Best of The Collectors
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Best of The Collectors
ViewFinder
Air Date: 05/04/10
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!
All American – The Walter Gordon Story
S30 Ep5 | 57m
Air Date: 01/23/24
Discover the little-known story of the first Black graduate of Cal's Boalt Law School.
Hope for Healing – The Power of Stem Cells
S29 Ep2908 | 26m 56s
Air Date: 06/28/23
Discover why medical researchers are so hopeful about the future of stem cell research.
Psychedelics and Healing
S29 Ep2907 | 26m 56s
Air Date: 06/21/23
Delve into new research in psychedelic therapy that could have far-reaching effects.
Saving Americana – The Great Lincoln Highway
S29 Ep2906 | 26m 52s
Air Date: 06/09/23
Delve into the origins of the Lincoln Highway.
ViewFinder: Rancho Cordova
S29 Ep2903 | 26m 58s
Air Date: 03/22/23 | Expires: 09/09/77
Discover Rancho Cordova's important role in the history of Northern California.
A Wild Independence
S29 Ep2 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 12/21/22
Volunteers are trying to rebuild a wheelchair-accessible hiking trail in California.
The Power of Silence
S29 Ep1 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 07/13/22
Explore deafness and hearing loss through many different lenses.
Struggle and Success – Sacramento’s LGBTQ+ Communities
S28 Ep21 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 06/02/22
Explore the struggle for equality and dignity for Sacramento's LGBTQ+ communities.
Before They Take Us Away
S28 Ep20 | 56m 55s
Air Date: 05/18/22
Chronicle the previously untold stories of Japanese Americans during World War II.
3 Seconds in October – The Killing of Andy Lopez
S28 Ep19 | 28m 9s
Air Date: 06/01/22
Examine the controversial shooting of 13-year-old Latino Andy Lopez.
When the Smoke Clears
S28 Ep18 | 27m 44s
Air Date: 05/04/22
Follow the Camp Fire from its inception to its aftermath almost two years later.
More Than Skin Deep – Surviving Melanoma
S28 Ep17 | 26m 56s
Air Date: 04/20/22
Discover how immunotherapy drugs have changed the way melanoma is treated.
Scaling the Heights – The Auburn Symphony
S28 Ep15 | 25m 43s
Air Date: 03/30/22
Trace the growth of the Auburn Symphony from 2012 to 2020.
The Extraordinary Life of Joseph Bologne
S28 Ep10 | 26m 30s
Air Date: 12/22/21
Discover the little-known story of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges.
Sharing Butte Creek
S28 Ep8 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 11/17/21
Experience an incredible story of environmental change in the Northern Sacramento Valley.
Colors of California
S28 Ep6 | 26m 51s
Air Date: 10/13/21
Take a year-long journey through the natural colors of the Golden State.
Royal Chicano Air Force – Art and Activism
S28 Ep4 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 09/15/21
Discover Sacramento’s own Royal Chicano Air Force.
Tending Clouds
S28 Ep3 | 56m 59s
Air Date: 07/28/21
Examine the continued fight against sex trafficking in Cambodia.
COVID – Lost and Learned
S28 Ep2 | 56m 55s
Air Date: 07/14/21
Discover what’s been lost and learned in the age of COVID.
Healthy Body & Mind
S27 Ep17 | 25m 29s
Air Date: 06/16/21
Discover the ways we’ve stayed healthy in mind and body during the pandemic.
Healing From Home – Telehealth
S27 Ep16 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 05/26/21
Take a look at telehealth today and how modern medicine embraces technology.
Sierra Gold with Wes Woodland – Brave Women
S27 Ep14 | 26m 55s
Air Date: 04/21/21
Discover three women who embody the enduring spirit of the Sierra foothills and mountains.
More California’s Ag Bounty
S27 Ep12 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 03/03/21
Explore California's agricultural bounty and meet the people who make it succeed.
California’s Ag Bounty
S27 Ep10 | 26m 56s
Air Date: 12/09/20
Explore the past and present of California’s rich agriculture.
Saving Species Together
S27 Ep9 | 26m 10s
Air Date: 12/16/20
Public-private collaborations are protecting threatened and endangered species.
Saving the Sacred
S27 Ep8 | 28m 34s
Air Date: 11/25/20
Urbanization and artifact looting threaten the histories of the Koi and Habematolel Pomo.
More Knowledge Takes Flight
S27 Ep6 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 09/30/20
Visit an elementary school that's growing future pilots.
Newcastle, Gem of the Foothills
S27 Ep4 | 26m 57s
Air Date: 09/09/20
Explore one of California’s most compelling Gold Rush towns.
Farmer Florist
S27 Ep3 | 26m 53s
Air Date: 09/04/20
Katie Koch shares her story as a successful no-till farmer, local florist, and parent.
