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Season 1

  • S01E01 Subterranean Sacramento

    • April 18, 2006
    • PBS

    A look at the remnants of the original downtown Sacramento area, which still exists beneath the sidewalks. Flooding in the mid-19th century forced Sacramentans to build a "new" city on top of the old one, but many storefronts and facades still exist – though not for much longer, unless a conservation campaign starts soon. Hosted by actor and comedian Jack Gallagher.

  • S01E08 Are We There Yet?

    • June 22, 2005
    • PBS

    The family car trip became a ritual in the 50s and 60s with the kids often saying "Are we there yet?" The popularity of the home movie camera coincided with the post-war baby boom and the advent of the station wagon. The interstate highway system made it easy for families to hit the road, preserving their vacation memories in canisters of eight-millimeter film.

  • S01E09 Made Here

    • June 29, 2005
    • PBS

    The finest and most unique products created right here in the Central Valley. From Steve Rex, a custom bicycle manufacturer whose work is turning heads, to Kyler S., a 12-year-old boy who created a character that earned a permanent spot on the Cartoon Network, to Ron Rodecker creator and co producer of PBS show Dragon Tales, and finally to Java City, a big coffee company who started in Sacramento.

  • S01E10 Wayne Thiebaud - Heart Cakes to Bowties

    • July 6, 2005
    • PBS

    Renowned artist Wayne Thiebaud takes you on a journey of how he became the artist that he is today. Wanting to paint simple objects that he had never seen painted before, he began painting items such as cakes and pies, dresses, and shoes. He provided Sacramento with its first public work of art by painting an abstract montage that covers the Sacramento Municipal Utilities District (SMUD) offices.

Season 2

  • S02E07 Resettlement to Redress

    • November 16, 2005

    This documentary examines the resettlement of Japanese-Americans after World War II through the signing of HR442 by President Reagan in 1988, wherein it was formerly acknowledged that internment was based on racism and merited an apology and reparation.

  • S02E11 Huell Howser - California's Dreamer

    • January 10, 2013

    For 15 years, the series California's Gold has offered a one-of-a-kind tour of the Golden State, spiriting viewers off to major attractions, as well as destinations off the beaten path. Each journey offers a chance to meet fellow Californians - to share in their lives and see this state in a new light. How did a reporter from Tennessee become the Golden State's best-loved chronicler?

  • S02E12 The Sacramento: River of Life

    • December 1, 2009

    The Sacramento: River of Life is a 1-hour journey into the past and future of this nearly 400-mile river. This program is dedicated to the memory of Charlie Soderquist, a catalyst for the conception of the documentary while on the board of directors of KVIE. He worked to preserve The Sacramento River's health and educate people about it. Actor and Emmy Award winner Peter Coyote narrates.

Season 3

  • S03E12 Los Braceros: Strong Arms to Aid the USA

    • September 12, 2017

    Imagine leaving your home and everything that is familiar, saying goodbye to family and friends to work in the fields, on farms, and on the railroad in a country other than your own. Trace the story of the millions of men who left their homeland to chase a dream across the border under the 1942 Braceros Treaty.

Season 4

  • S04E05 The Golden Game: Baseball In Sacramento

    • March 21, 2008

    Based on the book The Golden Game by Kevin Nelson, this program examines Sacramento's long baseball history. We'll look at Sacramento's first clubs and teams, including the Gilt Edge, Senators, Solons, and today's River Cats. Learn about the greatest players who came through Sacramento, including Stan Hack, Joe Marty, Tony Freitas, and Kenso Nushida.

  • S04E06 Heart of Woman

    • June 30, 2009

    Heart disease is the number one killer of women, yet it is primarily thought of as a man's disease. For that reason, women are less aware of the risks. This episode examines these risks through powerful personal stories of women who survived heart attacks, including former Stockton City Councilmember Gloria Nomura and marathon runner Diane Wurm. Episode sponsored by UC Davis Health.

Season 5

Season 6

  • S06E01 Fighting Port - Stockton in WWII

    • September 19, 2007

    This documentary features Stockton’s contribution to the war effort with a look at the Stockton Warbird Group, the shipyard, and the Stockton Jeep Project. We take an emotional look at a series of letters written between Stockton soldiers and their loved ones back home, those who kept the city going while many of its residents were away at war.

  • S06E02 Warriors With Wings: Valley Airbases in WWII

    • October 3, 2007

    World War II forced Americans to endure more than they ever thought possible, not just on the battlefields overseas, but here at home. Warriors with Wings: Valley Airbases in WWII sheds light on the history of Mather, McClellan, and Travis and their surrounding communities, with personal accounts from historians, veterans, and civilians.

  • S06E03 Valentia: Mexican-Americans in World War II

    • October 1, 2013

    Examine the experiences of Mexican-Americans during the Second World War through interviews with veterans of all branches of our armed forces. Members of later generations also honor those who gave so much for our freedom.

Season 7

  • S07E03 Sacramento Railyards

    • April 29, 2008

    Dreams of gold drew early settlers to the Sacramento Valley but a golden spike put this region on track for greatness. Once the nation's busiest railroad facility, the Sacramento railyards rose to prominence as an innovative leader in the industry. Host Jack Gallagher explores Sacramento's pivotal role in building the transcontinental railroad.

  • S07E04 Sikhs in America

    • January 8, 2008

    The Sikh community is an important part of northern California's cultural tapestry, yet the Sikh religion and cultural traditions are not widely understood. This documentary captures Sikh social and family life, spiritual life, and economic and work life. Witness a beautiful Sunday service at a gurdwara, a Sikh wedding, the tying of a Sikh turban, and a look at the game Kabbadi.

  • S07E10 Cancer: What You Need to Know

    • June 16, 2009

    When neighbors, family and friends in Oroville begin turning up with pancreatic cancer, state health investigators start delving into the possibility of a cancer cluster. This documentary explores cancer clusters and other environmentally caused cancers in an effort to understand causes and cures.

