Caruso Blasts Los Angeles Times for Re-Endorsing Gascón

“Our community is facing a torrent of public safety emergencies, from gun violence and a fentanyl crisis to an alarming spike in property crimes,” he said.

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Rick Caruso speaks to supporters during an election night party in Los Angeles on Nov. 8, 2022. David McNew/Getty Images

Former Los Angeles mayoral candidate Rick Caruso Jan. 25 criticized the Los Angeles Times’ endorsement of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón’s reelection in the upcoming March primary election.

Mr. Caruso, a commercial real estate developer, lost to Karen Bass in 2022.