Los Angeles wildfire relief: Gov. Gavin Newsom launches LA Rises to raise money and resources for fire victims [Video]

LOS ANGELES (CNS) — Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a wildfire-recovery fundraising initiative Tuesday dubbed LA Rises to support rebuilding efforts from the Southern California wildfires, starting with a $100 million commitment from Dodger leadership.

The unified recovery initiative combines relief efforts of the city of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County and state of California, according to the governor’s office. The program has enlisted Dodgers Chairman Mark Walter, business leader and basketball legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson, and Casey Wasserman, LA28 chairman and president, to lead the initiative and recruit others to the private sector and philanthropic effort.

“Los Angeles will rise again — stronger, more united, and more resilient than ever. Just as California came together to fight the fires, we’ll work together to rebuild. With Mark, Earvin and Casey’s proven leadership and deep commitment to Los Angeles, we’ll tap into the enormous creativity, experience, and resources of the private sector, alongside local, state, and …