  • S07E11 HAPA: One Step at a Time

    • May 7, 2008

    Hapa: One Step at a Time is a thought provoking exploration of what it means to be a mixed-race American today. The program provides first-person accounts of the struggles faced by people of diverse cultural backgrounds and perspectives.

  • S07E13 Depression: Into the Light

    • January 1, 2015

    Depression is quickly becoming a widespread problem, affecting men, women, and children. No one is spared. We learn the signs and symptoms of both childhood and adult depression.

  • S07E14 Captive Audience - The 21st Century Challenge

    • June 18, 2008

    Caring for animals and operating zoos is growing more challenging each year. Today, many of the nation's top zoos are now stepping up their efforts to save threatened species. We follow two zoo veterinarians as they make house calls to the Sacramento Zoo. Also, an interview with renowned primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall, and a visit to the San Francisco Zoo.

Season 8

  • S08E04 Rebuilding the Boat - Fixing I-5

    • November 19, 2008

    It is Sacramento's most traveled and troubled stretch of highway. Its bumpy 40-year history includes flooding, clogged drainage pipes and a great deal of deterioration. But how do you fix a vital artery that carries 190,000 cars each day without causing major commuting chaos? ViewFinder documents this amazing feat of engineering from start to finish.

  • S08E05 California Heat

    • June 3, 2008

    Unseasonal heat waves, persistent drought, devastating wildfires up and down the state, and water shortages. It's not an apocalyptic vision of the future. All of these things are current events. While science has yet to establish a particular link between these events and climate change, scientists say these events provide a glimpse of California's future as the climate warms.

Season 9

  • S09E01 KVIE at Fifty

    • February 11, 2009

    In this show you'll hear the against-all-odds story of how the community came together and fought to get Channel 6 on air. We'll re-introduce you to some of KVIE's first programs, celebrate our volunteers and show you some of the bizarre items that were up for bid from the now infamous KVIE auctions of the 60s and 70s.

  • S09E03 River City Rock History

    • November 13, 2011

    Sacramento's rock 'n' roll history is rich and varied. This program recalls some of the great musicians and outstanding bands that began and thrived right here in the River City, including The New Breed, Blue Cheer, Tesla, and many others. Narrated by local radio host Kitty O'Neal. Local blues musician Mick Martin and music critic David Barton share their expertise on the local music scene.

  • S09E04 Sounding the Alarm: Diabetes in the Valley

    • October 29, 2013

    Virtually everyone faces the risk of diabetes. Sounding the Alarm offers some timely advice on how your family can improve the odds against becoming its next victims. The program illustrates the daily struggles of those battling the disease, including a 10-year-old girl living with type 1 diabetes who must use an insulin pump each day.

  • S09E05 Arts Alive - Student Artists

    • April 8, 2009

    Explore how students at local high school animation studio are creating work that you'd think came out of Hollywood, see the efforts from a group of kids who are making inspiring local documentaries, get a look inside the region's newest art university and meet a young man who's breaking stereotypes as the youngest member in a local barbershop chorus.

  • S09E07 Breathless - Asthma in the Valley

    • May 4, 2010

    Asthma is a prevalent and serious problem for people in the Sacramento Valley. A chronic inflammatory lung disease, it's often triggered by high levels of pollen and pollution. This show investigates the causes of this growing problem and meets area residents struggling with the disease. It also spotlights new research, including efforts by local institutions leading to new treatments.

  • S09E08 Best of Street Signs

    • May 4, 2010

    Have you ever encountered a street sign and wondered how it got its name? Jack Gallagher takes you to some of the most interesting and historic locations that he visited on KVIE's popular series Street Signs. Includes streets in Sacramento, Modesto, Folsom, and the Sierra foothills.

  • S09E10 Best of The Collectors

    • May 4, 2010

    Is it a collection or an obsession? Join Jason Shoultz as he shares some of his favorite moments from The Collectors series. From Pez conventions to a collection of asphalt, some very interesting things are being gathered by Central Valley residents. Whether you've got a tiny collection on a shelf or a room full of treasures, this episode is for you!

Season 10

  • S10E02 Facing the Mortgage Crisis

    • May 5, 2010

    Are you in danger of losing your home to foreclosure? Learn valuable information to help you through this crisis and to avoid future financial trouble. KVIE's Jason Shoultz and Rob Stewart moderate a panel of trusted specialists offering free advice and legal resources.

  • S10E04 First Year Teachers: A Year in the Life

    • September 15, 2009

    This documentary investigates why 25 percent of new teachers quit within four years. How this problem is impacting our state both financially and socially is examined as well as the issues causing the crisis. KVIE follows two area teachers for a year to get an inside perspective of the day-to-day challenges new teachers face. Will either of these teachers quit of will they go on to a second year?

  • S10E06 UC Davis at 100

    • October 14, 2009

    2009 marked the 100-year anniversary of UC Davis. We take you back in time to see the highlights and accomplishments of a school that has contributed not only to the region, but the world. From a small farm school with a humble beginning to a world class institution, we’ll show you why so many are full of aggie pride.

  • S10E08 High School Dropouts

    • March 29, 2011

    Teachers and counselors are teaming up to achieve a common goal: they are going door-to-door trying to keep teenagers in school. In this edition of ViewFinder, meet teens who have dropped out of school, then decided to get their lives back on track by going back.

  • S10E10 Arts Alive - Second Saturday

    • May 4, 2010

    It's one of Sacramento's best-loved and most popular downtown events. Each month thousands of art lovers come from all over for Second Saturday, a lively celebration of art, music, and food in Sacramento's Midtown.

Season 11

  • S11E02 Crisis in Caring

    • March 23, 2010

    A Crisis in Caring: California's School Nursing Shortage focuses on the critical shortage of school nurses in Northern California, and its impact on students, teachers, parents and whole communities. California's top leaders, local physicians and students with chronic illnesses weigh in on the crisis.

