The Lost Town of Monticello
Discover Lake Berryessa’s fascinating hidden history – there was once a thriving farm town at the bottom of this Napa County lake. Join Rob in nearby Winters as he explores a new exhibit that brings the town of Monticello back to life. Plus, experience a story of survival inside Smash Sacramento, a new “rage room” designed to release stress, Amatoria Fine Art Books, and rail biking in Yolo County.
Exploring California
PBS KVIE’s Rob Stewart brings you the stories that capture Northern California’s spectacular beauty, rich history, and fascinating people and places. Join Rob each week as he explores the best our Golden State has to offer on Rob on the Road!
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Rob on the Road Episodes
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.
S11 Ep1 | 26m 46s
Meet Lou Stanfill, an international rugby star and Sacramento firefighter beating cancer.
A Decade of Destinations – More Day Trips
S11 Ep3 | 26m 46s
Revisit some of Rob’s favorite California experiences.
S11 Ep2 | 24m 20s
Join Rob for a conversation with the 2021 National Youth Poet Laureate Alexandra Huynh.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Rivkah Sass
S11 Ep5 | 26m 46s
A deeply personal interview with Sacramento Public Library Director Rivkah Sass.
A Decade of Destinations – Best Road Trips
S11 Ep6 | 25m 44s
Explore Northern California with Rob on this 10th season celebration of best road trips.
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.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: World Relief Sacramento
S11 Ep8 | 26m 45s
World Relief Sacramento Director Kerry Ham joins Rob.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: PRIDE Industries
S11 Ep9 | 26m 45s
Join Rob for a conversation with CEO Jeff Dern.
Rob at Home – California Conservation Corps
S11 Ep7 | 25m 42s
Director Bruce Saito joins Rob to discuss the Conservation Corps.
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 – The Power of Hope
S11 Ep12 | 26m 45s
Rob talks to Bishop Parnell Lovelace of Sacramento's Center of Praise.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Women's Empowerment
S11 Ep13 | 26m 45s
Join Rob and Women's Empowerment founder and leader Lisa Culp.
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 – Manifesting Change
S11 Ep15 | 26m 45s
Join Rob for a powerful conversation with shamanic practitioner Jana Din.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Crocker Art Museum
S11 Ep16 | 26m 8s
Join Rob and Crocker Art Museum CEO Lial Jones for a conversation.
S11 Ep17 | 26m 45s
Rob speaks with California Superior Court Judge Tim Fall.
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.
California's White House Legacies
S11 Ep19 | 26m 46s
Explore California's connections to the White House.
Rob at Home – Wildfire Prevention
S11 Ep20 | 26m 45s
Join Rob for a conversation with Hedi Jalon of the California Fire Safe Council.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Jennifer Reason
S11 Ep21 | 26m 46s
Capital Public Radio’s classical music host Jennifer Reason joins Rob.
Rob on the Road Extras
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.
Museum of Science and Curiosity Preview
S11 Ep11 | 30s
Explore Sacramento’s new science center, the SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity.
Museum of Science and Curiosity
S11 Ep11 | 8m 26s
Go inside the SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity.
S11 Ep11 | 9m
Go inside the home and the heart of Northern California artist Tony Natsoulas.
Region Rising
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Mayor Darrell Steinberg
S12 Ep3 | 24m 54s
Hear about Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
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 – 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 – Region Rising: Jennifer Reason
S11 Ep21 | 26m 46s
Capital Public Radio’s classical music host Jennifer Reason joins Rob.
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.
Developer Nikky Mohanna | Region Rising
7m 34s
Nikky Mohanna defied the odds, despite being told she would never reach her dreams.
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.
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.
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