Hundreds of Californians who make countertops are getting sick with an often deadly, job-related lung disease. Those who can no longer work because of it are often left struggling to make ends meet, even after pursuing benefits that are supposed to help them long term.

Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Romero, KQED

State health officials have identified another California resident who has been exposed to the deadly hantavirus strain.

State lawmakers have a new report on how California can better avoid - or recover from - wildfires and other natural disasters.

Reporter: Danielle Venton, KQED

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