Dodgers’ Owner Donates $100M for Fire Recovery Efforts

Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter plans to donate $100 million to the Southern California wildfire recovery effort.

NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson, a part-owner of the Dodgers, announced the donation, which will come through the Walter Family Foundation and the Dodgers Foundation, on Tuesday.

“The LA fires have wreaked havoc on LA’s neighborhoods. It’s time for those with means to come forward and make a positive impact to build back better,” Walter said in a statement.

California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) had “tapped Magic Johnson, Mark Walter, and Casey Wasserman to lead a new private-sector initiative to support wildfire recovery in Los Angeles,” according to Dodgers Nation. . .

“This is a time for bold action,” Magic Johnson said in a statement. “We’re bringing together the best resources and biggest hearts across California to ensure that every Angeleno — no matter their race, socioeconomic status, or neighborhood — has a chance to rebuild and thrive. This isn’t just about recovery; it’s about restoring communities while also making them more resilient and better than before.” (Read more from “Dodgers’ Owner Donates $100M for Fire Recovery Efforts” HERE)