Chinese Builders of Gold Mountain

Beyond the Shell
S31 Ep1 | 27m 12s

A look at the history and Native American culture around the abalone.

All American – The Walter Gordon Story
S30 Ep5 | 57m

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

Discover why medical researchers are so hopeful about the future of stem cell research.

Psychedelics and Healing
S29 Ep2907 | 26m 56s

Delve into new research in psychedelic therapy that could have far-reaching effects.

Saving Americana – The Great Lincoln Highway
S29 Ep2906 | 26m 52s

Delve into the origins of the Lincoln Highway.

ViewFinder: Rancho Cordova
S29 Ep2903 | 26m 58s

Discover Rancho Cordova's important role in the history of Northern California.

A Wild Independence
S29 Ep2 | 26m 46s

Volunteers are trying to rebuild a wheelchair-accessible hiking trail in California.

The Power of Silence
S29 Ep1 | 26m 46s

Explore deafness and hearing loss through many different lenses.

Struggle and Success – Sacramento’s LGBTQ+ Communities
S28 Ep21 | 26m 46s

Explore the struggle for equality and dignity for Sacramento's LGBTQ+ communities.

Before They Take Us Away
S28 Ep20 | 56m 55s

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

Examine the controversial shooting of 13-year-old Latino Andy Lopez.

When the Smoke Clears
S28 Ep18 | 27m 44s

Follow the Camp Fire from its inception to its aftermath almost two years later.

More Than Skin Deep – Surviving Melanoma
S28 Ep17 | 26m 56s

Discover how immunotherapy drugs have changed the way melanoma is treated.

Scaling the Heights – The Auburn Symphony
S28 Ep15 | 25m 43s

Trace the growth of the Auburn Symphony from 2012 to 2020.

The Extraordinary Life of Joseph Bologne
S28 Ep10 | 26m 30s

Discover the little-known story of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges.

Sharing Butte Creek
S28 Ep8 | 26m 46s

Experience an incredible story of environmental change in the Northern Sacramento Valley.

Colors of California
S28 Ep6 | 26m 51s

Take a year-long journey through the natural colors of the Golden State.

Royal Chicano Air Force – Art and Activism
S28 Ep4 | 26m 46s

Discover Sacramento’s own Royal Chicano Air Force.

Tending Clouds
S28 Ep3 | 56m 59s

Examine the continued fight against sex trafficking in Cambodia.

​COVID – Lost and Learned
S28 Ep2 | 56m 55s

Discover what’s been lost and learned in the age of COVID.

Healthy Body & Mind
S27 Ep17 | 25m 29s

Discover the ways we’ve stayed healthy in mind and body during the pandemic.

Healing From Home – Telehealth
S27 Ep16 | 26m 46s

Take a look at telehealth today and how modern medicine embraces technology.

More California’s Ag Bounty
S27 Ep12 | 26m 46s

Explore California's agricultural bounty and meet the people who make it succeed.

California’s Ag Bounty
S27 Ep10 | 26m 56s

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

Saving Species Together
S27 Ep9 | 26m 10s

Public-private collaborations are protecting threatened and endangered species.

Saving the Sacred
S27 Ep8 | 28m 34s

Urbanization and artifact looting threaten the histories of the Koi and Habematolel Pomo.

More Knowledge Takes Flight
S27 Ep6 | 26m 46s

Visit an elementary school that's growing future pilots.

Newcastle, Gem of the Foothills
S27 Ep4 | 26m 57s

Explore one of California’s most compelling Gold Rush towns.

Knowledge Takes Flight
S27 Ep2 | 26m 46s

Explore the local impact of aviation history and education.

Silent Death – Toxic Water in the Valley
S27 Ep1 | 26m 50s

Explore the problem of contaminated drinking water for over 1 million California residents

Devoted Dogs
S26 Ep18 | 26m 46s

Meet dogs who help humans navigate the world, control anxiety, heal, and more.

