Michael Santiago, Author at Mission Local

A mural of a large red raven with mechanical and motorcycle elements is painted on a red wall between two buildings.

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Bird and motorcycle

by Michael Santiago January 14, 2026, 6:00 am

A colorful mural of a toucan with a large beak is painted on a wooden fence along a sloped sidewalk, surrounded by buildings.

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Tropical bird

by Michael Santiago December 14, 2025, 6:00 am

A large decorated Christmas tree stands in an urban square surrounded by tall buildings and a column with a statue on top under a clear blue sky.

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Christmas tree

by Michael Santiago December 7, 2025, 6:00 am

A black bird perches on a street sign at the intersection of Rhode Island Street and 17th Street, with buildings and a tree in the background.

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Crow conquers Rhode Island

by Michael Santiago November 28, 2025, 6:00 amDecember 8, 2025, 11:35 am

A realistic mural of a tiger's face with green eyes is painted on a set of large metal doors in an urban setting.

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Tiger

by Michael Santiago November 15, 2025, 6:00 am

A large suspension bridge is illuminated at night, reflecting lights on the water below, with a cityscape visible in the background.

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The Bay Bridge at night

by Michael Santiago November 9, 2025, 6:00 am

A black utility box features painted red flowers, white leaves, and a yellow snake with red markings, located on a city sidewalk beside a mailbox.

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Snake

by Michael Santiago November 7, 2025, 6:00 am

A skeleton wearing a wide-brimmed hat sits on a chair against a colorful mosaic wall, with a potted plant to the left.

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Día de los Muertos

by Michael Santiago November 1, 2025, 6:00 amNovember 4, 2025, 10:28 am

A scarecrow with a jack-o'-lantern head, three black crows on its arms, and tattered clothing stands in front of a pumpkin-themed display.

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Scarecrow

by Michael Santiago October 31, 2025, 6:00 am

Large heart-shaped sculpture painted with colorful butterflies lifting a small basket carrying two people, situated outdoors near palm trees.

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Muchas mariposas

by Michael Santiago October 29, 2025, 9:48 am

The Great Seal of the State of California featuring Minerva, a grizzly bear, a sheaf of grain, ships, and mountains, with "Eureka" at the top.

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Seal of California

by Michael Santiago October 27, 2025, 6:00 am

A large, gray, bat-like monster statue with outstretched wings stands outside a storefront with black and gold trim.

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Winged monster

by Michael Santiago October 24, 2025, 9:31 amOctober 24, 2025, 9:31 am

A mural of a baseball pitcher in mid-throw is painted on a rolling metal door, next to a sign for a batting cage.

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Baseball player

by Michael Santiago October 23, 2025, 6:00 am

A large heart-shaped sculpture painted as an ice cream sundae sits on a stone pedestal in an urban plaza with palm trees and tall buildings.

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Double Delight

by Michael Santiago October 17, 2025, 6:00 am

A garage door painted with colorful blue and pink illustrations of people, animals, and plants against a yellow background, next to tiled stairs and a shop entrance.

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Chrome Panther

by Michael Santiago October 15, 2025, 6:00 amOctober 15, 2025, 7:17 am