Dan Walters

An aircraft carrier in the San Diego Bay at dusk. Photo via iStock

Commentary

Military spending drop a warning to California

Pentagon spending once was a huge factor in California's economy and its decline tells us that we should not take prosperity for granted.

By

Dan Walters

• November 1, 2021

Arial view of Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Delta.

Commentary

Farmers lose two skirmishes in California water war

Environmentalists and their allies have scored two wins over agricultural interests in the decades-long conflict over how much water can be diverted from Northern California rivers and the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.

By

Dan Walters

• October 31, 2021

California State Auditor Elaine Howle provides an overview of her office’s findings on worker’s compensation for the Joint Committee on Legislative Audit

Commentary

Will California’s auditor remain independent?

California has two agencies that act as watchdogs on state government, the Legislative Analyst's Office and the State Auditor. The current auditor, Elaine Howle, is retiring and appointing her successor will reveal whether her office's invaluable independence will be maintained.

By

Dan Walters

• October 27, 2021

Big Lots! went big on help wanted sign as signs around the region are getting the cold shoulder from workers reluctant to resume service-industry jobs in Moreno Valley on July 5, 2021. Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG

Commentary

Newsom glosses over California’s sluggish recovery

California Gov. Gavin Newsom continues to paint a rosy picture of vigorous economic recovery, but employment data says otherwise.

By

Dan Walters

• October 26, 2021

Commentary

California sees wave of political corruption

California has been seeing a surge of political corruption cases in recent years, mostly involving veteran politicians who have a possessive attitude about their positions.

By

Dan Walters

• October 25, 2021