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Meet U.S. Navy Veteran and singer, Keisa Souza! Our KNX Hero of the Week!

As a member of the U.S. Navy, Keisa Souza protected our freedom. Now, as a retired veteran, she's sharing her voice in stadiums and arenas all over California! Keisa has performed the national anthem for numerous teams and sporting events, including the LA Dodgers, San Diego Padres, Angel City FC, …

We check in with former KNX Hero of the Week Rene Amy of Altadena, who sowed over 250-million poppy seeds to “poppify” the community devastated by the Eaton Fire.

Rene Amy lost his home and everything he owned in the Eaton Fire, along with many of his neighbors. The Great Altadena Poppy Project is just one of the numerous ways he’s been giving back to his community! Many of those beautiful flowers have bloomed, encouraging Rene, and bringing light and joy to…

KNX News' Heather Jordan talks being the stadium address announcer for the World Cup

You might know Heather Jordan as the upbeat voice behind the KNX Hero of the Week. But did you know she’s also an announcer? Most recently, Heather took her talents all the way to Houston, Texas, where she was the stadium address announcer for the World Cup matches.

Meet Rosa Alcala, our KNX Hero of the Week! The community outreach manager has spent her career making sure others are okay and healthy!

For the past 23 years, Rosa has helped lead the mobile health unit with AltaMed Health Services. Its an outreach program for the non-profit. Rosa and her team respond almost daily, looking for people who may need help accessing health care. Click to hear her chat with KNX Heroes Host, Heather Jorda…

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.

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…

Meet Steve and Patty! Our KNX Heroes of the Week are two volunteer tutors who are going above and beyond to motivate their students!

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 Jo…

Our KNX Hero of the Week is lifting up spirits through song! Meet volunteer leader, Deborah Pearl, with the National In Choir!

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 …

Our KNX Heroes of the Week, the Lizarraga family! They are helping adoptable, furry friends find their forever homes!

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…

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!

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 trainin…

Gifting bikes and boosting hearts! Meet our KNX Hero of the Week, Elaine Pease of the Burbank Bike Club!

Elaine Pease has been bringing joy to kids all over SoCal for many years, with the Burbank Bike Club. 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 ch…