The governor tapped former LA Laker Magic Johnson, Dodgers chairman, and Olympics 2028 organizer to lead the philanthropic effort.

The program has enlisted Dodgers Chairman Mark Walter, Magic Johnson, and LA28 chairman and president Casey Wasserman to lead the initiative.

The California Fire Foundation and Gov. Gavin Newsom have restarted California Rises, describing it as “a bold new phase of wildfire recovery and resilience.” The programs will provide relief and grants to communities devastated by the catastrophic fires in the Los Angeles area that destroyed tens of thousands of structures and claimed more than two

Gov. Gavin Newsom will sign legislation Thursday providing $2.5 billion in funding to relief efforts in Los Angeles County, where two massive wildfires killed 28 people and left behind a trail of destruction this month.

Gov. Gavin Newsom said LA Rises, a new private-sector philanthropic initiative, will work with the city, county and the state to support the rebuilding of Los Angeles. Mark Walter and the Dodgers will provide up to $100 million.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced a private sector effort entitled “LA Rises” to rebuild Los Angeles communities on Tuesday after days of devastation caused by wildfires.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced commitments from five major financial institutions that will offer mortgage relief for property owners affected by the Los Angeles area fires.

Mark Walter Family Foundation and Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation have provided an initial commitment of $100 million.

Gov. Gavin Newsom, D, has announced an initiative called LA Rises, designed to use private funds to rebuild the city after devastating fires.

Governor Gavin Newsom, along with Dodger's co-owner Magic Johnson, announced the launch of a new initiative - L.A. Rises - to help those impacted by the Eaton and Palisades fires. Jennifer McGraw reports Jan.