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  • February is American Heart Month, and our KNX Hero of the Week has dedicated her career to making sure our community has lots of happy, healthy hearts!

    February is American Heart Month, and our KNX Hero of the Week has dedicated her career to making sure our community has lots of happy, healthy hearts!
    2026/02/05
    Meet Exercise Physiologist, Michelle Galanti! She is a woman of many talents, and she has a heart for serving others! She works as the Director of Cardiology, Transportation, Patient Experience & Volunteer Services at Glendale Memorial Hospital. Michelle chats with KNX Heroes Host Heather Jordan about following in her father's footsteps and working in the field of cardiology, and how she hopes to make an impact, like he did! Photo: A dated picture of Michelle Galanti and her late father, Richard J. Alan, MD. He was a Cardiologist at Glendale Memorial Hospital. Photo Courtesy of Michelle Galanti.
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    3 分
  • RISING FROM THE ASHES: The finale

    RISING FROM THE ASHES: The finale
    2026/01/23
    The series closes with the voice of Nataly’s late father, Carlo, whose love, artistry, and spirit still echoed through the home he built. As the family returns to the ashes, small survivors, a palm tree, a ring, become symbols of enduring love and legacy. Through memories, laughter, grief, and resolve, this episode explores what it means to rebuild not just a house, but a sense of home, honoring a father whose presence is still deeply felt.
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    11 分
  • Listen to Part 2 of Heather Jordan's inspiring interview with Rene Amy of Altadena! #KNXHeroOfTheWeek

    Listen to Part 2 of Heather Jordan's inspiring interview with Rene Amy of Altadena! #KNXHeroOfTheWeek
    2026/01/22
    You can call him the "Poppy Papi" or even Mr. Altadena! Rene Amy is changing the landscape of Eaton Fire burn areas by sowing millions of poppy seeds across the community, bringing areas back to their former beauty. But there is so much more, beyond the poppies. Rene is a powerful pillar of stability and hope for Altadena and all of Southern California, with his volunteer efforts to make the world a little bit better. Photo: Rene Amy as Santa Claus for a recent community event, courtesy of Rene Amy.
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    3 分
  • Poppifying Altadena! Meet our KNX Hero of the Week, Rene Amy! Part #1

    Poppifying Altadena! Meet our KNX Hero of the Week, Rene Amy! Part #1
    2026/01/16
    Rene Amy is bringing hope back to the town of Altadena! He's sewing MILLIONS of poppy seeds all over the community, helping homeowners who lost their homes in the Eaton Fire heal. He's also bringing neighbors together with his bright light and passionate heart. Listen to Part #1 of his conversation with KNX Heroes host, Heather Jordan! Photo: Rene Amy, sewing poppy seeds for his Great Altadena Poppy Project. Courtesy of Rene Amy.
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    3 分
  • Expanding in 2026! Former KNX Hero Debby Thrailkill is taking "Project Foster" to new heights, with a new partnership!

    Expanding in 2026! Former KNX Hero Debby Thrailkill is taking "Project Foster" to new heights, with a new partnership!
    2026/01/08
    Joining forces with the Dana Point Women's Club, Debby Thrailkill and her non-profit "My Own - A Case For Kids" is growing into a new warehouse, with capabilities to help more foster kids transition into new homes! Join KNX Heroes host Heather Jordan, Debby and DPWC’s Toni Nelson chat about the program, who it’s helping, and how you can make a difference by joining the effort! https://www.danapointwomensclub.org/projectfoster Photo: The ribbon cutting for Project Foster’s new warehouse. Center, Founder Debby Thrailkill, joined by members of the Dana Point Women's Club.
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    4 分
  • Meet Andrew So, our KNX Hero of the Week! He's a volunteer skills instructor, teaching caregivers how to navigate through those tough times when caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.

    Meet Andrew So, our KNX Hero of the Week! He's a volunteer skills instructor, teaching caregivers how to navigate through those tough times when caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
    2025/12/12
    As a volunteer with Center for Caregiver Advancement, Andrew shares his experiences caring for his own grandfather, to help others going through similar situations. Hear some of Andrew's guidance dealing with dementia and Alzheimer's, by clicking the interview link. Photo: Andrew, with his wife and daughter. Courtesy of the So family.
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    2 分
  • Meet Cara Kim, our KNX Hero of the Week! The Torrance High School senior is making her community better by creating a unique donation store at her school!

    Meet Cara Kim, our KNX Hero of the Week! The Torrance High School senior is making her community better by creating a unique donation store at her school!
    2025/12/04
    Cara Kim created TarTar Threads, a boutique-style donation center, located in a spare classroom at Torrance High School. It allows students dealing with financial insecurity at home get a new, clean pair of jeans, or a pretty dress. It also helps with “awkward situations” at school, so kids can feel secure in their clothing in the case of an emergency. It's private and anonymous, so kids can feel confident, even though they are asking for help! Hear more by clicking the audio link! Photo: Cara Kim, center, surrounded by fellow classmates and leaders who helped donate and organize the center. Photo courtesy of Cara Kim.
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  • Meet marathon conqueror and KNX Helpful Honda Hero of the Week, Dr. Guillermo Rios Rios of Dignity Health - St. John’s Regional Medical Center!

    Meet marathon conqueror and KNX Helpful Honda Hero of the Week, Dr. Guillermo Rios Rios of Dignity Health - St. John’s Regional Medical Center!
    2025/11/20
    Dr. Guillermo Rios Rios is a respected pediatrician who loves to run! Admitting he’s “addicted” to running, the 67 year-old is on track to run a total of 500 marathons in his lifetime! He’s an inspiration to us all! Photo courtesy of Dr. Guillermo Rios Rios, at a recent race finish.
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    2 分