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Rick J. Caruso

@RickCarusoLA56k followers

Husband, Father, Businessman & Philanthropist.

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1Jan 13, '25Fellow Angelenos, The devastation to our city and community is unthinkable. The colossal efforts of our Los Angeles Fire Department cannot be overstated, and lives, homes, and busi228×1.8M14k1.9k555
2Jun 8, '25There is no emergency, widespread threat, or out of control violence in Los Angeles. And absolutely no danger that justifies deployment of the National Guard, military, or other fe217×1.7M5.1k971370
3Jun 7, '25It’s time to do what is right for our country and state. Undocumented people who are here for a number of years, have been contributing to our communities and economy, and have no 136×1.1M2.4k251132
4Jan 10, '25Despite the heartbreak and frustration, I know this: we will rebuild our city. Together, we will support those who have lost so much, stand by our first responders, and emerge stro123×964k5.9k848257
5Jun 6, '25Immigrants are important to California. Rounding up and deporting hard working people is wrong. These raids are just cruel.116×904k1.6k300127
6Feb 21, '25It is very disappointing that Mayor Bass has decided to fire Chief Kristin Crowley. Chief Crowley served Los Angeles well and spoke honestly about the severe and profoundly ill-con77.8×608k12k1.8k271
7Feb 5, '25LA Can’t Afford to Wait - The Private Sector Must Lead the Rebuild Los Angeles is my home. I raised my family here and I’ve spent my life building here, creating spaces where peopl70.8×554k7.3k878404
8Nov 5, '25It was a good night in CA when Prop 50 won and protected our rights in Congress. CA was going to unfairly lose power in DC, which is why I was glad to play a part in helping get Pr69.4×543k59944104
9Jan 14, '25The heartbreak of losing a home or a job is nonpartisan. The pain is felt across the aisle. Please unite. No conditions to aid.55.9×437k3.3k37877
10Feb 10, '25It’s unconscionable that the city is now saying they have to delay critical construction for the Olympics. We don’t choose between rebuilding from the fires OR preparing for the Ol52.3×409k9k1.4k204
11Jan 27, '25I watched many elected and appointed officials discuss the update for the Palisades clean up but after hours of talking, no schedule for when the clean up begins. Is anyone else fr52.1×407k8.4k1.1k127
12Oct 21, '24According to the LA Times, under Karen Bass’ leadership Los Angeles is on the verge of a fiscal emergency, with no funds for unplanned expenses or basic services. Rising crime, few48.5×379k3.4k697141
13Feb 1, '25Pulling the National Guard this soon is insane. Why did Mayor Bass order the Guard to be removed? The area is still full of hazards. The lucky few who still have homes are left unp46.1×360k4.8k1k124
14Jul 7, '25We deserve better! Mayor Bass has repeatedly emphasized the “rapid pace of rebuilding, including issuing permits.” Thousands of homes were destroyed, and yet fewer than 100 buildin43.1×337k4.6k1.2k150
15Jan 18, '25Thanks to @billmaher for having me on his show. Great discussion on the fires, how California can rebuild, and the broader challenges our state faces in navigating recovery and res40×312k1.9k15047
16Jan 18, '25Rebuilding LA is too big a job for politics. Fires don’t care what party you are, and conditions on federal aid? Total bullshit. My full interview with Bill Maher is on @HBO. See m35.4×277k3.8k473316
17Oct 31, '25New reporting from the @latimes reveals the Palisades fire was preventable. Firefighters wanted to stay and contain it, but were ordered to leave. The result: devastation across th33.3×260k3.6k894247
18Feb 16, '25“Former fire chiefs say pre-deployment could have mitigated the toll in the Palisades” It’s becoming more and more clear that the fires could have been prevented or contained quick28×219k3.8k81599
19Sep 2, '25This is the right ruling: LA did not need the National Guard.26×203k5954028
20Oct 4, '25This is why your rent keeps rising. Red tape, overregulation, and uncertainty are driving business out of our city while families pay more and get less. Builders have paused projec25×196k1.8k197148
21Mar 6, '25Today, Steadfast LA got a commitment from the City and County government to commit to under-grounding power lines in the rebuild area. Huge! Let’s go!24.6×192k2.8k31468
22Nov 14, '25The Palisades fire could have been prevented, and now it appears there may have been a cover-up. Firefighters warned on January 2nd that the Lachman fire wasn’t fully extinguished,24.3×190k4.2k1.2k210