  • S11E05 Staying Sharp

    • May 18, 2010

    Neurologists at the Memory Institute at Sutter Health and scientists at UC Davis share the latest research that's helping seniors maintain mental strength. Staying Sharp also focuses on caregivers and others caring for seniors experiencing mental decline. The program takes you inside the brain, and offers practical advice to help both seniors and younger folks keep their minds active!

Season 12

  • S12E01 Tee Time: Golf in Northern California

    • February 15, 2011

    Tee Time: Golf in Northern California celebrates golf in our region. We follow teenagers from The First Tee of Greater Sacramento to Pebble Beach, meet a local golf pro who talks about his successful journey, and see a Sacramento woman who goes high-tech with 3-D golf.

  • S12E02 The Golden Game - The Minor Leagues

    • September 28, 2010

    A unique glimpse into the lives of minor league baseball players at various stages in their careers. We take you inside the clubhouse, dugout, team bus, and their homes to see what it's like chasing the dream to the big leagues. See who makes it to the game's highest levels and who realizes it's time to walk away.

  • S12E04 My Musical Life

    • November 2, 2010

    Budding musical genius can be found in big cities and small communities, including the historic California Gold Rush town of Nevada City. Here, a unique program called Music in the Mountains is discovering and nurturing young composers as they explore their own wildly diverse musical styles and passions.

  • S12E05 Digital Doctors - The Future of Health Care

    • December 14, 2010

    Digital Doctors: The Future of Health Care explores how doctors can virtually be present at your workplace, home, and even a shopping mall. See how technology is putting doctors and patients face-to-face though thousands of miles apart. Meet a Central Valley optometrist who's teaming up with a UC Berkeley researcher to prevent blindness in rural town.

  • S12E06 From California to Kaiping

    • November 9, 2010

    In 2009, native Sacramentan Casey Chin began a personal odyssey to re-discover his ancestral roots by visiting his family village in Guangzhou Province, China. ViewFinder: From California to Kaiping traces his journey to understand the forces that compel people to emigrate to a new land, and their challenges in assimilating to a new culture in the United States.

  • S12E07 Above the American

    • December 7, 2010

    An aerial tour of one of California's most picturesque waterways, the American River. The journey begins at the confluence with the Sacramento River and travels the North, Middle and South Forks of the American. Incredible scenics, Old West history, wildlife, Native American artifacts and a thrilling ride down some of America's most famous whitewater rapids.

  • S12E08 Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra

    • January 25, 2011

    The Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra is arguably one of the most unique choirs in the country, because it's the only large chorus to have its own professional orchestra. Join us as we listen in to hear how their focus on singing makes both the group and their sound unique.

Season 13

  • S13E02 Critical Condition - California's Emergency Rooms

    • April 12, 2011

    ViewFinder - Critical Condition - California's Emergency Rooms focuses on the crisis facing emergency rooms in California. This documentary program takes a look at the impact that overcrowded emergency rooms have on doctors, nurses and ultimately patients.

  • S13E03 Stockton: All-America City

    • April 26, 2011

    Just three years after receiving their second All-America City award, Stockton ranked first in the nation for home foreclosures. In Stockton: All-America City, we investigate how Stockton is trying to overcome its greatest challenges, and emphasize its strengths.

  • S13E05 Tee Time-Second Round: Golf in Northern California

    • May 17, 2011

    George Archer, a local golf professional who could read the green, but not words, and how his legacy raises money to help children read and write. Legendary golfer Johnny Miller on his re-designed course at Napa's historic Silverado Resort. And a trip through nearly 100 years of history at the Stockton Golf and Country Club is your hole-in-one view to the past.

  • S13E06 Debating the Delta

    • June 21, 2011

    Join a lively and spirited discussion about some of your biggest concerns regarding the Delta's future and California's growing water needs. Debating the Delta is an informative and important television program that examines questions impacting almost everyone across our thirsty Golden State.

  • S13E09 Up From the UnderStory

    • March 8, 2011

    Experience the inspiring story of how residents of the struggling Calaveras County foothill community of Blue Mountain partnered with students, Native Americans, and UC Davis experts to revitalize their economy protect the environment, and regain pride in their hometown and heritage.

Season 14

  • S14E01 Tee Time: Third Round-Golf in Northern California

    • August 23, 2011

    Experience a sunrise-to-sunset golf getaway in our great state. Visit the Pacific coast to play a round of morning golf at The Links at Bodega Harbour, followed by an afternoon round at Shaffer's Mill in the Sierra Mountains. Golf professional Kevin Sutherland tells his golf career story. It's a heart of gold on the green as stroke victims and caregivers team up on the fairway for golf lessons.

  • S14E02 Collision Course: Teen Addiction Epidemic

    • October 11, 2011

    Teen substance abuse is one of America's top public health problems and can devastate our youth and their families. Experience the struggles of victims and the heartbreak and courage of those who are trying to help them. Learn how our own community is helping fight this epidemic.

  • S14E05 American Graduate

    • November 1, 2011

    Making the grade! On American Graduate: Keeping California Kids in School, discover how educators are now tracking high school graduation success rates back to kindergarten. See how California school districts are transforming high school to ensure success beyond just a high school diploma and well into college.

  • S14E06 Overcoming the Deluge: California's Plan for Managing Floods

    • November 8, 2011

    Katrina put a spotlight on Sacramento as the city that faces the greatest risk of flooding in the U.S. because of its two rivers: the American and the Sacramento. The century-old levee system is put to the test every five to seven years by a significant flood event.

Season 15

  • S15E01 Tee Time-Fourth Round: Golf in Northern California

    • February 21, 2012

    Meet golf legend Ken Venturi at San Francisco's historic Olympic Club and country music stars Clay Walker and Jack Ingram at a charity concert. See how a small army of groundskeepers manicures the course to near-perfection, and come along as golfers step back in time with wood-shafted hickory clubs.

