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San Francisco Chronicle
2 days ago
- San Francisco Chronicle
Burglary at S.F. Conservatory of Flowers linked to homeless encampment
National Park Service rangers just helped solve the mystery of a safe that disappeared from the San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers and was recovered from a homeless encampment near the Legion of Honor in the Presidio. At around 9:30 a.m. on May 22, a conservatory worker found a window broken in the whitewashed Victorian greenhouse. The employee soon discovered that the conservatory's safe, which had contained cash, and some other items were missing, said SFPD Public Information Officer Paulina Henderson, in an email. Henderson did not say how much money was missing. About half an hour later, police officers arrived at the scene. As they were investigating the reported burglary, SFPD got a call from the National Park Service, Henderson said. That same morning, five rangers from the Golden Gate National Recreation Area had responded to a complaint of a homeless encampment between the Legion of Honor and the nearby Coastal Trail in the Presidio and found three individuals surrounded by what appeared to be stolen goods, said Chad Marin, chief ranger at GGNRA. Though his team is part of federal law enforcement, 'The evidence that the rangers walked into was beyond the scope of the National Park Service,' Marin said, so they contacted police. After getting the tip, the police made their way to the Presidio, found goods matching the description of what had been taken from the Conservatory and returned them, Henderson said. The police arrested and booked the three individuals: 53-year-old Brett McCready of San Francisco, 32-year-old Sierra Quinn, and 33-year-old Angel Grant-Raines into San Francisco County jail for the possession of stolen goods and conspiracy. McCready received an additional charge for possessing burglary tools, and Grant-Raines had an active and outstanding warrant for burglary in San Francisco. SFPD asks anyone with information to contact them at (415) 575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD. Henderson thanked U.S. rangers for their assistance, and Marin said he was proud of the collaboration, which also involved rangers from San Francisco Recreation and Parks. 'Ultimately three people are in custody because of the cooperative nature of our work,' he said.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Bling-loving ‘king of porn' Alex Marin, 37, ARRESTED for ‘forcing underage girlfriend into making explicit videos'
The creep has previously boasted of having seven girlfriends - one for every day of the week PORN BARON ARREST Bling-loving 'king of porn' Alex Marin, 37, ARRESTED for 'forcing underage girlfriend into making explicit videos' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE self-proclaimed "King of Porn" has been arrested for allegedly forcing his underage girlfriend into making sex tapes. Alex Marin, 37, who flaunts his luxury lifestyle and glam girlfriends online, was cuffed in the Mexican city of Jalisco this week. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Alejandro Marn Ramrez, known as Alex Marin, 37, has been arrested in Mexico Credit: Newsflash 5 Marin is due to face charges of trafficking and sexual exploitation of a minor Credit: Newsflash 5 Marin could face a jail term of between 10 and 25 years if convicted Credit: Newsflash The authorities claim the porn baron, pushing 40, lured a 16-year-old girl into a relationship with him and coerced her into making explicit videos. Marin, real name Alejandro Marn Ramrez, was arrested by cops from the city's state prosecutor on Wednesday and remains in custody. Officials say he will be charged with human trafficking and sexual exploitation of a minor. The governor of Jalisco, Pablo Lemus, said the case was being taken incredibly seriously. read more in world news MISSING SWIMMER American tourist missing in Mexico after being dragged out to sea He said: "The detainee, identified as Alejandro N., is now at the disposal of the judge to face the charges against him. "In Jalisco, we take the protection of women and minors very seriously." Creepy-looking Marin is notorious in Mexico as the self-styled "King of Porn". He would post daily nauseating pics of himself cosying up with women in skimpy outfits. The sex-mad influencer often boasted of having seven girlfriends - one for each day of the week. He regularly featured in his home-made porn vids alongside the women. Twisted revenge porn gangs are trading nude snaps of women as young as 16 & catfishing victims to order for perv's 'hit lists' in YOUR area Marin acted and directed in his own productions, which he usually shared through his company Solobellezas - meaning "only beauties". Shortly before his arrest he had posted pics from a party in Toluca, central Mexico, bragging about a new event. The age of sexual consent in Jalisco is 16 - but Mexican federal law defines it as 18. This is observed particularly when exploitation or abuse of power is involved. 5 The porn baron claimed to have seven different girlfriends Credit: Newsflash 5 He regularly flaunted his extravagant lifestyle on social media Credit: Newsflash That means any sexual activity involving an under-18 when these are at play can still result in prosecution. If convicted, Marin could face between 10 and 25 years in jail. Marin first hit headlines when, in his mid-twenties, he married a 17-year-old, Mia. The pair were wedded for 12 years before announcing their split in February 2024. He started off as a systems engineer but claims to have since grown his business into a global empire spanning Mexico, Spain, Colombia and Italy. Marin was previously caught on camera brawling with a man on the street - as his girlfriend clung to him and begged him to stop.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Bling-loving ‘king of porn' Alex Marin, 37, ARRESTED for ‘forcing underage girlfriend into making explicit videos'
