#Bravery  Ron Barrett is a field rescue volunteer with the Channel Islands Marine and Wildlife Institute, and he was called in to help when a 400-pound sea lion was found with a knife in its snout! It was a risky rescue, but Ron's experience and skill allowed him to successfully remove the knife without any additional injuries! Click the link to hear Ron share his heroic story with host, Heather Jordan! 

Photo: Ron Barrett, courtesy of Channel Islands Marine and Wildlife Institute.

See more pictures of the injured sea lion at KNX Heroes | Audacy

#Bravery  Ron Barrett is a field rescue volunteer with the Channel Islands Marine and Wildlife Institute, and he was called in to help when a 400-pound sea lion was found with a knife in its snout! It was a risky rescue, but Ron's experience and skill allowed him to successfully remove the knife without any additional injuries! Click the link to hear Ron share his heroic story with host, Heather Jordan! 
Photo: Ron Barrett, courtesy of Channel Islands Marine and Wildlife Institute.
See more pictures of the injured sea lion at <a href="https://www.audacy.com/knxnews/heroes">KNX Heroes | Audacy</a>

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Our KNX Hero Ron Barrett saved a sea lion that had a knife stuck in its head!

Track meets, team building and tassles! We check in with L'Mio Edwards, who is in the middle of an exciting track season with Claremont High School. She's also building her non-profit "Team L'Mio" and the senior is getting ready for graduation! 

Hear the latest with Host Heather Jordan by clicking the link! 

Photo: L'Mio Edwards, courtesy of L'Mio Edwards 

Track meets, team building and tassles! We check in with L'Mio Edwards, who is in the middle of an exciting track season with Claremont High School. She's also building her non-profit "Team L'Mio" and the senior is getting ready for graduation! 
Hear the latest with Host Heather Jordan by clicking the link! 
Photo: L'Mio Edwards, courtesy of L'Mio Edwards

Its a busy spring for past KNX Hero, L'Mio Edwards!

There are times in life when we need a strong support system. For some people, however, that can be hard to find. With a mission to make a difference, retired Superior Court Judge Songhai Armstead is leading the way with JCOD, the new Justice, Care, and Opportunities Department with LA County! The Los Angeles native is a longtime advocate for the underserved, and a justice system innovator, and she speaks with KNX Heroes Host Heather Jordan about their newest programs! Connect with JCOD at https://jcod.lacounty.gov

Photo: Judge Songhai Armstead (left) at a recent community event. 

Photo courtesy of the Justice, Care, and Opportunities Department 

There are times in life when we need a strong support system. For some people, however, that can be hard to find. With a mission to make a difference, retired Superior Court Judge Songhai Armstead is leading the way with JCOD, the new Justice, Care, and Opportunities Department with LA County! The Los Angeles native is a longtime advocate for the underserved, and a justice system innovator, and she speaks with KNX Heroes Host Heather Jordan about their newest programs! Connect with JCOD at <a href="https://jcod.lacounty.gov">https://jcod.lacounty.gov</a>
Photo: Judge Songhai Armstead (left) at a recent community event. 
Photo courtesy of the Justice, Care, and Opportunities Department

Supporting vulnerable justice-impacted people and communities! Meet Judge Songhai Armstead of JCOD!

Fighting hunger, preventing food waste and cultivating community! Former KNX Hero of the Week Natalie Flores-Blackner chats with KNX Heroes Host Heather Jordan about their new program called Fruity Fridays, that gives homeowners with fruit trees a way to donate their abundant produce! Natalie also talks about the incredible growth of Nourish LA, since beginning in an alleyway in 2020. 

Connect: https://www.nourish.la

Photo: Courtesy of Ken Kerbs Photos

Fighting hunger, preventing food waste and cultivating community! Former KNX Hero of the Week Natalie Flores-Blackner chats with KNX Heroes Host Heather Jordan about their new program called Fruity Fridays, that gives homeowners with fruit trees a way to donate their abundant produce! Natalie also talks about the incredible growth of Nourish LA, since beginning in an alleyway in 2020. 
Connect: <a href="https://www.nourish.la">https://www.nourish.la</a>
Photo: Courtesy of Ken Kerbs Photos

Our KNX Hero Ron Barrett saved a sea lion that had a knife stuck in its head!

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