Rob on the Road
A fresh, new look at the people and places that make our community our home.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Mental Health Response in Sacramento
S14 Ep8 | 26m 12s
Rob and Sacramento law enforcement leaders discuss reengineering the response to mental health calls
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Fair Housing Council
S14 Ep7 | 25m 59s
Join Rob for a conversation with Cherie Dimmerling of the Fair Housing Council of Greater Sacramento
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Berry Accius
S14 Ep6 | 26m 46s
Meet Berry Accius, a passionate community leader driving change and empowering Sacramento’s youth.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Cinematic Sacramento
S14 Ep5 | 26m 46s
Sacramento is emerging as a vibrant hub for filmmaking with the potential to become the next hotbed
Rob at Home – Region Rising: The Power of Service
S14 Ep4 | 25m 59s
Volunteerism is the heart of a statewide call to Californians. Rob sits down with JOsh Fryday.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: The Legacy of Lial Jones
S14 Ep3 | 26m 24s
Lial Jones, the visionary leader of Crocker Art Museum retires.
Region Rising – Sacramento Locomotive Works
S14 Ep2 | 27m 22s
Rob takes you on a journey to see trains, Tower Bridge, and Woodland's oldest Chinese Restaurant.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Dolores Huerta
S14 Ep1 | 25m 20s
Join us for an illuminating conversation with Dolores Huerta.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: David Heitstuman
S13 Ep12 | 25m 36s
Meet David Heitstuman, the passionate advocate at the heart of the Sacramento LGBT Community Center,
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Jim Tabuchi
S13 Ep11 | 26m 27s
Meet Jim Tabuchi, whose purpose is perseverance.
Rob at Home – Colorectal Cancer Awareness
S13 Ep9 | 26m 32s
Meet 2 families forever changed by colorectal cancer and hear their life saving message.
Region Rising – Rachel Zillner & Anne Descalzo
S13 Ep8 | 26m 46s
Meet the leaders of Clutch, one of the fastest growing companies in our region.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: The Power of Music
S13 Ep7 | 26m 46s
Meet the new artistic director for the Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Impact100
S13 Ep6 | 26m 14s
Be part of an inspiring discussion on the new nonprofit Impact100 Greater Sacramento.
Region Rising – Siemens Trains
S13 Ep5 | 26m 3s
Tour the Siemens train facility, the UC Davis MIND Institute, and Saint John's Square.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Congressional Civility
S13 Ep4 | 26m 46s
Congressman Ami Bera discusses congressional civility and the path to civil discourse.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Quirina Orozco, Arik Armstead
S13 Ep3 | 26m 46s
Meet West Sacramento Vice Mayor Quirina Orozco and San Francisco 49er Arik Armstead.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Richard Rodriguez, Bill George
S13 Ep2 | 26m 46s
Hear from Sacramento's Richard Rodriguez and Bill George.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Henry Li, Marilyn Koenig
S13 Ep1 | 27m 11s
Hear from Henri Li and Marilyn Koenig.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Eric Guerra, Giuliano Kornberg
S12 Ep5 | 26m 45s
Join Vice Mayor Eric Guerra and Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera's Giuliano Kornberg.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: April Javist & Kelly Fong Rivas
S12 Ep4 | 26m 11s
Discover how the Sacramento Literacy Foundation is putting new books in children's hands.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Mayor Darrell Steinberg
S12 Ep3 | 24m 54s
Hear about Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
Rob at Home – Soccer Star Tommy Stewart
S12 Ep2 | 26m 19s
Join Tommy Stewart of the Sacramento Republic FC.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Meals on Wheels
S12 Ep1 | 22m 40s
Meet Kevin McAllister, executive director of Meals on Wheels serving Sacramento area.
Rob at Home – Dealing with Dementia
S11 Ep26 | 26m 46s
See how Dan Salinger is opening a window into the world of dementia through TikTok.
Rob at Home – Peter Jaffe
S11 Ep25 | 26m 46s
Meet Peter Jaffe, director and composer at the Stockton and Folsom Lake Symphonies.
