Back to Nature
Rob on the Road
Back to Nature
Rob on the Road
Air Date: 05/05/13
Explore the blooming miracle of Daffodil Hill bursting at peak season, and see the spectacular arrival of sandhill cranes from Alaska. Then, join host Rob Stewart as he explores the unique beauty of the Marin Headlands.
Rob at Home – Colorectal Cancer Awareness
S13 Ep9 | 26m 32s
Air Date: 03/25/24
Meet 2 families forever changed by colorectal cancer and hear their life saving message.
Region Rising – Rachel Zillner & Anne Descalzo
S13 Ep8 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 02/22/24
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
Air Date: 02/16/24
Meet the new artistic director for the Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Impact100
S13 Ep6 | 26m 14s
Air Date: 01/26/24
Be part of an inspiring discussion on the new nonprofit Impact100 Greater Sacramento.
Region Rising – Siemens Trains
S13 Ep5 | 26m 3s
Air Date: 01/22/24
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
Air Date: 10/19/23
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
Air Date: 07/31/23
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
Air Date: 07/20/23
Hear from Sacramento's Richard Rodriguez and Bill George.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Henry Li, Marilyn Koenig
S13 Ep1 | 27m 11s
Air Date: 07/10/23
Hear from Henri Li and Marilyn Koenig.
The Lost Town of Monticello
S12 Ep6 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 09/26/22
Discover Lake Berryessa’s fascinating hidden history.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Eric Guerra, Giuliano Kornberg
S12 Ep5 | 26m 45s
Air Date: 05/22/23
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
Air Date: 05/10/23
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
Air Date: 08/29/22
Hear about Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
Rob at Home – Soccer Star Tommy Stewart
S12 Ep2 | 26m 19s
Air Date: 07/25/22
Join Tommy Stewart of the Sacramento Republic FC.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Meals on Wheels
S12 Ep1 | 22m 40s
Air Date: 07/18/22
Meet Kevin McAllister, executive director of Meals on Wheels serving Sacramento area.
Rob at Home – Baldwin Chiu
S11 Ep27 | 24m 46s
Air Date: 06/24/22
Meet Sacramento native and filmmaker Baldwin Chiu.
Rob at Home – Dealing with Dementia
S11 Ep26 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 05/09/22
See how Dan Salinger is opening a window into the world of dementia through TikTok.
Rob at Home – Peter Jaffe
S11 Ep25 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 05/02/22
Meet Peter Jaffe, director and composer at the Stockton and Folsom Lake Symphonies.
Rob at Home – Ruth Slenczynska
S11 Ep24 | 26m 11s
Air Date: 04/25/22
Meet Ruth Slenczynska, the last living student of composer Sergei Rachmaninoff.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Chief Kathy Lester
S11 Ep23 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 04/04/22
Meet Sacramento Police Chief Kathy Lester, the first woman to lead the force.
Rob at Home – Ukrainian American Journey
S11 Ep22 | 25m 12s
Air Date: 03/28/22
Hear the story of a Ukrainian family watching the unimaginable unfold.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Jennifer Reason
S11 Ep21 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 03/21/22
Capital Public Radio’s classical music host Jennifer Reason joins Rob.
Rob at Home – Wildfire Prevention
S11 Ep20 | 26m 45s
Air Date: 02/28/22
Join Rob for a conversation with Hedi Jalon of the California Fire Safe Council.
California’s White House Legacies
S11 Ep19 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 02/19/22
Explore California's connections to the White House.
Rob at Home – Love & Life with Joey Garcia
S11 Ep18 | 26m 45s
Air Date: 02/14/22
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
Air Date: 01/24/22
Rob speaks with California Superior Court Judge Tim Fall.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Crocker Art Museum
S11 Ep16 | 26m 8s
Air Date: 01/08/22
Join Rob and Crocker Art Museum CEO Lial Jones for a conversation.
Rob at Home – Manifesting Change
S11 Ep15 | 26m 45s
Air Date: 01/03/22
Join Rob for a powerful conversation with shamanic practitioner Jana Din.
Region Rising – Best of Region Rising
S11 Ep14 | 26m 45s
Air Date: 12/21/21
Hit the streets with Rob for an episode spotlighting Sacramento area heroes.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Women’s Empowerment
S11 Ep13 | 26m 45s
Air Date: 12/13/21
Join Rob and Women's Empowerment founder and leader Lisa Culp.
Rob at Home – The Power of Hope
S11 Ep12 | 26m 45s
Air Date: 12/06/21
Rob talks to Bishop Parnell Lovelace of Sacramento's Center of Praise.
Museum of Science and Curiosity
S11 Ep11 | 26m 1s
Air Date: 11/29/21
Explore Sacramento’s new science center, the SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: PRIDE Industries
S11 Ep9 | 26m 45s
Air Date: 10/18/21
Join Rob for a conversation with CEO Jeff Dern.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: World Relief Sacramento
S11 Ep8 | 26m 45s
Air Date: 10/11/21
World Relief Sacramento Director Kerry Ham joins Rob.
Rob at Home – California Conservation Corps
S11 Ep7 | 25m 42s
Air Date: 11/06/21
Director Bruce Saito joins Rob to discuss the Conservation Corps.