  • S15E02 The Hidden Wonder of the World

    • February 7, 2012

    The hidden wonders of one of America's greatest engineering feats are revealed in The Hidden Wonder of the World: The Transcontinental Railroad from Sacramento to Donner Summit. Travel to the summit of the Sierra Nevada and marvel at how the master engineers and builders of the 1860s accomplished this heroic deed.

  • S15E03 Living With Pain

    • February 14, 2012

    According to experts, more than 115 million Americans battle chronic pain and you may be one of them. That total exceeds the number of people suffering from diabetes, coronary heart disease, and cancer combined. On Living with Pain, meet those struggling with pain, and discover leading research efforts in our region.

  • S15E04 Unusual Tales of the Sierra Nevada

    • February 28, 2012

    Explore seven out-of-the-ordinary and largely unknown stories of Sierra Nevada history and culture, including the history of the Angels Camp Frog Jump Jubilee, the first feature film produced in the Sierra, the first person to climb Half Dome, and more.

  • S15E06 Better Safe Than Sorry - A Focus on Food Safety

    • March 27, 2012

    Meet the researchers who are uncovering the answers to critical questions surrounding one of the world’s most critical needs—a safe and abundant food supply. Find out about food quality and quantity, and the people whose lives and livelihoods depend on food safety.

  • S15E08 Autism: Emerging from the Maze

    • June 12, 2012

    The numbers are staggering: 1 out of every 88 children in America has autism. Examine the research and advancements in treatment at the UC Davis MIND Institute making international news and how a clinic at Sutter Health is helping autistic adults. Inspiring stories and behavior therapy programs help children and families emerge from the maze of this puzzling disorder.

Season 16

  • S16E01 Tee Time-Fifth Round: Golf in Northern California

    • September 18, 2012

    Meet two of golf’s biggest names, Jack Nicklaus and Annika Sorenstam, as they discuss their lives, successful golf careers, Northern California golf experiences, and their plans for the future.

  • S16E02 Sidelined: Concussions in Sports

    • December 19, 2012

    Discover how modern science is tackling the growing problem of concussions and other injuries.

Season 17

  • S17E01 The Time is Now: Nathaniel Colley

    • February 20, 2013

    Nathaniel Colley, one of Sacramento’s earliest African American lawyers, spent 50 years shaping the course of American history. His passion for education and civil rights brought Colley together with John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Rosa Parks, Edmund “Pat” Brown, and Bill Clinton. We’ll discover the achievements of this Sacramento-born advocate for justice and equality.

  • S17E02 Too Much, Too Little – Childhood Eating Disorders

    • April 23, 2013

    Discussing weight can be a heavy topic, especially when it’s our children. Explore research that’s helping children battle obesity, anorexia, and bulimia. Join First Lady Michelle Obama in the White House Garden as she promotes healthy eating.

  • S17E04 The Collectors: Animals & Antiques

    • June 18, 2013

    Explore the interesting and unusual world of collecting in Northern California, and see homes that have been taken over by their owners' collections. How many cow figurines are too many? Just how much will one collector spend to complete his vintage whiskey bottle collection?

Season 18

  • S18E01 Tee Time 6 Golf in Northern California

    • September 24, 2013

    Join Frank LaRosa in this sixth edition of Tee Time and explore the lifelong love of the game. Meet PGA legend Billy Casper, discover the history of Mather Golf Course, and meet a man some call The Golf Whisperer.

Season 19

  • S19E01 Deadly Dust - Valley Fever

    • March 25, 2014

    It's a disease that springs from the soil. Valley Fever affects 150,000 people each year, but it’s still little-known, and hard to diagnose and treat. Hear from experts, as well as survivors who have nearly lost their lives to this mysterious malady.

  • S19E02 Workin’ Man Blues

    • January 22, 2014

    Explore the dust bowl roots of country music in California through interviews with California music icons Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, and Dwight Yoakam. Grammy Award-winning musicians Michael Martin Murphey and Vince Gill also reflect on the importance of the Bakersfield sound on the country music scene.

  • S19E03 Treading Water

    • March 11, 2014

    Facing an uncertain future, witness how Northern Californians confront water scarcity. In the new normal of what once was the California dream, activists, commercial fishermen, farmers, Indians, and politicians share their anxieties and reveal their values in an effort to find common cause, if not always common ground.

  • S19E04 The Story of Jug Handle

    • April 1, 2014

    Witness how a group of passionate supporters were able to save what is now Jug Handle State Reserve in Mendocino. Meet John Olmsted, a modern-day John Muir who stopped the bulldozers and preserved a unique ecosystem on California’s coast.

  • S19E05 Rotaries — Avalanche on the Mountain

    • April 8, 2014

    Explore a story of survival when men and machines vied with the mountains and the elements. When a winter storm shut down the west-east railroad route across America, a vision from the past—the rotary snow plow invented in the 1800s—helped rescue a trapped train crew and re-open this major rail line.

  • S19E06 Delano Manongs

    • May 6, 2014

    The story of farm labor organizer Larry Itliong and a group of Filipino farm workers who instigated one of the American farm labor movement’s finest hours – The Delano Grape Strike of 1965 that brought about the creation of the United Farm Workers Union (UFW).

  • S19E07 Living with Parkinson’s

    • June 24, 2014

    Examine how Parkinson's Disease is now approached with a new perspective, thanks to doctors, researchers, and patients who are driving the science. Meet men and women from all walks of life who struggle to delay their disease progression, including former Sacramento Kings power forward Brian Grant.

Season 20

  • S20E01 Calling Tokyo

    • July 8, 2014

    Discover the story of a group of Japanese-Americans who as American civilians served during WWII, even as their families and friends were incarcerated in concentration camps. Examine how they assisted the war efforts of Britain and the US through language translation work and short wave radio broadcasting to Japan.