Rob at Home – Ruth Slenczynska
S11 Ep24 | 26m 11s
Meet Ruth Slenczynska, the last living student of composer Sergei Rachmaninoff.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Chief Kathy Lester
S11 Ep23 | 26m 46s
Meet Sacramento Police Chief Kathy Lester, the first woman to lead the force.
Rob at Home – Ukrainian American Journey
S11 Ep22 | 25m 12s
Hear the story of a Ukrainian family watching the unimaginable unfold.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Jennifer Reason
S11 Ep21 | 26m 46s
Capital Public Radio’s classical music host Jennifer Reason joins Rob.
Rob at Home – Wildfire Prevention
S11 Ep20 | 26m 45s
Join Rob for a conversation with Hedi Jalon of the California Fire Safe Council.
California’s White House Legacies
S11 Ep19 | 26m 46s
Explore California's connections to the White House.
Rob at Home – Love & Life with Joey Garcia
S11 Ep18 | 26m 45s
Join Rob and Sacramento advice columnist and author Joey Garcia for a discussion on love.
Rob at Home – Judge Tim Fall
S11 Ep17 | 26m 45s
Rob speaks with California Superior Court Judge Tim Fall.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Crocker Art Museum
S11 Ep16 | 26m 8s
Join Rob and Crocker Art Museum CEO Lial Jones for a conversation.
Rob at Home – Manifesting Change
S11 Ep15 | 26m 45s
Join Rob for a powerful conversation with shamanic practitioner Jana Din.
Region Rising – Best of Region Rising
S11 Ep14 | 26m 45s
Hit the streets with Rob for an episode spotlighting Sacramento area heroes.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Women’s Empowerment
S11 Ep13 | 26m 45s
Join Rob and Women's Empowerment founder and leader Lisa Culp.
Rob at Home – The Power of Hope
S11 Ep12 | 26m 45s
Rob talks to Bishop Parnell Lovelace of Sacramento's Center of Praise.
Museum of Science and Curiosity
S11 Ep11 | 26m 1s
Explore Sacramento’s new science center, the SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: PRIDE Industries
S11 Ep9 | 26m 45s
Join Rob for a conversation with CEO Jeff Dern.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: World Relief Sacramento
S11 Ep8 | 26m 45s
World Relief Sacramento Director Kerry Ham joins Rob.
Rob at Home – California Conservation Corps
S11 Ep7 | 25m 42s
Director Bruce Saito joins Rob to discuss the Conservation Corps.
A Decade of Destinations – Best Road Trips
S11 Ep6 | 25m 38s
Explore Northern California with Rob on this 10th season celebration of best road trips.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Rivkah Sass
S11 Ep5 | 26m 46s
A deeply personal interview with Sacramento Public Library Director Rivkah Sass.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Mike Testa
S11 Ep4 | 26m 45s
The leader of Visit Sacramento Mike Testa shares exciting growth in the Sacramento Region.
A Decade of Destinations – More Day Trips
S11 Ep3 | 26m 46s
Revisit some of Rob’s favorite California experiences.
Rob at Home: Alexandra Huynh
S11 Ep2 | 24m 20s
Join Rob for a conversation with the 2021 National Youth Poet Laureate Alexandra Huynh.
Rob at Home – Lou Stanfill
S11 Ep1 | 26m 46s
Meet Lou Stanfill, an international rugby star and Sacramento firefighter beating cancer.
Rob at Home – Dean Matthew Woodward
S10 Ep33 | 25m 28s
Rob and Dean Woodward discuss love, acceptance, and the road ahead.
Rob at Home – Jeffrey Marsh
S10 Ep32 | 26m 46s
Social media star and non-binary public figure Jeffrey Marsh joins Rob.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Sister Libby Fernandez
S10 Ep31 | 25m
Sister Libby Fernandez shares insight on ways to help the unhoused in Sacramento.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Improve Your Tomorrow
S10 Ep29 | 26m 46s
Meet Michael Lynch of Improve Your Tomorrow.
A Decade of Destinations – California’s Coast
S10 Ep28 | 26m 46s
Revisit some of Rob’s past adventures along California’s golden coast.
Rob at Home – Dan Morain
S10 Ep27 | 26m 22s
Veteran California journalist Dan Morain shares his experience writing “Kamala’s Way.”