A Decade of Destinations – Best Road Trips
S11 Ep6 | 25m 38s
Air Date: 08/30/21
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
Air Date: 08/16/21
A deeply personal interview with Sacramento Public Library Director Rivkah Sass.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Mike Testa
S11 Ep4 | 26m 45s
Air Date: 09/13/21
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
Air Date: 07/26/21
Revisit some of Rob’s favorite California experiences.
Rob at Home: Alexandra Huynh
S11 Ep2 | 24m 20s
Air Date: 08/02/21
Join Rob for a conversation with the 2021 National Youth Poet Laureate Alexandra Huynh.
Rob at Home – Lou Stanfill
S11 Ep1 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 07/12/21
Meet Lou Stanfill, an international rugby star and Sacramento firefighter beating cancer.
A Decade of Destinations – Day Trips
S10 Ep34 | 25m 43s
Air Date: 06/28/21
Revisit some of Rob’s favorite day trips.
Rob at Home – Dean Matthew Woodward
S10 Ep33 | 25m 28s
Air Date: 06/21/21
Rob and Dean Woodward discuss love, acceptance, and the road ahead.
Rob at Home – Jeffrey Marsh
S10 Ep32 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 06/14/21
Social media star and non-binary public figure Jeffrey Marsh joins Rob.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Sister Libby Fernandez
S10 Ep31 | 25m
Air Date: 05/24/21
Sister Libby Fernandez shares insight on ways to help the unhoused in Sacramento.
Rob at Home – Mai Vang
S10 Ep30 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 05/09/21
Meet Sacramento City Councilmember Mai Vang.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Improve Your Tomorrow
S10 Ep29 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 04/24/21
Meet Michael Lynch of Improve Your Tomorrow.
A Decade of Destinations – California’s Coast
S10 Ep28 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 04/19/21
Revisit some of Rob’s past adventures along California’s golden coast.
Rob at Home – Dan Morain
S10 Ep27 | 26m 22s
Air Date: 04/12/21
Veteran California journalist Dan Morain shares his experience writing “Kamala’s Way.”
A Decade of Destinations – Best of Nature
S10 Ep26 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 03/29/21
Look back at some of Rob's favorite trips exploring nature.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Janice O’Malley Galizio
S10 Ep25 | 24m 41s
Air Date: 05/17/21
Join Rob for a conversation with Janice O’Malley Galizio of OCA Sacramento.
Rob at Home – Dr. Jonathan King
S10 Ep24 | 25m 29s
Air Date: 03/15/21
A conversation with Dr. Jonathan King
Rob at Home – Liliana Ferrer
S10 Ep23 | 26m 24s
Air Date: 03/22/21
Consul General for Mexico in Sacramento Liliana Ferrer joins Rob.
A Decade of Destinations – California Parks
S10 Ep22 | 25m 17s
Air Date: 02/22/21
Join Rob for a look back at past trips to California Parks.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Secretary Karen Ross
S10 Ep21 | 24m 37s
Air Date: 02/08/21
Secretary Karen Ross of the California Department of Food and Agriculture joins Rob.
Rob at Home – Bertha Gaffney Gorman
S10 Ep20 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 02/01/21
Bertha Gaffney Gorman, the grandmother of inaugural poet Amanda Gorman, discusses history.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Suicide Intervention
S10 Ep19 | 25m 31s
Air Date: 01/25/21
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
Air Date: 01/18/21
Meet Superior Court Judge Lawrence Brown, who runs Sacramento County's Mental Health Court
A Decade of Destinations – Amazing Architecture
S10 Ep17 | 26m 34s
Air Date: 01/11/21
Join Rob for a look back at architectural gems in our region.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Inspiration for Students
S10 Ep16 | 26m 7s
Air Date: 12/21/20
Sami Kader adapts his classroom crusade of motivating students to virtually help kids.
A Decade of Destinations – California Collections
S10 Ep15 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 12/14/20
Collections from the Crocker Art Museum, California State Library, Birds of America, etc.
A Decade of Destinations – Animal Adventures
S10 Ep14 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 11/23/20
Explore some of Rob’s favorite animal encounters.
Rob at Home – Sacramento LGBT Community Center
S10 Ep13 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 11/16/20
David Heitstuman discusses critical issues and the road ahead for the LGBTQ+ community.
Rob at Home – Fire Prevention
S10 Ep12 | 26m 7s
Air Date: 11/09/20
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
Air Date: 10/26/20
The celebration of 10 seasons of Rob on the Road continues!
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Saint John’s Program
S10 Ep10 | 26m 31s
Air Date: 10/19/20
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
Air Date: 10/12/20
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
Air Date: 10/01/20
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
Air Date: 09/28/20
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
Air Date: 09/21/20
A story of survival and beating the odds.
Rob at Home – Ruthie Bolton
S10 Ep5 | 25m 54s
Air Date: 09/14/20
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
Air Date: 08/31/20
Join Rob for a trip inside Sacramento’s Front Street Animal Shelter.
Rob at Home – Disaster Ready Guide
S10 Ep3 | 26m 30s
Air Date: 08/10/20
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
Air Date: 07/20/20
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
Air Date: 07/13/20
Author Adrienne Bankert joins Rob to share how acts of kindness create calm amid crisis.
