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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 Schools Score Big Increases in Funding but Not in Academic Performance

Over the last several decades there’s been a recurring debate in political, academic and media circles over the relatively poor levels of ac...
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Candidates trying to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom of California gather for a televised debate in Monterey Park, Calif., on Tuesday night, May 5, 2026. From left: former Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa of Los Angeles; former U.S. Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.); Tom Steyer, a former hedge fundmanager; Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host; Sheriff Chad Bianco of Riverside County, Calif.; Xavier Becerra, a former California attorney general and cabinet secretary under President Joe Biden; and Mayor Matt Mahan of San Jose, Calif. (Gabriela Bhaskar/ The New York Times)

California Governor Candidates Target Ascending Becerra on National Stage

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. By Dan Walters CalMatters Opinion As California’s ...
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Gavin Newsom Slow-Rolled Single-Payer Healthcare, Leaving It to a Successor

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. By Dan Walters CalMatters Opinion Universal health...
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Another TV Debate, Another Missed Chance to Clear Up California’s Governor’s Race

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. By Dan Walters CalMatters Opinion Which came first...
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CA Candidates for Governor Must Prioritize Schools’ Education Deficits

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. By Dan Walters CalMatters Opinion For years, polls...
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Frozen Lasagna Dispute Shows How Arbitrary California Tax Law Can Be

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. By Dan Walters CalMatters Opinion The California D...
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California Governor Candidates Ought to Get Serious About Pressing Issues

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. By Dan Walters CalMatters Opinion Eric Swalwell’s ...
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Here’s Who Benefits From Swalwell’s Downfall in CA Governor’s Race

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. By Dan Walters CalMatters Opinion Sunday afternoon...
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As Tax Deadlines Loom, Californians Should Note How Little They Get for High Taxes

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. By Dan Walters CalMatters Opinion Watt Avenue is o...
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Newsom May Spend $19 Million to Sugarcoat California’s Stalled Economy

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. By Dan Walters CalMatters Opinion California hasn’...
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