Governor Newsom announces "LA Rises," a recovery initiative led by business and sports figures after a Los Angeles disaster.
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
FireAid, the double-venue concert event to raise funds for Los Angeles wildfire recovery efforts, will take place Thursday, January 30, 2025 at the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum in Inglewood, CA, capping a whirlwind effort to mount a response to the devastation caused by the Palisades and Eaton fires.
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.
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LOS ANGELES — A wildfire-recovery fundraising initiative called LA Rises has been launched by Gov. Gavin Newsom to support rebuilding efforts from the Southern California wildfires, starting with a $100 million commitment from Dodger leadership.
As the cleanup phase of recovery begins after the devastating fires in L.A. County, displaced residents grapple with new uncertainty surrounding the cost and timeline for rebuilding.
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.