October 4, 2024

A doctor, wearing blue scrubs a bouffant cap, and a face mask, uses a syringe on a patient's lower back as they lay down on a medical bed at a clinic.

CalMatters en Español

Algunas clínicas de células madre de California utilizan terapias no probadas. Un nuevo fallo judicial permite al gobierno federal poder regular estos servicios

Algunas clínicas de células madre comercializan tratamientos que han sido probados y aprobados por la FDA. Un nuevo fallo judicial destaca que el gobierno federal puede regular los servicios.

By Ana B. Ibarra • October 4, 2024

People sit in rows of red theater chairs during an event in Sacramento. One person in the center holds both hands up in frustration while speaking.

Commentary

Advocates blame Black lawmakers for unsigned reparations bills, but Newsom deserves more scrutiny

The California Legislative Black Caucus is taking heat for three reparations bills one of their members floated but Gov. Gavin Newsom did not sign. Newsom deserves some of that ire, too.

By Denise Amos • October 4, 2024

Health

Some California stem cell clinics use unproven therapies. A new court ruling cracks down

Some stem cell clinics market treatments that have been tested and approved by the FDA. A new court ruling emphasizes that the federal government can regulate the services.

By Ana B. Ibarra • October 4, 2024

Photo illustration of a raised fist holding up crumpled up one-hundred dollar bills, a rifle and bullets

Technology

How Meta brings in millions off political violence

Ads connected to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump and Israel’s war in Gaza brought Facebook millions.

By Colin Lecher and Tomas Apodaca • October 4, 2024