Knowledge Takes Flight
S27 Ep2 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 07/22/20
Explore the local impact of aviation history and education.
Silent Death – Toxic Water in the Valley
S27 Ep1 | 26m 50s
Air Date: 07/13/20
Explore the problem of contaminated drinking water for over 1 million California residents
Devoted Dogs
S26 Ep18 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 06/17/20
Meet dogs who help humans navigate the world, control anxiety, heal, and more.
Vanishing Chinatown
S26 Ep17 | 26m 52s
Air Date: 05/27/20
Discover the archive of a Chinatown family photo studio.
Life After Sight
S26 Ep14 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 06/10/20
Meet three resilient individuals facing vision loss.
Not All Lost
S26 Ep12 | 26m 52s
Air Date: 02/20/20
Follow the story of three resilient teens as they share their stories.
California’s Watershed
S26 Ep11 | 26m 40s
Air Date: 01/22/20
Examine the challenges facing the Sierra Nevada, California’s essential water source.
Pebble Beach at 100
S26 Ep9 | 26m 52s
Air Date: 12/11/19
Go inside the past, present, and future of an iconic California golf course.
The Sound of Giving
S26 Ep8 | 26m 56s
Air Date: 12/04/19
Follow a Sacramento choir preparing for a benefit concert supporting the homeless.
Searching for Hope – Homeless in Sacramento
S26 Ep7 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 11/27/19
Discover the poignant stories of some of those living on Sacramento's streets.
Lady Jessie
S26 Ep6 | 26m 53s
Air Date: 11/06/19
Jessie Beck's care packages for troops in Vietnam forged life-changing friendships.
Waking Up to Wildfires
S26 Ep5 | 26m 56s
Air Date: 10/03/19
UC Davis Environmental Health Sciences Center study the health effects of smoke.
Rebels with a Cause
S26 Ep2 | 56m 52s
Air Date: 07/24/19
Explore the hard-fought campaign to preserve the Marin County coastline.
Guardians of the Past – The Sacramento Pioneer Association
S25 Ep17 | 26m 52s
Air Date: 04/03/19
Discover the Sacramento Pioneer Association, dedicated to preserving the state's history.
Saving Americana – Hunting the Trails
S25 Ep16 | 27m 5s
Air Date: 06/26/19
Nearly 200 years after the Great Western Migration, rediscover the paths the pioneers took
Sacramento and the Transcontinental Railroad
S25 Ep15 | 26m 42s
Air Date: 05/08/19
Marvel at the amazing story of the world's greatest railroad to mark the 150th anniversary
Journey to Promontory
S25 Ep14 | 59m 5s
Air Date: 05/10/19
Chronicle the story of the Transcontinental Railroad, from its design to completion.
Made in the Shade
S25 Ep13 | 26m 56s
Air Date: 04/24/19
Discover how trees saved Sacramento - and how Sacramento saved its trees.
Food for Thought – Food Allergies
S25 Ep12 | 26m 52s
Air Date: 03/27/19
Discover the impacts of the food allergy epidemic and what caused it.
Water from the Wilderness
S25 Ep11 | 55m 10s
Air Date: 06/12/19
Explores the ways an urban water utility are learning to adapt and plan for the future.
The Not-Dying Girl
S25 Ep9 | 26m 53s
Air Date: 02/06/19
Meet Lauren McCullough, a star athlete who documented her fight with Ewing's Sarcoma.
The Curiosity Project
S25 Ep7 | 27m
Air Date: 11/14/18
Explore the spark of curiosity that led local researchers to achievement.
Stolen Paradise
S25 Ep6 | 28m 31s
Air Date: 11/21/18
Explore how water from Owens Valley was siphoned into Los Angeles, harming native people.
Speak My Name and I Shall Live Again
S25 Ep5 | 26m 54s
Air Date: 12/12/18
Join a Sacramento resident as she explores her family's place in American history.
Sleep Deprived
S25 Ep3 | 26m 52s
Air Date: 10/24/18
Investigate some of the most common sleep disorders and look into treatments.
The Ito Sisters
S25 Ep1 | 56m 52s
Air Date: 10/17/18
Explore the lives of three Nisei sisters from the Sacramento Delta, including internment.
The Battle for Jack London’s Mountain
S24 Ep8 | 26m 52s
Air Date: 08/15/18
Discover how people banded together to save the Sonoma home of Jack London from 2017 fires
Beyond the Ice Bucket Challenge – Battling ALS
S24 Ep7 | 26m 52s
Air Date: 06/20/18
Discover how early diagnosis and new research changing the lives of people battling ALS.
The Sweet History of California Strawberries
S24 Ep6 | 26m 55s
Air Date: 05/30/18
Discover how hard work and determination helped immigrants succeed as strawberry farmers.
