Venture in and around the Central Valley with ViewFinder, the newest locally produced series from KVIE Public Television, expanding our understanding of the Valley - past, present, and future. |
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| In the Sacramento region, half of all new HIV/AIDS cases are among people under the age of 25. AIDS at Home offers a glimpse into the lives of young people infected and affected with HIV/AIDS. | |
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| Join us as we take a tour of the Valley's musical landscape, exploring everything from the third oldest orchestra in California to an improvisational group that has played over 400 shows but never with the same line-up twice! | |
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| One person's trash is another person's treasure. Collections of dolls, coins and baseball cards give folks the opportunity to explore new worlds or re-connect with their childhoods. | |
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| We set out to discover the history of the streets and roads we travel everyday, from the very first streets that gave our communities a sense of place and shape, to streets named after local heroes and legends. | |
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| The source of water for 24 million Californians, The Delta is now in trouble. Years of development have altered the water's course, causing serious decline in its native fishes. | |
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| This special traces the fascinating history of porcelain and introduces you to the artists who create Cloud's extraordinary pieces. | |
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| Looking back at fifteen wonderful years of California's Gold, Huell recounts the history and evolution of the program and relives series highlights. | |
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| An examination of art's healing properties. Included: the Heart Gallery, which features photos of children awaiting adoption; the Very Special Arts group, which provides educational opportunities in the arts for kids of all abilities. | |
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| The program chronicles Sacramento's never-ending battle with its rising rivers, follows the progress of the Army Corps of Engineers as they race to repair Sacramento's aging levees, and examines "worst case scenarios" with experts... | |
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| California produces nearly 80 percent of the nation’s meth supply, and more than half of it comes from the Central Valley. “Crystal Harvest” is a film about Modesto, a place once famous for its tomatoes and peaches, and now making headlines... | |
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| This episode profiles the non-profit agency Lift the Children based in Auburn. The organization was started by Chip and Kathleen Miller as part of an ongoing effort to help abandoned children living in orphanages and institutions throughout Romania. | |
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| The central valleys and foothills of California are blessed with weather that lets us use our backyards as outdoor living spaces virtually year - round. This episode shows us how to use our yards as an extension of our homes... | |
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| During the cultural revolution in China, Jian Wang had few opportunities to pursue his love of art. Through determination--and a bit of luck--he came to Sacramento and studied with famed painter Wayne Thiebaud. Today, Jian's work is on exhibit around the world. Trace his journey and follow his return to China. | |
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| 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. | |
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| Did you hear about the mysterious airship that supposedly flew over the Capitol dome in 1896? Did you know that the American River Bike Trail probably wouldn't exist if it weren't for a local group of amateur movie makers? | |
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| Chalk It Up, an annual sidewalk chalk festival that raises funds for public-school arts programs... | |
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| Street Signs is back! This time we hit the road to visit the goldladen foothills where a history of mining merges with street signs to reveal a wealth of facinating stories. | |
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| A profile of the “mother of civil rights in California,” Mary Ellen Pleasant, an abolitionist who came to California during the Gold Rush era. | |
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| Jennifer Whitney explores a variety of paths to exercise and healthy eating. | |
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| In its heyday in the 30s, the lively area of Little Manila in Stockton had the largest population of Filipinos outside of the Philippines. | |
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| Triumph of the spirit is the only way to describe Regina Louise's trials as an ophan discarded by the adults in her life. | |
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| David Mas Masumoto shares his insights into what memories, stories, and perfection all have in common. | |
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| Rubber ducks, train sets and Star Trek memorabilia all come together in this whimsical look at collectors in the Capitol area. | |
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| Come along as we show you several ideas for keeping kids enlightened and entertained this summer! | |
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| Have you ever driven by a street sign and wondered why it's named that? | |
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| In The Golden Game: Baseball in Sacramento we interview former players and historians to re-trace some of Sacramento’s rich baseball history. From the early teams and ballparks, to the Sacramento Solons dramatic 1942 PCL title run, to the... | |
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| Tour pieces of history that you won't find in the history books. | |
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| A history of Mather, McClellan and Travis Air Force bases. | |
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| “Los Braceros” examines the United States’ 1942 entrance into World War II, which sent soldiers overseas, flooded women into the workforce, and resulted in an immense shortage of labor, especially in the agricultural sector. | |
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| Computer generated graphics and stunninng visual images are accompanied by bio-acoustician Bernie Krause, who has re-created an early California soundscape. | |
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| Rosie is the iconic image of the women who were actively recruited to work in traditionally male jobs during WWII | |
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| Dance is an activity that most cultures have in common. | |
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| KVIE Public Television proudly presents "Valentía: Mexican-Americans in World War II,”a half-hour documentary on the experiences of Mexican-Americans during WWII. | |
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| This documentary features Stockton’s contribution to World War II. | |
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| In the more than 65 years it has been open, North Sacramento's Iceland Ice Rink has seen its share of history. | |
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| This program explores the flood risk to communities in the Sacramento Valley. | |
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| Take a look inside the local Sikh community as they strive for the American dream while preserving their unique and rich cultural identity. | |
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| Retrace the path of the Lincoln Highway – the nation’s first hard-surfaced, coast-to-coast interstate. | |
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| From gothic treasures to accordions, there are interesting things being collected by our neighbors. | |
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| The second in a series, this program explores how the civil rights era effected change in the Sacramento region. | |
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| This new documentary examines the region’s breast and prostate cancer support and treatment services, and the latest improvements on childhood cancer treatment. | |
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| They were the Robin Hoods of the barrio, the Chicano Merry Pranksters. They were artists achieving world renown for their silk screen posters. They were musicians, muralists, poets, painters... | |
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| Once the nation’s busiest railroad facility, the Sacramento railyards rose to prominence as an innovative leader in the industry. | |
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