Episodes

  • Part Two: Our KNX Hero of the Week, WWII Veteran Joe "Peppy" Sciarra of Arcadia!

    Part Two: Our KNX Hero of the Week, WWII Veteran Joe "Peppy" Sciarra of Arcadia!
    Nov 14 2024
    Listen as "Peppy" shares more about his time in the Army Infantry, and the decades he spent with the love of the life! Photo: 99 year-old Joe "Peppy" Sciarra of Arcadia, courtesy of Rae Kearney
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    2 mins
  • In honor of Veteran's Day, we recognize a World War Two II Vet who is getting ready to celebrate his 100th birthday! Meet Joe “Peppy” Sciarra, our KNX Helpful Honda Hero of the Week!

    In honor of Veteran's Day, we recognize a World War Two II Vet who is getting ready to celebrate his 100th birthday! Meet Joe “Peppy” Sciarra, our KNX Helpful Honda Hero of the Week!
    Nov 8 2024
    He's an American treasure! Our KNX Hero of the Week, the courageous, witty and compassionate Joe "Peppy" Sciarra of Arcadia! Photo: Joe Sciarra, recently speaking at the Field of Glory ceremony, captured by Steven Castro of Eagle Photography.
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    2 mins
  • Uplifting her community with arts and learning! Meet our KNX Hero, Debora Wondercheck!

    Uplifting her community with arts and learning! Meet our KNX Hero, Debora Wondercheck!
    Oct 24 2024
    She's giving kids equitable opportunities to learn and grow through the art of music and theatre! And, she's inspiring people of all ages to be great. Meet Debora Wondercheck of Arts and Learning Conservatory in Orange County! (Photo: Debora Wondercheck, conducting a live performance, courtesy of ALC.) https://www.artsandlearning.org
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    4 mins
  • Leading the way to cleaner oceans! Meet Valarie Van Cleave, our KNX Hero of the Week!

    Leading the way to cleaner oceans! Meet Valarie Van Cleave, our KNX Hero of the Week!
    Oct 17 2024
    She’s dedicated her life to protecting our oceans, and the animals and people who rely on it to live. Meet Valarie Van Cleave of Orange County, who’s spearheading efforts to preserve our planet’s largest resource! Photo: Valarie Van Cleave with Oceana's Sea Change Summer Party (courtesy of Valarie Van Cleave)
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    2 mins
  • Boxing Coach offers free class to bullied student, changing his life!

    Boxing Coach offers free class to bullied student, changing his life!
    Oct 10 2024
    Meet Boxing Coach and Sports Performance Specialist, Aldair Perez! He reached out to an OC mother after hearing about how her son was getting bullied at school. It started with a free class to teach him some self-defense skills, but the teenager is now in regular training, gaining his power and confidence back! Photo: Aldair Perez and 14 year-old Thomas Smith, courtesy of Tamme Smith
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    2 mins
  • October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and our KNX Hero of the Week is a survivor and warrior, helping others battle the illness! Meet Melanie Lewis of Orange County!

    October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and our KNX Hero of the Week is a survivor and warrior, helping others battle the illness! Meet Melanie Lewis of Orange County!
    Oct 3 2024
    From fashion to friendship - Melanie Lewis is a person you want on your side! Her positivity radiates in everything she does, especially in her work with The Pink Journey Foundation!
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    7 mins
  • A Southern California teenager is running a non-profit that provides free sports clinics for kids!

    A Southern California teenager is running a non-profit that provides free sports clinics for kids!
    Sep 26 2024
    Meet Arden Pala of Sports4Kids! Our KNX Hero of the Week is making a big impact with his non-profit, which provides free sports clinics for schools that can't afford sports programs! Photo: Arden Pala, courtesy of Sports4Kids Connect at http://www.sports4.org
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    2 mins
  • She's a volunteer, a pilot and a crusader for STEM! Meet Anne Minder, our KNX Hero of the Week!

    She's a volunteer, a pilot and a crusader for STEM! Meet Anne Minder, our KNX Hero of the Week!
    Sep 19 2024

    Anne Minder is inspiring kids through the science of flight! She’s a leader with years of corporate training experience, a tireless volunteer, and she’s very passionate about STEM! Click the link above to hear Anne chat with KNX Heroes Host Heather Jordan, about a special STEM Day program hosted by the Torrance Airport, for local high school students!

    Photo: A recent STEM Day at the Torrance Airport, involving volunteer engineers and pilots, and students within the Torrance Unified School District. Courtesy of Anne Minder. See more pictures at the heroes page at http://www.KNXNews.com.
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    2 mins