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.

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the creation of LA Rises, a recovery initiative that’s going to bring together private sector leaders to support rebuilding efforts in the wake of the Southern California wildfires.

Wildfires in Los Angeles are intensifying opposition to the 2028 Olympics. Despite challenges, Governor Newsom and LA28's Wasserman are committed to hosting the Games. Critics, however, argue these events highlight the city's inability to safeguard its residents while preparing for such a massive event.

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

Gavin Newsom announced today an initiative to help rebuild Los Angeles after the recent fires. Dubbed L.A. Rises, the effort will be led by high-profile sports and entertainment leaders, including Magic Johnson,

Gov. Gavin Newsom has launched a program called LA Rises which will provide financial support from private sectors to rebuild areas affected by LA wildfires.

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.

The Guggenheim CEO and LA Dodgers owner committed $100 million to start LA Rises, which he will lead with Magic Johnson and Casey Wasserman.

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.