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LA Rises Initiative Launched for Wildfire Recovery Fund

2/5/2026

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California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the LA Rises initiative at Dodger Stadium in January 2025, co-chaired by Magic Johnson.
The effort unites private sector and philanthropy to aid Southern California's wildfire recovery.
Dodgers chairman Mark Walter pledged up to $100 million, with $20 million delivered thus far.
Critics such as Casey Rogers lament limited contributions after a year amid nearly $1 billion in wildfire relief funds reported last year.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the LA Rises initiative at Dodger Stadium in January 2025, co-chaired by Magic Johnson.
The effort unites private sector and philanthropy to aid Southern California's wildfire recovery.
Dodgers chairman Mark Walter pledged up to $100 million, with $20 million delivered thus far.
Critics such as Casey Rogers lament limited contributions after a year amid nearly $1 billion in wildfire relief funds reported last year.