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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 Robert Mueller appearing before the House Intelligence Committee

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Trump’s Reacts to Mueller’s Death: ‘Good, I’m Glad’

A 12-week-old rescue puppy named Meeko is again seeking a forever home after being found dumped in the rain but reunited with his rescuers thanks to his microchip. (Mell's Mutts)

1 hour ago

Dumped in the Rain, Meeko the Puppy Gets Second Chance at Finding Forever Home

Image of the damage done by a U.S.-Israeli airstrike in Tehran

1 hour ago

Iran Is Defiant After Trump Threatens Power Plants

Streaks of light and a flying aircraft illuminate the sky during an interception attempt amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, as seen from Tel Aviv, Israel, March 21, 2026. REUTERS/Amir Cohen

16 hours ago

Iran Attacks Near Israeli Nuclear Site, Fires Long-Range Missiles for First Time

The Callisto tanker sits anchored as the traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Muscat, Oman, March 10, 2026. (Reuters File)

16 hours ago

Trump Threatens Iran With Power Plant Strikes Over Hormuz Blockade

22 hours ago

Robert Mueller, Special Counsel Who Probed but Did Not Charge Trump, Dies at 81

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