Rob at Home – Treating Trauma
S9 Ep22 | 26m 10s
Air Date: 06/30/20
Joshua Collver explains the depths to trauma and how healing happens.
Rob at Home – The Pandemic of Racism
S9 Ep21 | 24m 52s
Air Date: 06/22/20
Author and professor Addie Ellis joins Rob to discuss the pervasive problem of racism.
Rob at Home – Defining Moments
S9 Ep20 | 26m 30s
Air Date: 06/15/20
West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon discusses perseverance and change.
Rob at Home – Impact of Injustice
S9 Ep19 | 38m 8s
Air Date: 06/08/20
Join Rob and Cassandra Pye for a conversation on injustice, understanding, and passion.
Rob at Home – Sacramento Zoo Grows
S9 Ep18 | 24m 19s
Air Date: 06/01/20
Rob brings you the first look of the new additions at Sacramento Zoo.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Health Disparities
S9 Ep17 | 26m 45s
Air Date: 05/25/20
Explore alarming health disparities in California.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Big Day of Giving
S9 Ep16 | 26m 29s
Air Date: 05/18/20
Sacramento Region Community Foundation CEO and Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services CEO
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Jody Nelsen
S9 Ep15 | 26m 27s
Air Date: 05/11/20
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
Air Date: 05/04/20
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
Air Date: 04/28/20
Artist Maren Conrad and Golden Pacific Bank CEO Virginia Varela
Rob at Home – Sandi Patty & Faith Whitmore
S9 Ep12 | 25m 27s
Air Date: 04/20/20
Grammy Award-winning singer Sandi Patty and domestic violence expert Faith Whitmore
Rob at Home – Joshua’s House & The Atrium
S9 Ep11 | 25m 19s
Air Date: 04/13/20
Hospice for the homeless impacted by COVID-19, unemployed artists making masks.
Region Rising – Patrick Mulvaney & Richard Abrusci
S9 Ep10 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 04/06/20
Patrick Mulvaney and Richard Abrusci discuss the effects of COVID-19.
Behind the Scenes at Antiques Roadshow Crocker Art Museum
S9 Ep9 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 02/17/20
Go behind the scenes to see what it takes to make an episode of Antiques Roadshow.
Region Rising – Mercy Pedalers
S9 Ep8 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 01/27/20
Mercy Pedalers, Stanford Sierra Youth & Families, BOLD Speaker Series, Randy Paragary.
Region Rising – José Hernández
S9 Ep7 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 07/08/19
Meet a Stockton astronaut, celebrate 80 years of Frank Fat's Restaurant, and more.
Region Rising – Goodwill
S9 Ep6 | 27m 6s
Air Date: 05/20/19
Shed light on the individuals and organizations helping our region rise to new heights.
Region Rising
S9 Ep5 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 02/25/19
Meet the remarkable people who are helping our region rise to new heights.
Nimbus Fish Hatchery
S9 Ep4 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 01/28/19
Visit a hatchery dedicated to helping salmon and more.
Otow Orchard
S9 Ep3 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 12/17/18
Tour Otow Orchard to hear the powerful story of perseverance and persimmons.
Chew Kee Store Museum
S9 Ep2 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 10/19/18
Visit a foster home for donkeys, and go back in time at a museum in rural California.
Sacramento Valley Station
S9 Ep1 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 09/17/18
Honey bees and almonds, Broadway performer, Sacramento Valley Station, Independence Trail
Safari West
S8 Ep12 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 06/11/18
Spend a night at Safari West, an animal reserve dedicated to saving endangered species.
Heroes & Helping Hands 2018
S8 Ep11 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 03/19/18
Discover how street soccer is helping Sacramentans struggling with homelessness.
Canvassing California
S8 Ep10 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 12/18/17
Visit the art-filled home of Tower Records founder Russ Solomon.
Sacramento’s Historic Downtown
S8 Ep9 | 26m 6s
Air Date: 06/26/17
Explore the beauty and history of Sacramento's Capitol Park and Sutter's Fort.
Calaveras County
S8 Ep8 | 26m 45s
Air Date: 05/29/17
Explore the many attractions in one of California’s first counties!
Heroes and Helping Hands 2017
S8 Ep6 | 26m 45s
Air Date: 03/19/17
Heroes and Helping Hands introduces the people making a difference in our community.
Saving Species
S8 Ep5 | 26m 5s
Air Date: 02/13/17
Get to know the individuals with an inspiring passion to save our precious environment.
99 Stops – Sutter Buttes
S8 Ep4 | 25m 21s
Air Date: 12/19/16
Take a hike through the world’s smallest mountain range at the Sutter Buttes.
Lake Natoma
S8 Ep3 | 27m 5s
Air Date: 10/30/16
The CSUS Aquatic Center on Lake Natoma, indoor skydiving, and the new sport of pickleball.
99 Stops – Abbey of New Clairvaux
S8 Ep2 | 26m 38s
Air Date: 05/29/16
Uncover some of California’s best-kept secrets.
Heroes and Helping Hands 2016
S8 Ep1 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 03/20/16
Meet the heroes changing our community in big and small ways.
Exploring California
S7 Ep7 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 12/21/15
Get an exclusive tour of Catalina Island, visit Coit Tower and California's State Capitol
CHP Academy
S7 Ep6 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 11/16/15
Go behind the scenes at the California Highway Patrol Academy.
