Michael Santiago, Author at Mission Local

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 am

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 am

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 am

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 am

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 am

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 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