The Brief Rick Caruso said he's considering a possible run for LA mayor or California governor. Caruso, the developer known for The Grove and The Americana at Brand shopping malls, lost the 2022 LA mayoral race to Karen Bass. Billionaire businessman Rick Caruso says he's seriously considering another political campaign. He told Bloomberg TV he hasn't yet decided on whether to run for Los Angeles mayor or California governor, but he plans to decide soon. Caruso lost the 2022 LA mayoral race to Karen Bass.