Drew Padilla, Author at Mission Local

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A crow perched on a "No Parking" sign during daylight.

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Above the law

by Drew Padilla November 22, 2024, 6:00 amNovember 21, 2024, 11:01 am

Three people are painting a mural on a wall behind a row of parked bikes. The mural features mountains, a sunset, and geometric shapes.

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It is going to be beautiful

by Drew Padilla July 27, 2024, 6:00 amJuly 25, 2024, 8:10 pm

A person stands on scaffolding, working on a sign that reads "Cherin's PARKING" at a street corner with a crosswalk and traffic sign. Other signage and buildings are in the background.

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Cherin’s parking sign restoration

by Drew Padilla July 22, 2024, 6:00 amJuly 18, 2024, 12:34 pm

A street with a row of houses, featuring a blooming purple-flowered tree in front of a house displaying rainbow and transgender pride flags.

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In bloom

by Drew Padilla July 20, 2024, 6:00 amJuly 18, 2024, 12:16 pm

A poster on a graffitied wall with green background and a woman's picture in the center with Spanish words "entre amigos" under the woman's photo.

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Between friends

by Drew Padilla May 1, 2024, 6:00 amApril 30, 2024, 10:35 am

A large truck with a crane tossing material from the Phoenix Bar demolition into it.

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Demolition of the Phoenix

by Drew Padilla April 16, 2023, 4:56 amApril 18, 2023, 10:42 am