23Aug 31, '24Langer’s Delicatessen-Restaurant has been a cornerstone of this city for 77 years - longer than the Dodgers and the Lakers have called Los Angeles home. Recently, Norm Langer told 23×180k1.5k31696
24Jan 27, '2518 months is an unacceptable timeline - this is the United States of America why is it taking a year and a half21.9×171k3.5k43965
25Oct 1, '25LA’s tourism is collapsing. It’s a warning sign for the whole city. Small businesses are hurting. Hotels are struggling. Fires, deficits, and a lack of leadership have left our cit20.6×161k6516720
26Oct 23, '25Why can’t we have this type of leadership?20.6×161k1.5k4874
27Mar 18, '25A mayoral recall right now is not a good idea. This is a time when Los Angeles needs unity, not costly and expensive political distractions. We must rebuild our communities, get pe19.4×152k8995430
28Oct 30, '25Thank you Bill for highlighting this failure of leadership. Spot on. The buck stops with Mayor Bass.18.1×142k7703725
29Feb 5, '25Thank you Joe for having me on your podcast @JoeRogan It was a great conversation about rebuilding after the fires, the need for good leadership, and the future of California.18.1×142k1.8k18295
30Oct 5, '25Tourism in Los Angeles is collapsing. That means fewer jobs, less revenue, and cuts to basic services. Housing construction is at a ten-year low. That means higher rents, higher ho17.9×140k7097957
31May 13, '25Mayor Bass and the City Council have consistently failed our neighborhoods, businesses, and those suffering on the streets. We now know billions of tax dollars have been wasted thr17×133k1.8k26958
32Oct 17, '25LA is $1 billion over budget and struggling to deliver basic services. Now City Hall wants to take on $5 billion more in debt. That is not leadership, it is reckless. We need to mo16.8×131k1.1k16945
33Aug 14, '25Regardless of how you feel about partisan redistricting, sending heavily armed and masked ICE agents to Governor Newsom’s rally to intimidate people is an outrageous, despicable an14.7×115k74410536
34Aug 11, '23Common sense and clear thinking must prevail for us to have a safe, productive and livable community.14.3×111k9721706
35Mar 18, '25Nicole - with all due respect, I have been clear about Mayor Bass’ failures. People want competency in their leadership. But a recall election doesn’t happen overnight. It would ru14.1×110k6775828
36Jun 25, '25In Los Angeles, if you sell your home after it’s destroyed in a natural disaster, you still have to pay a tax. That’s not right, and it’s not fair. We found a legal path to fix it 13.3×104k6207633
37May 31, '25“Unprecedented failure.” “Predictable.” “Manageable.” These are some of the words used in this report to describe the situation that led to the wildfires in January. No more buck p12.5×98k1.5k405158
38May 5, '25How the head of DWP still has a job is unthinkable. Incompetence at the highest level. Only in LA does failure this big come with job security. Seven months. Empty reservoirs. Dry 12.1×95k1.9k41463
39Feb 7, '25It’s been one month and we need answers and urgency on rebuilding. Families need to get home but bureaucratic delays and confusion are stalling progress. No real discussion on rebu11.9×93k1.9k28232
40Apr 30, '25Big news. First of its kind in California. We’re launching AI plan check with Archistar. Faster approvals. Faster rebuilds. Safer outcomes. Reduced costs. This is how we move Los A10.8×85k1.1k12293
41Jan 22, '25Amazing--within one week we exceeded our $20 million goal for the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation. These funds will buy equipment to save lives and keep this from happening 10.8×84k2.9k39532
42Mar 23, '25If your property was affected by the fires, you have until March 31st to sign up for debris removal by the Army Corp of Engineering. The Army Corp will not charge you but instead w10.7×84k1.4k43866
43Oct 26, '25Instead of spending $2.3M on a fence to “fix” gang violence, drugs, and homelessness… How about this? Enforce the law. MacArthur Park was meant to be an urban oasis for LA families10.6×83k1.4k13729
44May 7, '25We’re at a tipping point. The city’s lack of transparency and refusal to take accountability can’t continue. They need to change course. Tap the private sector for things they can’10.2×80k2.1k26142
45Aug 12, '25LA is facing real crises. A budget shortfall, high cost of housing and public safety challenges. The lack of smart leadership is hurting everyone.10.1×79k8207911
46Jan 19, '25Rebuilding Los Angeles isn’t just about putting homes back up—it’s about building smarter in fire-prone areas. That means bold leadership, investment, and practical steps like unde9.1×71k1.6k21358
