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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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Dec 8, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws while being pressured by Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed (90) during the first half at State Farm Stadium. (Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images)

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What Channel Is Thursday Night Football On? Seahawks at Cardinals, How to Watch, Predictions

Firefighters from Hubbard, Or. help put out hotspots on beachfront homes that were decimated by the Palisades Fire in Malibu, Calif., Jan. 14, 2024. (USA Today Network via Reuters)

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Palisades, Eaton Fire Response Review Reveals LA County Has Work to Do. Why?

Data Center Servers

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CA Lawmakers Wanted to Get Tough on Data Centers. Here’s Why They Didn’t

Fresno police are seeking Jennifer Michelle Garza, 49, for a strong-armed robbery, attempted home entry, and unauthorized use of a victim’s credit cards on Aug. 2, 2025. (Fresno PD)

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Fresno Police Seek Suspect in Early Morning Strong-Arm Robbery

Oxnard Transit Center (USA Today Network via Reuters)

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Woman Dead After Being Struck by a Train Near Oxnard Transit Center

A smartphone with the Tik Tok logo is seen in front of a displayed Oracle logo in this illustration taken, Septemeber 14, 2020. (Reuters File)

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Oracle, Silver Lake, MGX to Be Main Investors in TikTok US With 45% Ownership, CNBC Reports

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