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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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Fresno Unified offering early retirement plans to qualified employees in order to save money

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Hemorrhaging Millions, Fresno Unified Offers Early Retirement to Employees

Palestinians walk past a destroyed building, as they inspect the damage in the aftermath of Israeli operation at Sabra neighbourhood in Gaza City, October 8, 2025. REUTERS/Ebrahim Hajjaj TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

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US to Deploy 200 Troops for Gaza Task Force With No Operations on Ground in Gaza

Information on delayed flights is displayed at Reagan Washington National Airport as the U.S. government shutdown continues in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., October 8, 2025. (Reuters/Nathan Howard)

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Trump Administration Airs Video at Airports Blaming Democrats for Shutdown

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Former Fresno Police Detective Arrested Following Criminal Investigation

Two 15-year-old gang members were arrested in Fresno after a stolen car chase that reached over 100 mph and ended in a crash. (CHP)

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Two 15-Year-Olds Arrested After High-Speed Chase in Northwest Fresno

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Einstein Bros. Bagels Gets a Mayoral Reception in Downtown Fresno

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