  • S20E02 Torn - Recovering California’s Stolen Cultural Heritage

    • August 19, 2014

    In the desolate Owens Valley, looters have been stealing or destroying ancient artifacts, including petroglyphs thousands of years old. Join archeologists, Native American tribal members, and federal land officials as they try to recover these priceless pieces of the past, while restoring and protecting them for future generations.

  • S20E03 Yosemite — A Gathering of Spirit

    • September 2, 2014

    Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the landmark federal act signed by Abraham Lincoln that preserved Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. In a documentary narrated by Ken Burns, witness the birth of the national park idea, an amazing time in America’s conservation history.

  • S20E04 Impact of the Frolic

    • September 9, 2014

    In 1984, archaeologist Thomas Layton discovered some unexpected Chinese ceramic artifacts at a Native American site in Mendocino County. Witness how Dr. Layton’s quest to solve the riddle of the mysterious pottery led him to uncover a story of global connections and a shipwreck that impacted California forever.

  • S20E05 River Music

    • September 23, 2014

    What happens when science and art combine? Young composers spent a year learning about river science. The result? A moving tribute to the Yuba River and the life cycle of the salmon told through fully orchestrated music written by the talented teenagers.

  • S20E06 Inside California Education

    • October 5, 2014

    Discover the compelling stories about the challenges and opportunities California’s public education system faces. Visit school districts large and small to meet teachers, students, and policymakers and explore the programs and curriculums that offer opportunities for the state’s six million students.

  • S20E07 Someone You Know

    • October 21, 2014

    Every two minutes, someone is sexually assaulted in the United States. Examine the troubling realities of sexual assault, particularly on college campuses, through interviews with Chico-area students, counselors, campus police, and sexual assault survivors.

  • S20E09 A Likely Story

    • December 17, 2014

    A retiring California cattle rancher goes on his last cattle drive before handing the family ranch off to the next generation. As the family faces an uncertain future so does the small town of Likely, California where they live. A changing rural economy has forced many to leave the once-thriving community.

Season 21

  • S21E01 Fading Away - Alzheimer's

    • February 11, 2015

    Every 67 seconds, someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, a type of dementia with no known cure. As scientists race to unlock the secrets of the mind, patients and their caregivers take us inside their experience with this memory-robbing disease.

  • S21E04 Chinese Builders of Gold Mountain

    • April 21, 2015

    Celebrate the hard work, courage, and determination of the Chinese pioneers who helped build California. Visit historic Chinese temples, Gold Rush sites, and the levies the Chinese built.

  • S21E05 Tee Time — U.S. Senior Open: Del Paso Country Club

    • June 16, 2015

    Explore Sacramento’s Del Paso Country Club as the historic golf course prepares for one of the region’s biggest-ever sporting events—the 2015 U.S. Senior Open. Meet the people who brought the event to Sacramento, as well as a local PGA player who hopes to be the champion of the prestigious tournament.

  • S21E06 A Path to Healing - Genomics and Disease Prevention

    • June 23, 2015

    As scientists conduct research into the human genome, they are cracking codes to some cancer and other diseases. Meet Northern California patients who are receiving custom therapies—with dramatic results.

  • S21E07 Sands of War

    • November 11, 2015

    Visit the Desert Training Center in the Mojave desert, where one million soldiers prepared to enter WWII. Maj. Gen. George S. Patton, Jr. said in 1942, “We cannot train troops to fight in the desert of North Africa by training in the swamps of Georgia.”

Season 22

  • S22E01 Poverty and Poor Health

    • January 27, 2016

    Examine how Northern California healthcare providers, agencies, and programs are working to improve access and care for those who struggle as the healthcare system itself is in transition.

  • S22E02 The People's Palace

    • February 10, 2016

    Revisit the history of San Francisco’s City Hall, which rose from the rubble of the 1906 earthquake to become a symbol of the resilient citizens.

  • S22E03 Replacing the Past – Sacramento’s Redevelopment History

    • April 19, 2016

    Sacramento’s redevelopment in the 1950s and 1960s brought great change at the cost of many ethnic communities.

  • S22E04 The Journey Ahead - End of Life

    • March 22, 2016

    Courageous people share their personal stories of end-of-life decisions, hospice care, and how to navigate The Journey Ahead. A 17-year-old’s organ donation wishes are honored, and five lives are saved. Meet the doctors, nurses, social workers, and clergy helping people move forward.

  • S22E05 The Great Vacation Squeeze

    • April 5, 2016

    Vacations matter - for productivity, happiness, family bonding and especially, health. Explore why Americans take less time off work, even when it’s proven to be good for us.

  • S22E06 Oh, My Aching Back! Prevention & Treatment

    • April 26, 2016

    Examine the prevention, management, and relief of back and neck pain that up to 80 percent of people feel, from diagnosable to chronic and unseen.

  • S22E07 Arnold Knows Me – The Tommy Kono Story

    • August 2, 2016

    Meet a local Olympic champion who inspired countless weightlifters, including a future California governor.

  • S22E08 A Walk Through Time

    • September 6, 2016

    Explore Anderson Marsh State Historic Park, a majestic landscape where the Koi people have lived for 14,000 years.

  • S22E09 Working Lands

    • September 27, 2016

    Meet 12 ranching and farming families, preserving the traditions of the generations in the historic foothills of Nevada County.

  • S22E10 Stand and Salute Our Veterans

    • November 9, 2016

    Examine the challenges service members face, both during and after active duty. Gold and Blue Star families supporting each other, innovative resources for housing, addiction treatment, mental health, sexual trauma survivors, and more.

  • S22E11 More Than a Miracle: California's Agricultural Empire

    • October 11, 2016

    Trace the story of our region’s agricultural pioneers who battled weather, isolation, and mining to shape California’s farming heritage.

  • S22E12 The Mighty T - Tuolumne River

    • October 25, 2016

    Explore one of northern California’s most dramatic and important wild rivers! Outdoor expert Tom Stienstra follows the Tuolumne River from the melting Lyell Glacier atop Yosemite’s high country to the Golden Gate Bridge. Meet scientists confronting saltwater intrusion into the Delta estuary, which threatens the survival of a wildlife paradise that requires freshwater.

