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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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This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom justifies — or rationalizes — his d...

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With Kamala Harris Out, Who Will Emerge as Frontrunner for California Governor?

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Kamala Harris’ penchant for strings of abstruse verbi...

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California Is Finally Adopting Phonics, Fulfilling a Grandmother’s Dream

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Why California Ag Is at Odds Over Converting Land to Solar Farms

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Valadao, Other California GOP Members of Congress Might Regret Backing Trump’s Megabill

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California’s Politics Drifts Right While New York’s Leans Left

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The Democratic Party’s eight months of internal debat...

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U.S. President Donald Trump goes to shake hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as they meet to negotiate for an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, U.S., August 15, 2025. (Reuters/Kevin Lamarque)

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Trump Says No Summit Deal With Putin Over Ukraine War, Talks Were ‘Very Productive’

A Farmersville man, Jose Martinez-Delgadillo, was found guilty on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, of multiple lewd acts on a child, possession of child pornography, and other crimes, and faces over 22 years in prison with lifetime sex offender registration. (Tulare County DA)

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Tulare County Man Guilty of Multiple Lewd Acts on Child

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Sanger Police Arrest Second Suspect Charged in Juvenile Shooting

Brandon Johns, 40, was wanted in a fatal 2024 crash and for removing his ankle monitor was arrested Thursday without incident, authorities said. (Madera County SO)

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Madera County Man Arrested in Fatal Crash Case

A two-vehicle crash near the westbound Highway 168 entrance from Shields Avenue in Fresno on Friday, August 18, 2025, caused traffic delays Friday but resulted in no injuries, police said. (Special to GV Wire)

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Fresno Two-Vehicle Crash Near Highway 168 Entrance Causes Traffic Delays

The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office has closed the Kings River to all motorized watercraft for the season due to unsafe water levels and hidden hazards, though swimming and floating remain allowed. (Tulare County SO)

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Tulare County Authorities Close Kings River to Motorized Watercraft for Season

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