Next Gen – Asian American Art in the Central Valley
S24 Ep5 | 26m 52s
Air Date: 05/23/18
Meet four artists using art to reshape narratives about their communities.
Mr. Tanimoto’s Journey
S24 Ep4 | 26m 52s
Air Date: 05/02/18
Discover the story of Japanese-Americans who protested internment during WWII.
Forever Young
S24 Ep1 | 26m 52s
Air Date: 01/24/18
Discover new ways baby boomers are sustaining their health and well-being.
Voices For Freedom
S23 Ep12 | 27m 18s
Air Date: 11/15/17
Explore the legacy of the Hyers sisters, Civil War era African-American opera singers.
The Empire of Agriculture
S23 Ep11 | 25m 5s
Air Date: 11/01/17
Explore the rich history of California agriculture in the Sacramento region.
My Vietnam War Story – Civilians and Refugees
S23 Ep8 | 26m 52s
Air Date: 09/21/17
Explore the stories of non-military individuals who were impacted by the Vietnam War.
My Vietnam War Story – Veterans
S23 Ep7 | 26m 52s
Air Date: 09/21/17
Meet local service members who spent time fighting in the Vietnam War.
Before the Fall
S23 Ep6 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 09/20/17
Examine the risks of falling and discover measures seniors can take to improve balance.
The Boomer’s Guide to Growing Older
S23 Ep5 | 26m 51s
Air Date: 06/21/17
Baby boomers are facing ever-increasing challenges.
Stories in Thread
S23 Ep4 | 25m 22s
Air Date: 05/02/17
Explore the craft of traditional Hmong textiles.
Getting There – Transit in the Sacramento Region
S23 Ep3 | 26m 51s
Air Date: 04/18/17
Take a look at transportation challenges in our expanding region.
Healing Beyond Medicine
S23 Ep2 | 26m 51s
Air Date: 03/21/17
Explore how music and touch become powerful methods of healing.
Ladies to the Rescue
S23 Ep1 | 26m 29s
Air Date: 03/08/17
Pioneering first responders who fought fires and provided medical aid in Citrus Heights.
The Mighty T – Tuolumne River
S22 Ep12 | 26m 56s
Air Date: 10/25/16
Follow the Tuolumne River from Yosemite’s Lyell Glacier to the Golden Gate Bridge.
More Than a Miracle: California’s Agricultural Empire
S22 Ep11 | 25m 13s
Air Date: 10/11/16
Trace the story of our region’s agricultural pioneers.
Stand and Salute Our Veterans
S22 Ep10 | 26m 52s
Air Date: 11/09/16
Examine the challenges service members face, both during and after active duty.
Working Lands
S22 Ep9 | 26m 36s
Air Date: 09/27/16
Meet 12 ranching and farming families, preserving the traditions of the generations
Arnold Knows Me – The Tommy Kono Story
S22 Ep7 | 26m 53s
Air Date: 08/02/16
Meet a local Olympic champion who inspired countless weightlifters.
Oh, My Aching Back! Prevention & Treatment
S22 Ep6 | 26m 43s
Air Date: 04/26/16
Examine the prevention, management, and relief of back and neck pain.
The Great Vacation Squeeze
S22 Ep5 | 27m 22s
Air Date: 04/05/16
Explore why Americans take less time off work, even when it’s proven to be good for us.
The Journey Ahead – End of Life
S22 Ep4 | 26m 52s
Air Date: 03/22/16
Courageous people share their personal stories of end-of-life decisions.
Replacing the Past – Sacramento’s Redevelopment History
S22 Ep3 | 26m 56s
Air Date: 04/19/16
Sacramento’s redevelopment in the 1950s and 1960s.
Poverty and Poor Health
S22 Ep1 | 26m 52s
Air Date: 01/27/16
Northern California healthcare providers working to improve access for those who struggle.
Sands of War
S21 Ep7 | 27m 34s
Air Date: 11/11/15
Visit the WWII Desert Training Center in the Mojave desert.
A Path to Healing – Genomics and Disease Prevention
S21 Ep6 | 26m 52s
Air Date: 06/23/15
Scientists conduct research into the human genome, cracking codes to some cancer.
Tee Time — U.S. Senior Open: Del Paso Country Club
S21 Ep5 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 06/16/15
Explore Sacramento’s Del Paso Country Club as it prepares for the 2015 U.S. Senior Open.
Chinese Builders of Gold Mountain
S21 Ep4 | 26m 56s
Air Date: 04/21/15
Celebrate the hard work, courage, and determination of the Chinese pioneers of California.
Fading Away – Alzheimer’s
S21 Ep1 | 27m 8s
Air Date: 02/11/15
Get a personal, inside look at those affected by this memory-robbing disease.
A Likely Story
S20 Ep9 | 25m 15s
Air Date: 12/17/14
A retiring California cattle rancher goes on his last cattle drive.
