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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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39 minutes ago

Fresno County Authorities Seek Relatives of Deceased Man Found in Home

A Tulare County judge sentenced Douglas Paul, 32, to life in prison without the possibility of parole for a 2022 Porterville murder after a jury convicted him of premeditated first-degree murder with firearm and lying-in-wait allegations, according to the district attorney’s office. (Tulare County DA)

2 hours ago

Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole in Tulare County Murder

A pump jack operates near a crude oil reserve in the Permian Basin oil field near Midland, Texas, U.S. February 18, 2025. (Reuters File)

3 hours ago

Oil up as Market Weighs Strong Us Economic Growth, Supply Risks

U.S. and Iran flags are seen in this illustration taken June 18, 2025. (Reuters/Dado Ruvic/Illustration)

4 hours ago

US, Iran Spar Over Nuclear Talks at UN

Image of video games designer Vince Zampella. He's wearing a black t-shirt and has his arms folded while standing in front of a video game poster.

4 hours ago

Vince Zampella, Formative Designer of Call of Duty Games, Dies at 55

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5 hours ago

Delaware State Trooper Killed in Shooting, Suspect in Custody

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