A Decade of Destinations – Best of Nature
S10 Ep26 | 26m 46s
Look back at some of Rob's favorite trips exploring nature.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Janice O’Malley Galizio
S10 Ep25 | 24m 41s
Join Rob for a conversation with Janice O’Malley Galizio of OCA Sacramento.
Rob at Home – Liliana Ferrer
S10 Ep23 | 26m 24s
Consul General for Mexico in Sacramento Liliana Ferrer joins Rob.
A Decade of Destinations – California Parks
S10 Ep22 | 25m 17s
Join Rob for a look back at past trips to California Parks.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Secretary Karen Ross
S10 Ep21 | 24m 37s
Secretary Karen Ross of the California Department of Food and Agriculture joins Rob.
Rob at Home – Bertha Gaffney Gorman
S10 Ep20 | 26m 46s
Bertha Gaffney Gorman, the grandmother of inaugural poet Amanda Gorman, discusses history.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Suicide Intervention
S10 Ep19 | 25m 31s
Dr. Rick Grant-Coons joins us with tips on trying to intervene and help someone struggling
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Judge Lawrence Brown
S10 Ep18 | 26m 46s
Meet Superior Court Judge Lawrence Brown, who runs Sacramento County's Mental Health Court
A Decade of Destinations – Amazing Architecture
S10 Ep17 | 26m 34s
Join Rob for a look back at architectural gems in our region.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Inspiration for Students
S10 Ep16 | 26m 7s
Sami Kader adapts his classroom crusade of motivating students to virtually help kids.
A Decade of Destinations – California Collections
S10 Ep15 | 26m 46s
Collections from the Crocker Art Museum, California State Library, Birds of America, etc.
A Decade of Destinations – Animal Adventures
S10 Ep14 | 26m 46s
Explore some of Rob’s favorite animal encounters.
Rob at Home – Sacramento LGBT Community Center
S10 Ep13 | 26m 46s
David Heitstuman discusses critical issues and the road ahead for the LGBTQ+ community.
Rob at Home – Fire Prevention
S10 Ep12 | 26m 7s
A new public-private partnership is working to fight mega-fires.
A Decade of Destinations – More of The Best of 10 Seasons
S10 Ep11 | 26m 46s
The celebration of 10 seasons of Rob on the Road continues!
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Saint John’s Program
S10 Ep10 | 26m 31s
The new leader of Saint John’s Program for Real Change discusses the power of now.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: The United Way
S10 Ep9 | 25m 18s
Stephanie Bray with United Way joins Rob to shed light on building common ground in Sac.
Rob at Home – World Mental Health Day
S10 Ep8 | 24m 36s
Discuss mental health challenges affecting Rob and guests, their families and communities.
A Decade of Destinations – The Best of 10 Seasons
S10 Ep7 | 26m 46s
Celebrate 10 seasons of Rob on the Road with a look back at favorite segments.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Robert Paylor
S10 Ep6 | 28m 12s
A story of survival and beating the odds.
Rob at Home – Ruthie Bolton
S10 Ep5 | 25m 54s
Ruthie shares her road to glory with Rob and how she broke free from domestic violence.
Region Rising – Front Street Animal Shelter
S10 Ep4 | 26m 3s
Join Rob for a trip inside Sacramento’s Front Street Animal Shelter.
Rob at Home – Disaster Ready Guide
S10 Ep3 | 26m 30s
Karen Baker with Cal OES joins Rob with a step-by-step, multi-lingual disaster guide.
Rob at Home – Surviving the Silence
S10 Ep2 | 24m
Retired Col. Pat Thompson and Barbara Brass share their story of love, action, and change.
Rob at Home – Kindness and Crisis
S10 Ep1 | 26m 19s
Author Adrienne Bankert joins Rob to share how acts of kindness create calm amid crisis.
Rob at Home – Treating Trauma
S9 Ep22 | 26m 10s
Joshua Collver explains the depths to trauma and how healing happens.
Rob at Home – The Pandemic of Racism
S9 Ep21 | 24m 52s
Author and professor Addie Ellis joins Rob to discuss the pervasive problem of racism.
Rob at Home – Defining Moments
S9 Ep20 | 26m 30s
West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon discusses perseverance and change.
