Before it was dammed in the early 1900s, John Muir called it more beautiful than Yosemite Valley itself. And now, in a one-hour special, Huell travels to this historic and spectacular place to document its past and talk about its future.
KCET and PBS SoCal celebrate February 2020 as Black History Month with new programs that honor the legacy of African Americans.
Huell travels to Pismo State Beach to visit the largest overwintering site for Monarch butterflies in the U.S.
Huell takes a hundred-foot ride down in an elevator that was built in the late 1800s to explore this underwater marvel.
Camera traps and drones are revolutionizing the study of wildlife by providing an up-close look at animals without disturbing them.
Discover how cranberries and pumpkins became fall fundamentals with Samantha Brown and Chris Packham. Catch gangs of turkeys and rare bird art. Peek into the world of nighttime critters with Bob Poole.
See how the babies learn to understand their surroundings in environments ranging from Africa to Sri Lanka to Iceland.
On his first-ever expedition to Siberia, George witnesses the alarming effect of melting permafrost, visits a 12,000-year-old dog, and camps out with reindeer herders on the chilliest night of his life.
Here are five of the lesser-known historic sites that are within a stone’s throw of El Camino Real – and just as historic as the missions that it once connected.
A small section of Vermont Street in the Potrero Hill section of San Francisco is just miles away from the more famous Lombard Street. Which street is crookeder?
Calling all dog-lovers! Explore six of the best SoCal pop-up events for your pups.
Learn how to prepare Matador Guacamole from "Pati's Mexican Table."
The traditional narrative of the Watts Uprisings suggest that businesses fled from the chaos, but the story of Operation Boostrap suggests a wholly different story. Through their work, Operation Boostrap uplifted the community.
Watch as ancient Greeks strive for excellence, strife proves to be an inescapable certainty, and it's not long before the rising civilization and all that it promises will face its gravest tests.
Learn the heartbreaking, inspiring and largely untold story of Native Americans in the United States military.
Uncover the first draft of Western civilization, which, though it met a spectacular end, laid the groundwork for the revolution in human thought that was to come.
Friday on the NewsHour, a targeted U.S. attack in Baghdad kills a top Iranian general, raising ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran to new heights.
Thursday on the NewsHour, Australia is still burning amid a record fire season that has destroyed millions of acres and killed 17 people.
Rhiannon Giddens pulls out her banjo for Walter Isaacson to illustrate the rich history of the instrument in American music.
Wednesday on the NewsHour, a standoff outside the U.S. Embassy in Iraq ends -- but tensions over American involvement in the country remain high.
Nicknamed “Architect to the Stars,” African American architect Paul R. Williams was one of the most successful architects of his time. But at the height of his career he wasn’t always welcome in the buildings he designed because of his race.
Join Huell Howser as he travels the state to share California's rich history, cultural diversity, natural wonders, and amazing denizens.
"Tending Nature" shines a light on the environmental knowledge of indigenous peoples across California by exploring how the state's Native peoples have actively shaped and tended the land for millennia.
KCET's weekly news documentary series investigates and reports on the issues that affect Southern California, from the economy to the environment.
"Lost LA" brings SoCal history to life by marrying archival materials with innovative forms of documentary storytelling.
This season features six half-hour episodes showcasing a collection of short films from schools across Southern California, including, winners in the categories of Documentary, Narrative and Animation.
President Trump’s legal team presents its defense in his Senate impeachment trial.
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California has a rich -- though often underappreciated -- literary heritage.
Raymond Chandler's brand of California noir is so down and so dark that it's positively inspiring and elevating.
