Meet the Local Heroes 2020 Nominees

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Get to know our 2020 Local Heroes Nominees by clicking their names below:

Dr. Barbara Ferrer

Wing Lam

Carlos Aguilar

Frances M. Castro-Montoya

Tam Nguyen and Nailing It For America Leadership Team

Patricia “Pat” McLaughlin

Kristina Wong

Florence Nishida

Dr. Philip Lance

Pastor Kathy Huck

Ben Caldwell

Rev. Dr. Phyllis Everstine Hayes-Reams

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Top Image: Griffith Observatory at night. | mimoulamiou/Needpix

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