THE self-proclaimed "King of Porn" has been arrested for allegedly forcing his underage girlfriend into making sex tapes. luxury lifestyle and glam girlfriends online, was cuffed in the Mexican city of Jalisco this week. 5 Alejandro Marn Ramrez, known as Alex Marin, 37, has been arrested in Mexico Credit: Newsflash 5 Marin is due to face charges of trafficking and sexual exploitation of a minor Credit: Newsflash 5 Marin could face a jail term of between 10 and 25 years if convicted Credit: Newsflash The authorities claim the Marin, real name Alejandro Marn Ramrez, was arrested by cops from the city's state prosecutor on Wednesday and remains in custody. Officials say he will be charged with human trafficking and sexual exploitation of a minor. The governor of Jalisco, Pablo Lemus, said the case was being taken incredibly seriously. read more in world news He said: "The detainee, identified as Alejandro N., is now at the disposal of the judge to face the charges against him. "In Jalisco, we take the protection of women and minors very seriously." Creepy-looking Marin is notorious in Mexico as the self-styled "King of Porn". He would post daily nauseating pics of himself cosying up with women in skimpy outfits. Most read in The US Sun The He regularly featured in his home-made porn vids alongside the women. Twisted revenge porn gangs are trading nude snaps of women as young as 16 & catfishing victims to order for perv's 'hit lists' in YOUR area Marin acted and directed in his own productions, which he usually shared through his company Solobellezas - meaning "only beauties". Shortly before his arrest he had posted pics from a party in Toluca, central Mexico , bragging about a new event. The age of sexual consent in Jalisco is 16 - but Mexican federal law defines it as 18. This is observed particularly when exploitation or abuse of power is involved. 5 The porn baron claimed to have seven different girlfriends Credit: Newsflash 5 He regularly flaunted his extravagant lifestyle on social media Credit: Newsflash That means any sexual activity involving an under-18 when these are at play can still result in prosecution. If convicted, Marin could face between 10 and 25 years in jail. Marin first hit headlines when, in his mid-twenties, he married a 17-year-old, Mia. The pair were wedded for 12 years before announcing their split in February 2024. He started off as a systems engineer but claims to have since grown his business into a global empire spanning Mexico, Spain , Colombia and Italy . Marin was previously caught on camera
Newsweek
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
What Rescue Cat 'Too Shy To Meow' Does To Get Attention Melts Hearts
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Internet users are obsessed with a shy adopted cat who has a unique way of letting his owner know when it's mealtime. Vicente Marin, 33, a DJ for Club 90s in Los Angeles, is the proud owner of the adorably named orange cat Spaghetti Pete, whom he adopted three years ago as a kitten. "The first part of his name is in honor of my neighbor's cat, Muffins, that I befriended during the pandemic," Marin, who adopted Spaghetti Pete as part of a bonded pair after Muffins passed away, told Newsweek. "Muffins had a viral video on TikTok where he was eating some of my spaghetti." As the shelter had already named him Pete, which suited him, Marin simply added Spaghetti to the start of it. Spaghetti Pete is much more shy than his brother, Captain Morgan, who is "very vocal and chatty," Marin said. "Spaghetti Pete is the opposite; he can be very shy and gets spooked easily. I think he relies on his brother to do most of the meowing to get my attention." Spaghetti Pete stands on his hind legs and taps someone on the shoulder to demand food. Spaghetti Pete stands on his hind legs and taps someone on the shoulder to demand food. TikTok @sanvicenteblvd Now a video of just how the orange cat gets his owner's attention for meal times has gone mega-viral online. It has received more than 10.4 million views since being posted to Marin's TikTok, @sanvicenteblvd, on May 19. "Spaghetti Pete is too shy to meow so this is how he lets us know it's time for his dinner," Marin wrote across the video. The clip showed the cat approaching an armchair and standing against it with his two hind legs on the ground. Spaghetti Pete then stretches his body out and taps tentatively on the shoulder of a person sitting on the chair. And when they look back at him, the feline licks his lips—making absolutely clear what exactly it is he wants. Marin said: "Spaghetti does meow, but it is very rare. He mostly does the cat chirp—some call it the cat activation noise—and taps for his meals." Chirping or trilling can sound like a purr with a higher pitch, and can be used by adult cats to greet their human owners, or thank them for food or giving them attention, according to PetMD. "He started tapping for his meals a year ago," Marin said. "I think switching from daylight saving time is what made him start tapping. He noticed that