Dodgers 2026 Love L.A. Community Tour Visits San Bernardino P.D.

1981 World Series MVP Steve Yeager joins special appreciation lunch for victims of 2014 shooting

Jan. 29, 2026 at 2:15pm

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The Los Angeles Dodgers continued their annual Dodgers Love L.A. Community Tour on Wednesday, visiting the San Bernardino Police Department for a special appreciation lunch recognizing the 10-year anniversary of the 2014 shooting at a county employee holiday party that left 14 dead and 22 wounded. 1981 World Series MVP Steve Yeager joined the event, honoring the first responders.

Why it matters

The Dodgers' community outreach efforts aim to strengthen ties with fans and support important causes across the greater Los Angeles region, including recognizing the sacrifices and service of first responders in the aftermath of tragic events.

The details

As part of the weeklong Dodgers Love L.A. Community Tour presented by Bank of America, the team visited the San Bernardino Police Department on Wednesday morning for a special appreciation lunch. The event marked the 10-year anniversary of the 2014 shooting at a county employee holiday party that left 14 dead and 22 wounded. 1981 World Series MVP Steve Yeager joined the lunch to honor the first responders and victims.

  • The Dodgers Love L.A. Community Tour ran from January 26-30, 2026.
  • The San Bernardino Police Department lunch took place on Wednesday, January 29, 2026.

The players

Steve Yeager

1981 World Series MVP who attended the San Bernardino Police Department lunch.

Kristin McCowan

Vice President of Government Affairs & Community Relations for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Raul A. Anaya

Bank of America president for Los Angeles, a presenting sponsor of the Dodgers Love L.A. Community Tour.

San Bernardino Police Department

The law enforcement agency that hosted the appreciation lunch for victims and first responders of the 2014 shooting.

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What they’re saying

“When you talk about first responders, they're a different breed of people. People run away from problems, they run to them. I've got all the admiration and respect for them.”

— Steve Yeager, 1981 World Series MVP (Yahoo Sports)

“10 years ago, tragedy struck this area. It seemed really fitting that we come out here today to remind them that we honor their service every day.”

— Kristin McCowan, Vice President of Government Affairs & Community Relations, Los Angeles Dodgers (Yahoo Sports)

“Our region is huge, and it encompasses more than just the city of L.A. We really make an effort with our Dodgers Love L.A. Community Tour to get out to all of our region. We've worked really hard to expand that, we've come out to the Inland Empire on several occasions. We're excited that today we get to do that with the San Bernardino Police Department and come out and see all of our fans in his region and to say hi and let them know that the Dodgers are here for you, just like we know that you're out there supporting and uplifting our community every day.”

— Kristin McCowan, Vice President of Government Affairs & Community Relations, Los Angeles Dodgers (Yahoo Sports)

What’s next

The Dodgers will continue making stops around the city ahead of DodgerFest on Saturday.

The takeaway

The Dodgers' annual community outreach efforts demonstrate their commitment to supporting first responders, victims of tragedy, and fans across the greater Los Angeles region, strengthening the team's connection with the community beyond just on-field success.