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Discover the story of a group of Japanese-Americans who as American civilians served during WWII, even as their families and friends were incarcerated in concentration camps. Examine how they assisted the war efforts of Britain and the US through language translation work and short wave radio broadcasting to Japan.

In the desolate Owens Valley, looters have been stealing or destroying ancient artifacts, including petroglyphs thousands of years old. Join archeologists, Native American tribal members, and federal land officials as they try to recover these priceless pieces of the past, while restoring and protecting them for future generations.

Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the landmark federal act signed by Abraham Lincoln that preserved Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. In a documentary narrated by Ken Burns, witness the birth of the national park idea, an amazing time in America’s conservation history.

In 1984, archaeologist Thomas Layton discovered some unexpected Chinese ceramic artifacts at a Native American site in Mendocino County. Witness how Dr. Layton’s quest to solve the riddle of the mysterious pottery led him to uncover a story of global connections and a shipwreck that impacted California forever.

What happens when science and art combine? Young composers spent a year learning about river science. The result? A moving tribute to the Yuba River and the life cycle of the salmon told through fully orchestrated music written by the talented teenagers.

Discover the compelling stories about the challenges and opportunities California’s public education system faces. Visit school districts large and small to meet teachers, students, and policymakers and explore the programs and curriculums that offer opportunities for the state’s six million students.

Every two minutes, someone is sexually assaulted in the United States. Examine the troubling realities of sexual assault, particularly on college campuses, through interviews with Chico-area students, counselors, campus police, and sexual assault survivors.

A retiring California cattle rancher goes on his last cattle drive before handing the family ranch off to the next generation. As the family faces an uncertain future so does the small town of Likely, California where they live. A changing rural economy has forced many to leave the once-thriving community.