Vanishing Chinatown
S26 Ep17 | 26m 52s

Discover the archive of a Chinatown family photo studio.

Life After Sight
S26 Ep14 | 26m 46s

Meet three resilient individuals facing vision loss.

Not All Lost
S26 Ep12 | 26m 52s

Follow the story of three resilient teens as they share their stories.

California’s Watershed
S26 Ep11 | 26m 40s

Examine the challenges facing the Sierra Nevada, California’s essential water source.

Pebble Beach at 100
S26 Ep9 | 26m 52s

Go inside the past, present, and future of an iconic California golf course.

The Sound of Giving
S26 Ep8 | 26m 55s

Follow a Sacramento choir preparing for a benefit concert supporting the homeless.

Searching for Hope – Homeless in Sacramento
S26 Ep7 | 26m 46s

Discover the poignant stories of some of those living on Sacramento's streets.

Lady Jessie
S26 Ep6 | 26m 53s

Jessie Beck's care packages for troops in Vietnam forged life-changing friendships.

Waking Up to Wildfires
S26 Ep5 | 26m 56s

UC Davis Environmental Health Sciences Center study the health effects of smoke.

Rebels with a Cause
S26 Ep2 | 56m 52s

Explore the hard-fought campaign to preserve the Marin County coastline.

Guardians of the Past – The Sacramento Pioneer Association
S25 Ep17 | 26m 52s

Discover the Sacramento Pioneer Association, dedicated to preserving the state's history.

Saving Americana – Hunting the Trails
S25 Ep16 | 27m 5s

Nearly 200 years after the Great Western Migration, rediscover the paths the pioneers took

Sacramento and the Transcontinental Railroad
S25 Ep15 | 26m 42s

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

Journey to Promontory
S25 Ep14 | 59m 5s

Chronicle the story of the Transcontinental Railroad, from its design to completion.

Made in the Shade
S25 Ep13 | 26m 56s

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

Food for Thought – Food Allergies
S25 Ep12 | 26m 52s

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

Water from the Wilderness
S25 Ep11 | 55m 10s

Explores the ways an urban water utility are learning to adapt and plan for the future.

The Not-Dying Girl
S25 Ep9 | 26m 55s

Meet Lauren McCullough, a star athlete who documented her fight with Ewing's Sarcoma.

The Curiosity Project
S25 Ep7 | 27m

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

Stolen Paradise
S25 Ep6 | 28m 31s

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

Join a Sacramento resident as she explores her family's place in American history.

Sleep Deprived
S25 Ep3 | 26m 52s

Investigate some of the most common sleep disorders and look into treatments.

The Ito Sisters
S25 Ep1 | 56m 52s

Explore the lives of three Nisei sisters from the Sacramento Delta, including internment.

The Battle for Jack London’s Mountain
S24 Ep8 | 26m 52s

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

Discover how early diagnosis and new research changing the lives of people battling ALS.

The Sweet History of California Strawberries
S24 Ep6 | 26m 55s

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

Meet four artists using art to reshape narratives about their communities.

Mr. Tanimoto’s Journey
S24 Ep4 | 26m 52s

Discover the story of Japanese-Americans who protested internment during WWII.

Those First 24 Hours
S24 Ep2 | 26m 56s

Follow the first responders who worked the first night of the Napa wine country fires .

Forever Young
S24 Ep1 | 26m 52s

Discover new ways baby boomers are sustaining their health and well-being.

Voices For Freedom
S23 Ep12 | 27m 18s

Explore the legacy of the Hyers sisters, Civil War era African-American opera singers.

The Empire of Agriculture
S23 Ep11 | 25m 5s

Explore the rich history of California agriculture in the Sacramento region.

My Vietnam War Story – Civilians and Refugees
S23 Ep8 | 26m 52s

Explore the stories of non-military individuals who were impacted by the Vietnam War.

My Vietnam War Story – Veterans
S23 Ep7 | 26m 52s

Meet local service members who spent time fighting in the Vietnam War.

