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Chronicle the notorious Camp Fire, from the day it struck to its aftermath two years later in the town of Paradise. Examine the after-effects of the fire, as residents and community leaders recount their initial reactions to the fire, the shock of displacement and loss, and their resilience in rebuilding this close-knit community.

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Discover the little-known story of the first Black graduate of Cal's Boalt Law School.
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26:56
Discover why medical researchers are so hopeful about the future of stem cell research.
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Delve into new research in psychedelic therapy that could have far-reaching effects.
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Delve into the origins of the Lincoln Highway.
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Discover Rancho Cordova's important role in the history of Northern California.
A Wild Independence
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Explore deafness and hearing loss through many different lenses.
Struggle and Success – Sacramento’s LGBTQ+ Communities
26:46
Explore the struggle for equality and dignity for Sacramento's LGBTQ+ communities.
Before They Take Us Away
56:55
Chronicle the previously untold stories of Japanese Americans during World War II.
3 Seconds in October – The Killing of Andy Lopez
28:09
Examine the controversial shooting of 13-year-old Latino Andy Lopez.
When the Smoke Clears
27:44
Follow the Camp Fire from its inception to its aftermath almost two years later.
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