Atmospheric Rivers
The meteorological phenomenon known as Atmospheric Rivers has a significant impact on the frequency and severity of floods and droughts in the North Bay. Advanced forecasting techniques currently bein...
Veggielution
Once a leading agricultural area, now most of the Santa Clara Valley has been paved over. In East San Jose, an urban farm is bringing the community together. Watch this video to learn more about Veggi...
Filmmaker Mark Decena
Filmmaker Mark Decena travels the world telling stories about people making change and standing up to powerful interests. In this interview, the filmmaker discusses his work. (Producer-Director: Joshu...
Brown Girl Surf
Brown Girl Surf is building a community and a movement. Watch this video to learn more about the important work this organization does as part of its mission of fostering a more diverse, environmental...
Cycles of Change
One bike at a time, East Oakland nonprofit Cycles of Change is making biking accessible to all. Watch this video to learn more about this unique collective, the transformative power of riding a bike,...
Bay Area Bountiful: People Power
Northern California is home to a diverse array of grassroots organizations and individuals who are striving to change our world for the better. On this episode of Bay Area Bountiful, we explore People...
Fire Stewardship with the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band Short Story
Amah Mutsun Tribal Chair Val Lopez and CSU Chico's Don Hankins explain the vital potential that controlled burning has, both in terms of the health of California's wildlands and its indigenous people....
San Vicente Redwoods Short Story
San Vicente Redwoods is a large tract of protected land near Bonny Doon in northwestern Santa Cruz County. Managed by four partner land trusts it was profoundly impacted by the 2020 CZU Lightning Comp...

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