California Capital Airshow
S7 Ep5 | 25m 13s
Air Date: 09/20/15
Take off with host Rob Stewart to experience Sacramento's California Capital Airshow!
Animal Rescues
S7 Ep4 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 07/26/15
Join Rob and meet dedicated animal lovers who are saving thousands of wild animals.
Exploring Old Sacramento
S7 Ep3 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 03/29/15
Experience one of California’s most historic communities, Old Sacramento.
Gladding, McBean
S7 Ep2 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 02/23/15
Come with Rob to visit the historic Gladding, McBean factory in Lincoln!
The Crocker Art Museum
S7 Ep1 | 25m 58s
Air Date: 01/19/15
The fascinating history of the the oldest art museum west of the Mississippi.
FDR’s Northern California Legacy
S5 Ep7 | 26m 36s
Air Date: 09/14/14
Board FDR's beloved floating White House—the USS Potomac—docked at the Port of Oakland.
Discovering the Delta
S5 Ep6 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 07/27/14
Finding peace and serenity in one of the largest estuaries on the West Coast.
East Brother Light Station
S5 Ep5 | 25m 44s
Air Date: 06/22/14
East Brother Light Station in Point Richmond and Ikeda's Fruit Stand in Davis.
Heroes and Helping Hands
S5 Ep4 | 26m 3s
Air Date: 05/04/14
Meet people who are impacting their own communities.
My Favorite Getaways
S5 Ep3 | 26m 42s
Air Date: 03/30/14
Take a journey through some of host Rob Stewart's favorite destinations.
Islands of the Bay – Treasure Island
S5 Ep2 | 24m 52s
Air Date: 02/24/14
Journey through the past, present and future on San Francisco’s Treasure Island.
The Future of Art
S4 Ep4 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 12/23/13
Artists Kim Squaglia, Micah Crandall-Bear, and filmmaker Jeffrey Fong.
Captivating Canines
S4 Ep2 | 25m 36s
Air Date: 09/10/13
The Sacramento Police Canine Association, winner of the World’s Ugliest Dog Competition.
Spectacular Seniors
S4 Ep1 | 25m 31s
Air Date: 08/11/13
WWII veteran Lloyd Klein, slow food pioneer Joanne Neft, and restaurateur Biba Caggiano.
Back to Nature
S2 Ep4 | 26m 24s
Air Date: 05/05/13
Daffodil Hill, sandhill cranes, the Marin Headlands.
Sacramento Zoo
S2 Ep3 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 03/24/13
Go inside the gates of the Sacramento Zoo, home to more than 400 animals.
Portraits of Artists
S2 Ep2 | 26m 30s
Air Date: 02/25/13
Discover the wonder of art inside some of Sacramento’s most famous art studios.
California Collections
S1 Ep15 | 25m 6s
Air Date: 08/19/12 | Rating: NR
The Golden State is home to some of the rarest collections in the country.
Spectacular Stories
S1 Ep14 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 07/29/12 | Rating: NR
Hear the personal stories of some of Northern California’s most interesting people.
Treasures of the California State Library
S1 Ep13 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 07/22/12 | Rating: NR
Tour of one of the greatest resources of the Golden State—the California State Library.
More Amazing Artists
S1 Ep12 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 07/15/12 | Rating: NR
John Krempel, Sandi Patty, Laureen Landau,Spanglish Arte, Sacramento Airport art.
You on the Road
S1 Ep11 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 07/08/12 | Rating: NR
Local filmmakers are celebrating the people and places in our region.
Art Across the Spectrum
S1 Ep10 | 26m 52s
Air Date: 07/01/12 | Rating: NR
Exploring a unique blend of Northern California expressions in art.
Timeless Treasures
S1 Ep9 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 06/24/12 | Rating: NR
Sacramento's oldest privately owned home, the oldest living Tournament of Roses Queen.
Animal Adventures
S1 Ep8 | 26m 37s
Air Date: 06/17/12 | Rating: NR
Safari West, Wild Horse Sanctuary, and a colony of northern elephant seals.
California’s National Parks
S1 Ep7 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 06/10/12 | Rating: NR
Sequoia and Kings Canyon, Mt. Lassen volcano, Yosemite Valley, the journals of John Muir.
Amazing Artists
S1 Ep6 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 05/27/12 | Rating: NR
Rob introduces you to some of our region’s most talented people.
Great Road Trips
S1 Ep5 | 26m 38s
Air Date: 05/20/12 | Rating: NR
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
Air Date: 05/13/12 | Rating: NR
The California State Capitol dome, Squeeze Inn, and meet the world’s largest dog.
Weekend Wonders
S1 Ep3 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 05/06/12 | Rating: NR
San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, Monterey Bay Aquarium, harvest at Apple Hill.
Great Getaways
S1 Ep2 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 04/29/12 | Rating: NR
Take an exciting journey off the California coast.
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
S1 Ep1 | 26m 50s
Air Date: 04/22/12 | Rating: NR
Celebrate transportation through some of the state’s most famous moving museums.
River Fox Train Railbikes
S12 Ep6 | 6m 48s
Air Date: 09/26/22 | Expires: 09/09/77
Traverse train tracks through Yolo County on specially designed railbikes.
