California
Gov. Gavin Newsom said LA Rises, a new private-sector philanthropic initiative, will work with the city, county and the state to support the rebuilding of Los Angeles. Mark Walter and the Dodgers will provide up to $100 million.
World & Nation
Hillary Clinton, George Soros, Lionel Messi, Magic Johnson, Bono, José Andrés, Bill Nye the Science Guy among those getting the top civilian honor.
Sports
In Magic Johnson’s second year as part owner of the Commanders, the team won its first playoff game in 19 years as Jayden Daniels led the way past the Buccaneers.
Dodgers
Lakers great Magic Johnson joined the Dodgers’ ownership group promising a franchise turnaround, and the team has delivered with two World Series titles.
L.A. Influential
Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson’s sports empire has grown to include the Dodgers, Sparks, LAFC and Washington Commanders. He also became the fourth billionaire athlete.
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards claims most old-school NBA players weren’t skilled. Magic Johnson declines to ‘respond to a guy that’s never won a championship.’
Lakers legend Magic Johnson is now a partial owner of the NWSL’s Washington Spirit, adding to a portfolio that also includes stakes in the Dodgers, Sparks, LAFC and Commanders.
Lakers
Magic Johnson recalls his first meeting with Lakers legend Jerry West, who died Wednesday morning, plus their relationship as player and mentor.
Lakers legend Magic Johnson didn’t hesitate to make his choice between Lakers coaching candidates Dan Hurley and JJ Redick during an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.”
Letters to the Editor
MAGA critics of California’s fire response evidently believe they have the power to stop droughts and prevent Santa Ana winds.