Dan Walters Calmatters

Dan Walters is a columnist for CALmatters. He was formerly a political columnist for the Sacramento Bee.

February 27, 2024 at 5:09 a.m.

Invoking state's Environmental Quality Act might not work to stop projects that conform to local zoning laws.

February 9, 2024 at 5:01 a.m.

State's ever-evolving economy now faces an uncertain future with tech firms, and its leaders can't take them for granted.

February 2, 2024 at 5:42 a.m.

During Great Recession, state had one of the nation’s highest levels of mortgage defaults. What will next downturn bring?

February 1, 2024 at 5:30 a.m.

In return after pandemic, San Jose has fared much better and even Oakland has come back faster

January 26, 2024 at 5:19 a.m.

After decades of political and legal infighting over the Private Attorneys General Act, voters will decide its fate

January 17, 2024 at 5:38 a.m.

Many have dropped out of labor force or left for other states, and our high living costs makes it hard to lure them back.

January 1, 2024 at 5:17 a.m.

Legislators' actions on issues such as wages and working conditions have potentially negative effects, new study shows.

December 6, 2023 at 5:59 a.m.

In debate last week, governor declared that the state’s economy is “booming.” New report shows otherwise.

November 29, 2023 at 5:04 a.m.

We still don't know if rates limits for PG&E, fire insurance and rent are working as we debate whether to expand them.

October 23, 2023 at 4:33 a.m.

When Gov. Gavin Newsom signed controversial legislation this month, he opened another front in political and legal war.

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