Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of abortion rights bills on Friday. It's another step in California's long history of trying to safeguard access, even as legal battles heat up nationwide. 

<p>Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of abortion rights bills on Friday. It's another step in California's long history of trying to safeguard access, even as legal battles heat up nationwide.&nbsp;</p>

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>