Dodger History Expected to Roll Into Your Neighborhood; Grand Slam for Los Angeles Communities.Sports Editors/Baseball Writers & Columnists LOS ANGELES--(BW SportsWire)--May 2, 2000 Los Angeles Dodgers "Dodgers" and "Brooklyn Dodgers" redirect here. For the American football team, see Brooklyn Dodgers (football). For the Eastern Basketball Association team, see Brooklyn Dodgers (basketball). knowledge can now be tested with the "Dodger Blue on Wheels," a mobile collection of Dodger memorabilia and interactive and educational games. This exhibit officially joined the team at Dodger Stadium • • [ today with a colorful escort of police officers, fire trucks and more than 200 enthusiastic Dodger fans, both young and old alike. Sponsored by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is the largest municipal utility in the United States, serving 3.9 million residents in 2006. It was founded in 1902 to deliver water and electricity supplies to residents and businesses in Los Angeles. and the Toyota Dealers Association of Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, the "Dodger Blue on Wheels" will travel throughout the year to various schools and community festivals to educate and involve all Dodger fans and members of the Los Angeles community. "Dodger Blue on Wheels" also offers major league fun by providing educational and interactive video games as well as a speed pitch and batting cage. "The Dodgers are extremely excited that this mobile marketing program has become a reality," said Dodgers President and COO Bob Graziano. "It is a perfect way to celebrate our storied tradition while providing our loyal fans and communities with interactive and educational entertainment. We tip our hats to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and the Toyota Dealers Association of Southern California for sponsoring this wonderful community presentation." "DWP DWP Department of Work and Pensions (UK) DWP Drinking Water Program DWP Dynamic Weapon Pricing (gamin, Counter-Strike: Source) DWP Department of Water & Power DWP Drinking Water Protection is L.A.'s other home team, too," said S. David Freeman S. David Freeman (1926– ) is an American engineer, attorney, and author, born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, who has had many key roles in energy policy. He currently heads The Hydrogen Car Company and is a member of the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners. , general manager of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. He added, "DWP and the Dodgers have a shared heritage in this city which we're proud to highlight through this important community program." The city-owned utility is a major sponsor of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The "Dodger Blue on Wheels" represents one of a handful of vehicles in Major League Baseball "MLB" and "Major Leagues" redirect here. For other uses, see MLB (disambiguation) and Major Leagues (disambiguation). Major League Baseball (MLB) is the highest level of play in North American professional baseball. equipped with baseball memorabilia designed to travel to communities. A news conference followed the "Dodger Blue on Wheels" entrance that included remarks from Graziano, L.A. City Councilmen John Ferraro and Nick Pacheco, and Freeman from the DWP. Also on hand were current Dodger infielder Jose Vizcaino, relief pitcher Matt Herges, announcers Rick Monday, Jaime Jarrin and Dodger legend Steve Garvey. AM 1150 (XTRA XTRA Extra XTRA X-band Thin Radar Aperture (US DoD) XTRA Xml Transaction Architecture Sports) held live broadcasts from the parade and press conference and encouraged Dodger fans to visit "Dodger Blue on Wheels." For more information about the Dodgers and the latest community schedule for "Dodger Blue on Wheels," visit www.Dodgers.com. The DWP serves more than 3.7 million people in Los Angeles and was established almost 100 years ago to provide the water and electric services to Los Angeles residents and businesses. For additional information about the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and its Dodger sponsorship programs, visit www.ladwp.com. |
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