Dan Walters

Commentary

Audit backs school finance critics

A state auditor's report substantiates criticism of state's effort to close an "achievement gap" in California schools.

By

Dan Walters

• November 7, 2019

PULGA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 12: Fire burns around PG&E transmission towers, Monday, November 12, 2018, east of Pulga,Calif. The first report of the deadly Camp Fire was made near here. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)

Commentary

How should PG&E be overhauled?

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants an overhaul of Pacific Gas and Electric Co., but what kind?

By

Dan Walters

• November 6, 2019

Commentary

Pension costs hitting home — hard

The financial woes of a small fire district in Stanislaus County demonstrate the effects of rapidly rising pension costs.

By

Dan Walters

• November 4, 2019

Commentary

Will spending more fix our schools?

A new report, timed to coincide with two tax increase proposals, contends that more money is needed to improve California's schools. But is it true?

By

Dan Walters

• November 3, 2019

The California State Capitol on December 3, 2018 in Sacramento, California.

Commentary

A titanic battle over work looms

Ridershare and delivery services that rely on part-time drivers with their own vehicles are proposing a ballot measure to overturn a new law requiring those drivers to become payroll employees.

By

Dan Walters

• October 31, 2019

Commentary

Newsom now owns the wildfire and PG&E crisis

Gov. Gavin Newsom has claimed ownership of the wildfire/Pacific Gas and Electric crisis, but now must deliver.

By

Dan Walters

• October 30, 2019

Dan Walters

Slanting ballot measure titles

Attorneys general slant official summaries of ballot measures to affect what happens at the polls.

By

Dan Walters

• October 28, 2019

Commentary

Are the wealthy fleeing California taxes?

As California increases its income tax bite on the wealthy, some are tempted to flee, but how many do is debatable.

By

Dan Walters

• October 27, 2019

Commentary

Why are our gas costs so high?

Californians pay high gasoline prices, but there's a "mystery surcharge" that Gov. Gavin Newsom wants investigated.

By

Dan Walters

• October 24, 2019

Commentary

Newsom fumbles on transportation

Gov. Gavin Newsom seems to have a problem dealing with the politics of transportation.

By

Dan Walters

• October 23, 2019