Led by Magic Johnson, Casey Wasserman and Dodgers Chairman Mark Walter, the mandate is to create "a unified recovery initiative," raise money & recruit others.

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.

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

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. Newsom selected Los Angeles Dodgers Chairman Mark Walter,