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The U.S. Supreme Court’s “Hobby Lobby” decision will only have a limited effect in California because it does not affect a 15-year-old California law that requires health insurance plans to include birth control.

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150th Anniversary of Yosemite

June 30, 2014

Capital Public Radio has a collection of stories from visitors and officials about Yosemite National Park as it celebrates 150 years.

Environment

Davis Plastic Bag Ban Begins Tuesday

June 30, 2014 | Ed Joyce

Starting Tuesday, July 1, all retail stores and restaurants in the City of Davis will be banned from providing single-use plastic carryout grocery bags.

Unique Housing Project Enters Final Phase

June 30, 2014 | Bob Moffitt

A project that provides no-interest loans on energy-efficient, mass-transit-friendly homes to qualified low-income families is about halfway through. When completed, 14 homes will have been built in South Sacramento.

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Temperatures Expected To Clear Century Mark As Heat Wave Continues

June 30, 2014

Monday is expected to be the hottest day of the week, with a forecast high of 107. Temperatures will inch downward beginning Tuesday, with highs in the low 90s by the end of the week.

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Drought Blamed For Drop In Cherry Harvest

June 30, 2014 | Rich Ibarra

The drought is hurting California's cherry crop.

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Health Care

School-Based Dental Care In California Works, Study Says

June 30, 2014 | Pauline Bartolone

A new study of a California program says bringing basic dental services to schools can gets care to people who need it.

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Poll: Companies Not Planning On Seasonal Layoffs

June 30, 2014 | Steve Milne

A new hiring trends survey released Monday indicated that fewer hiring in the next few months compared to last year. But, companies also say they are not planning on seasonal layoffs.