Newsom unveils private-sector initiative to help rebuild Los Angeles

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced a private sector effort entitled “LA Rises” to rebuild Los Angeles communities on Tuesday after days of devastation caused by wildfires. Newsom selected Los Angeles Dodgers Chairman Mark Walter, former basketball player Earvin “Magic” Johnson, and Casey Wasserman, the chairperson and president of the group handling the 2028 Los…