Season 23

  • S23E01 Ladies to the Rescue

    • March 8, 2017

    Meet the pioneering first responders who fought fires and provided medical aid in Citrus Heights from the 1950s to the 1980s.

  • S23E02 Healing Beyond Medicine

    • March 21, 2017

    Non-traditional healing methods are gaining acceptance within the medical community. Explore the healing power of music and touch, as well as the powerful bonds between people and the animals who help them live with daily health challenges.

  • S23E03 Getting There – Transit in the Sacramento Region

    • April 18, 2017

    Take an in-depth look at transportation challenges in our expanding region, including the top transportation trends that could help shape how we’ll get where we’re going, including car, bus, rail, streetcar, or even bicycle.

  • S23E04 Stories in Thread

    • May 2, 2017

    Explore the craft of traditional Hmong textiles and their significance to identity, inheritance, and cultural survival.

  • S23E05 The Boomer’s Guide to Growing Older

    • June 21, 2017

    Baby boomers are facing ever-increasing challenges, as they grapple with their own health issues while at the same time caring for their aging parents and sometimes even their own spouses. We’ll talk to experts to discover how boomers can manage these varied responsibilities while still maintaining their own physical and mental health, including resources and organizations designed to help.

  • S23E06 Before the Fall

    • September 20, 2017

    Each year, one in three people age 65+ experiences a fall serious enough to require medical attention. Explore key factors that cause falling and ways to prevent falling or reduce risk. Various ways to prevent falling, such as making simple home modifications and improving strength and balance, can reap benefits for every older adult.

  • S23E07 My Vietnam War Story – Veterans

    • September 21, 2017

    Meet local service members who spent time fighting in the Vietnam War, including Forward Air Controllers, military officers, and pilots involved in secret missions across Laos.

  • S23E08 My Vietnam War Story – Civilians and Refugees

    • September 21, 2017

    Explore the stories of non-military individuals who were impacted by the war in other ways, like volunteers aiding in war efforts and Vietnamese refugees fleeing to safety in America and other countries.

  • S23E09 Lost Falls of Yosemite

    • March 29, 2023

    Explore the return of rarely-seen waterfalls after an unusually wet winter in Yosemite National Park.

  • S23E11 The Empire of Agriculture

    • November 1, 2017

    Explore the rich history of California agriculture, including how flood and drought shaped our efforts to manage nature and how inventors from the Sacramento region created early farm equipment still used today.

  • S23E12 Voices For Freedom

    • November 15, 2017

    Explore the legacy of the Hyers sisters, African-American opera singers who debuted to enthusiastic audiences after the Civil War and helped create the modern American musical genre.

Season 24

  • S24E01 Forever Young

    • January 24, 2018

    Examine the medical and social challenges facing the baby boomer generation and discover new ways they're sustaining their health and well-being.

  • S24E02 Those First 24 Hours

    • April 4, 2018

    Discover the story of the first night of the wine country fires that killed more than 40 people and destroyed nearly nine thousand homes and buildings in Napa, Sonoma, Solano, Lake and Mendocino counties. Six months after the fires, follow the first responders who worked in the very first hours, before extra help arrived, and hear their chilling stories of close calls and snap decisions.

  • S24E04 Mr. Tanimoto's Journey

    • May 2, 2018

    Discover the story of Japanese-Americans who protested the loss of their constitutional rights during internment at Tule Lake Segregation Center.

  • S24E05 Next Gen – Asian American Art in the Central Valley

    • May 23, 2018

    Meet four regional artists using dance, drama, and the visual arts to reshape narratives about their communities – and change how their communities see themselves.

  • S24E06 The Sweet History of California Strawberries

    • May 30, 2018

    Discover how hard work and determination helped Japanese, European, and Mexican immigrants find success as strawberry farmers.

  • S24E07 Beyond the Ice Bucket Challenge - Battling ALS

    • June 20, 2018

    Discover how $94 million of research money has made a difference for people battling ALS and why early diagnosis and intervention is imperative to preserving quality of life.

  • S24E08 The Battle for Jack London's Mountain

    • August 15, 2018

    Discover how first responders, State Park employees, and ordinary people saved the Sonoma home of author Jack London from the 2017 wine country fires.

Season 25

  • S25E01 The Ito Sisters

    • October 17, 2018

    Explore the lives of three Nisei sisters from the Sacramento Delta, from their childhood on a farm in the Delta to their internment during WWII and beyond.

  • S25E03 Sleep Deprived

    • October 24, 2018

    Do you think you got enough sleep last night? For many Americans, the answer is no -- and they may suffer devastating health consequences because of it. Insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome and parasomnias are just some of the disorders keeping people awake at night. We’ll explore some of the most common sleep disorders, and look into treatments ranging from medication to mindfulness.

  • S25E04 Walking Into the Unknown

    • November 21, 2018

    Discover the untold story of South Asian Punjabi women and their contributions to California over the last century.

  • S25E05 Speak My Name and I Shall Live Again

    • December 12, 2018

    Sacramento resident Sharon Styles explores the history of her family, and a once-forgotten cemetery near a small Texas town. Experience Sharon’s emotional journey to find her roots and seeks answers about her family’s place in American history. Sacramento resident Sharon Styles explores the history of her family, and a once-forgotten cemetery near a small Texas town. Experience Sharon’s emotional journey to find her roots and seeks answers about her family’s place in American history.

  • S25E06 Stolen Paradise

    • November 21, 2018

    Explore how water from the Owens Valley was siphoned into Los Angeles, harming native people.

  • S25E07 The Curiosity Project

    • November 14, 2018

    Explore the spark of curiosity that led local researchers to achievement.

