Category: la mayor

Caruso Defends Wealth During Mayoral Debate, Embraces Being an ‘Outsider’

LOS ANGELES—The top candidates to replace termed-out Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti debated March 22 with Elex Michaelson of FOX 11 and Erika D. Smith of the Los Angeles Times moderating. U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.), real estate developer Rick Caruso, Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer, and LA Councilmen Joe Buscaino and Kevin de…


Rising Crime: LA Mayoral Candidates Discuss Homelessness, Public Safety

LOS ANGELES, Calif.—Los Angeles mayoral candidates Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) and City Attorney Mike Feuer said they would not support the recall of LA District Attorney George Gascón, while LA Councilmember Joe Buscaino and businessman Mel Gibson said they would support the recall effort, during a United Chambers of Commerce LA luncheon on March 21….


Los Angeles Mayoral Candidates Discuss Housing, Port at San Pedro Debate

SAN PEDRO, Calif.—A handful of the top Los Angeles mayoral candidates gathered for another round of debate and discussion on Feb. 27 at the Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro, California. The forum, hosted by Shannon Ross, of the San Pedro Democratic Club, began at noon and included candidates for the Los Angeles County Sheriff and…


Caruso Pledges Support and Finances for Recall Gascón Effort

LOS ANGELES— Los Angeles mayoral candidate Rick Caruso announced Monday morning his support for the recall of Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón, after previously backing him during the now controversial district attorney’s 2020 campaign. “I firmly believe that George Gascón needed to stand up, admit that many of his policies have put the city…