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

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, the LA Kings, UCLA and so many more! She shares her “why” with KNX Heroes Host, Heather Jordan. Photo: Ret. Chief Petty Officer, Keisa Souza, at a recent LA Kings ice hockey game in Los Angeles. (Courtesy of Keisa Souza)

Helping foster youth to become successful, independent adults! Meet our KNX Heroes of the Week, Gina Stevens and Carolyn Olsen of the non-profit, Fostering Youth Independence!

Two friends in the Santa Clarita Valley have created a special place for older foster youth to find support and inspiration, and a path to post-secondary education. Click on the link to hear Gina Stevens and Carolyn Olsen discuss how FYI is changing lives, one incredible foster child at a time! Photo: Gina Stevens (back row, second from right) and Carolyn Olsen (back row, far left), along with members of a certification program offered at FYI. Courtesy of Rob Comeau Media Productions. https://fyifosteryouth.org/

Building partnership and a healthier community! Meet our KNX Hero of the Week, Omar Covarrubias of The 5AM Crew!

A couple times a week, Omar Covarrubias leads a large group of hikers to the summit of Mount Hollywood! The group is called The 5AM Crew and everyone is invited to join! Click to hear him chat with KNX Hero’s Host, Heather Jordan. (Photo: Omar Covarrubias during a recent hike. Courtesy of Omar Covarrubias and The 5AM Crew.)

Meet Madeline Smith of OC Sober Gals! Our KNX Hero of the Week is creating a fun, unique community for women all over SoCal!

It can be hard as an adult, to find new friends or like-minded people to hang out with. For women who are also sober - it can be very hard finding places where alcohol is not being served. So, Madeline Smith of San Clemente created an organization called OC Sober Gals, where women can get together and connect, without the pressure or temptation of a drink. Imagine taking a boat trip, celebrating a Galentine's Night, visiting a TV game show and more! Click to hear her conversation with KNX Heroes host, Heather Jordan. Photo: Madeline (center) with several members of OC Sober Gals (Courtesy of Madeline Smith) https://www.ocsobergals.org/

Meet LAPD Officer David Marroquin, our KNX Hero of the Week!

LAPD Officer David Marroquin used his alertness and basic first responder training to save the life of a colleague! He noticed the man struggling to breath, choking on some food. With urgency and skill, Officer Marroquin administered the Heimlich maneuver and within moments, the man started breathing again. He believes anyone in that situation would have helped out like he did, and reminds us that we all can be ready for situations like this! Click the link to hear the story with KNX Heroes Host, Heather Jordan. Photo: LAPD Officer David Marroquin (right), courtesy of David Marroquin.