  • S25E09 The Not-Dying Girl

    • February 6, 2019

    Discover the emotional story of Lauren McCullough, a star high school athlete who was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma and spent her time spreading awareness about the cancer and completing inspiring bucket-list items.

  • S25E10 Water from the Wilderness

    • June 12, 2019

    Trace the extraordinary history of San Francisco's water system. When the city chose a site in the pristine Hetch Hetchy valley, an epic battle was led by John Muir. Today, with the impact of climate change keenly felt, the politics of water remain front page news. Explore the ways an urban water utility, and those who depend on it, are learning to adapt and plan for an uncertain future.

  • S25E12 Food for Thought – Food Allergies

    • March 27, 2019

    Discover the impacts of the food allergy epidemic and what caused it.

  • S25E13 Made in the Shade

    • April 24, 2019

    Discover how trees saved Sacramento - and how Sacramento saved its trees.

  • S25E14 Journey to Promontory

    • May 10, 2019

    Chronicle the story of the Transcontinental Railroad, from the politicians and engineers who designed it to the Chinese and Irish laborers who built it.

  • S25E15 Sacramento and the Transcontinental Railroad

    • May 8, 2019

    Marvel at the amazing story of the world's greatest railroad to mark the 150th anniversary of its completion.

  • S25E16 Saving Americana – Hunting the Trails

    • June 26, 2019

    Starting in the 1840s, America quite literally picked up and moved west. Hundreds of thousands of people hit the road, creating a long line of wagon trains that made up the Great Western Migration. Nearly two centuries later, a group of history buffs turned detectives are hunting for their old trails. This is the story of retracing the paths and wagon ruts that tell the story of the journey.

  • S25E17 Guardians of the Past – The Sacramento Pioneer Association

    • April 3, 2019

    Discover the Sacramento Pioneer Association, started by California's pioneers and powerful leaders, now dedicated to preserving the state's rich history.

Season 26

  • S26E02 Rebels with a Cause

    • July 24, 2019

    Explore the hard-fought campaign to preserve the unspoiled Marin County coastline that grew into a national movement.

  • S26E05 Waking Up to Wildfires

    • October 3, 2019

    Following the 2017 and 2018 northern California wildfires, researchers at the UC Davis Environmental Health Sciences Center study the short and long-term effects of smoke and other toxic materials on human and animal health.

  • S26E06 Lady Jessie

    • November 6, 2019

    Discover how a Reno casino owner’s generosity in sending thousands of care packages to troops in Vietnam forged life-changing friendships and a legacy in the sky.

  • S26E07 Searching for Hope - Homeless in Sacramento

    • November 27, 2019

    Discover the poignant stories of some of those living on Sacramento's streets, and investigate how city, county, and state governments are working to address the homelessness crisis .

  • S26E08 The Sound of Giving

    • December 4, 2019

    Follow Sacramento choir Reconciliation Singers: Voices of Peace as singers prepare concerts in support of the area’s first hospice facility for the homeless.

  • S26E09 Pebble Beach at 100

    • December 11, 2019

    Go inside the past, present, and future of an iconic California golf course and its enduring impact on the game.

  • S26E11 California's Watershed

    • January 22, 2020

    Examine the challenges facing the Sierra Nevada, California’s essential water source, and discover what is being done to address its uncertain future.

  • S26E12 Not All Lost

    • February 20, 2020

    Follow the story of three resilient teens as they share their stories and reflect on their achievements.

  • S26E14 Life After Sight

    • June 10, 2020

    Meet three resilient individuals facing vision loss, and explore the steps they are taking to navigate an everchanging world.

  • S26E17 Vanishing Chinatown

    • May 27, 2020

    Discover the story of San Francisco’s changing Chinatown through the story of a family photo studio and the photo archive they left behind.

  • S26E18 Devoted Dogs

    • June 17, 2020

    Explore the human-canine relationship through encounters with the dogs who help humans navigate the world, control anxiety, heal, and more.

Season 27

  • S27E01 Silent Death – Toxic Water in the Valley

    • July 13, 2020

    Explore the problem of contaminated drinking water for over 1 million California residents in the San Joaquin Valley.

  • S27E02 Knowledge Takes Flight

    • July 22, 2020

    Explore the local impact of aviation history and education.

  • S27E03 Farmer Florist

    • September 4, 2020

    Davis farmer-florist Katie Koch shares her deeply personal story of creating a successful business as a no-till farmer and local florist – all while navigating parenthood.

  • S27E04 Newcastle, Gem of the Foothills

    • September 9, 2020

    Newcastle – Gem of the Foothills explores one of California’s most compelling Gold Rush towns. Founded as an important stop on the original transcontinental railroad, Newcastle became a center of the nation’s fruit industry. The program recalls the Native Americans, gold miners, Chinese shop keepers, and Japanese farmers who played important roles in Newcastle’s history.

  • S27E06 More Knowledge Takes Flight

    • September 30, 2020

    Visit an elementary school in the heart of the Central Valley where the world’s largest aerospace company helps grow future pilots.

  • S27E08 Saving the Sacred

    • November 25, 2020

    Discover how rapid urbanization and the looting of artifacts for sale on illegal markets have threatened to erase the long histories of the Koi and Habematolel Pomo tribes.

  • S27E09 Saving Species Together

    • December 16, 2020

    Discover positive stories of collaboration between resource agencies, private landowners, nonprofit organizations, and the public to protect threatened and endangered species.

  • S27E10 California's Ag Bounty

    • December 9, 2020

    Explore the past and present of California’s rich agriculture.

  • S27E12 More California's Ag Bounty

    • March 3, 2021

    Take to the rice fields with students on a one-of-a-kind egg hunt to protect endangered waterfowl. Explore school farm programs where students enjoy fresh organic ingredients they grow, harvest, and prepare themselves. Meet an award-winning horticulturist and learn about careers in horticulture. And discover how a Native American nation finds success growing olives for their brand of olive oil.