Smash Sacramento
S12 Ep6 | 6m 54s
Air Date: 09/26/22 | Expires: 09/09/77
Experience a story of survival inside Smash Sacramento.
The Lost Town of Monticello
S12 Ep6 | 6m 11s
Air Date: 09/26/22 | Expires: 09/09/77
Discover Lake Berryessa's fascinating hidden history.
Amatoria Fine Art Books
S12 Ep6 | 6m 11s
Air Date: 09/26/22 | Expires: 09/09/77
Dive into Amatoria Fine Art Books in Midtown Sacramento.
The Lost Town of Monticello Preview
S12 Ep6 | 30s
Air Date: 09/26/22 | Expires: 09/09/77
Discover Lake Berryessa’s fascinating hidden history.
Artist Tony Natsoulas
S11 Ep11 | 9m
Air Date: 11/29/21
Go inside the home and the heart of Northern California artist Tony Natsoulas.
Museum of Science and Curiosity
S11 Ep11 | 8m 26s
Air Date: 11/29/21
Go inside the SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity.
Museum of Science and Curiosity Preview
S11 Ep11 | 30s
Air Date: 11/29/21
Explore Sacramento’s new science center, the SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity.
Region Rising – Lotus Flowers
S10 Ep4 | 7m 26s
Air Date: 08/31/20
Meet the matriarch of Sacramento’s famous lotus landmark.
Region Rising – Fairytale Town
S10 Ep4 | 9m 23s
Air Date: 08/31/20
Dreams are still coming true inside Sacramento’s Fairytale Town.
Region Rising – Front Street Animal Shelter
S10 Ep4 | 8m 3s
Air Date: 08/31/20
Join Rob for a trip inside Sacramento’s innovative Front Street Animal Shelter.
Region Rising – Front Street Animal Shelter Preview
S10 Ep4 | 30s
Air Date: 08/31/20
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
Air Date: 05/25/20
Publisher Larry Lee carries on his family’s legacy of journalism.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Janine Bera
S9 Ep17 | 13m 39s
Air Date: 05/25/20
WellSpace Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Janine Bera joins Rob.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Blake Young
S9 Ep16 | 11m 55s
Air Date: 05/18/20
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
Air Date: 05/18/20
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
Air Date: 05/04/20
Mary Kimball explains why California farmers are feeling uprooted.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Lial Jones
S9 Ep14 | 10m 26s
Air Date: 05/04/20
Director Lial Jones reveals the impact of COVID-19 on Crocker Art Museum.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Maren Conrad
S9 Ep13 | 13m 36s
Air Date: 04/28/20
Maren and Rob discuss the symbolism of her murals.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Virginia Varela
S9 Ep13 | 10m 43s
Air Date: 04/28/20
Virginia is turning her focus on service to the community and small businesses.
Rob at Home – Region Rising: Patrick Mulvaney
S9 Ep10 | 14m 5s
Air Date: 04/06/20
Hear how chef Patrick Mulvaney is pivoting to provide life-saving meals.
Patriarch of Paragary’s
S9 Ep8 | 6m 29s
Air Date: 01/27/20
Walk into the next chapter with the patriarch of the Paragary Restaurant Group.
Stanford Sierra Youth & Families
S9 Ep8 | 7m 8s
Air Date: 01/27/20
Stanford Sierra Youth & Families brings together hearts and homes.
BOLD Speaker Series
S9 Ep8 | 6m 21s
Air Date: 01/27/20
Sacramentans boldly share untold stories through the new BOLD speaker series.
Mercy Pedalers
S9 Ep8 | 6m 8s
Air Date: 01/27/20
A fresh perspective on helping our homeless with Sister Libby Fernandez's ministry.
Nimbus Fish Hatchery
S9 Ep4 | 7m 37s
Air Date: 01/28/19
Discover the fascinating story of salmon at the Nimbus Fish Hatchery on the American River
Golden Grads
S9 Ep4 | 4m 3s
Air Date: 01/28/19
Meet CSUS' "Golden" Grads" as they celebrate their 50th college reunion.
Delta Heartbeat Tour
S9 Ep4 | 7m 6s
Air Date: 01/28/19
Explore the Sacramento Delta by bus, with stops at the Ryde Hotel and community of Locke.
Community Observatory
S9 Ep4 | 6m 51s
Air Date: 01/28/19
Gaze up at the sun, moon, and a distant galaxy at the Community Observatory in Placerville
Developer Nikky Mohanna | Region Rising
7m 34s
Air Date: 06/23/20
Nikky Mohanna defied the odds, despite being told she would never reach her dreams.
Astronaut José Hernández | Region Rising
7m 49s
Air Date: 06/27/19
Former NASA astronaut José Hernández talks about his Stockton roots.
NAACP President Betty Williams | Region Rising
5m 28s
Air Date: 06/27/19
We talk to Betty Williams about her life standing up for civil rights and civil liberties.
A Touch of Understanding | Region Rising
6m 11s
Air Date: 06/04/19
We visit A Touch of Understanding, a disability awareness group with Leslie DeDora.
