Michael Santiago, Author at Mission Local

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Colorful mural featuring a red city bus labeled "14 Mission," vibrant urban scenes, a tiger, city skyline, people, and surreal elements blending together on a large wall.

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14-Mission

by Michael Santiago April 12, 2026, 6:00 amApril 10, 2026, 10:34 am

A utility box painted with colorful axolotls and aquatic plants stands on a city sidewalk near a parked car and bike rack.

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La salamandra

by Michael Santiago March 31, 2026, 6:00 amMarch 31, 2026, 10:45 am

A large red and black graffiti mural on a building wall spells out "49ERS" in bold, stylized letters.

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49er faithful

by Michael Santiago March 19, 2026, 6:00 amMarch 18, 2026, 6:15 pm

A utility box on a city sidewalk is painted with colorful abstract designs, including a leaf, sun, star, and drum, in front of a cafe and mural-covered wall.

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Ave invertida

by Michael Santiago March 16, 2026, 6:00 amMarch 13, 2026, 4:02 pm

A close-up of a dragon sculpture outdoors, with a person and a building in the background. The image is in black and white.

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The dragon

by Michael Santiago March 2, 2026, 6:00 amMarch 2, 2026, 3:15 pm

A large white mug with "I ♥ MOM" printed on it next to a slice of pecan pie on a small white plate, both placed on a wooden table.

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It had to be

by Michael Santiago February 21, 2026, 6:00 amFebruary 20, 2026, 6:12 pm

A mural on a garage door shows a person playing a flute in a forest, with a deer standing nearby. Two electric meters and a painted portrait are on the adjacent blue brick wall.

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Utopia

by Michael Santiago February 16, 2026, 6:00 amFebruary 13, 2026, 5:30 pm

A vintage blue and cream Baltimore Transit streetcar numbered 1073 is parked on a city street, with buildings and a rainbow flag in the background.

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The 1063

by Michael Santiago February 7, 2026, 6:00 amFebruary 6, 2026, 7:14 pm

Bronze statue of a woman holding a wreath and a trident stands atop an ornate stone column against a clear blue sky.

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Statue

by Michael Santiago January 31, 2026, 6:00 amJanuary 30, 2026, 12:07 pm

A large metal fish sculpture with a separate tail stands on a paved walkway near the Bay Bridge under a cloudy sky.

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Big fish on a cloudy day

by Michael Santiago January 28, 2026, 6:00 amJanuary 23, 2026, 3:08 pm

A mural on a brick wall depicts two white cranes with black wings surrounded by yellow cloud patterns, with butterflies on each side.

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Cranes

by Michael Santiago January 19, 2026, 3:16 pmJanuary 20, 2026, 11:32 am

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 amJanuary 14, 2026, 5:53 pm

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 amDecember 12, 2025, 3:30 pm

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 amDecember 5, 2025, 2:57 pm

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