Rob at Home – Impact of Injustice
S9 Ep19 | 38m 8s
Join Rob and Cassandra Pye for a conversation on injustice, understanding, and passion.
Rob at Home – Sacramento Zoo Grows
S9 Ep18 | 24m 19s
Rob brings you the first look of the new additions at Sacramento Zoo.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Health Disparities
S9 Ep17 | 26m 45s
Explore alarming health disparities in California.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Big Day of Giving
S9 Ep16 | 26m 29s
Sacramento Region Community Foundation CEO and Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services CEO
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Jody Nelsen
S9 Ep15 | 26m 27s
Jody Nelsen joins Rob for a deeply personal conversation about mental health and suicide.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Art & Agriculture
S9 Ep14 | 26m 22s
Lial Jones of the Crocker Art Museu; Mary Kimball of the Center for Land-Based Learning
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Creativity & Innovation
S9 Ep13 | 26m 32s
Artist Maren Conrad and Golden Pacific Bank CEO Virginia Varela
Rob at Home – Sandi Patty & Faith Whitmore
S9 Ep12 | 25m 27s
Grammy Award-winning singer Sandi Patty and domestic violence expert Faith Whitmore
Rob at Home – Joshua’s House & The Atrium
S9 Ep11 | 25m 19s
Hospice for the homeless impacted by COVID-19, unemployed artists making masks.
Region Rising – Patrick Mulvaney & Richard Abrusci
S9 Ep10 | 26m 46s
Patrick Mulvaney and Richard Abrusci discuss the effects of COVID-19.
Behind the Scenes at Antiques Roadshow Crocker Art Museum
S9 Ep9 | 26m 46s
Go behind the scenes to see what it takes to make an episode of Antiques Roadshow.
Region Rising – Mercy Pedalers
S9 Ep8 | 26m 46s
Mercy Pedalers, Stanford Sierra Youth & Families, BOLD Speaker Series, Randy Paragary.
Region Rising – José Hernández
S9 Ep7 | 26m 46s
Meet a Stockton astronaut, celebrate 80 years of Frank Fat's Restaurant, and more.
Region Rising – Goodwill
S9 Ep6 | 27m 6s
Shed light on the individuals and organizations helping our region rise to new heights.
Region Rising
S9 Ep5 | 26m 46s
Meet the remarkable people who are helping our region rise to new heights.
Otow Orchard
S9 Ep3 | 26m 46s
Tour Otow Orchard to hear the powerful story of perseverance and persimmons.
Chew Kee Store Museum
S9 Ep2 | 26m 46s
Visit a foster home for donkeys, and go back in time at a museum in rural California.
Sacramento Valley Station
S9 Ep1 | 26m 46s
Honey bees and almonds, Broadway performer, Sacramento Valley Station, Independence Trail
Safari West
S8 Ep12 | 26m 46s
Spend a night at Safari West, an animal reserve dedicated to saving endangered species.
Heroes & Helping Hands 2018
S8 Ep11 | 26m 46s
Discover how street soccer is helping Sacramentans struggling with homelessness.
Canvassing California
S8 Ep10 | 26m 46s
Visit the art-filled home of Tower Records founder Russ Solomon.
Sacramento’s Historic Downtown
S8 Ep9 | 26m 6s
Explore the beauty and history of Sacramento's Capitol Park and Sutter's Fort.
Heroes and Helping Hands 2017
S8 Ep6 | 26m 45s
Heroes and Helping Hands introduces the people making a difference in our community.
Saving Species
S8 Ep5 | 26m 5s
Get to know the individuals with an inspiring passion to save our precious environment.
99 Stops – Sutter Buttes
S8 Ep4 | 25m 21s
Take a hike through the world’s smallest mountain range at the Sutter Buttes.
Lake Natoma
S8 Ep3 | 27m 5s
The CSUS Aquatic Center on Lake Natoma, indoor skydiving, and the new sport of pickleball.
Heroes and Helping Hands 2016
S8 Ep1 | 26m 46s
Meet the heroes changing our community in big and small ways.