Someone You Know
S20 Ep7 | 26m 33s
Air Date: 10/21/14
Examine the troubling realities of sexual assault on college campuses.
Inside California Education
S20 Ep6 | 26m 52s
Air Date: 10/05/14
The challenges and opportunities California’s public education system faces.
River Music
S20 Ep5 | 26m 54s
Air Date: 09/23/14
A moving musical tribute to the Yuba River and the life cycle of the salmon.
Impact of the Frolic
S20 Ep4 | 28m 18s
Air Date: 09/09/14
Uncover a story of global connections and a shipwreck that impacted California forever.
Yosemite — A Gathering of Spirit
S20 Ep3 | 25m 7s
Air Date: 09/02/14
Witness the birth of the national park idea.
Torn – Recovering California’s Stolen Cultural Heritage
S20 Ep2 | 27m 10s
Air Date: 08/19/14
In Owens Valley, looters have been stealing or destroying ancient artifacts.
Calling Tokyo
S20 Ep1 | 26m 13s
Air Date: 07/08/14
The story of a group of Japanese-Americans who as American civilians served during WWII.
Living with Parkinson’s
S19 Ep7 | 27m 5s
Air Date: 06/24/14
Examine how Parkinson's Disease is now approached with a new perspective.
Rotaries — Avalanche on the Mountain
S19 Ep5 | 26m 57s
Air Date: 04/08/14
A story of survival when men and machines vied with the mountains and the elements.
The Story of Jug Handle
S19 Ep4 | 26m 50s
Air Date: 04/01/14
A group of passionate supporters save what is now Jug Handle State Reserve in Mendocino.
Treading Water
S19 Ep3 | 27m 17s
Air Date: 03/11/14
Facing an uncertain future, witness how Northern Californians confront water scarcity.
Workin’ Man Blues
S19 Ep2 | 26m 52s
Air Date: 01/22/14
Explore the dust bowl roots of country music in California.
Deadly Dust – Valley Fever
S19 Ep1 | 26m 52s
Air Date: 03/25/14
Hear from experts & survivors who have nearly lost their lives to this mysterious malady.
Tee Time 6 Golf in Northern California
S18 Ep1 | 27m 23s
Air Date: 09/24/13
Join Frank LaRosa and explore the lifelong love of the game.
The Collectors: Animals & Antiques
S17 Ep4 | 26m 54s
Air Date: 06/18/13
Explore the interesting and unusual world of collecting in Northern California.
Too Much, Too Little – Childhood Eating Disorders
S17 Ep2 | 26m 52s
Air Date: 04/23/13
Discussing weight can be a heavy topic, especially when it’s our children.
The Time is Now: Nathaniel Colley
S17 Ep1 | 26m 34s
Air Date: 02/20/13
Sacramento’s first practicing African American attorney and tireless Civil Rights leader.
Sidelined: Concussions in Sports
S16 Ep2 | 27m 3s
Air Date: 12/19/12
How modern science is tackling the growing problem of concussions.
Tee Time-Fifth Round: Golf in Northern California
S16 Ep1 | 26m 52s
Air Date: 09/18/12
Meet two of golf’s biggest names, Jack Nicklaus and Annika Sorenstam.
Better Safe Than Sorry – A Focus on Food Safety
S15 Ep6 | 27m 3s
Air Date: 03/27/12
Researchers uncover the answers to questions about a safe and abundant food supply.
Unusual Tales of the Sierra Nevada
S15 Ep4 | 26m 58s
Air Date: 02/28/12
Explore seven out-of-the-ordinary and largely unknown stories of Sierra Nevada.
Living With Pain
S15 Ep3 | 26m 53s
Air Date: 02/14/12
Meet those struggling with pain, and discover leading research efforts in our region.
The Hidden Wonder of the World
S15 Ep2 | 26m 47s
Air Date: 02/07/12
The hidden wonders of one of America's greatest engineering feats.
Tee Time-Fourth Round: Golf in Northern California
S15 Ep1 | 26m 47s
Air Date: 02/21/12
Ken Venturi, The Olympic Club, country music stars Clay Walker and Jack Ingram.
Overcoming the Deluge: California’s Plan for Managing Floods
S14 Ep6 | 26m 52s
Air Date: 11/08/11
Get a firsthand look at how Californians manage floods, especially in the Central Valley.
American Graduate
S14 Ep5 | 26m 52s
Air Date: 11/01/11
California school districts transforming high school to ensure success beyond a diploma.
Collision Course: Teen Addiction Epidemic
S14 Ep2 | 26m 56s
Air Date: 10/11/11
Learn how our own community is helping fight teen substance abuse.
Tee Time: Third Round-Golf in Northern California
S14 Ep1 | 26m 52s
Air Date: 08/23/11
Golf in the morning at Bodega Bay and a play in the afternoon in the Sierra Mountains.
