ADVISORY/LADWP Partners with Dodgers to Promote Student Achievement at Local Middle School

Business Wire, April 29, 2003

Sports Editors

ADVISORY...for Wednesday (April 30)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

Dodgers Dave Roberts and "Sweet" Lou Johnson help reward students in

an afternoon of "jam-packed" fun

     What: The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and
           Los Angeles Dodgers are teaming up to bring Dodger Jams
           to the Bret Harte Middle School in South Los Angeles.
           Dodger Jams is a school assembly featuring live music and
           entertainment combined with motivational messages from
           Dodger centerfielder Dave Roberts and former Dodger-great
           "Sweet" Lou Johnson. This welcomed community outreach
           program recognizes children for their achievements both
           in and outside of the classroom and focuses on the theme
           of T.E.A.M. (Teamwork, Effort, Attitude and Motivation).

           The program will begin with a motivational session
           featuring Dodger Dave Roberts and former Dodger-great
           "Sweet" Lou Johnson.  Following the motivational session,
           the young leaders will be treated to performances by
           local musicians and dancers.  The LADWP Diversity exhibit
           will also be on-hand staffed by members of the LADWP
           Speakers Bureau to educate the kids about water
           conservation and the wise use of electricity during the
           summer months.

      Who: Dodger centerfielder Dave Roberts
           Former Dodger-great "Sweet" Lou Johnson
           Hundreds of boys and girls from Bret Harte Middle School
           LADWP Corporate Communications Representative Gale Harris

     When: Wednesday, April 30
           1 - 3 p.m.

    Where: Bret Harte Middle School Auditorium
           9301 S. Hoover Street
           Los Angeles, CA 90044

 Photo Op: Dodger centerfielder Dave Roberts and former Dodger-great
           "Sweet" Lou Johnson providing hundreds of boys and girls
           with motivational speeches; and musical jam sessions with
           performances that appeal to middle school youngsters.

      Why: The event is one of the many ways that LADWP demonstrates
           its commitment to the community and the youth of
           Los Angeles.