In Tune with the City — Behind the scenes with SF street performers (VIDEO)
In this video, two San Francisco street performers share a funny and sometimes poignant glimpse into their daily lives as they eke out a living doing what they love.
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Ancient secret of California missions sparks debate (VIDEO)
Missions across California may be home to a centuries-old secret that some archeologists say shows the early Catholic church embraced advanced science, astronomy and even pagan traditions.
California Roots — State’s agricultural history reaches new locations, generations (VIDEO SERIES)
The state has a rich agricultural history, and it is making an impact on new generations in Northern California. This video series tells the stories of three groups who have found new ways to connect with the land.
Baseball’s ‘other’ Giants — Behind the scenes with San Jose’s minor league champs (VIDEO)
The San Francisco Giants aren’t the only baseball team in town. Their minor league affiliate, the San Jose Giants, won the California League championship last year. This video gives fans a glimpse behind the bleacher walls.
A Night at the Independent – small SF concert venue gets big acts (VIDEO)
The Independent is a relatively small venue in the San Francisco live music scene. This film, which features Bay Area band Diego’s Umbrella, shows how it sets itself apart from larger, more corporate concert halls.
Stanford campus home to hundreds of different plants, including produce gardens
Stanford University features more than 800 hundred species of trees and plants. Varieties include fruits and vegetables, which helps stock Stanford dining halls and restaurants.
Artists paint outdoors for 5 days during festival in tiny town of Winters
Each spring, artists and tourists flock to tiny Winters, Calif., near Sacramento, for a week of outdoor painting, communal living and vacation off the beaten path.
Stanford students support Ugandan women with eco-friendly fashion show
Stanford’s Sustainable Fashion Collective held a fashion show featuring eco-friendly beaded necklaces made by women in Uganda. The proceeds from jewelry sales help the women escape poverty.
Stanford artist marks pelican population’s rebound by creating sculpture from trash
The California brown pelican was on the endangered species list in 1970, but the population rebounded, and the birds came off the list in 2009. A Stanford student artist commemorates the victory in sculpture.