Up From the UnderStory
S13 Ep9 | 26m 33s
Air Date: 03/08/11
Residents of Blue Mountain revitalize their economy, environment, and regain pride.
Debating the Delta
S13 Ep6 | 56m 52s
Air Date: 06/21/11
Join a discussion about some of your biggest concerns regarding the Delta's future.
Tee Time-Second Round: Golf in Northern California
S13 Ep5 | 26m 52s
Air Date: 05/17/11
Golf legend Johnny Miller, the history of the Stockton Golf and Country Club, and more.
Stockton: All-America City
S13 Ep3 | 26m 52s
Air Date: 04/26/11
How Stockton is trying to overcome its greatest challenges, and emphasize its strengths.
Critical Condition – California’s Emergency Rooms
S13 Ep2 | 26m 52s
Air Date: 04/12/11
The impact overcrowded emergency rooms have on doctors, nurses and ultimately patients.
Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra
S12 Ep8 | 26m 52s
Air Date: 01/25/11
The only large chorus to have its own professional orchestra.
Above the American
S12 Ep7 | 26m 52s
Air Date: 12/07/10
An aerial tour of one of California's most picturesque waterways: the American River.
From California to Kaiping
S12 Ep6 | 26m 52s
Air Date: 11/09/10
Casey Chin's personal odyssey to re-discover his ancestral roots in China.
Digital Doctors – The Future of Health Care
S12 Ep5 | 26m 52s
Air Date: 12/14/10
Technology is putting doctors and patients face-to-face though thousands of miles apart.
My Musical Life
S12 Ep4 | 26m 53s
Air Date: 11/02/10
Experience the thrill of watching homegrown talent blossom.
The Golden Game – The Minor Leagues
S12 Ep2 | 26m 54s
Air Date: 09/28/10
A unique glimpse into the lives of minor league baseball players.
Tee Time: Golf in Northern California
S12 Ep1 | 26m 52s
Air Date: 02/15/11
Celebrating golf in our region.
Staying Sharp
S11 Ep5 | 26m 56s
Air Date: 05/18/10
Staying Sharp takes an in-depth look at the history of Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Crisis in Caring
S11 Ep3 | 26m 56s
Air Date: 03/23/10
The critical shortage of school nurses in No. California and its impact on the community.
Arts Alive – Second Saturday
S10 Ep10 | 26m 53s
Air Date: 05/04/10
Each month, Sacramento's Second Saturday is a lively celebration of art, music, and food.
High School Dropouts
S10 Ep8 | 26m 52s
Air Date: 03/29/11
Meet teens who have dropped out of school, then decided to return.
First Year Teachers: A Year in the Life
S10 Ep4 | 28m 11s
Air Date: 09/15/09
Why do 25% of teachers quit within four years? ViewFinder examines the reasons why.
Facing the Mortgage Crisis
S10 Ep2 | 56m 46s
Air Date: 05/05/10
Learn valuable information to help you through the foreclosure crisis.
Best of The Collectors
S9 Ep10 | 27m 2s
Air Date: 05/04/10
Jason Shoultz shares some of his favorite moments from The Collectors series.
Best of Street Signs
S9 Ep8 | 26m 49s
Air Date: 05/04/10
Have you ever encountered a street sign and wondered how it got its name?
Breathless – Asthma in the Valley
S9 Ep7 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 05/04/10
Asthma is a serious problem for people in the Sacramento Valley.
Arts Alive – Student Artists
S9 Ep5 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 04/08/09
Students who are creating some of the most imaginative artwork in the Valley.
Sounding the Alarm: Diabetes in the Valley
S9 Ep4 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 10/29/13
Timely advice on how your family can improve the odds against becoming victims of diabetes
KVIE at Fifty
S9 Ep1 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 02/11/09
Join us for a nostalgic journey through KVIE's fifty years of broadcasting history.
California Heat
S8 Ep5 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 06/03/08
Scientists provide a glimpse of California's future as the climate warms.
Rebuilding the Boat – Fixing I-5
S8 Ep4 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 11/19/08
How to fix a vital artery that carries 190,000 cars each day without causing major chaos.
Captive Audience – The 21st Century Challenge
S7 Ep14 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 06/18/08
Many of the nation's top zoos are stepping up their efforts to save threatened species.
Depression: Into the Light
S7 Ep13 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 01/01/15
We learn the signs and symptoms of both childhood and adult depression.
HAPA: One Step at a Time
S7 Ep11 | 26m 33s
Air Date: 05/07/08
A thought provoking exploration of what it means to be a mixed-race American today.
Cancer: What You Need to Know
S7 Ep10 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 06/16/09
Delve into the possibility of cancer clusters to better understand and cure cancer.
Sikhs in America
S7 Ep4 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 01/08/08
Sikh social and family life, spiritual life, and economic and work life.
