The post-wildfire public-private partnership includes at least $100M of private capital and will shape "what L.A. is going to be like for the next 50 or 100 years."
Los Angeles Dodgers minority owner Magic Johnson and Dodgers chairman Mark Walter are part of a private-sector group that California Governor Gavin Newsom has tapped to lead a nine-figure raise to support Los Angeles wildfire relief.
California governor Gavin Newsom has selected NBA legend and Dodgers part-owner Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Dodgers chairman Mark Walter and 2028 Summer Olympics organizer Casey Wasserman to lead a new initiative aimed at supporting wildfire recovery and rebuilding efforts in Los Angeles.
Governor Newsom announces "LA Rises," a recovery initiative led by business and sports figures after a Los Angeles disaster.
Alongside the Lakers icon, the group will also be guided by Dodgers chairman Mark Walter and 2028 Olympics organizer Casey Wasserman.
NBA legend Magic Johnson, Dodgers chairman Mark Walter and 2028 Olympics organizer Casey Wasserman will lead a new philanthropic effort to support wildfire recovery and rebuilding efforts in Los Angeles.
Mark Walter Family Foundation and Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation have provided an initial commitment of $100 million.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is tapping Magic Johnson, Dodgers Chairman Mark Walter and 2028 Olympics organizer Casey Wasserman to lead a new private-sector initiative to support wildfire recovery
The Guggenheim CEO and LA Dodgers owner committed $100 million to start LA Rises, which he will lead with Magic Johnson and Casey Wasserman.
As a part of the philanthropic organization, LA Rises, NBA star Magic Johnson, Dodgers chairman Mark Walter and organizer of the 2028 Olympics Casey Wasserman will lead a ‘swift and unified’ wildfire recovery.
While Altadena struggles to regroup after the wildfires devastation, many of the community’s Black residents are facing the agonizing decision of rebuilding or taking the money and moving on.