Linda Chiu, Program Chair Pam Hadfield, and members of the Surfside Quilters Guild donate around 400 hand-made quilts a year, all across SoCal! They go to our veterans, patients at Children’s Hospital, and more! Linda Chiu (left) and Pam Hadfield (right) in front of a quilt at a recent meeting.

55 days to go until inauguration day ushers Donald Trump back into the White House for the second time ... thank you for counting down the days with me and Larry Perel, sitting in today for Margaret Carrero.On today's Countdown 2024: Politics and family haven't been a good mix for generations ... but something about Donald Trump has turbo-charged t…

56 days left in our post-election transitional period until the second Trump administration gets going ... thank you for counting down with us.On today's Countdown 2024: Democrats can't afford to spend too much time licking their wounds after losing to Donald Trump, as the president-elect is wasting no time putting together a potentially extremist …

59 days left in the transition from Democrats to Republicans in charge .... from Biden to Trump. Thank you for counting down with us.On today's Countdown 2024: Nathan Hochman dispatched with George Gascon rather easily three weeks ago, on his way to winning the Los Angeles County District Attorney's race ... as voters here showed their strong prefe…

60 days to go until Donald Trump is sworn back into office ... and if the next 60 days are anything like these last three weeks since election day ... you're going to want to stick with us on Countdown!On today's Countdown 2024: Matt Gaetz is OUT as the nominee to become the country's next attorney general ... much more coming up on this big develo…

Dave Drulias runs the horse rescue organization, Because We Can, Because We Care. Healing through connection with the animals, BWC2 helps kids with special needs, first responders and veterans dealing with PTSD.Photo: Dave Drulias at the ranch, courtesy of Dave DruliasConnect: https://www.bwc2.org

61 days to go until inauguration day and Donald Trump is sworn in as the nation's 47th president ... thank you for counting down the transition with us.On today's Countdown 2024: President-elect Trump couldn't be more clear in his priorities when it comes to the nation's environment and energy policy. Trump believes climate change is a hoax, and he…

62 days to go in the country's transition to a second Trump presidency ... thank you for counting down with us.On today's Countdown 2024: The incoming Republican controlled Congress will face several early tests from the Trump administration, all centered around one core, constitutional question: How much of their power are they willing to cede to …

63 days to go until the transition is complete and Donald Trump is sworn back into the presidency ... thank you for counting down with us.On today's Countdown 2024: Back in 2016 when Donald Trump first won the presidency and had a Republican House and Senate, conservatives were giddy ... but couldn't really pull off the sweeping transformation of t…

66 days to go until Donald Trump officially re-takes the reigns of power at the White House ... thank you for counting down this complicated transition period with us.On today's Countdown 2024: The promises from president-elect Trump and several other Republicans to kill off the U.S. Department of Education came early and often during the campaign …

The transition to a new president and a new controlling party in Washington D.C. marches on ... with 67 days left to go before Donald Trump is sworn back into office. Thank you for counting down this post-election period with us.On today's Countdown 2024: Donald Trump's nomination of controversial Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz has a lot of people …

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

68 days to go until January 20th, when Donald Trump will be sworn into the presidency to serve a second term ... thanks for sticking with us as we cover this complicated period of transition.On today's Countdown 2024: we're focusing on foreign and military policy under the incoming Trump administration ... which means asking about the fate of Ukrai…

One week ago today Americans made their choice to send Donald Trump back to the White House ... and we're tracking the 69 days until the president-elect is sworn back into office. Hope your election hangover has eased a bit over the last week!On today's Countdown 2024: We'll look at why Donald Trump's victory and Kamala Harris's defeat were generat…

Almost one week after election day, we are now an even 70 days away until Donald Trump is sworn in to become the 47th president of the United States ... thanks for sticking with us as we countdown towards another landmark for the country.On today's show: President-elect Trump consistently promised two things on the campaign trail over the last year…

It's election day plus-three ... and there are now 73 days until Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. Thanks for joining us as we look ahead to the big changes in store for Americans.On today's show: What went so horribly wrong for the Democratic Party in Tuesday's election? We hear from a California Congressman on e…

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.