Sacramento Railyards
S7 Ep3 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 04/29/08
Exploring Sacramento's pivotal role in building the transcontinental railroad.
Warriors With Wings: Valley Airbases in WWII
S6 Ep2 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 10/03/07
WWII forced Americans to endure more than they thought possible overseas and here at home.
Fighting Port – Stockton in WWII
S6 Ep1 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 09/19/07
Explore Stockton's contributions to WWII: Stockton Warbird Group, shipyard, Stockton Jeep
Someone’s Somebody
S5 Ep11 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 02/13/13
Experience the foster care system through Regina Louise’s first person account.
Little Manila: Filipinos in California’s Heartland
S5 Ep10 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 10/15/13
The immigrant story as Filipinos experienced it in Stockton.
Echoes of a Lost Valley
S5 Ep9 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 11/27/13
Travel deep into California's past to its geological birth.
Challenge Yourself: Women, Weight, and Well Being
S5 Ep7 | 27m 36s
Air Date: 03/01/14
Exercise and healthy eating, eating tips from nutritionists to cut calories
Frozen in Time
S5 Ep4 | 26m 50s
Air Date: 03/22/11
For more than 65 years, North Sacramento's Iceland Ice Rink has seen its share of history.
African Americans in CA’s Heartland – The Civil Rights Era
S5 Ep3 | 27m 55s
Air Date: 10/02/17
This documentary focuses on Sacramento during the late 1950s and early 1960s.
African Americans in California’s Heartland
S5 Ep2 | 27m 27s
Air Date: 02/08/11
Exploring the history of African Americans in the Central Valley and Sierra Nevada.
Heart of Woman
S4 Ep6 | 26m 9s
Air Date: 06/30/09
Personal stories of women who survived heart disease to raise risk awareness among women.
The Golden Game: Baseball In Sacramento
S4 Ep5 | 28m 4s
Air Date: 03/21/08
Based on Kevin Nelson's book The Golden Game, we examine Sacramento's baseball history.
Los Braceros: Strong Arms to Aid the USA
S3 Ep12 | 27m 14s
Air Date: 09/12/17
Trace the story of the millions of men who left their homeland to chase a dream.
Off the Beaten Path – Salton Secrets Preview
S30 Ep1 | 30s
Air Date: 07/05/23
See what mysteries the Salton Sea holds.
Hope for Healing – The Power of Stem Cells Preview
S29 Ep2909 | 30s
Air Date: 06/28/23
Discover why medical researchers are so hopeful about the future of stem cell research.
Psychedelics and Healing Preview
S29 Ep2907 | 30s
Air Date: 06/21/23
Delve into new research in psychedelic therapy that could have far-reaching effects.
Saving Americana – The Great Lincoln Highway Preview
S29 Ep2906 | 30s
Air Date: 06/14/23
Delve into the origins of the Lincoln Highway.
Rancho Cordova Preview
S29 Ep2903 | 1m 40s
Air Date: 03/22/23 | Expires: 09/09/77
Discover Rancho Cordova's important role in the history of Northern California.
The Power of Silence Preview
S29 Ep1 | 30s
Air Date: 07/13/22 | Expires: 09/09/77
Explore deafness and hearing loss through many different lenses.
Sacramento’s LGBTQ+ Communities Preview
S28 Ep21 | 30s
Air Date: 06/15/22 | Expires: 09/09/77
Explore the struggle for equality and dignity for Sacramento's LGBTQ+ community.
Before They Take Us Away Preview
S28 Ep20 | 30s
Air Date: 05/18/22 | Expires: 09/09/77
Chronicle the previously untold stories of Japanese Americans during World War II.
When the Smoke Clears Preview
S28 Ep18 | 30s
Air Date: 05/04/22 | Expires: 09/09/77
Follow the Camp Fire from its inception to its aftermath almost two years later.
More Than Skin Deep – Surviving Melanoma Preview
S28 Ep17 | 30s
Air Date: 04/20/22
Discover how immunotherapy drugs have changed the way melanoma is treated.
Rewilding a Mountain Preview
S28 Ep11 | 30s
Air Date: 12/29/21
Discover the restored Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge.
The Extraordinary Life of Joseph Bologne Preview
S28 Ep10 | 30s
Air Date: 12/22/21
Discover the little-known story of Joseph Bologne.
Sharing Butte Creek Preview
S28 Ep8 | 30s
Air Date: 11/17/21
Experience an incredible story of environmental change in the Northern Sacramento Valley.
Colors of California Preview
S28 Ep6 | 30s
Air Date: 10/27/21
Take a year-long journey through the natural colors of the Golden State.
Royal Chicano Air Force – Art and Activism Preview
S28 Ep4 | 30s
Air Date: 09/15/21
Discover Sacramento’s own Royal Chicano Air Force.
