KVIE, also known as PBS KVIE, is a state-owned entity headquartered in the US that functions as a tier 2 media tech buyer. Founded in 1959, the company employs approximately 60 individuals and reported $41.6M in revenue as of 2023. The company specializes in broadcast television and radio, operating as a PBS member television station serving the Sacramento-Stockton-Modesto market in Northern California. As a community-based non-profit organization, its programming combines national PBS content, including series such as NOVA, Frontline, and Antiques Roadshow, with a substantial amount of locally produced shows. KVIE develops its own original programs centered on the culture, issues, and lifestyle of the Northern California region, which include the documentary series Viewfinder, the KVIE Arts Showcase, and the public affairs program Studio Sacramento. Beyond its main broadcast channel, KVIE manages several digital subchannels, among them a 24-hour PBS Kids channel and "KVIE2," which offers encore presentations of popular PBS programs. The station also provides various educational services and resources to the community.
KVIE will stream "Sanditon on Masterpiece" for free from February 14 to March 14, 2026. Previously, on January 28, 2026, the broadcaster released its "Don’t Miss List" for February 2026, ranking programs scheduled to air that month. Earlier, on December 2, 2025, KVIE hosted a virtual wine tasting event with Rick Steves. On September 24, 2025, in preparation for its art auction, KVIE highlighted 12 art and culture shows available to watch and stream under the title "Art on the Brain." This followed an event on August 14, 2025, where KVIE organized a conversation with chef and host Pati Jinich, known for her cookbooks and PBS shows, who shared stories from her culinary adventures and insights on the connection between food and culture. Sports Leisure Vacations presented the event.
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