rivals Down for Some Users, Downdetector Shows

A Waymo driverless vehicle at Bronx Community College in the Bronx Borough of New York City , U.S., October 16, 2025. (Reuters/Shannon Stapleton)

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Waymo To Issue Recall Over Self-Driving Vehicles Driving Past Stopped School Buses

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Tulare Police Warn of Scam Texts Impersonating Detectives

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US Lawmakers Press Google, Apple To Remove Apps Tracking Immigration Agents

Jessica Maria Miller is Valley Crime Stoppers' Most Wanted Person of the Day for Dec. 5, 2025. (Valley Crimes Stoppers)

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Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Jessica Maria Miller

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