Restoring Native California | Region Rising
8m 20s
Air Date: 05/08/19
Discover a unique partnership between students, mentors, and tribal leaders in Yolo County
The Goodness of Goodwill | Region Rising
9m 29s
Air Date: 04/22/19
Meet Richard Abrusci, the President & CEO of Goodwill Sacramento Valley & Northern Nevada.
Sacramento Ballet | Region Rising
5m 54s
Air Date: 03/29/19
Meet Amy Seiwert, Sacramento Ballet's new artistic director.
Family Justice Center | Region Rising
7m 21s
Air Date: 02/21/19
Discover a safe space for victims of violence.
Oak Park’s Mother Rose | Region Rising
6m 45s
Air Date: 02/04/19
Meet the matriarch of Sacramento's Oak Park neighborhood, Mother Rose.
Jewish Federation of Sacramento | Region Rising
7m 13s
Air Date: 02/04/19
Meet the youngest leader of any Jewish Federation in America who is capturing nationwide.
Statehouse at the Capitol | Region Rising
5m 15s
Air Date: 01/21/19
Meet a business woman bringing farm-to-fork inside the California Capitol.
McHenry Mansion Decorations
3m
Air Date: 12/04/18
Go inside the gorgeous McHenry Mansion and see stunning holiday decorations.
Stephens Brothers Boats
3m
Air Date: 12/04/18
Discover the beauty of boats crafted by the Stephens brothers of Modesto.
Joshua’s House | Region Rising
5m 25s
Air Date: 11/08/18
Joshua’s House, the first West Coast hospice house for people experiencing homelessness.
Apple Hill Harvest
3m
Air Date: 10/18/18
Eat your way through Apple Hill with Rob and tour Larsen’s Apple Barn.
Effie Yeaw Nature Center
6m 9s
Air Date: 10/03/18
Effie Yeaw Nature Center is filled with California native animals and sprawling paths
Animal Adoption
3m
Air Date: 09/24/18
Tour the new Placer County SPCA facility housing dogs and cats in Roseville.
Street Soccer
S8 Ep11 | 6m 33s
Air Date: 03/19/18
Discover how street soccer is helping Sacramentans struggling with homelessness.
St. Mary’s Dining Room
S8 Ep11 | 5m 39s
Air Date: 03/19/18
Visit St. Mary's Dining Room in Stockton, where homeless diners get more than a meal.
Children’s Therapy Center
S8 Ep11 | 6m 23s
Air Date: 03/19/18
Explore the Children's Therapy Center, transforming young lives with early intervention.
Quilting for a Cause
S8 Ep11 | 6m 24s
Air Date: 03/19/18
Meet a 94-year-old woman who creates quilts for veterans and cancer patients.
Sutter’s Fort Tour
S8 Ep9 | 9m 28s
Air Date: 06/26/17
Go inside Sutter’s Fort, the birthplace of California’s capital.
Capitol Park Tour & History
S8 Ep9 | 13m 58s
Air Date: 06/26/17
California’s Capitol building, surrounded by pristine acres of history and heritage.
Sacramento’s Historic Downtown Preview
S8 Ep9 | 30s
Air Date: 06/26/17
Explore the beauty and history of Sacramento's Capitol Park and Sutter's Fort.
Calaveras County Preview
S8 Ep8 | 30s
Air Date: 05/29/17
Explore the many attractions in one of California’s first counties!
Memorial Museum of Sutter County
S8 Ep7 | 8m 26s
Air Date: 04/23/17
Tour the Memorial Museum of Sutter County.
The Haggin Museum
S8 Ep7 | 9m 50s
Air Date: 04/23/17
Discover Stockton’s Haggin Museum and see its spectacular Bierstadt collection.
Andrew Hazard: Heroes & Helping Hands 2017
S8 Ep6 | 4m 48s
Air Date: 03/19/17
A brilliant young man fulling his dream as a sports journalist.
Shriners Hospitals for Children: Heroes & Helping Hands 2017
S8 Ep6 | 6m 38s
Air Date: 03/19/17
Helping save children with life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
916 Ink: Heroes & Helping Hands 2017
S8 Ep6 | 6m 32s
Air Date: 03/19/17
Youngsters to put pen to paper and discover the power of creative writing.
City Year: Heroes & Helping Hands 2017
S8 Ep6 | 6m 50s
Air Date: 03/19/17
Meet the inspirational young leaders at City Year AmeriCorps in Sacramento.
Heroes and Helping Hands 2017 Preview
S8 Ep6 | 30s
Air Date: 03/19/17
Heroes and Helping Hands introduces the people making a difference in our community.
International Bird Rescue
S8 Ep5 | 11m 51s
Air Date: 02/13/17
Saving aquatic birds and returning them to flight
Sacramento Splash
S8 Ep5 | 5m 47s
Air Date: 02/13/17
Explore Mather Air Force Base’s thriving wild vernal pools.
Sacramento Zoo Bats
S8 Ep5 | 4m 47s
Air Date: 02/13/17
Hang out with bats at the Sacramento Zoo’s Small Wonders exhibit.
Saving Species Preview
S8 Ep5 | 30s
Air Date: 02/13/17
Get to know the individuals with an inspiring passion to save our precious environment.
McHenry Mansion
S8 Ep4 | 8m 21s
Air Date: 12/19/16
Join Rob on a tour of the historic home with its longtime curator.
