He says Steadfast LA is “about getting our hands dirty, breaking through obstacles and physically rebuilding — brick-by-brick, street-by-street.”

Developer Rick Caruso unveils foundation to tackle the most pressing challenges facing Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Malibu and Pasadena as they rebuild.

Billionaire developer Rick Caruso, a vocal critic of Los Angeles leadership during last month’s wildfires, announced he’ll lead a nonprofit aimed at accelerating private-sector involvement in the area’s massive rebuilding effort.