"California’s governor’s race is national news. And with ballots landing in mailboxes already, the race is still a toss-up - with eight candidates vying for the state's top job. We sit down with KQED political correspondents Guy Marzorati and Marisa Lagos to hear more about the candidates and what we should look for in the final weeks before Election Day."
"Despite being the nation's most populous state, there's increasingly fewer places to give birth. In rural areas, giving birth can be difficult and dangerous as local hospitals shut down maternity wards. In Humboldt County, some women now travel hours in labor to reach the nearest delivery room."
"One small birth center in Eureka is trying to fill that gap with a different approach to care. There, midwives spend more time with patients and offer a calmer, more personal setting for births. It's a model that could help address the state's growing maternity care crisis."
California’s governor’s race is drawing national attention as ballots land in mailboxes and eight candidates compete for the top job. The race remains uncertain in the final weeks before Election Day. At the same time, fewer places are available for childbirth across the state. In rural areas, giving birth can be difficult and dangerous as local hospitals shut down maternity wards. In Humboldt County, some women travel hours in labor to reach the nearest delivery room. A birth center in Eureka is trying to fill the gap by using a different model of care. Midwives spend more time with patients and provide a calmer, more personal setting for births, aiming to address the maternity care crisis.
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