Billionaire developer Rick Caruso will not run for Los Angeles mayor or California governor, after months of speculation that he would seek one of the two posts. Political consultant Tim Rosales said he was surprised by the announcement, calling it particularly unexpected because he saw signs that Caruso would run for governor. “Running for California governor is one of the hardest things you can do in politics,” he said. The last question mark is L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, who said people have been asking her to run for mayor. Bass also faces a challenge from her left with Rae Huang, a community organizer and reverend, announcing a run for mayor in November.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 17, 2026 10:47 UTC