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Lost LA
When the St. Francis Dam Collapsed
Season 7
Episode 3
Author Geoff Manaugh joins Nathan to understand the 1928 St. Francis Dam collapse, which unleashed a deadly flood that devastated the Santa Clara River Valley. Visit the dam site, follow the 54-mile flood path to the Pacific, and uncover stories of loss, resilience, and heroism. Explore the disaster’s impact on Mexican American families and hear from experts on its lasting significance.
- Airdates
- Tuesday Jan 21, 7:30 PM PST on PBS SoCal
- Wednesday Jan 22, 8:00 PM PST on PBS SoCal Plus
- Thursday Jan 23, 12:00 AM PST on PBS SoCal Plus
- Friday Jan 24, 8:00 PM PST on PBS SoCal
- Saturday Jan 25, 7:00 PM PST on PBS SoCal
- Saturday Jan 25, 9:00 PM PST on PBS SoCal Plus
- Sunday Jan 26, 7:00 PM PST on PBS SoCal Encore
- Tuesday Feb 18, 7:30 PM PST on PBS SoCal
- Wednesday Feb 19, 8:00 PM PST on PBS SoCal Plus
- Thursday Feb 20, 12:00 AM PST on PBS SoCal Plus
- Friday Feb 21, 8:00 PM PST on PBS SoCal
- Saturday Feb 22, 7:00 PM PST on PBS SoCal
- Saturday Feb 22, 9:00 PM PST on PBS SoCal Plus
- Sunday Feb 23, 7:00 PM PST on PBS SoCal Encore
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