Episodes

  • Meet Ms. Darcy Blake, our KNX Helpful Honda Hero of the Week!

    Meet Ms. Darcy Blake, our KNX Helpful Honda Hero of the Week!
    Aug 28 2025
    Ms. Blake is starting her 21st year at Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts in the Fullerton School District. The English language arts, honors English and composition teacher is inspiring students to be brave, and reach for the stars! Photo, courtesy of Darcy Blake: Teacher Darcy Blake (left), 2018 Nobel Peace Prize winner Nadia Murad (middle), and former student, Kate Ha (right).
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    3 mins
  • Former KNX Hero of the Week Austin Varco is making some big moves! Listen in to a special extended interview with KNX!

    Former KNX Hero of the Week Austin Varco is making some big moves! Listen in to a special extended interview with KNX!
    Aug 21 2025
    Driver Austin Varco continues to move up the ranks in the racing world, inspiring the autism community along the way! The 25 year-old shares with KNX Heroes Host Heather Jordan how his autism diagnosis changed his life, he chats about his non-profit, and he reveals his big news - his upcoming Nascar debut!
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    6 mins
  • Laura Ornest and her husband are honoring Laura’s brother Maury and his incredible talent, while uplifting victims of the Palisades and Eaton Fires. Meet our KNX Heroes of the Week!

    Laura Ornest and her husband are honoring Laura’s brother Maury and his incredible talent, while uplifting victims of the Palisades and Eaton Fires. Meet our KNX Heroes of the Week!
    Aug 14 2025
    Maury Ornest secretly created more than 1,400 paintings and sketches, while battling mental illness. Art was a way to connect with the outside world. His family is now sharing his pieces and telling his story, with all proceeds going to local charities. Families who lost homes in the recent Los Angeles area fires can also receive a free piece of artwork. Photo: Laura Ornest and her husband, Rick Leslie. Courtesy of Laura Ornest. https://www.mauryornest.com
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    2 mins
  • Finding hope after tragedy. Meet our KNX Hero of the Week, Kim Cantin.

    Finding hope after tragedy. Meet our KNX Hero of the Week, Kim Cantin.
    Jul 31 2025
    Kim Cantin and her teenage daughter survived the Montecito mudslides in 2018, but sadly, her husband and teenage son did not. Through the devastating loss, Kim was able to find hope, and gain strength to rebuild their lives. Our KNX Hero of the Week is now helping survivors of the recent, deadly floods in Texas cope with their own recovery and grief. Photo: Kim Cantin, her late husband Dave, son Jack, and daughter Lauren in 2007. Photo Courtesy of the Cantin family.
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    5 mins
  • Stepping up for seniors! Our KNX Heroes of the Week are two teenage brothers from Tustin, who are teaching technology and more to our older generation!

    Stepping up for seniors! Our KNX Heroes of the Week are two teenage brothers from Tustin, who are teaching technology and more to our older generation!
    Jul 25 2025
    14 year-old Dhilan Patel and 16 year-old Kavin Patel are helping the Tustin senior community navigate websites and phone apps with their program called Support For Seniors. The brothers are also organizing health fairs and companion walks for seniors - they are truly making a difference! 
Photo: Dhilan Patel and Kavin Patel, courtesy of the Patel family. IG: supportforseniors_
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    2 mins
  • Meet our KNX Helpful Honda Hero of the Week, Christine Brown of Los Angeles! Her non-profit is rescuing and rehabilitating our favorite neighborhood cats and dogs!

    Meet our KNX Helpful Honda Hero of the Week, Christine Brown of Los Angeles! Her non-profit is rescuing and rehabilitating our favorite neighborhood cats and dogs!
    Jul 17 2025
    Christine is the founder and executive director of Animals In Need Rescue Network, based in LA County. She and her large team of volunteers offer an array of services for animals, including “trap, neuter and return” and assistance with medical needs. They also find foster homes, help with transportation and rescue operations, and more! Check them out at animalsinneedrescuenetwork.org Photo courtesy of Christine Brown.
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    2 mins
  • Tap your heels together three times! We catch up with former KNX Helpful Honda Hero of the Week, Debora Wondercheck, who’s getting ready for a big, new summer production!

    Tap your heels together three times! We catch up with former KNX Helpful Honda Hero of the Week, Debora Wondercheck, who’s getting ready for a big, new summer production!
    Jul 10 2025
    Accomplished cellist and performer Debora Wondercheck is paying it forward once again, with the Arts and Learning Conservatory in Costa Mesa! Her non-profit serves thousands of kids all over Southern California, with the purpose of making arts equitable and accessible for kids of all backgrounds. They are gearing up for their big summer performance this month of The Wizard of Oz, in their new performing arts center! Photo courtesy for Debora Wondercheck and Arts and Learning Conservatory (https://www.artsandlearning.org)
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    2 mins
  • Meet volunteer construction manager, Conor Ross, of Tustin! Our KNX Hero is helping connect neighbors with a new community playground!

    Meet volunteer construction manager, Conor Ross, of Tustin! Our KNX Hero is helping connect neighbors with a new community playground!
    Jun 26 2025
    Conor Ross helping lead a special project in the Bishop Manor neighborhood of Santa Ana. They are tearing down the old and broken, and bringing in the new! The new, safe play space will help revitalize and connect a diverse and divided community! (Photo courtesy of Conor Ross)
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    2 mins