Exploring California
S7 Ep7 | 26m 46s
Get an exclusive tour of Catalina Island, visit Coit Tower and California's State Capitol
California Capital Airshow
S7 Ep5 | 25m 13s
Take off with host Rob Stewart to experience Sacramento's California Capital Airshow!
Animal Rescues
S7 Ep4 | 26m 46s
Join Rob and meet dedicated animal lovers who are saving thousands of wild animals.
Exploring Old Sacramento
S7 Ep3 | 26m 46s
Experience one of California’s most historic communities, Old Sacramento.
Gladding, McBean
S7 Ep2 | 26m 46s
Come with Rob to visit the historic Gladding, McBean factory in Lincoln!
The Crocker Art Museum
S7 Ep1 | 25m 58s
The fascinating history of the the oldest art museum west of the Mississippi.
FDR’s Northern California Legacy
S5 Ep7 | 26m 36s
Board FDR's beloved floating White House—the USS Potomac—docked at the Port of Oakland.
Discovering the Delta
S5 Ep6 | 26m 46s
Finding peace and serenity in one of the largest estuaries on the West Coast.
East Brother Light Station
S5 Ep5 | 25m 44s
East Brother Light Station in Point Richmond and Ikeda's Fruit Stand in Davis.
My Favorite Getaways
S5 Ep3 | 26m 42s
Take a journey through some of host Rob Stewart's favorite destinations.
Islands of the Bay – Treasure Island
S5 Ep2 | 24m 52s
Journey through the past, present and future on San Francisco’s Treasure Island.
The Future of Art
S4 Ep4 | 26m 46s
Artists Kim Squaglia, Micah Crandall-Bear, and filmmaker Jeffrey Fong.
Captivating Canines
S4 Ep2 | 25m 36s
The Sacramento Police Canine Association, winner of the World’s Ugliest Dog Competition.
Spectacular Seniors
S4 Ep1 | 25m 31s
WWII veteran Lloyd Klein, slow food pioneer Joanne Neft, and restaurateur Biba Caggiano.
Sacramento Zoo
S2 Ep3 | 26m 46s
Go inside the gates of the Sacramento Zoo, home to more than 400 animals.
Portraits of Artists
S2 Ep2 | 26m 30s
Discover the wonder of art inside some of Sacramento’s most famous art studios.
California Collections
S1 Ep15 | 25m 6s
The Golden State is home to some of the rarest collections in the country.
Spectacular Stories
S1 Ep14 | 26m 46s
Hear the personal stories of some of Northern California’s most interesting people.
Treasures of the California State Library
S1 Ep13 | 26m 46s
Tour of one of the greatest resources of the Golden State—the California State Library.
More Amazing Artists
S1 Ep12 | 26m 46s
John Krempel, Sandi Patty, Laureen Landau,Spanglish Arte, Sacramento Airport art.
You on the Road
S1 Ep11 | 26m 46s
Local filmmakers are celebrating the people and places in our region.
Art Across the Spectrum
S1 Ep10 | 26m 52s
Exploring a unique blend of Northern California expressions in art.
Timeless Treasures
S1 Ep9 | 26m 46s
Sacramento's oldest privately owned home, the oldest living Tournament of Roses Queen.
Animal Adventures
S1 Ep8 | 26m 37s
Safari West, Wild Horse Sanctuary, and a colony of northern elephant seals.
California’s National Parks
S1 Ep7 | 26m 46s
Sequoia and Kings Canyon, Mt. Lassen volcano, Yosemite Valley, the journals of John Muir.
Great Road Trips
S1 Ep5 | 26m 38s
Rob is on day trip patrol taking you to some of Northern California's best kept secrets.
History, Heroes, and Humor
S1 Ep4 | 26m 38s
The California State Capitol dome, Squeeze Inn, and meet the world’s largest dog.
Weekend Wonders
S1 Ep3 | 26m 46s
San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, Monterey Bay Aquarium, harvest at Apple Hill.
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
S1 Ep1 | 26m 50s
Celebrate transportation through some of the state’s most famous moving museums.
Woodland’s Chicago Cafe
S14 Ep2 | 5m 51s
Step inside history with a visit to the Chicago Café in Woodland, California.
Insider’s View of Tower Bridge
S14 Ep2 | 7m 19s
Experience Sacramento's iconic Tower Bridge like never before.