Tending Clouds Preview
S28 Ep3 | 30s
Air Date: 07/28/21
Examine the continued fight against sex trafficking in Cambodia.
COVID – Lost and Learned Preview
S28 Ep2 | 30s
Air Date: 07/14/21
See how people are surviving, coming back, and planning for a brighter future.
Healthy Body & Mind Preview
S27 Ep17 | 30s
Air Date: 06/23/21
Discover the ways we’ve stayed healthy in mind and body during the pandemic.
Healing From Home – Telehealth Panel Discussion
S27 Ep16 | 31m 55s
Air Date: 05/26/21
An online panel discussion of the documentary ViewFinder: Healing From Home – Telehealth.
Preview: Healing From Home – Telehealth
S27 Ep16 | 30s
Air Date: 06/02/21
Take a look at telehealth today and how modern medicine embraces technology.
The First Angry Man Preview
S27 Ep11 | 30s
Air Date: 01/06/21
Explore the campaign that slashed property taxes in California and launched a tax revolt.
California’s Ag Bounty Preview
S27 Ep10 | 30s
Air Date: 12/09/20
Explore the past and present of California’s rich agriculture.
Saving Species Together Preview
S27 Ep9 | 30s
Air Date: 12/16/20
Public-private collaborations are protecting threatened and endangered species.
Saving the Sacred Preview
S27 Ep8 | 29s
Air Date: 11/25/20
Urbanization and artifact looting threaten the histories of the Koi and Habematolel Pomo.
Wilder Than Wild Preview
S27 Ep5 | 30s
Air Date: 10/07/20
Examine how fire suppression and climate change have made wildfires more severe.
Newcastle, Gem of the Foothills Preview
S27 Ep4 | 30s
Air Date: 09/09/20
Explore one of California’s most compelling Gold Rush towns.
Farmer Florist Preview
S27 Ep3 | 30s
Air Date: 09/02/20
Davis farmer-florist Katie Koch shares her deeply personal story.
Vanishing Chinatown Panel Discussion
S26 Ep17 | 34m 6s
Air Date: 05/27/20
Hear from Vanishing Chinatown’s director and producers.
Vanishing Chinatown Preview
S26 Ep17 | 30s
Air Date: 05/27/20
Discover the story of San Francisco’s changing Chinatown through a family photo studio.
Life After Sight Preview
S26 Ep14 | 30s
Air Date: 06/10/20
Meet three resilient individuals facing vision loss.
Cohousing – Best of Both Worlds
S26 Ep13 | 30s
Air Date: 03/18/20
Explore the concept of cohousing through first-hand observation and interviews.
The Not-Dying Girl preview
S25 Ep9 | 4m 7s
Air Date: 02/06/19
Meet Lauren McCullough, a star athlete who documented her fight with Ewing's Sarcoma.
The Boomer’s Guide to Growing Older Preview
S23 Ep5 | 30s
Air Date: 06/21/17
Baby boomers are facing ever-increasing challenges.
Getting There – Transit in the Sacramento Region Preview
S23 Ep3 | 30s
Air Date: 04/18/17
Take a look at transportation challenges in our expanding region.
Healing Beyond Medicine – Horseback Riding Therapy
S23 Ep2 | 3m 36s
Air Date: 03/28/17
Horses are being used as a form of therapy for children and adults with special needs.
Healing Beyond Medicine – Service Dogs
S23 Ep2 | 4m 17s
Air Date: 03/28/17
Discover how service dogs help both physically and emotionally.
Healing Beyond Medicine – Hospital Therapy Dogs
S23 Ep2 | 5m 6s
Air Date: 03/28/17
Meet the therapy dogs and their handlers making a difference in the lives of patients.
Healing Beyond Medicine – Music and Memory
S23 Ep2 | 3m 51s
Air Date: 03/28/17
Finding a pathway to movement and memory through music.
Healing Beyond Medicine – Music Therapy
S23 Ep2 | 5m 11s
Air Date: 03/28/17
We take a look at the healing power of music.
Healing Beyond Medicine – Cuddle Therapy
S23 Ep2 | 2m 35s
Air Date: 03/28/17
The simple act of touch is helping the health and development of newborns.
Healing Beyond Medicine Extra: Tai Chi
S23 Ep2 | 2m 28s
Air Date: 03/21/17
Visit the AAC Senior Center to explore the healing effects of Tai Chi.
Healing Beyond Medicine Extra: Service Dog Training
S23 Ep2 | 3m 5s
Air Date: 03/21/17
Margaret Peterson explains what it takes to train a CCI service dog.
Healing Beyond Medicine Preview
S23 Ep2 | 20s
Air Date: 03/21/17
Non-traditional healing methods are gaining acceptance within the medical community.
