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.

The governor of California has tapped three of Los Angeles's most influential people to lead the fire recovery initiative.

Magic Johnson, Dodgers Chairman Mark Walter, and 2028 Olympics organizer Casey Wasserman will lead a new private-sector initiative to support wildfire recovery in Los Angeles, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday.

Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday a new private sector initiative to help rebuild Los Angeles following the Los Angeles wildfires. Titled LA Rises, the recovery effort will bring together high-profile leaders around the city including Dodgers Chairman Mark Walter,

Magic Johnson, Dodgers chairman Mark Walter and Casey Wasserman are part of a group that has pledged nine figures to 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.

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.