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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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Image of protesters in Tehran demonstrating against the US-Israeli missile strikes

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What to Know About Operation Epic Fury

Satellite image of black smoke and heavy damage at Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's compound.

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Who Does CIA Think Will Replace Iran’s Supreme Leader If He’s Killed?

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Californians Finally Get a Guide to Deciphering State’s School Data Dashboard

Image of smoke rising after missile attack against the U.S. fifth Fleet in Bahrain

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Global Reaction to Israeli, US Missile Attacks on Iran

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Fresno PD Will Be on the Prowl for Drunk Drivers Saturday Night

U.S. President Donald Trump, flanked by Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick speaks during a press briefing at the White House, following the Supreme Court's ruling that Trump had exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs, in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 20, 2026. (Reuters/Kevin Lamarque)

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Trump Warns Some Americans May Die Amid US Strikes in Iran

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