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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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An oil pump at sunrise near Midland, Texas, U.S., May 3, 2017. Picture taken May 3, 2017. (Reuters/Ernest Scheyder)

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Oil Prices Climb as US Blocks Venezuelan Tankers, Eyes on Russia-Ukraine Talks

Image of Kings County almond grower John Vidovich in a blue shirt standing near an orchard

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Kings County Farming Giant John Vidovich Shut Out of Groundwater Board Seat

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., July 15, 2025. (Reuters File)

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Wall Street Climbs as Tech Rebound Gains Momentum, Nike Slides

Image of Santa Claus arriving amid Christmas rain

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Fresno Can Expect Sprinkles Followed by a Wet Christmas Week

Adrian Ramirez is Valley Crime Stoppers' Most Wanted Person of the Day for Dec. 19, 2025. (Valley Crimes Stoppers)

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Valley Crime Stoppers Seeks Man Wanted for DUI

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Clovis Police Step Up DUI Patrols Friday

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