If you met Jim Dantona on the baseball field, you might never know that that he makes his living in the political arena as one of the most sought-after governmental consultants in California, even working as an advisor to two U.S. Presidents…. FULL STORY >>

A POSITIVELY “BAD” AFFAIR

UNIVERSAL CITY, CA – Hollywood joined forces with baseball as Baseballers Against Drugs celebrated its 15th anniversary and annual Positive Image Awards Gala. Once again the Sheraton Universal Hotel was home to the festivities and Los Angeles Dodger announcer Rick Monday returned to host, with assistance from sportscaster Joe Buttita. FULL STORY >>

IN A LEAGUE OF HER OWN

A Profile on 2004 Ernie Banks Positive Image Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Pepper Davis

Lavone “Pepper” Paire Davis was born May 29, 1924 and just as today, she called Los Angeles her home. From the time she was old enough to walk, she played baseball with big brother Joe, and once she was old enough to talk and write - she began writing poems and songs. Growing up during the Great Depression... FULL STORY >>

BAD HOSTS MCDONALD’S
“HOMERUNS FOR LIFE”

As the late newscaster Jerry Dunphy, would say “From the desert to the sea, to all of Southern California,” record crowds of boys and girls sought their opportunity to play with the pros as Baseballers Against Drugs once again toured the South Division of the California League... FULL STORY >>