Healthcare changes, El Niño, and one woman’s swim down the California coast

Major changes to Medi-Cal could see 2 million Californians lose healthcare in the coming months. Major changes to Medi-Cal could see 2 million Californians lose healthcare in the coming months. Cal Matters Health Reporter Kristen Hwang has been looking closely at what it could mean for patients and hospitals. Swimmer and ocean conservation advocate Catherine Breed is on a journey to swim the entire length of the California Coast. She stopped in Bodega Bay to talk about the swim and marine stewardship action she hopes to inspire. And a “super” El Niño is here, what could happen, and what might it mean for the North Bay Area heading into this year’s winter months? We talk to KRCB News Director Greta Mart to learn more. Episode Guests:   Kristen Hwang - Cal Matters Health Reporter   Catherine Breed - Swimmer/Ocean Conservation Advocate   Greta Mart - KRCB News Director References:https://calmatters.org/health/2026/08/the-cut-medi-cal-ripple-effects/https://www.swimcalifornia.com/ Looking for more North Bay News? Download the NorCal Public Media App to your device for access to the latest news, podcasts episodes, and our KRCB 104.9 FM livestream.