Before the Fall
S23 Ep6 | 26m 46s

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

Baby boomers are facing ever-increasing challenges.

Stories in Thread
S23 Ep4 | 25m 22s

Explore the craft of traditional Hmong textiles.

Getting There – Transit in the Sacramento Region
S23 Ep3 | 26m 51s

Take a look at transportation challenges in our expanding region.

Healing Beyond Medicine
S23 Ep2 | 26m 51s

Explore how music and touch become powerful methods of healing.

Ladies to the Rescue
S23 Ep1 | 26m 29s

Pioneering first responders who fought fires and provided medical aid in Citrus Heights.

The Mighty T – Tuolumne River
S22 Ep12 | 26m 56s

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

Trace the story of our region’s agricultural pioneers.

Stand and Salute Our Veterans
S22 Ep10 | 26m 52s

Examine the challenges service members face, both during and after active duty.

Working Lands
S22 Ep9 | 26m 36s

Meet 12 ranching and farming families, preserving the traditions of the generations

A Walk Through Time
S22 Ep8 | 27m 56s

Explore Anderson Marsh State Historic Park.

Arnold Knows Me – The Tommy Kono Story
S22 Ep7 | 26m 53s

Meet a local Olympic champion who inspired countless weightlifters.

Oh, My Aching Back! Prevention & Treatment
S22 Ep6 | 26m 43s

Examine the prevention, management, and relief of back and neck pain.

The Great Vacation Squeeze
S22 Ep5 | 27m 22s

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

Courageous people share their personal stories of end-of-life decisions.

Replacing the Past – Sacramento’s Redevelopment History
S22 Ep3 | 26m 56s

Sacramento’s redevelopment in the 1950s and 1960s.

The People’s Palace
S22 Ep2 | 28m 9s

The history of San Francisco’s City Hall.

Poverty and Poor Health
S22 Ep1 | 26m 52s

Northern California healthcare providers working to improve access for those who struggle.

Sands of War
S21 Ep7 | 27m 34s

Visit the WWII Desert Training Center in the Mojave desert.

A Path to Healing – Genomics and Disease Prevention
S21 Ep6 | 26m 52s

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

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

Celebrate the hard work, courage, and determination of the Chinese pioneers of California.

Fading Away – Alzheimer’s
S21 Ep1 | 27m 8s

Get a personal, inside look at those affected by this memory-robbing disease.

A Likely Story
S20 Ep9 | 25m 15s

A retiring California cattle rancher goes on his last cattle drive.

Someone You Know
S20 Ep7 | 26m 33s

Examine the troubling realities of sexual assault on college campuses.

Inside California Education
S20 Ep6 | 26m 52s

The challenges and opportunities California’s public education system faces.

River Music
S20 Ep5 | 26m 54s

A moving musical tribute to the Yuba River and the life cycle of the salmon.

Impact of the Frolic
S20 Ep4 | 28m 18s

Uncover a story of global connections and a shipwreck that impacted California forever.

Yosemite — A Gathering of Spirit
S20 Ep3 | 25m 7s

Witness the birth of the national park idea.

Torn – Recovering California’s Stolen Cultural Heritage
S20 Ep2 | 27m 10s

In Owens Valley, looters have been stealing or destroying ancient artifacts.

Calling Tokyo
S20 Ep1 | 26m 13s

The story of a group of Japanese-Americans who as American civilians served during WWII.

Living with Parkinson’s
S19 Ep7 | 27m 5s

Examine how Parkinson's Disease is now approached with a new perspective.

Delano Manongs
S19 Ep6 | 26m 50s

Forgotten Heroes of the United Farm Workers

Rotaries — Avalanche on the Mountain
S19 Ep5 | 26m 57s

A story of survival when men and machines vied with the mountains and the elements.

The Story of Jug Handle
S19 Ep4 | 26m 50s

A group of passionate supporters save what is now Jug Handle State Reserve in Mendocino.