It's election day plus-two ... or, another way to think of it: there are 74 days until Donald Trump is sworn back in as the 47th president of the United States. Thanks for joining us.....On today's show: On the campaign trail, Donald Trump said he would implement a mass deportation of illegal immigrants on "day one" of retaking the White House ... …

Welcome to the post-election phase of Countdown 2024 ... where instead of looking ahead to election day, we're now preparing for Donald Trump's transition back into the White House.On today's show: we have a postmortem on Kamala Harris's defeat and Trump's big win, and look ahead to what a second Trump administration will bring for the country. The…

We're finally here. Election Day. It's what we've been counting down to. While people cast their ballots and we wait for results, we're going to look at the election from the view of people overseas. How much are our allies paying attention? And if you know someone who's threatening to pack up and leave the country if the election doesn't go the wa…

Rent control. Many people feel rent is already, as they say, "too damn high" and now they'll have a chance to do something about it. Voters are being asked once again to decide on a statewide ballot measure that would make it easier for cities to enact rent control. It's Prop 33 and we're going to hear from both the YES and NO sides on this surpris…

There are now a mere four days separating us from election day in the United States. But even before we get to November 5th, over 64 MILLION Americans have already cast early ballots ... that's 40-percent of the TOTAL vote in 2020, putting 2024 on pace to be a record turnout year for voters.On today's Countdown: We'll take a final look at the polls…

We're now down to five days. Then, it's show time. But we're not just voting for president. There are statewide and local ballot measures too--not to mention judges. It can all look confusing and overwhelming but we're going to help you make the best choice on all those local measures that could have a bigger impact on your life than you might thin…

6 days left before election day and voters in LA County will decide on a measure that will probably have more direct impact on their lives than who wins the presidency. Measure G will transform how the county is governed. We heard a couple of weeks ago from one county supervisor who supports the measure. Now, we hear from another county supervisor …

One week away. That's it. Then, America will decide. And we'll have the answer to one of the big questions this election season--Is the country ready for a woman president? It's a question that maybe goes beyond a simple yes or no and it's a question we'll explore on today's show. We also look into how religion is playing a role in the election and…

On today's Countdown 2024 : Geraldo Rivera on why he's ditching Donald Trump for Kamala Harris. He also has a lot to say about Trump's rally in New York City over the weekend. And former Washington Post editor Marty Baron is not happy the paper is now refusing to endorse a candidate. We ask him what it means for the future of political journalism.…

11 days to go until polling places open up across the country. Already, an estimated 34 MILLION Americans have cast their ballots in early voting.On today's Countdown 2024 : Some think Jill Stein is a courageous and progressive ideologue who keeps fighting against long odds. Others, think she is a cynical opportunist who knowingly plays spoiler. Ei…

An even dozen days until election day ... thank you for counting down with us. 18-million Americans have already gone to the polls, with this election already in full swing.On today's Countdown 2024: how will a Trump or Harris administration effect your TAXES? We're talking with the commissioner of the IRS on the competing tax policies of the two c…

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…

13 days away now until the election. You know how debates have closing arguments in which both sides make their final pitches? We're doing that here. We talk with Long Beach Democratic Congressman Robert Garcia who's the Harris-Walz campaign co-chair. We also talk with Republican strategist Brian Darling.…

We have officially hit the two-week mark for election day. In just 14 days, polling places across the country will be open for business to pick the next president of the United States.Thank you for counting down the days with us ... coming up on today's show: Not only are the Secretaries of State for Arizona and Nevada tasked with overseeing what m…

Only 15 days separates us from election day ... as early voting continues across the country. In swing state Pennsylvania alone, over 1-million people have already voted!Thanks for counting down with us on Countdown 2024 ... on today's show: We'll talk with the vice chair of the Federal Election Commission about what will easily be the most expensi…

