Caruso’s initiative signals the intention of finance capital to exploit the wildfires disaster for the pursuit of profits with the help of the Democrats and Republicans.

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

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