Treading Water
S19 Ep3 | 27m 17s

Facing an uncertain future, witness how Northern Californians confront water scarcity.

Workin’ Man Blues
S19 Ep2 | 26m 52s

Explore the dust bowl roots of country music in California.

Deadly Dust – Valley Fever
S19 Ep1 | 26m 52s

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

Join Frank LaRosa and explore the lifelong love of the game.

The Collectors: Animals & Antiques
S17 Ep4 | 26m 54s

Explore the interesting and unusual world of collecting in Northern California.

Too Much, Too Little – Childhood Eating Disorders
S17 Ep2 | 26m 52s

Discussing weight can be a heavy topic, especially when it’s our children.

The Time is Now: Nathaniel Colley
S17 Ep1 | 26m 34s

Sacramento’s first practicing African American attorney and tireless Civil Rights leader.

Sidelined: Concussions in Sports
S16 Ep2 | 27m 3s

How modern science is tackling the growing problem of concussions.

Tee Time-Fifth Round: Golf in Northern California
S16 Ep1 | 26m 52s

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

Researchers uncover the answers to questions about a safe and abundant food supply.

Unusual Tales of the Sierra Nevada
S15 Ep4 | 26m 58s

Explore seven out-of-the-ordinary and largely unknown stories of Sierra Nevada.

Living With Pain
S15 Ep3 | 26m 53s

Meet those struggling with pain, and discover leading research efforts in our region.

The Hidden Wonder of the World
S15 Ep2 | 26m 47s

The hidden wonders of one of America's greatest engineering feats.

Tee Time-Fourth Round: Golf in Northern California
S15 Ep1 | 26m 47s

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

Get a firsthand look at how Californians manage floods, especially in the Central Valley.

American Graduate
S14 Ep5 | 26m 52s

California school districts transforming high school to ensure success beyond a diploma.

Collision Course: Teen Addiction Epidemic
S14 Ep2 | 26m 56s

Learn how our own community is helping fight teen substance abuse.

Tee Time: Third Round-Golf in Northern California
S14 Ep1 | 26m 52s

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

Residents of Blue Mountain revitalize their economy, environment, and regain pride.

Debating the Delta
S13 Ep6 | 56m 52s

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

Golf legend Johnny Miller, the history of the Stockton Golf and Country Club, and more.

Stockton: All-America City
S13 Ep3 | 26m 52s

How Stockton is trying to overcome its greatest challenges, and emphasize its strengths.

Critical Condition – California’s Emergency Rooms
S13 Ep2 | 26m 52s

The impact overcrowded emergency rooms have on doctors, nurses and ultimately patients.

Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra
S12 Ep8 | 26m 52s

The only large chorus to have its own professional orchestra.

Above the American
S12 Ep7 | 26m 52s

An aerial tour of one of California's most picturesque waterways: the American River.

From California to Kaiping
S12 Ep6 | 26m 52s

Casey Chin's personal odyssey to re-discover his ancestral roots in China.

Digital Doctors – The Future of Health Care
S12 Ep5 | 26m 52s

Technology is putting doctors and patients face-to-face though thousands of miles apart.

My Musical Life
S12 Ep4 | 26m 53s

Experience the thrill of watching homegrown talent blossom.

The Golden Game – The Minor Leagues
S12 Ep2 | 26m 54s

A unique glimpse into the lives of minor league baseball players.

Tee Time: Golf in Northern California
S12 Ep1 | 26m 52s

Celebrating golf in our region.

Staying Sharp
S11 Ep5 | 26m 56s

Staying Sharp takes an in-depth look at the history of Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Crisis in Caring
S11 Ep3 | 26m 56s

The critical shortage of school nurses in No. California and its impact on the community.

Arts Alive – Second Saturday
S10 Ep10 | 26m 53s

Each month, Sacramento's Second Saturday is a lively celebration of art, music, and food.

