LA City Council declares 'Justin Turner Day' to honor Dodgers 3rd baseman

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The Los Angeles City Council is declaring Tuesday "Justin Turner Day."

The Dodgers third baseman is being honored for his impact on the local community.

Through the Justin Turner Foundation, the 34-year-old has raised money to support homeless veterans, children battling life-altering illnesses and various youth baseball organizations.

Later this month, he will host the Justin Turner Golf Classic in Thousand Oaks.