San Francisco politics just served up another spicy scandal that’ll make you spit out your $8 artisan latte.

The Rise and Fall of Beya Alcaraz

Just days after being appointed as District 4 Supervisor, Beya Alcaraz went from fresh political face to total political disaster faster than you can say “tax fraud”. Mayor Daniel Lurie’s handpicked replacement found herself in hot water after text messages revealed some seriously questionable business practices at her former pet shop, Animal Connection.

Texts That Tanked a Career

In messages that would make any accountant cringe, Alcaraz casually admitted to paying employees “under the table” and creatively “interpreting” business expenses. Her texts literally documented tax strategies that scream “audit me, please” - including claiming dinners with friends as business meetings and playing fast and loose with non-cash revenue.

A Spectacular Political Implosion

By 9:30 PM Thursday, Alcaraz had resigned, leaving Mayor Lurie with yet another political headache. The Sunset District is now without representation, and Lurie’s judgment is being seriously questioned. This whole debacle isn’t just a personal failure - it’s potentially a major political miscalculation that could alienate entire voting blocs in San Francisco’s complex political landscape.

Remember, kids: When in doubt, pay your taxes and keep your receipts.