47Mar 4, '25We need a full, independent investigation about what happened in the run up to the fires and we need it now.8.8×69k5.1k84160
48Feb 26, '25We must underground our power lines and upgrade our infrastructure.8.6×68k1.8k20023
49Feb 3, '25We need to rebuild our communities. Government cannot do this alone and this is not a time for politics. We need access to the best ideas, resources, and people to build back bette7.8×61k93913635
50Jul 1, '22Los Angeles needs to fully fund our fire department and restore the lost resources from 2009. As mayor, I will protect those that put their lives on the line to safeguard our commu7.6×03.4k718327
51Apr 17, '25LA is not okay. People are losing hope in their own city and that should concern all of us. It’s time to fix this. It’s time to turn LA around. Read about what’s going on:6.9×54k1.7k29151
52Jul 24, '25Mayor Bass promised to keep the Palisades safe, but trespassing, break-ins, and threats to residents are being ignored. Public safety throughout LA is failing, and crime is rising.6.4×50k2k56871
53Oct 22, '25Encampments should never be next to our homes, schools, or playgrounds. Yesterday, I joined residents in Encino to tour several homeless encampments around the Sepulveda Basin. I l6.3×49k1k14837
54Jun 27, '25We deserve better than this! Today’s Los Angeles Times article is a sad reminder of the ineptitude of our leadership, which has resulted in lives and livelihoods being destroyed. H5.9×46k83710720
55Jan 31, '25God bless all the organizers and performers tonight @FireAidLA. So generous. Raising money to support our firefighters and the dear victims of the fire. LA will rise back5.8×45k1.7k14315
56Feb 8, '25Appreciate the kind words. You’re exactly right—this rebuild demands a historic collaboration between government and the private sector. We can’t afford to wait on bureaucracy.5.6×44k1.1k11218
57May 27, '25If you want a case study in how not to fix homelessness—look at Los Angeles. Billions spent. Virtually no housing built. Encampments everywhere. We know what works. We’ve seen citi5.2×40k1.5k26159
58Jan 16, '25Our family is forever grateful for these brave LAFD firefighters. True heroes. Let’s all take the time to reach out to share our gratitude to all first responders.4.8×38k8991004
61Apr 19, '24When it comes to addressing the Los Angeles homelessness crisis, money is not the issue, a lack of leadership is.4.3×34k75911210
62Feb 11, '25The fires didn’t just take homes—they took jobs, too. Thousands are now out of work, with no safety net. Rebuilding isn’t just about structures, it’s about livelihoods. Watch my co4.3×34k73212922
63Feb 6, '25This conversation with @joerogan was deeply personal. I shared the values instilled in me by my grandfather, an immigrant gardener, and my vision for helping those who need it most4.2×33k9929355
65Oct 29, '24Today, I am voting for Nathan Hochman for LA District Attorney and YES on Prop. 36! Let’s do our part to change the direction of our communities and make our voices heard. Mail in 3.7×29k95813712
66Jan 20, '25Like so many fellow Angeleno’s who are heartbroken because of the devastating fires, as my family and I have watched the inauguration, we felt so blessed to live in the United Stat3.6×28k1.1k9516
67Jul 4, '25Happy 4th! God bless America. We are so lucky to live in the USA!3.6×28k702178
68Nov 17, '22Running for Mayor for the city I love has been a privilege and has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. From my family to yours, you have our deepest gratitude fo3.6×01.7k13710
69May 6, '25Mayor Bass is proposing making city services more expensive and firing city workers while actually increasing the budget to her own office. That’s not leadership, it’s more buck pa3.5×28k1.2k25824
71Mar 13, '25On the ground with the Secretary of the Army Corps of Engineers at the Palisades burn site today. Huge thanks to him and his troops for their tireless cleanup in Palisades and Alta3.2×25k1.4k19628
72Jan 31, '25My family and I hosted the brave firefighters and their spouses from Station 69 at the Fire Aid Concert. The outpouring of love for the firefighters in Altadena and Palisades was d2.9×23k9837310
73Jun 3, '22Elon, thank you for your support. L.A. is the greatest city in the world. I would be honored to be her next mayor and serve the city that I love.2.8×01.6k17114
75Jan 24, '25Thank you to our National Guard members risking their lives to fight these wildfires. They're battling the flames and protecting our communities from looters.2.7×21k9356813
76Mar 25, '25“Nuisance." That's what Mayor Bass is calling destroyed homes—an insult to everyone who lost their home in the fires. The rubble was homes! The city must help residents AND busines2.5×19k72410613
