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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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California’s Tribal Casinos Trample Smaller Cardrooms With New Regs

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. By Dan Walters CalMatters Opinion While writing a ...
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/ 2 days ago

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Californians Despair About High Cost of Living. This Housing Can Help

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. By Dan Walters CalMatters Opinion When the Public ...
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Voters arrive at a polling station in a fire station during California's special election on Proposition 50, a measure that would temporarily redraw congressional districts, in San Francisco, California, U.S., November 4, 2025. (Reuters/Carlos Barria)

Democratic Angst and Gerrymandering Threaten California’s Political Reforms

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. By Dan Walters CalMatters Opinion Turmoil within t...
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Californians Finally Get a Guide to Deciphering State’s School Data Dashboard

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. By Dan Walters CalMatters Opinion After becoming g...
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/ 2 weeks ago

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California’s Reading Reforms Drive Push for Better Math Skills in Early Grades

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. By Dan Walters CalMatters Opinion Last year, after...
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Silicon Valley Flexes Financial Muscle in Governor’s Race and Wealth Tax Battle

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. By Dan Walters CalMatters Opinion Over the last ha...
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California School Systems Face Red Ink Despite Boosts in Ed Spending

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. By Dan Walters CalMatters Opinion Educating Califo...
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How Newsom’s Spending Binge Outstripped Revenues, Creating California’s Chronic Deficit

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. By Dan Walters CalMatters Opinion An array of char...
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/ 4 weeks ago

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Troubled LA Mayor Karen Bass Faces Re-Election Challenge From City’s Left Wing

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. By Dan Walters CalMatters Opinion The ever-changin...
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/ 1 month ago

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Matt Mahan’s Campaign for California Governor Will Be a Voter Litmus Test

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. By Dan Walters CalMatters Opinion With the not-une...
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