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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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Visalia police identified Myrna Otherson, 75, as the victim and Miguel Mora Camacho, 28, as the suspect in a fatal assault at an apartment complex on South Lovers Lane, and said the investigation remains ongoing. (Visalia PD)

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Visalia Police Identify Victim, Suspect in Fatal Apartment Assault

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Clovis Police Plan DUI Enforcement for Super Bowl Sunday

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17-Year-Old Killed Crossing Highway 99 in Fresno

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Fresno Blood Cancer Nonprofit Gets New Name, Big Fundraising Boost

President Donald Trump sits behind a bill he signed to end the partial government shutdown, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 3, 2026. (Reuters File)

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Trump Willing to Discuss Democrats’ Demands on Immigration, White House Says

Anaheim Police Investigator Jaime Llamas, who served since 2006, died at home on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, after a battle with brain cancer, and was honored by colleagues with a ceremonial escort and helicopter tribute. (Anaheim PD)

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Anaheim Police Investigator Dies After Battle With Brain Cancer

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