77Oct 9, '22My statement on the leaked LA City Councilmember recordings.2.4×073615720
78Apr 3, '25Malibu is open! Perfect excuse to grab some amazing food this weekend. John’s Garden and Tra di Noi are a must!2.3×18k6315621
79Feb 19, '25Rebuilding after the fires needs more than rhetoric – it needs speed. I joined Major Garrett on CBS to discuss how private and nonprofit initiatives can expedite the process and ge2.1×16k7059724
80Nov 29, '22Congratulations Coach Riley. What you have accomplished in a year is truly incredible. Leadership that embraces change and bold action makes a world of difference. Good luck on Fri2.1×01.3k1052
81Nov 9, '22I’m proud to have earned the hundreds of thousands of votes from Angelenos who are ready for change. I am confident that once every vote is counted, the momentum we saw throughout 2.0×01.3k886
82Nov 11, '22As predicted, this is a close race. There are hundreds of thousands of votes to count and as expected we are going to see different results each time. I continue to be cautiously o1.9×01.1k702
83Aug 16, '22All Angelenos deserve to feel safe, and they deserve a say on the extreme policies of DA Gascón, fully backed by Rep. Bass, that are causing us real problems and harm. This Novembe1.8×08431652
84Feb 12, '22I believe in the LA dream -- and I know that we can end homelessness, crime, and corruption. But the politicians can't. That's why today I formally began the process of running for1.7×07139210
85Sep 16, '22I stand with Armenians around the world to condemn this unprovoked attack on Armenia and its people. Armenia has suffered from Azeri aggressions for far too long. I'm glad to see t1.5×07591832
86Nov 10, '22To everyone who knocked doors, made calls, put up yard signs, talked to friends and family, came to town halls, hosted rallies, and gave me your vote: thank you. I am confident tha1.4×0898883
87Nov 6, '22.@GavinNewsom rejected every local homeless plan in CA, arguing homelessness would only decrease by 2% over 4 yrs. I applaud Gov. Newsom. We must act w/ urgency, not the status quo1.4×07081031
88Jun 20, '22The fact that scenes like this have become commonplace here is inexcusable. Career politicians in LA have failed to put together an operational response to deal with mental health 1.4×06311037
89Nov 7, '22ICYMI: @GavinNewsom rejected homelessness plans in CA b/c they would only reduce homelessness by 2% over 4 yrs. My plan = 30K beds in 300 days & ups mental health services. @Ka1.3×06281282
90Nov 8, '22Casting my vote in Boyle Heights today, I thought of my grandparents — immigrants who relocated here searching for their American Dream. LA gave them that & more. To have the o1.3×0726825
91Oct 4, '22“L.A. needs a fresh start and a clean slate.” This election’s all about change. If you want more of the same corruption, I’m not your candidate. But if you’re ready for new leaders1.2×06031101
92Oct 10, '22This weekend's news confirmed that our city's problems won't be solved while the corruption of City Hall persists. To move in a new direction, we need new leadership. I'm running f1.2×0630890
93Aug 2, '22No endorsement will hide the fact that @KarenBassLA has a track record of failing to address LA’s homelessness, public safety, and corruption. These endorsements have absolutely no1.2×0612910
94Oct 19, '22JUST IN: a new poll shows us up +3 points among likely voters. Angelenos know our city can't afford more of the status quo. Return your mail-in ballot or make a plan to vote in ord1.1×0576871
95Sep 2, '22I’m not a career politician. I’m running for Mayor to work for YOU, and my only special interest is ensuring we put a stop to the rampant corruption at City Hall and CLEAN UP LA. �1.1×0642734
96Nov 9, '22This has always been about serving the city I love. Once all the votes are counted, I'm excited and ready to be your next Mayor.1.0×0661601
97Dec 11, '22Congratulations @CALEBcsw on the Heisman! And congratulations to @LincolnRiley, @PresidentFolt and @USC_mikebohn for the leadership, fight on ✌️ Leadership pays endless dividends.1.0×0666391
98Nov 10, '22This election has always been about those left behind and unheard. I hear you and change will happen.1.0×0565584
99Jun 9, '22Yesterday, LA voters spoke by going into the voting booth & sending a clear message: we’re not hopeless in the face of our problems. Together, we have the power to change the d0.9×0564481
100Nov 24, '22An attitude of gratitude is the key to living a meaningful life. A joyous Thanksgiving from our family to yours.0.9×0618280

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