
Los Angeles Unveils Mural for Dodger Legend Fernando Valenzuela
Published on November 3, 2024
LOS ANGELES—In honor of the late Fernando Valenzuela, the city of Los Angeles unveiled a six-story mural in Boyle Heights on Sunday paying tribute to the legendary Dodger’s enduring legacy as a champion. City Councilman Kevin de León, who represents the 14th Council District, encompassing downtown and northeast L.A. neighborhoods, hosted a news conference to highlight the mural. Los Angeles artist Robert Vargas joined the councilman and discussed his artwork, which captures the “spirit and pride Valenzuela brought to the Dodgers and to the city,” according to de León’s office. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, former Dodger Spanish-language announcer Jaime Jarrín and actor Edward James Olmos also attended....