his meals were an hour off schedule!" TikTok users found it adorable, awarding the video close to 3 million likes and thousands of comments. One user wrote: "I would be embarrassed to speak too if my name was Spaghetti Pete." Another posted: "Please get up quicker when he asks you, thanks." A third user described him as "so polite," and one comment read: "I would love to have a polite cat." And as one moved commenter summed it up: "So I definitely mean to be dramatic, but I would die for Spaghetti Pete." Spaghetti Pete taps the person on the shoulder and then licks his lips. Spaghetti Pete taps the person on the shoulder and then licks his lips. TikTok @sanvicenteblvd Marin told Newsweek his "phone is full of pictures and videos" of his two cats, and he loves "sharing moments that bring me joy" with followers online. "I'm so happy people all over the world enjoy watching these moments with me. I myself am a shy person, so I feel part of Spaghetti Pete's online personality is a reflection of me," Marin said. "Ultimately, I hope to encourage people to go adopt a pet from their local animal shelter. There are thousands of Spaghetti Petes waiting for their forever home." Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Winnipeg Free Press
23-05-2025
- General
- Winnipeg Free Press
Helpingthose who were harmed
Opinion It is encouraging to see the Evergreen school division moving to an approach, structured literacy, which scientific studies have shown is a more effective way for children to learn to read (A new read on literacy, Maggie Macintosh, Free Press, Jan. 31). It is also significant that their change appears to have been accomplished within their existing budget process. However, it raises a question as to what can be done to help students who were taught in Manitoba schools using the previous approach and who not only struggled to learn to read, but also struggled to learn to write and do maths, and were traumatized by their school experience and are functionally illiterate as a result. One such person is Marin. She is the focus of an effort called 'Marin's Principle' which not only calls on the provincial government to show leadership in moving provincewide to better help students with learning disabilities including improved training of classroom teachers in this area, but the heart of it calls for attention to adults who were not helped as children in school, which led them to being functionally illiterate. It is a general principle, that when a 'wrong' has occurred, and harm has been done — in this case by not giving adequate interventions to students with learning disabilities — that those who were harmed should be helped and compensated. It is not acceptable that those who have been harmed are called 'casualties' of what happened in the past, as has happened with Marin, with nothing being done to address the mistakes. As she grew up Marin, though highly intelligent, faced many obstacles with her dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia and autism. She only learned to read because her mother put in endless hours over many years helping her, however, she struggled to acquire knowledge and skills in maths and writing, and to be included in school. Her mental health suffered and she still struggles with the trauma from her school experiences. There needs to be attention and help for those who did not receive the sort of education needed to learn literacy skills (reading, reading comprehension, spelling, written expression and maths). As the Supreme Court said in 2012, public schools in Canada have a duty to provide the learning environment so that children can learn to read, including when a child has severe dyslexia. What about adults whom the system failed when they were children in the period after the Supreme Court decision, and indeed before the Supreme Court Decision? It is an issue which the Manitoba Human Rights Commission needs to consider in its deliberations related to literacy in Manitoba. In Manitoba, too high a proportion of adults do not meet the literacy level needed for full participation in a knowledge-based economy. This is a major burden on the province's economy (lack of skilled workers) as well as on the provincial social and justice support systems. It is possible that those who were harmed by suboptimal instruction could bring forward a class-action lawsuit. We have seen Manitoba governments make mistakes which led to costly (in the hundreds of millions of dollars) class-action lawsuits — including in relation to child welfare in Manitoba and more recently with regard to inaction to address algal blooms on Lake Winnipeg. It would be far better for the province to acknowledge the issues considered in Marin's principle and address them now — by taking specific steps to recognize adults who were harmed by the province's education system, and to help them, rather than wait for a class action lawsuit to be filed. I call on the province to act now — to address the needs of those who the province's education failed because the province failed to act quickly on the Supreme Court ruling of 2012. It is not only important to address the needs of children learning to read today. It is important to implement a plan to help children whom the system has failed when a child with dyslexia, dysgraphia or dyscalculia was not given the optimum help to learn to read, write and do math. Marin's principle needs to be widely recognized and action taken. For more on Marin's principle, visit Jon Gerrard is the former MLA for River Heights.