Sacramento Locomotive Works
S14 Ep2 | 12m 19s
Join Rob on the Road as he takes you on an exciting journey through the rich railroad history inside
River Fox Train Railbikes
S12 Ep6 | 6m 48s
Traverse train tracks through Yolo County on specially designed railbikes.
The Lost Town of Monticello Preview
S12 Ep6 | 30s
Discover Lake Berryessa’s fascinating hidden history.
Artist Tony Natsoulas
S11 Ep11 | 9m
Go inside the home and the heart of Northern California artist Tony Natsoulas.
Museum of Science and Curiosity Preview
S11 Ep11 | 30s
Explore Sacramento’s new science center, the SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity.
Region Rising – Lotus Flowers
S10 Ep4 | 7m 26s
Meet the matriarch of Sacramento’s famous lotus landmark.
Region Rising – Fairytale Town
S10 Ep4 | 9m 23s
Dreams are still coming true inside Sacramento’s Fairytale Town.
Region Rising – Front Street Animal Shelter
S10 Ep4 | 8m 3s
Join Rob for a trip inside Sacramento’s innovative Front Street Animal Shelter.
Region Rising – Front Street Animal Shelter Preview
S10 Ep4 | 30s
Join Rob for a trip inside Sacramento’s Front Street Animal Shelter and more.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Larry Lee
S9 Ep17 | 11m 47s
Publisher Larry Lee carries on his family’s legacy of journalism.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Janine Bera
S9 Ep17 | 13m 39s
WellSpace Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Janine Bera joins Rob.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Blake Young
S9 Ep16 | 11m 55s
Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services CEO Blake Young tells Rob about BDOG 2020.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Linda Cutler
S9 Ep16 | 13m 21s
Sacramento Region Community Foundation CEO Linda Beech Cutler joins Rob to talk BDOG 2020.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Mary Kimball
S9 Ep14 | 14m 15s
Mary Kimball explains why California farmers are feeling uprooted.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Lial Jones
S9 Ep14 | 10m 26s
Director Lial Jones reveals the impact of COVID-19 on Crocker Art Museum.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Maren Conrad
S9 Ep13 | 13m 36s
Maren and Rob discuss the symbolism of her murals.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Virginia Varela
S9 Ep13 | 10m 43s
Virginia is turning her focus on service to the community and small businesses.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Patrick Mulvaney
S9 Ep10 | 14m 5s
Hear how chef Patrick Mulvaney is pivoting to provide life-saving meals.
Patriarch of Paragary’s
S9 Ep8 | 6m 29s
Walk into the next chapter with the patriarch of the Paragary Restaurant Group.
Stanford Sierra Youth & Families
S9 Ep8 | 7m 8s
Stanford Sierra Youth & Families brings together hearts and homes.
BOLD Speaker Series
S9 Ep8 | 6m 21s
Sacramentans boldly share untold stories through the new BOLD speaker series.
Mercy Pedalers
S9 Ep8 | 6m 8s
A fresh perspective on helping our homeless with Sister Libby Fernandez's ministry.
Nimbus Fish Hatchery
S9 Ep4 | 7m 37s
Discover the fascinating story of salmon at the Nimbus Fish Hatchery on the American River
Delta Heartbeat Tour
S9 Ep4 | 7m 6s
Explore the Sacramento Delta by bus, with stops at the Ryde Hotel and community of Locke.
Community Observatory
S9 Ep4 | 6m 51s
Gaze up at the sun, moon, and a distant galaxy at the Community Observatory in Placerville
Developer Nikky Mohanna | Region Rising
7m 34s
Nikky Mohanna defied the odds, despite being told she would never reach her dreams.
Astronaut José Hernández | Region Rising
7m 49s
Former NASA astronaut José Hernández talks about his Stockton roots.
NAACP President Betty Williams | Region Rising
5m 28s
We talk to Betty Williams about her life standing up for civil rights and civil liberties.
A Touch of Understanding | Region Rising
6m 11s
We visit A Touch of Understanding, a disability awareness group with Leslie DeDora.
