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Arts Alive - Student Artists

Arts Alive - Student Artists

Season 9 Episode 5
26:46
Breathless -  Asthma in the Valley

Breathless - Asthma in the Valley

Season 9 Episode 7
26:46
Best of Street Signs

Best of Street Signs

Season 9 Episode 8
26:49
Best of The Collectors

Best of The Collectors

Season 9 Episode 10
27:02
Facing the Mortgage Crisis

Facing the Mortgage Crisis

Season 10 Episode 2
56:46
First Year Teachers: A Year in the Life

First Year Teachers: A Year in the Life

Season 10 Episode 4
28:11
UC Davis at 100

UC Davis at 100

Season 10 Episode 6
26:46
High School Dropouts

High School Dropouts

Season 10 Episode 8
26:52
Arts Alive - Second Saturday

Arts Alive - Second Saturday

Season 10 Episode 10
26:53
Crisis in Caring

Crisis in Caring

Season 11 Episode 3
26:56
Staying Sharp

Staying Sharp

Season 11 Episode 5
26:56
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River City Rock History

Season 9 Episode 3

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.

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Sacramento and the Transcontinental Railroad
26:42
Marvel at the amazing story of the world's greatest railroad to mark the 150th anniversary
Journey to Promontory
59:05
Chronicle the story of the Transcontinental Railroad, from its design to completion.
Made in the Shade
26:56
Discover how trees saved Sacramento - and how Sacramento saved its trees.
Food for Thought – Food Allergies
26:52
Discover the impacts of the food allergy epidemic and what caused it.
Water from the Wilderness
55:10
Explores the ways an urban water utility are learning to adapt and plan for the future.
The Not-Dying Girl
26:55
Meet Lauren McCullough, a star athlete who documented her fight with Ewing's Sarcoma.
The Curiosity Project
27:00
Explore the spark of curiosity that led local researchers to achievement.
Stolen Paradise
28:31
Explore how water from Owens Valley was siphoned into Los Angeles, harming native people.
Speak My Name and I Shall Live Again
26:54
Join a Sacramento resident as she explores her family's place in American history.
Walking Into the Unknown
26:39
Discover the untold story of Punjabi women and their contributions to California.
Sleep Deprived
26:52
Investigate some of the most common sleep disorders and look into treatments.
The Ito Sisters
56:52
Explore the lives of three Nisei sisters from the Sacramento Delta, including internment.
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