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Rick J. Caruso

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Rebuilding 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 more:

Rebuilding 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 more:

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24 years of Christmas at The Grove. Let the holidays begin!

24 years of Christmas at The Grove. Let the holidays begin!

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Big ideas come from great leaders - even leaders that might not always agree with each other or come from different backgrounds. Mayor Bass and I agree: public-private partnerships like what we’ve done in the Palisades are the best way to solve many of LA’s needs. I thank her for her support and leadership to rebuild Palisades Park and The Palisades Village.

Big ideas come from great leaders - even leaders that might not always agree with each other or come from different backgrounds. Mayor Bass and I agree: public-private partnerships like what we’ve done in the Palisades are the best way to solve many of LA’s needs. I thank her for her support and leadership to rebuild Palisades Park and The Palisades Village.

64,056 views • 2 days ago

Einstein once said, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting a different result.” I always say, “What’s predictable is preventable.” Yesterday, we had a fire in Brentwood because 40-year-old brush was on fire. It’s insanity that 20 months ago, 7,000 homes were destroyed by fire, yet no brush clearance has occurred. Call TraciParkforLA and Mayor Karen Bass and tell them how you feel about this insanity and incompetence. Thank you to the LAFD for your swift action.

Einstein once said, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting a different result.” I always say, “What’s predictable is preventable.” Yesterday, we had a fire in Brentwood because 40-year-old brush was on fire. It’s insanity that 20 months ago, 7,000 homes were destroyed by fire, yet no brush clearance has occurred. Call TraciParkforLA and Mayor Karen Bass and tell them how you feel about this insanity and incompetence. Thank you to the LAFD for your swift action.

84,148 views • 8 days ago

Interesting article in the LA Times. Los Angeles needs all the help it can get. DSA policies, while on the rise, aren’t the solution. We need common sense proven solutions for Angelenos not extreme ideologies.

Interesting article in the LA Times. Los Angeles needs all the help it can get. DSA policies, while on the rise, aren’t the solution. We need common sense proven solutions for Angelenos not extreme ideologies.

159,568 views • 17 days ago

MacArthur Park has become an open-air drug market in the middle of a neighborhood where families live and children play. Federal agents seized millions in fentanyl while local leadership looked the other way. Councilwoman Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez has spent more time defending the status quo than fixing it. If she can’t protect the people living there, she should step aside. Lead, follow, or get out of the way.

MacArthur Park has become an open-air drug market in the middle of a neighborhood where families live and children play. Federal agents seized millions in fentanyl while local leadership looked the other way. Councilwoman Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez has spent more time defending the status quo than fixing it. If she can’t protect the people living there, she should step aside. Lead, follow, or get out of the way.

287,797 views • 4 months ago

Musso & Frank Grill has been a Hollywood icon for 100 years. It survived WWII and the Great Depression - but now it might not survive Hugo Soto-Martínez mismanagement of the homelessness crisis that’s allowing encampments in front of the restaurant and scaring away guests. It’s unacceptable. Call Hugo (213-207-3015) and tell him how you feel.

Musso & Frank Grill has been a Hollywood icon for 100 years. It survived WWII and the Great Depression - but now it might not survive Hugo Soto-Martínez mismanagement of the homelessness crisis that’s allowing encampments in front of the restaurant and scaring away guests. It’s unacceptable. Call Hugo (213-207-3015) and tell him how you feel.

130,763 views • 2 months ago

Despite 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 stronger. In times of great adversity, Angelenos always rise to the occasion—and this time will be no different. Entire neighborhoods have been wiped out, and countless Angelenos have lost their homes, businesses, and so much more. My heart breaks for all who are suffering, and I am profoundly grateful to our brave first responders. They are true heroes. At the same time, there’s undeniable frustration over reports that critical resources like water for hoses were unavailable and that brush clearance wasn’t conducted on public land. These shortcomings need to be addressed, and tough questions asked of why our leadership, including the mayor, weren’t here. The basic fundamentals of leadership start with being present. These challenges demand accountability, and Angelenos deserve answers.