Chris Perrone
S22 Ep1 | 6m 5s
Air Date: 02/24/16
On improving access to affordable healthcare in California
A Path to Healing: Genomics and Disease Prevention Preview
S21 Ep6 | 30s
Air Date: 06/23/15
As scientists conduct research into the human genome, patients receive dramatic results
Fading Away Extra: Support Services
S21 Ep1 | 6m 45s
Air Date: 02/11/15
Learn about support systems that are available for both patients and caregivers.
Fading Away Extra: Mild Cognitive Impairment
S21 Ep1 | 2m 34s
Air Date: 02/11/15
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), a slight but noticeable decline in cognitive abilities.
Fading Away Extra: Connecting With Patients
S21 Ep1 | 8m 45s
Air Date: 02/11/15
UC Davis Professor Sarah Farias highlights ways to connect with the Alzheimer’s patients.
Fading Away Extra: Imaging and Tracking
S21 Ep1 | 7m 27s
Air Date: 02/18/15
Tracking changes happening inside the brains of Alzheimer's patients.
Fading Away Extra: The Science of the Disease
S21 Ep1 | 11m 9s
Air Date: 02/11/15
ViewFinder Fading Away - Alzheimer's video extra: The Science of the Disease
Fading Away Extra: Signs and Symptoms
S21 Ep1 | 4m 18s
Air Date: 02/11/15
ViewFinder Fading Away - Alzheimer's video extra: Signs and Symptoms
Fading Away Extra: Improving Brain Health
S21 Ep1 | 4m 47s
Air Date: 02/11/15
ViewFinder Fading Away - Alzheimer's video extra: Improving Brain Health
Fading Away Extra: Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
S21 Ep1 | 7m 18s
Air Date: 02/11/15
ViewFinder Fading Away - Alzheimer's video extra: Alzheimer's Diagnosis
Fading Away Extra: Depression and Memory Problems
S21 Ep1 | 1m 26s
Air Date: 02/11/15
ViewFinder Fading Away - Alzheimer's video extra: Depression and Memory Problems
Fading Away – Alzheimer’s PROMO
S21 Ep1 | 30s
Air Date: 02/06/15
Promo for ViewFinder: Fading Away - Alzheimer's
Living With Parkinson’s Extra – Chevo Ramirez Interview
S19 Ep7 | 20m 13s
Air Date: 06/26/14
Retired business leader Chevo Ramirez discusses his diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease.
Living With Parkinson’s – Brian Grant Interview
S19 Ep7 | 9m 6s
Air Date: 06/24/14
Former Sacramento Kings power forward Brian Grant discusses his Parkinson's diagnosis.
Living With Parkinson’s Extra – Exercise, Activity, Hobbies
S19 Ep7 | 4m 30s
Air Date: 06/24/14
A UC Davis neurologist discusses exercise, activity, and hobbies.
Living With Parkinson’s Extra – Diagnosis And The DaTscan
S19 Ep7 | 4m 41s
Air Date: 06/24/14
Diagnosing Parkinson's disease and the role of a new imaging technique called the DaTscan.
Living With Parkinson’s Extra – Treatment Options
S19 Ep7 | 12m 23s
Air Date: 06/24/14
Neurologists discuss the various treatment options for Parkinson's disease.
PREVIEW: Rotaries – Avalanche on the Mountain
S19 Ep5 | 31s
Air Date: 04/08/14
A story of survival when men and machines vied with the mountains and the elements.
Deadly Dust Extra – Robin Smith
S19 Ep1 | 4m 26s
Air Date: 03/25/14
Valley Fever nearly claimed Robin Smith's life.
Deadly Dust Extra – Jerry Galang
S19 Ep1 | 4m 8s
Air Date: 03/25/14
Jerry Galang shares the story of his battle with Valley Fever.
Karen Ross
S15 Ep6 | 13m 28s
Air Date: 03/27/12
Karen Ross, secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
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Off the Beaten Path: The California Super Flood
Examine the effects of the 1862 43-day rainfall in Southern California, which forever changed the area's history and environment.
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Off the Beaten Path: The California Super Flood
Examine the effects of the 1862 43-day rainfall in Southern California, which forever changed the area's history and environment.
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Off the Beaten Path: The California Super Flood
Examine the effects of the 1862 43-day rainfall in Southern California, which forever changed the area's history and environment.
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Off the Beaten Path: The California Super Flood
Examine the effects of the 1862 43-day rainfall in Southern California, which forever changed the area's history and environment.
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Off the Beaten Path: The California Super Flood
Examine the effects of the 1862 43-day rainfall in Southern California, which forever changed the area's history and environment.
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Off the Beaten Path: The California Super Flood
Examine the effects of the 1862 43-day rainfall in Southern California, which forever changed the area's history and environment.
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Off the Beaten Path: The California Super Flood
Examine the effects of the 1862 43-day rainfall in Southern California, which forever changed the area's history and environment.
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