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The hidden wonders of one of America's greatest engineering feats are revealed in The Hidden Wonder of the World: The Transcontinental Railroad from Sacramento to Donner Summit. Travel to the summit of the Sierra Nevada and marvel at how the master engineers and builders of the 1860s accomplished this heroic deed.

According to experts, more than 115 million Americans battle chronic pain and you may be one of them. That total exceeds the number of people suffering from diabetes, coronary heart disease, and cancer combined. On Living with Pain, meet those struggling with pain, and discover leading research efforts in our region.

Meet golf legend Ken Venturi at San Francisco's historic Olympic Club and country music stars Clay Walker and Jack Ingram at a charity concert. See how a small army of groundskeepers manicures the course to near-perfection, and come along as golfers step back in time with wood-shafted hickory clubs.

Explore seven out-of-the-ordinary and largely unknown stories of Sierra Nevada history and culture, including the history of the Angels Camp Frog Jump Jubilee, the first feature film produced in the Sierra, the first person to climb Half Dome, and more.

Meet the researchers who are uncovering the answers to critical questions surrounding one of the world’s most critical needs—a safe and abundant food supply. Find out about food quality and quantity, and the people whose lives and livelihoods depend on food safety.

The numbers are staggering: 1 out of every 88 children in America has autism. Examine the research and advancements in treatment at the UC Davis MIND Institute making international news and how a clinic at Sutter Health is helping autistic adults. Inspiring stories and behavior therapy programs help children and families emerge from the maze of this puzzling disorder.