Just 18 days to go until election day ... it's estimated that over 10-million Americans have already voted, so the 2024 election is already well underway.On this Friday edition of Countdown 2024: Margaret Brennan ... host of Face the Nation on CBS News and one of the best political reporters in the business ... helps us handicap the homestretch of …

A mere 19 days separates us from election day in America ... as early voting continues with significant early turnout across the country. Thank you for counting down with us!On today's Countdown 2024: For generations there were two groups of voters that Democrats could count on to be firmly in their camp: working class Americans without college deg…

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)…

Just 20 days to go until polls open across the country ... with early voting well underway in most states! Thanks so much for counting down with us.On today's Countdown 2024: Republicans are about to make their last stand to keep control of the House of Representatives right here in Southern California ... we'll talk with California's Republican Pa…

A mere 21 days to go until election day ... as we are rounding the bend and entering the campaign homestretch! Thanks for counting down with us.On today's Countdown 2024: we're closely examining the wheels that turn the country's election process ... starting with the electoral college, which remains one of the most unusual parts of any democracy, …

There are just 22 days to go until the polls open across the country ... and in fact early voting is already well underway in much of the country! Thank you for counting down the days with us.On today's Countdown 2024: Is Donald Trump too old to be president? We're going to examine a very sensitive issue ... one that eventually chased Joe Biden out…

25 DAYS to go until the polls open across America and we all get to decide on the 47th president of the United States ... thanks for counting down along with us. Along with Mike Simpson, who's filling in for Charles Feldman.. I'm Margaret Carrero.On today's Countdown 2024: Is Congresswoman Katie Porter really ready to ride off into political retire…

26 DAYS to go before election day ... as the campaign finish line starts to come into view.On today's Countdown 2024: major reforms for LA County's government will be on the ballot next month ... but let's be honest: most voters probably don't know and don't even much care how LA county government works! That's why we have Supervisor Lindsey Horvat…

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 Th…

27 DAYS to go before election day ... thank you for counting them down with us! I'm Margaret Carrero... Sitting in for Charles Feldman today ... our Mike Simpson ... from LA's Morning News.On today's Countdown 2024: the chief of elections and polling operations for CBS News will take us behind the curtain on covering ... and forecasting ... one of …

28 days to go until election day ... just 28 days to make up your mind on those candidates and initiatives!On today's Countdown 2024 we're examining yet another conventional wisdom in politics that's been turned on its head in the Trump era: that labor unions always vote Democratic ... which is no longer the case. And at the end of today's show, we…

Just 29 days to go until polling places open across the country ... red alert people, we're within one month until election day! Thank you for counting down with us here at KNX.On today's show we're examining two very complicated issues that could both mean the difference in winning or losing for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris: legal maneuvering ..…

A mere 32 days separates us from election day in America ... thank you for counting down with us!On today's show we're taking a look at two highly competitive races right here in Southern California: we'll be hearing from Santa Clarita Republican Congressman Mike Garcia, who's in a dogfight to keep his House seat. And LA County District Attorney Ge…

Just 33 days to go before election day, as the homestretch of this campaign rapidly approaches.On today's show we're taking closer looks at two of the biggest issues confronting Donald Trump, Kamala Harris and the voters deciding between the two: crime and foreign policy.

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!

We're getting some fresh-off-the-presses new polling from EVERY key battleground state ... and we're going to discuss the tricky--and this year, tension-filled business of projecting winners and losers on election night. Then, we'll talk with a former U.S. State Department official about how a regional war in the Middle East might impact the electi…

Just 35 days to go until election day ... and if just the last 24 hours are any indication ... a whole lot can change in the world in 35 days!On today's Countdown 2024 we're going to preview tonight's vice presidential candidates debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance with a couple of seasoned political experts. And we'll continue our look at the mos…

We're keeping things local on today's Countdown 2024 ... talking with LA County District Attorney candidate Nathan Hochman, with just over a week to go before the KNX News DA's debate. And we're looking at one of the ultra competitive House races in Orange County that could determine which party controls Congress.…