Cosumnes River Preserve
S8 Ep4 | 6m 46s
Air Date: 12/19/16
Venture through miles of pristine trails at the Cosumnes River Preserve.
Hiking the Sutter Buttes
S8 Ep4 | 6m 40s
Air Date: 12/19/16
Visit the “world’s smallest mountain range,” California’s glorious Sutter Buttes.
CSUS Aquatic Center
S8 Ep3 | 8m 1s
Air Date: 10/30/16
Nationally-renowned California State University Aquatic Center at Lake Natoma.
Pickleball
S8 Ep3 | 6m 31s
Air Date: 10/30/16
Discover pickleball, a rapidly-growing outdoor sport that’s becoming a hit with seniors.
Lake Natoma Preview
S8 Ep3 | 30s
Air Date: 10/30/16
Explore the nationally-renowned California State University Aquatic Center at Lake Natoma
Indoor Skydiving
S8 Ep3 | 6m 8s
Air Date: 10/30/16
Rob jumps into a 120 mile-per-hour wind tunnel to experience indoor skydiving
Stockton Heat Hockey Team
S8 Ep2 | 4m 37s
Air Date: 05/29/16
Hit the ice with Rob and the Stockton Heat hockey team.
Oak Farm Vineyards
S8 Ep2 | 4m 57s
Air Date: 05/29/16
Go wine tasting at Lodi’s award-winning Oak Farm Vineyards.
Sami’s Circuit: Heroes & Helping Hands 2016
S8 Ep1 | 5m 48s
Air Date: 07/07/17
Blending fitness with an anti-bullying crusade in the classroom.
Saint John’s Program: Heroes & Helping Hands 2016
S8 Ep1 | 8m 43s
Air Date: 07/07/17
A safe haven and new direction for formally homeless women and mothers in Sacramento.
CAL PIA: Heroes & Helping Hands 2016
S8 Ep1 | 4m 49s
Air Date: 07/07/17
Discover new efforts to prepare inmates for life after detainment.
103-Year-Old Knitter
S8 Ep1 | 4m 32s
Air Date: 07/07/17
A moving conversation on life, purpose, and helping others.
Chew Kee Herb Store
3m
Air Date: 08/16/18
Go with Rob on a step back in time to 1850 inside the Chew Kee Store Museum.
California State Fair Open
3m
Air Date: 07/13/18
Zip through the gates with Rob for an inside look at the 2018 California State Fair!
Rob’s Smokin’ Rub
2m 52s
Air Date: 07/09/18
Meet Rob Ryan, who serves up his champion "Frog Sauce" barbeque in Stockton.
Safari West Aviary
2m 47s
Air Date: 07/09/18
Visit the spiritual center of Safari West for close encounters with beautiful birds.
Historic Sacramento Images
4m 14s
Air Date: 06/25/18
Unveil hidden images from the beginning days of Sacramento.
Safari West Jeep Tour
3m
Air Date: 06/06/18
Encounter giraffes, ostriches, and Watusi cattle on a Jeep tour outisde Santa Rosa.
Hot Off the Griddle
3m
Air Date: 05/17/18
We visit the new hit farm-to-fork flavored diner, Hot Off the Griddle.
Mother of the Forest Tree
3m
Air Date: 01/26/18
Explore the striking sequoias in Calaveras Big Trees State Park.
Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue
3m
Air Date: 01/06/18
Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue in Plymouth provides a foster farm for donkeys.
Russ Solomon Shares Art and Heart
4m 8s
Air Date: 12/25/17
Explore the home of Tower Records Founder Russ Solomon.
Placer County Mandarins
2m 53s
Air Date: 12/18/17
Meet Richard Ferreira, a mandarin grower in Placer County.
Famed Alhambra Pipe Organ
2m 18s
Air Date: 11/13/17
Hear the pipes that graced Sacramento’s Alhambra Theatre play once again!
California’s Shenandoah Valley
3m
Air Date: 11/02/17
Experience the beauty of Amador County and explore a new winery in Shenandoah Valley.
World Famous Walnuts
3m
Air Date: 10/27/17
Discover how walnuts are moved from the field to you at family-run Villa Di Noce.
Sacramento Murals Bike Tour
3m
Air Date: 10/09/17
See how Sacramento Cycling Tours takes bike riders on an art adventure.
Unity Center
3m
Air Date: 09/21/17
Celebrate diversity, culture and courage in the Golden State at the California Museum.
Metal Artist
2m 55s
Air Date: 08/31/17
Discover life-sized metal animals, flowers, and kinetic sculptures in Northern California.
Explore Emerald Bay
3m
Air Date: 08/24/17
Explore the beauty of Emerald Bay in Lake Tahoe and hit the water for a boat cruise.
Bobby Gladstein
2m 57s
Air Date: 08/14/17
Meet Bobby Gladstein, an energetic and inspiring lifestyle instructor.
Tour Historic Vikingsholm
3m
Air Date: 08/03/17
Explore Vikingsholm on the shores of Lake Tahoe, an elegant Scandinavian-style home.
Dave Brubeck Collection
2m 50s
Air Date: 07/25/17
He’s known as the father of “cool jazz” with roots right here in California.
Inside Murphys Historic Hotel
2m 59s
Air Date: 07/14/17
This gold country hotel in Calaveras County dates back to the 1850’s.