Despite 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 stronger. In times of great adversity, Angelenos always rise to the occasion—and this time will be no different. Entire neighborhoods have been wiped out, and countless Angelenos have lost their homes, businesses, and so much more. My heart breaks for all who are suffering, and I am profoundly grateful to our brave first responders. They are true heroes. At the same time, there’s undeniable frustration over reports that critical resources like water for hoses were unavailable and that brush clearance wasn’t conducted on public land. These shortcomings need to be addressed, and tough questions asked of why our leadership, including the mayor, weren’t here. The basic fundamentals of leadership start with being present. These challenges demand accountability, and Angelenos deserve answers.

963,651 views • 1 year ago

It’s amazing how different shopping feels when everyday items aren’t locked behind glass. Being able to walk down the aisle, grab what you need, and check out shouldn’t feel unusual. We need to get Los Angeles back to a place where that’s the norm again.

It’s amazing how different shopping feels when everyday items aren’t locked behind glass. Being able to walk down the aisle, grab what you need, and check out shouldn’t feel unusual. We need to get Los Angeles back to a place where that’s the norm again.

85,547 views • 1 month ago

An HOA in California is refusing to allow their residents to fly the American flag for Fourth of July. To those homeowners I say: violate that rule and proudly fly our flag. We proudly fly the American flag at all of our properties & you should too.🇺🇸

An HOA in California is refusing to allow their residents to fly the American flag for Fourth of July. To those homeowners I say: violate that rule and proudly fly our flag. We proudly fly the American flag at all of our properties & you should too.🇺🇸

114,503 views • 2 months ago

I have been waiting 19 months to say, “Welcome to Palisades Village!”

I have been waiting 19 months to say, “Welcome to Palisades Village!”

42,889 views • 1 month ago

New reporting from the Los Angeles Times reveals the Palisades fire was preventable. Firefighters wanted to stay and contain it, but were ordered to leave. The result: devastation across the community. It’s time for an independent investigation and real accountability. Read the article:

New reporting from the Los Angeles Times reveals the Palisades fire was preventable. Firefighters wanted to stay and contain it, but were ordered to leave. The result: devastation across the community. It’s time for an independent investigation and real accountability. Read the article:

260,006 views • 10 months ago

Los Angeles is facing crime, homelessness, and corruption — yet Councilwoman Nithya Raman wants to focus on banning backyard barbecues. This Memorial Day weekend, I’ll be firing up the grill and spending time with family and friends. We need common-sense leadership focused on fixing the real problems facing LA.

Los Angeles is facing crime, homelessness, and corruption — yet Councilwoman Nithya Raman wants to focus on banning backyard barbecues. This Memorial Day weekend, I’ll be firing up the grill and spending time with family and friends. We need common-sense leadership focused on fixing the real problems facing LA.

109,113 views • 4 months ago

We 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 building permits have been issued after six months. Does anyone believe this is rapid rebuilding? While the Army Corps did an amazing job clearing the debris, the City has failed to create the expedited permit process it promised. Residents are stuck in endless red tape at City Hall. Steadfast LA

We 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 building permits have been issued after six months. Does anyone believe this is rapid rebuilding? While the Army Corps did an amazing job clearing the debris, the City has failed to create the expedited permit process it promised. Residents are stuck in endless red tape at City Hall. Steadfast LA

336,904 views • 1 year ago

I’m asking my fellow commercial property owners and major retailers who have been in the Palisades for decades to take the lead and show confidence in the Palisades by rebuilding your stores. For example, Ralphs and Gelson’s. The community needs a traditional market. I can tell you that, after the exceptional numbers our retailers at Palisades Village have seen this week, the business is there, and the community will be there to support you. I also respectfully suggest that my commercial neighbors remove weeds and trash from their properties. I know how much everyone would appreciate it. Thank you.

I’m asking my fellow commercial property owners and major retailers who have been in the Palisades for decades to take the lead and show confidence in the Palisades by rebuilding your stores. For example, Ralphs and Gelson’s. The community needs a traditional market. I can tell you that, after the exceptional numbers our retailers at Palisades Village have seen this week, the business is there, and the community will be there to support you. I also respectfully suggest that my commercial neighbors remove weeds and trash from their properties. I know how much everyone would appreciate it. Thank you.

26,497 views • 1 month ago

Mismanagement has real-life consequences. I just learned LAPD is at a 30-year low. More officers are quitting LAPD than joining, and now the City Council has canceled the next academy class. Neighborhoods are left feeling unsafe because it is impossible for LAPD to protect our city with limited resources. Our leadership continues to fail us.