  • S27E14 Sierra Gold with Wes Woodland – Brave Women

    • April 21, 2021

    Join host Wes Woodland and discover three women who embody the enduring spirit of the Sierra foothills and mountains.

  • S27E16 Healing From Home – Telehealth

    • May 26, 2021

    Take a look at telehealth today and how a post-COVID world encourages modern medicine to embrace technology.

  • S27E17 Healthy Body & Mind

    • June 16, 2021

    How has the pandemic affected our physical and mental health? Discover the ways we’ve stayed healthy in mind and body despite the challenges created by quarantining, social distancing, and staying close to home for months on end. Explore some physical activities that keep participants safe and in shape, plus the tools and tricks people have developed to maintain mental and emotional balance.

Season 28

  • S28E02 ​COVID – Lost and Learned

    • July 14, 2021

    The COVID pandemic changed everything: work, school, entertainment, even the social fabric that binds us. How do come back? Former Sacramento news anchor Cristina Mendonsa joins a team of journalists traveling across the nation and world to see how people are surviving, coming back, and planning for a brighter future. Join us as we discover what’s been lost and learned in the age of COVID.

  • S28E03 Tending Clouds

    • July 28, 2021

    Examine the continued fight against sex trafficking in Cambodia through the extraordinary life story of Reaksmey, a powerful woman fighting for freedom, justice, and love.

  • S28E04 Royal Chicano Air Force – Art and Activism

    • September 15, 2021

    Discover how Sacramento’s own Royal Chicano Air Force used art, poetry, and music to advance the cause of social justice and how these artists’ indelible legacy continues today.

  • S28E06 Colors of California

    • October 13, 2021

    Take a year-long journey with former Sacramento news anchor Marianne McClary through the natural colors of the Golden State – from the mustards of winter to the sunflowers of summer, and the yellow, orange, and red leaves of autumn that paint the Sierra Nevada a special kind of gold.

  • S28E08 Sharing Butte Creek

    • November 17, 2021

    Experience an incredible story of environmental change in the Northern Sacramento Valley as robust bird populations and salmons runs are revitalized.

  • S28E10 The Extraordinary Life of Joseph Bologne

    • December 22, 2021

    Discover the little-known story of a Caribbean boy born into slavery who became a celebrated 18th-century composer, violinist, conductor, and friend to French royalty.

  • S28E15 Scaling the Heights – The Auburn Symphony

    • March 30, 2022

    Trace the growth of the Auburn Symphony from 2012 to 2020, with Peter Jaffe leading the symphony as music director and conductor.

  • S28E17 More Than Skin Deep – Surviving Melanoma

    • April 20, 2022

    When it comes to skin cancer, melanoma is the deadliest. At one time, it was primarily diagnosed in adults over the age of 50. Today, doctors are seeing an increase in younger people, particularly women, who are facing success with new treatments. See how immunotherapy drugs have made surviving late stages of the disease much more possible. Episode sponsored by UC Davis Health.

  • S28E18 When the Smoke Clears

    • May 4, 2022

    Chronicle the notorious Camp Fire, from the day it struck to its aftermath two years later in the town of Paradise. Examine the after-effects of the fire, as residents and community leaders recount their initial reactions to the fire, the shock of displacement and loss, and their resilience in rebuilding this close-knit community.

  • S28E19 3 Seconds in October – The Killing of Andy Lopez

    • June 1, 2022

    Examine the controversial shooting of 13-year-old Latino Andy Lopez by a Sonoma County deputy sheriff, the police investigation that followed, and the community’s efforts for historic reform of the sheriff’s office.

  • S28E20 Before They Take Us Away

    • May 18, 2022

    Chronicle the previously untold stories of Japanese Americans who self-evacuated from the West Coast in the wake of forced incarceration during World War II.

  • S28E21 Struggle and Success – Sacramento’s LGBTQ+ Communities

    • June 2, 2022

    Explore the historical and ongoing struggle for equality and dignity in Sacramento’s LGBTQ+ communities through regional perspectives and events. Meet local trailblazers and discover the historic events that led to the creation of Sacramento’s LGBT Community Center.

Season 29

  • S29E01 The Power of Silence

    • July 13, 2022

    Explore deafness and hearing loss through the many different lenses of education, understanding, compassion, and technological advancements.

  • S29E02 A Wild Independence

    • December 21, 2022

    Discover how passionate volunteers are trying to rebuild the nation's first wheelchair-accessible hiking trail in California's Gold Country after its destruction in a 2020 forest fire.

  • S29E03 ViewFinder: Rancho Cordova

    • March 22, 2023

    Discover how Rancho Cordova played an important role in the history of Northern California and the U.S. – and its renewal today after challenging economic times.

  • S29E06 Saving Americana – The Great Lincoln Highway

    • June 9, 2023

    Delve into the origins of the Lincoln Highway, the country's daring first cross-country road, and follow the people traveling sections of that trip along highway 50 and Interstate 80 a hundred years later.

  • S29E07 Psychedelics and Healing

    • June 21, 2023

    Delve into new research in psychedelic therapy that could have far-reaching effects. There is growing concern about the increase in mental health illnesses and the ongoing shortage of effective treatment, yet new studies on psychedelics at top research universities are showing their potential to rewire the brain and allow patients to break dangerous patterns of thinking and behavior.

  • S29E08 Hope for Healing – The Power of Stem Cells

    • June 28, 2023

    Discover why medical researchers are so hopeful about the future of stem cell research through the stories of remarkable breakthroughs. Follow a first-ever in utero stem cell treatment that could change the life of a developing baby with spina bifida. Plus, meet a young man born with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, whose groundbreaking stem cell treatments have enhanced his quality of life.

Season 30

  • S30E05 All American – The Walter Gordon Story

    • January 23, 2024

    Discover the little-known story of Walter Gordon, UC Berkeley All-American football player and the first Black graduate of Cal's Boalt Law School, who went on to a distinguished career in law enforcement, civil rights, and prison reform.