California State Indian Museum
2m 55s
Air Date: 07/11/17
Go on a rare on-camera tour at the California State Indian Museum.
The Dogface Butterfly
2m 56s
Air Date: 07/11/17
Did you know that the California State Insect is the dogface butterfly?
Leonardo da Vinci – Machines in Motion
4m 50s
Air Date: 05/16/17
Experience “Machines in Motion," the dreams of Leonardo da Vinci,
Giant Sequoia
2m 13s
Air Date: 12/31/14
Journey with Rob to Sequoia National Park to meet General Sherman!
Sacramento Barber
2m 23s
Air Date: 12/31/14
Meet Tyrone Williams who turned his tragedy into triumph after he lost his right arm.
Nevada City Train
2m
Air Date: 12/31/14
All Aboard! The Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum Steamer!
Preston Castle
2m 54s
Air Date: 12/31/14
Preston castle, in need of restoration, is still charming and possibly haunted!
Napa Barn
2m 40s
Air Date: 12/31/14
The offices of Nickle & Nickle Winery are uniquely set in a restored barn. Visit with Rob.
Marathon Mom
2m 16s
Air Date: 12/31/14
Lace up your running shoes and catch up with 50 year old marathon mom Cindy Mangan.
Jian Wang
5m 30s
Air Date: 12/31/14
Discover how Jian Wang fuses natural beauty and artistic expression to make colorful art!
Robot Competition
2m 14s
Air Date: 12/31/14
Get an inside look at the robot competition at UC Davis (don't forget your eye protection)
Gregory Kondos
5m 33s
Air Date: 12/31/14
Come inside the private studio of well-know local landscape painter Gregory Kondos.
Golden Graduate
2m 30s
Air Date: 12/31/14
At the age of 92 Estelle Arroyo graduated from college, proving it's never too late!
Gasoline Pump Museum
2m 35s
Air Date: 12/31/14
Meet a local man passionate about petroleum pumps & nostalgic automobile memorabilia.
Feeding Giraffes
1m 45s
Air Date: 12/31/14
Get up-close and encounter the fun, and hungry, giraffes with Rob at the Sacramento Zoo.
Elephant Rescue
1m 33s
Air Date: 12/31/14
Join Rob as he visits the Elephant Rescue grounds in San Andreas, CA.
Crystal Cave at Sequoia National Park
2m 22s
Air Date: 12/31/14
Journey underground with Rob to see the dazzling natural beauty of Crystal Cave.
California Wine Competition
1m 47s
Air Date: 12/31/14
Join Rob as he makes his way through the California State Wine Competition.
Bugle Corps
2m 1s
Air Date: 12/31/14
Take a look, and a listen, at the nationally recognized Mandarin Drum Bugle Corps
Alternative Model
3m 19s
Air Date: 12/31/14
Come along with Rob and catch a glimpse of alternative cover girl Loriel Andre'a
Taking Flight: A World War II Experience
9m 35s
Air Date: 12/22/14
Rob takes the co-pilot’s seat in a formation of four restored World War II airplane.
Celebrating 5 Years!
11m 25s
Air Date: 08/19/13
Rob on the Road marks 5 years and more than 175 shows and stories.
Celebrating Huell
2m 37s
Air Date: 08/11/13
The California State Fair celebrates the amazing Huell Howser.
KVIE Valuation Day
1m 40s
Air Date: 06/20/13
A sold out crowd came to KVIE to find out just what their treasures are worth.
Blooming Daffodil Hill
9m 55s
Air Date: 05/09/13
One of Northern California’s most beloved traditions explodes in full bloom!
Hiking the Marin Headlands
7m 31s
Air Date: 05/09/13
The NatureBridge turns the Marin Headlands into an outdoor classroom.
Pups in the Park!
2m 10s
Air Date: 10/04/12
Dog lovers and their canine companions have turned out to raise money for a good cause.
Clean Green Farm
3m 31s
Air Date: 09/30/12
Rob hits the road to Vacaville exploring an iris farm completely run on solar power.
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Islands of the Bay-Treasure Island
Join host Rob Stewart on a journey through the past, present, and future on San Francisco's Treasure Island. This former US military base is now a scenic getaway right below the San Francisco Bay Bridge. It's a great road trip you don't want to miss!
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Islands of the Bay-Treasure Island
Join host Rob Stewart on a journey through the past, present, and future on San Francisco's Treasure Island. This former US military base is now a scenic getaway right below the San Francisco Bay Bridge. It's a great road trip you don't want to miss!
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Nimbus Fish Hatchery
Discover the fascinating story of salmon at the Nimbus Fish Hatchery.
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Nimbus Fish Hatchery
Discover the fascinating story of salmon at the Nimbus Fish Hatchery.
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Rob on the Road
Nimbus Fish Hatchery
Discover the fascinating story of salmon at the Nimbus Fish Hatchery.
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Rob on the Road
Nimbus Fish Hatchery
Discover the fascinating story of salmon at the Nimbus Fish Hatchery.
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Rob on the Road
Nimbus Fish Hatchery
Discover the fascinating story of salmon at the Nimbus Fish Hatchery.
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Rob at Home Region Rising: The Journey of Janice O
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