Mismanagement has real-life consequences. I just learned LAPD is at a 30-year low. More officers are quitting LAPD than joining, and now the City Council has canceled the next academy class. Neighborhoods are left feeling unsafe because it is impossible for LAPD to protect our city with limited resources. Our leadership continues to fail us.

174,524 views • 9 months ago

Nashville is what Los Angeles could be with the right leadership. A citywide wave of investment, new housing, and retail development is driving an economic boom and job growth here. The result is a high quality of life: safe, clean streets, no encampments blocking sidewalks, and genuine urban energy that attracts both businesses and residents. Nashville’s success isn’t an accident—it’s the product of disciplined, long-term leadership and smart policy.

Nashville is what Los Angeles could be with the right leadership. A citywide wave of investment, new housing, and retail development is driving an economic boom and job growth here. The result is a high quality of life: safe, clean streets, no encampments blocking sidewalks, and genuine urban energy that attracts both businesses and residents. Nashville’s success isn’t an accident—it’s the product of disciplined, long-term leadership and smart policy.

94,644 views • 5 months ago

USC looked awesome. Great game. FIGHT ON!

USC looked awesome. Great game. FIGHT ON!

16,378 views • 20 days ago

I’m so excited to share the news: Palisades Village is officially reopening to the public on the morning of August 15th. Longtime local stores like Loomey’s Toy Store and K Bakery will reopen with us alongside favorites Elyse Walker and Angelini. We are 99% leased! It is a testament to the resilience and spirit of this community. We can’t wait to celebrate with you. Come see us on August 15th!

I’m so excited to share the news: Palisades Village is officially reopening to the public on the morning of August 15th. Longtime local stores like Loomey’s Toy Store and K Bakery will reopen with us alongside favorites Elyse Walker and Angelini. We are 99% leased! It is a testament to the resilience and spirit of this community. We can’t wait to celebrate with you. Come see us on August 15th!

47,546 views • 2 months ago

When the only post office on Skid Row is forced to close, it’s a clear sign that the status quo isn’t working. The people living there deserve better, businesses deserve protection, and Los Angeles deserves leaders willing to act. Lead, follow, or get out of the way.

When the only post office on Skid Row is forced to close, it’s a clear sign that the status quo isn’t working. The people living there deserve better, businesses deserve protection, and Los Angeles deserves leaders willing to act. Lead, follow, or get out of the way.

48,474 views • 2 months ago

Councilmen Hugo Soto-Martínez says there’s nothing we can do about the crisis of 11 year old child prostitutes walking Figueroa Corridor. He’s wrong, as usual. LAPD Officer Rose Luledzhyan has put her life on the line for 28 years to help these girls, but Hugo throws his hands up and says we have to accept this reality. If Councilmen Martinez can’t or won’t help stop child sex trafficking & prostitution, he should resign. Lead, follow, or get out of the way.

Councilmen Hugo Soto-Martínez says there’s nothing we can do about the crisis of 11 year old child prostitutes walking Figueroa Corridor. He’s wrong, as usual. LAPD Officer Rose Luledzhyan has put her life on the line for 28 years to help these girls, but Hugo throws his hands up and says we have to accept this reality. If Councilmen Martinez can’t or won’t help stop child sex trafficking & prostitution, he should resign. Lead, follow, or get out of the way.

87,244 views • 5 months ago

Los Angeles says it doesn’t have enough money to fix our crumbling sidewalks. Yet the city walked away from $100 million in state funding that was specifically intended to repair sidewalks in underserved communities like Skid Row, Wilmington, and Boyle Heights because it said it couldn’t get the work done on time. That’s not a funding problem—it’s a leadership problem. Our neighborhoods deserve safe sidewalks, responsible management, and leaders who know how to deliver results instead of letting opportunities slip away.

Los Angeles says it doesn’t have enough money to fix our crumbling sidewalks. Yet the city walked away from $100 million in state funding that was specifically intended to repair sidewalks in underserved communities like Skid Row, Wilmington, and Boyle Heights because it said it couldn’t get the work done on time. That’s not a funding problem—it’s a leadership problem. Our neighborhoods deserve safe sidewalks, responsible management, and leaders who know how to deliver results instead of letting opportunities slip away.

45,286 views • 2 months ago