Overview
- Mayor Daniel Lurie said he asked for Alcaraz’s resignation Thursday after learning of new information, ending her tenure seven days after her Nov. 6 swearing‑in.
- Mission Local and ABC7 published and verified texts in which Alcaraz described paying workers in cash “under the table” and writing off personal meals as business expenses.
- The new owner of Alcaraz’s former pet store, Animal Connection, shared videos and accounts of severe disarray, including hundreds of dead mice and a freezer of deceased animals.
- Lurie told reporters he takes full responsibility, vowed to strengthen his office’s vetting process, and began searching for a new District 4 appointee.
- The Sunset seat is vacant until a June 2026 special election, and City Hall watchers say the episode could complicate Lurie’s push for his Family Zoning plan and broader westside politics.