Governor Newsom Launches 'L.A. Rises' Initiative to Rebuild Fire-Ravaged Communities

The public-private partnership aims to drive recovery and long-term revitalization in Los Angeles following devastating wildfires.

The 'L.A. Rises' initiative, announced by Governor Gavin Newsom, seeks to unify public and private efforts to rebuild areas devastated by the recent Los Angeles County wildfires.
Prominent figures like Magic Johnson, Casey Wasserman, and Dodgers Chairman Mark Walter are leading the initiative, with an initial $100 million commitment from the Mark Walter Family Foundation and the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation.
Key goals include addressing housing challenges, streamlining permitting processes, and ensuring equitable recovery for disproportionately affected communities, such as Altadena's Black residents impacted by the Eaton Fire.
Newsom emphasized the need for climate-resilient rebuilding and collaboration across local, state, and federal levels, with support from FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers for debris removal efforts.
Community-focused meetings will be held to identify priorities, with the initiative committed to transparency, accountability, and leveraging the upcoming 2028 Olympics as a catalyst for long-term regional revitalization.