He's a social activist, a community organizer, a volunteer and a dad to some amazing kids! Steven Rude of Calabasas has been involved with some major Southern California projects impacting our kids and neighbors - like the creating the Garden at The Lokrantz Special Education Center - and we are proud to honor him as our KNX Hero of the Week! Connect with Steven or donate to his GoFundMe account at http://bit.ly/3Kdq1JA 

Photo credit: Steven Rude, The Lokrantz Special Education Center 

Dr. Laura Held has family members across several generations who have served for our country. While working at the VA Hospital in Long Beach, Laura uses that inspiration from her family to help veterans live better lives! She also inspires a staff of workers - who call her an incredible leader! 

Photo courtesy of Michael Johnson

With a running squad of more than a hundred people, the non-profit Angel City Pitbulls is hoping to hit a fundraising milestone with the Los Angeles Marathon this weekend!  http://www.angelcitypits.org/

Photo credit: Angel City Pitbulls and Peggy Kennedy