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  • Meet Deputy Sayra Valencia, our KNX Hero of the Week!

    Meet Deputy Sayra Valencia, our KNX Hero of the Week!
    2026/09/24
    Deputy Sayra Valencia of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is going above and beyond to help her community! She recently helped a mother and young daughter who were victims of domestic violence get back on their feet, by personally buying them food and clothing. Her actions inspired fellow colleagues to rally together, to find a safe place for them to stay. Hear her story and be inspired by clicking the link! Photo: Deputy Sayra Valencia (left) and her partner delivering diapers to a local outreach center. (Courtesy of SBCSD)
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  • Gifting bikes and boosting hearts! Meet our KNX Hero of the Week, Elaine Pease of the Burbank Bike Angels!

    Gifting bikes and boosting hearts! Meet our KNX Hero of the Week, Elaine Pease of the Burbank Bike Angels!
    2026/09/30
    Elaine Pease has been bringing joy to kids all over SoCal for many years, with the Burbank Bike Angels. It began with giving bikes to a few kids whose names were on a Salvation Army “Angel Tree” for Christmas. Now, it’s close to 200 bikes a year, for kids all around the metro! Click to hear Elaine chat with KNX Heroes host Heather Jordan about the history of the program, and the amazing volunteers that make it all work! Photo: Elaine Pease (center) and a fellow volunteer Andrew Smith, among dozens of donated and restored bikes. (Courtesy of Elaine Pease)
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  • Our KNX Hero of the Week is lifting up spirits through song! Meet volunteer leader, Deborah Pearl, with the National In Choir!

    Our KNX Hero of the Week is lifting up spirits through song! Meet volunteer leader, Deborah Pearl, with the National In Choir!
    2026/09/03
    She’s lending her voice and making a difference! Deborah Pearl is the director and co-founder of the National In Choir, based in Los Angeles. It was also co-founded by singer Rosemary Butler, and every holiday season for the past 46 years, the group of volunteer vocalists have gathered together to perform carols in Skid Row, the Motion Picture Home, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, LA Mission and so many more places. Click to hear Deborah share a bit of their story with KNX Hero's host, Heather Jordan. Photo: Deborah Pearl (center) directing a group of singers outside of the Music Center. (Courtesy of Deborah Pearl). Connect with the National In Choir by sending an email to Deborah at https://deborahpearl.com
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  • Meet our KNX Hero of the Week, Team USA para archer Damon Whittaker! He’s inspiring others to be great, with his eyes set on LA28!

    Meet our KNX Hero of the Week, Team USA para archer Damon Whittaker! He’s inspiring others to be great, with his eyes set on LA28!
    2026/09/17
    Damon Whittaker of Inglewood turned a life-altering injury as a teenager into a successful career as an athlete! He’s also an archery coach for Angel City Sports, and on September 24th, he’ll be honored as their 2026 Athlete of the Year at their Impact Through Innovation Gala. Damon is also training to qualify for the LA28 Paralympic Games! Click to hear his recent conversation with KNX Heroes Host, Heather Jordan. Photo: Damon Whittaker competing at a recent event. (Courtesy of Angel City Sports and Eric Dearborn) https://angelcitysports.org/
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  • Our KNX Heroes of the Week, the Lizarraga family! They are helping adoptable, furry friends find their forever homes!

    Our KNX Heroes of the Week, the Lizarraga family! They are helping adoptable, furry friends find their forever homes!
    2026/09/09
    For the past four and a half years, Karen Lizarraga and her family have fostered about 200 animals in Southern California! From big dogs to infant puppies and kittens that need to be bottle fed, they are making a difference in our community, and helping shelters make room for more animals. Click to hear Karen Lizarraga share with KNX Hero’s host Heather Jordan on how they do it, involving the entire family! Photo: The Lizarraga family with some of their pets. (Image courtesy of Karen Lizarraga ) https://sdhumane.org/
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  • Meet Steve and Patty! Our KNX Heroes of the Week are two volunteer tutors who are going above and beyond to motivate their students!

    Meet Steve and Patty! Our KNX Heroes of the Week are two volunteer tutors who are going above and beyond to motivate their students!
    2026/08/20
    Steve and Patty Tiso of Irvine are partners in life, and partners when it comes to being volunteers, as well! The two help out with the non-profit School on Wheels, working as tutors for kids who need some educational help. Click to hear their inspiring conversation with KNX Heroes host, Heather Jordan! (Photo: Patty and Steve Tiso, courtesy of the Tiso family.) https://schoolonwheels.org/
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  • Meet Lucinda Lambros, our KNX Hero of the Week! The creator of Handbags for Hearts is helping women feel strong and confident!

    Meet Lucinda Lambros, our KNX Hero of the Week! The creator of Handbags for Hearts is helping women feel strong and confident!
    2026/08/13
    The certified financial analyst and advisor from Orange County is involved in several clubs and organizations - but it’s Lucinda Lambros’ outreach project that truly makes her a hero! With the help of a close friend, Lucinda started Handbags for Hearts, a donation program for women going through a tough time. They collect handbags and purses along with beauty, hair and hygiene products, and give them to women who need a little extra help. Click the link to hear Lucinda chat with KNX Heroes Host Heather Jordan about the project, and the impact it is making! Photo: Lucinda Lambros (center, white shirt with the heart) surrounded by her "angels" and donated handbags. (Courtesy of Lucinda Lambros)
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  • Meet our KNX Hero of the Week, Stefanie Yoshii of UCI Health! ​T​he patient relations manager goes above and beyond​, also working as a volunteer who helps people cope after a devastating trauma.

    Meet our KNX Hero of the Week, Stefanie Yoshii of UCI Health! ​T​he patient relations manager goes above and beyond​, also working as a volunteer who helps people cope after a devastating trauma.
    2026/08/06
    Stefanie Yoshii’s work as a volunteer truly makes her a community hero! Stefanie helps with the Orange County Trauma Intervention Program, or TIP. She meets people going through their toughest moments in life, giving them comfort through a hug, or a holding of the hand - whatever they may need. It takes a special person with a special heart to do this type of work. Click to listen to her chat with KNX Heroes Host, Heather Jordan. (Photo courtesy of Stefanie Yoshii and UCI Health)
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