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When the Smoke Clears
Season 28
Episode 18
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.
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Take a look at transportation challenges in our expanding region.

26:51
Explore how music and touch become powerful methods of healing.

26:29
Pioneering first responders who fought fires and provided medical aid in Citrus Heights.

26:56
Follow the Tuolumne River from Yosemite’s Lyell Glacier to the Golden Gate Bridge.

25:13
Trace the story of our region’s agricultural pioneers.

26:52
Examine the challenges service members face, both during and after active duty.

26:36
Meet 12 ranching and farming families, preserving the traditions of the generations

27:56
Explore Anderson Marsh State Historic Park.

26:53
Meet a local Olympic champion who inspired countless weightlifters.

26:43
Examine the prevention, management, and relief of back and neck pain.
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Explore why Americans take less time off work, even when it’s proven to be good for us.

26:52
Courageous people share their personal stories of end-of-life decisions.