Restoring Native California | Region Rising
8m 20s
Discover a unique partnership between students, mentors, and tribal leaders in Yolo County
The Goodness of Goodwill | Region Rising
9m 29s
Meet Richard Abrusci, the President & CEO of Goodwill Sacramento Valley & Northern Nevada.
Oak Park’s Mother Rose | Region Rising
6m 45s
Meet the matriarch of Sacramento's Oak Park neighborhood, Mother Rose.
Jewish Federation of Sacramento | Region Rising
7m 13s
Meet the youngest leader of any Jewish Federation in America who is capturing nationwide.
Statehouse at the Capitol | Region Rising
5m 15s
Meet a business woman bringing farm-to-fork inside the California Capitol.
Go inside the gorgeous McHenry Mansion and see stunning holiday decorations.
Joshua’s House | Region Rising
5m 25s
Joshua’s House, the first West Coast hospice house for people experiencing homelessness.
Effie Yeaw Nature Center is filled with California native animals and sprawling paths
Street Soccer
S8 Ep11 | 6m 33s
Discover how street soccer is helping Sacramentans struggling with homelessness.
St. Mary’s Dining Room
S8 Ep11 | 5m 39s
Visit St. Mary's Dining Room in Stockton, where homeless diners get more than a meal.
Children’s Therapy Center
S8 Ep11 | 6m 23s
Explore the Children's Therapy Center, transforming young lives with early intervention.
Quilting for a Cause
S8 Ep11 | 6m 24s
Meet a 94-year-old woman who creates quilts for veterans and cancer patients.
Capitol Park Tour & History
S8 Ep9 | 13m 58s
California’s Capitol building, surrounded by pristine acres of history and heritage.
Sacramento’s Historic Downtown Preview
S8 Ep9 | 30s
Explore the beauty and history of Sacramento's Capitol Park and Sutter's Fort.
Calaveras County Preview
S8 Ep8 | 30s
Explore the many attractions in one of California’s first counties!
The Haggin Museum
S8 Ep7 | 9m 50s
Discover Stockton’s Haggin Museum and see its spectacular Bierstadt collection.
Andrew Hazard: Heroes & Helping Hands 2017
S8 Ep6 | 4m 48s
A brilliant young man fulling his dream as a sports journalist.
Shriners Hospitals for Children: Heroes & Helping Hands 2017
S8 Ep6 | 6m 38s
Helping save children with life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
916 Ink: Heroes & Helping Hands 2017
S8 Ep6 | 6m 32s
Youngsters to put pen to paper and discover the power of creative writing.
City Year: Heroes & Helping Hands 2017
S8 Ep6 | 6m 50s
Meet the inspirational young leaders at City Year AmeriCorps in Sacramento.
Heroes and Helping Hands 2017 Preview
S8 Ep6 | 30s
Heroes and Helping Hands introduces the people making a difference in our community.
Saving Species Preview
S8 Ep5 | 30s
Get to know the individuals with an inspiring passion to save our precious environment.
Cosumnes River Preserve
S8 Ep4 | 6m 46s
Venture through miles of pristine trails at the Cosumnes River Preserve.
Hiking the Sutter Buttes
S8 Ep4 | 6m 40s
Visit the “world’s smallest mountain range,” California’s glorious Sutter Buttes.
CSUS Aquatic Center
S8 Ep3 | 8m 1s
Nationally-renowned California State University Aquatic Center at Lake Natoma.
Pickleball
S8 Ep3 | 6m 31s
Discover pickleball, a rapidly-growing outdoor sport that’s becoming a hit with seniors.
Lake Natoma Preview
S8 Ep3 | 30s
Explore the nationally-renowned California State University Aquatic Center at Lake Natoma
Indoor Skydiving
S8 Ep3 | 6m 8s
Rob jumps into a 120 mile-per-hour wind tunnel to experience indoor skydiving
Sami’s Circuit: Heroes & Helping Hands 2016
S8 Ep1 | 5m 48s
Blending fitness with an anti-bullying crusade in the classroom.
Saint John’s Program: Heroes & Helping Hands 2016
S8 Ep1 | 8m 43s
A safe haven and new direction for formally homeless women and mothers in Sacramento.
CAL PIA: Heroes & Helping Hands 2016
S8 Ep1 | 4m 49s
Discover new efforts to prepare inmates for life after detainment.