High School Dropouts
S10 Ep8 | 26m 52s

Meet teens who have dropped out of school, then decided to return.

UC Davis at 100
S10 Ep6 | 26m 46s

ViewFinder explores UC Davis’ 100 year history.

First Year Teachers: A Year in the Life
S10 Ep4 | 28m 11s

Why do 25% of teachers quit within four years? ViewFinder examines the reasons why.

Facing the Mortgage Crisis
S10 Ep2 | 56m 46s

Learn valuable information to help you through the foreclosure crisis.

Best of The Collectors
S9 Ep10 | 27m 2s

Jason Shoultz shares some of his favorite moments from The Collectors series.

Best of Street Signs
S9 Ep8 | 26m 49s

Have you ever encountered a street sign and wondered how it got its name?

Breathless – Asthma in the Valley
S9 Ep7 | 26m 46s

Asthma is a serious problem for people in the Sacramento Valley.

Arts Alive – Student Artists
S9 Ep5 | 26m 46s

Students who are creating some of the most imaginative artwork in the Valley.

Sounding the Alarm: Diabetes in the Valley
S9 Ep4 | 26m 46s

Timely advice on how your family can improve the odds against becoming victims of diabetes

River City Rock History
S9 Ep3 | 26m 46s

Local Rock Music History

KVIE at Fifty
S9 Ep1 | 26m 46s

Join us for a nostalgic journey through KVIE's fifty years of broadcasting history.

California Heat
S8 Ep5 | 26m 46s

Scientists provide a glimpse of California's future as the climate warms.

Rebuilding the Boat – Fixing I-5
S8 Ep4 | 26m 46s

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

Many of the nation's top zoos are stepping up their efforts to save threatened species.

Depression: Into the Light
S7 Ep13 | 26m 46s

We learn the signs and symptoms of both childhood and adult depression.

HAPA: One Step at a Time
S7 Ep11 | 26m 33s

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

Delve into the possibility of cancer clusters to better understand and cure cancer.

Sikhs in America
S7 Ep4 | 26m 46s

Sikh social and family life, spiritual life, and economic and work life.

Sacramento Railyards
S7 Ep3 | 26m 46s

Exploring Sacramento's pivotal role in building the transcontinental railroad.

Valentia: Mexican-Americans in World War II
S6 Ep3 | 26m 46s

The experiences of Mexican-Americans during the Second World War.

Warriors With Wings: Valley Airbases in WWII
S6 Ep2 | 26m 46s

WWII forced Americans to endure more than they thought possible overseas and here at home.

Fighting Port – Stockton in WWII
S6 Ep1 | 26m 46s

Explore Stockton's contributions to WWII: Stockton Warbird Group, shipyard, Stockton Jeep

Someone’s Somebody
S5 Ep11 | 26m 46s

Experience the foster care system through Regina Louise’s first person account.

Little Manila: Filipinos in California’s Heartland
S5 Ep10 | 26m 46s

The immigrant story as Filipinos experienced it in Stockton.

Echoes of a Lost Valley
S5 Ep9 | 26m 46s

Travel deep into California's past to its geological birth.

Challenge Yourself: Women, Weight, and Well Being
S5 Ep7 | 27m 36s

Exercise and healthy eating, eating tips from nutritionists to cut calories

Meet Mary Pleasant
S5 Ep6 | 57m 15s

Meet Mary Pleasant is the daring saga of a 19th-century African-American woman.

Frozen in Time
S5 Ep4 | 26m 50s

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

This documentary focuses on Sacramento during the late 1950s and early 1960s.

African Americans in California’s Heartland
S5 Ep2 | 27m 27s

Exploring the history of African Americans in the Central Valley and Sierra Nevada.

Heart of Woman
S4 Ep6 | 26m 9s

Personal stories of women who survived heart disease to raise risk awareness among women.

Los Braceros: Strong Arms to Aid the USA
S3 Ep12 | 27m 14s

Trace the story of the millions of men who left their homeland to chase a dream.