Dan Walters

Walters: Kamala Harris’ Campaign Sputtering

November 21, 2019

It would be interesting to know the precise moment that California Sen. Kamala Harris realized that she would not win the presidency, at least not in 2020. If it’s not already occurred, it implies a state of denial. And if it has, one wonders why she’s cont...

Walters: Newsom Huffs and Puffs, Like the Big Bad Wolf

Dan Walters, CalMatters Commentary

November 20, 2019

Remember the children’s fable about the wolf who was attempting to capture and consume the three little pigs? If a pig refused to admit him or come out of its house, the wolf threatened: “Then I’ll huff, and...

Walters: A Model of Mismanagement

Dan Walters, CalMatters Commentary

November 18, 2019

Two years ago, with teachers in Sacramento’s school district on the verge of striking, the city’s mayor stepped in to mediate a compromise contract. “Forty-three thousand students, parents, teachers and our ...

Walters: Westlands Contract Shakes the Waterscape

Dan Walters, CalMatters Commentary

November 17, 2019

California’s perpetual, uber-complex conflict over water progresses much like the tectonic plates that grind against one another beneath its surface. Periodically, as subterranean friction increases, there’s a sudden movement that we call an earthquake — so...

Photo of a police car with lights flashing

Walters: Our Laws Protect Criminal Cops

Dan Walters, CalMatters Commentary

November 14, 2019

When the state of California licenses professionals, it is telling Californians that they can depend on licensees to perform their services competently, that miscreants will be disciplined and that in serious c...

Walters: Local Governments Are in Distress

Dan Walters, CalMatters Commentary

November 13, 2019

California’s economy has been booming for most of this decade and has generated a cornucopia of tax revenues for state and local governments. The state has benefited most, because it collects income taxes. C...

Walters: Legislating by Whim

Dan Walters, CalMatters Commentary

November 11, 2019

The Democrats who dominate the state Legislature have developed a very bad habit — legislating by whim. If they take a dislike to something or someone, they ban it. If they like something, they impose it on everyone and/or give it taxpayers’ money. D...

Walters: Housing Crisis — Fits and Starts

Dan Walters, CalMatters Commentary

November 10, 2019

The latest developments in California’s housing crisis are, as usual, mixed. In September, according to the Legislature’s budget analyst, permits for 10,580 new housing units were issued, a 13% increase from...

Walters: Pension Costs Hitting Home — Hard

Dan Walters, CalMatters Commentary

November 5, 2019

Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Protection District came into being 14 years ago when four small fire departments serving farms and small towns east of Modesto merged. The district now flirts with insolvency, a...

Walters: Will Spending More Fix Our Schools?

Dan Walters, CalMatters Commentary

November 3, 2019

Former state legislator Ted Lempert is personally and professionally committed to improving the wellbeing of California’s children. Lempert, the president of Children Now, has tirelessly advocated to improve children’s futures and last week released a lengt...

We've got issues, and we're willing to share

(but only if you want them in your inbox).

Good News for Fulton as Downtown Street Gets Ready to Party

Leading White Democrats Court Black Votes; Some Find Trouble

Stainless Steel, Broken Glass and Buzz, Tesla Makes a Pickup

Fresno County’s Top Teacher Is Welding Instructor at Court School

How Bad Teeth and Lack of Dental Care Can Lead to Poverty, Discrimination

Rejecting Federal Proposal, California Lays out Vision for Protecting Endangered Species and Meeting Water Needs

Should Fresno Unified Use PLAs to Build Schools?

Intervention Is One of Best Ways to Keep Kids Safe From Threats at School

Listen Up, Maggots! Sgt. Slaughter Rocked Fresno 35 Years Ago

Hyder Stays Hot, But Bulldogs Fall to Gaels

Niners Rookie Deebo Samuel Emerging as Key Target

Andrew’s Journey Took Him From ‘Party Prince’ to Pariah

Analysis: Why Is Your Cable Bill So High? The Experts Break It Down

Rejecting Federal Proposal, California Lays out Vision for Protecting Endangered Species and Meeting Water Needs

Listen Up, Maggots! Sgt. Slaughter Rocked Fresno 35 Years Ago

School Bond Backers Have Some Selling to Do, Poll Shows

Islamic Center Dinner To Feature Texas TV Reporter Who Wears a Hijab

Many Specialists Will Be on Hand at Free Health Clinic in Fresno

US Growth of Islam Creates Need for Religious Scholars

Camels in Fresno? That’s Not Bizarre — it’s (the Islamic Center) Bazaar!

Biden, Warren, Sanders Face Scrutiny at Democratic Debate

Leading White Democrats Court Black Votes; Some Find Trouble

School Bond Backers Have Some Selling to Do, Poll Shows

How Eight Presidential Wannabes Pitched Themselves to California Dems

Walters: Kamala Harris’ Campaign Sputtering

Walters: Newsom Huffs and Puffs, Like the Big Bad Wolf

Walters: A Model of Mismanagement

Walters: Westlands Contract Shakes the Waterscape

Walters: Our Laws Protect Criminal Cops

Walters: Local Governments Are in Distress

Walters: Legislating by Whim

Walters: Housing Crisis — Fits and Starts

Walters: Pension Costs Hitting Home — Hard

Walters: Will Spending More Fix Our Schools?