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# Rick Caruso says he explored leaving California over wealth tax

Former Los Angeles mayoral candidate Rick Caruso said he hired lawyers and financial advisers to explore leaving California over a wealth tax.

Section: [Around Town](/new-york/section/life.md) · Entities: [Rick Caruso](/new-york/wiki/rick-caruso.md)

## Coverage

- [New York Post – Metro](https://nypost.com/2026/11/09/us-news/rick-caruso-nearly-left-california-for-texas-or-florida-over-billionaire-wealth-tax/), 2026-11-09 08:00 EST: Billionaire Rick Caruso nearly fled California over wealth tax

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