Zip through the gates with Rob for an inside look at the 2018 California State Fair!
Safari West Aviary
2m 47s
Visit the spiritual center of Safari West for close encounters with beautiful birds.
Encounter giraffes, ostriches, and Watusi cattle on a Jeep tour outisde Santa Rosa.
Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue
3m
Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue in Plymouth provides a foster farm for donkeys.
Famed Alhambra Pipe Organ
2m 18s
Hear the pipes that graced Sacramento’s Alhambra Theatre play once again!
California’s Shenandoah Valley
3m
Experience the beauty of Amador County and explore a new winery in Shenandoah Valley.
Discover how walnuts are moved from the field to you at family-run Villa Di Noce.
See how Sacramento Cycling Tours takes bike riders on an art adventure.
Celebrate diversity, culture and courage in the Golden State at the California Museum.
Metal Artist
2m 55s
Discover life-sized metal animals, flowers, and kinetic sculptures in Northern California.
Explore the beauty of Emerald Bay in Lake Tahoe and hit the water for a boat cruise.
Explore Vikingsholm on the shores of Lake Tahoe, an elegant Scandinavian-style home.
Dave Brubeck Collection
2m 50s
He’s known as the father of “cool jazz” with roots right here in California.
Inside Murphys Historic Hotel
2m 59s
This gold country hotel in Calaveras County dates back to the 1850’s.
California State Indian Museum
2m 55s
Go on a rare on-camera tour at the California State Indian Museum.
Leonardo da Vinci – Machines in Motion
4m 50s
Experience “Machines in Motion," the dreams of Leonardo da Vinci,
Sacramento Barber
2m 23s
Meet Tyrone Williams who turned his tragedy into triumph after he lost his right arm.
Napa Barn
2m 40s
The offices of Nickle & Nickle Winery are uniquely set in a restored barn. Visit with Rob.
Marathon Mom
2m 16s
Lace up your running shoes and catch up with 50 year old marathon mom Cindy Mangan.
Jian Wang
5m 30s
Discover how Jian Wang fuses natural beauty and artistic expression to make colorful art!
Robot Competition
2m 14s
Get an inside look at the robot competition at UC Davis (don't forget your eye protection)
Gregory Kondos
5m 33s
Come inside the private studio of well-know local landscape painter Gregory Kondos.
Golden Graduate
2m 30s
At the age of 92 Estelle Arroyo graduated from college, proving it's never too late!
Gasoline Pump Museum
2m 35s
Meet a local man passionate about petroleum pumps & nostalgic automobile memorabilia.
Feeding Giraffes
1m 45s
Get up-close and encounter the fun, and hungry, giraffes with Rob at the Sacramento Zoo.
Crystal Cave at Sequoia National Park
2m 22s
Journey underground with Rob to see the dazzling natural beauty of Crystal Cave.
California Wine Competition
1m 47s
Join Rob as he makes his way through the California State Wine Competition.
Alternative Model
3m 19s
Come along with Rob and catch a glimpse of alternative cover girl Loriel Andre'a
Taking Flight: A World War II Experience
9m 35s
Rob takes the co-pilot’s seat in a formation of four restored World War II airplane.
KVIE Valuation Day
1m 40s
A sold out crowd came to KVIE to find out just what their treasures are worth.
Blooming Daffodil Hill
9m 55s
One of Northern California’s most beloved traditions explodes in full bloom!
Hiking the Marin Headlands
7m 31s
The NatureBridge turns the Marin Headlands into an outdoor classroom.
Pups in the Park!
2m 10s
Dog lovers and their canine companions have turned out to raise money for a good cause.
Clean Green Farm
3m 31s
Rob hits the road to Vacaville exploring an iris farm completely run on solar power.
Upcoming Schedule
Mon 05/26
7:30 PM
KVIE HD 6.1
Rob on the Road
California Capital Airshow
Discover one of America's largest air shows and celebrate the region's rich aviation heritage.
Wed 05/28
9:30 PM
KVIE2 6.2
Rob on the Road
California Capital Airshow
Discover one of America's largest air shows and celebrate the region's rich aviation heritage.
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