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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.

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A Russian service member stands next to the remains of a drone, which, according to the Russian Defence Ministry, was downed during the repelling of an alleged Ukrainian attack on the Russian presidential residence in the Novgorod Region, in an unknown location in Russia, in this still image from a video released December 31, 2025. Russian Defence Ministry/Handout via REUTERS

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A 17-year-old boy was arrested in Goshen after authorities say he stole an e-bike at gunpoint and fired a handgun while victims tried to recover the stolen bike, though no injuries were reported. (Tulare County SO)

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Teen Arrested After Allegedly Stealing E-Bike at Gunpoint in Tulare County

A young woman with blonde hair dressed in black pulls a gun from her front pack for self-defense.

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National Handgun Reciprocity Legislation Would Save Lives

A two-vehicle crash has closed Road 23 near Avenue 13 in Madera County Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, and CHP is urging drivers to avoid the area. (CHP)

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Two-Vehicle Crash Closes Road 23 in Madera County

Madera County authorities are asking the public for information in an ongoing attempted murder investigation involving Noah Challberg, who was arrested on domestic violence-related charges. (Madera County SO)

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Madera County Authorities Ask for Public Help in Attempted Murder Case

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Fresno County Aims to Improve Road Safety, Offers Free Car Seats

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