Brian De Los Santos
@bdelossantos1.bsky.social
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Bigotes’ dad
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Nowadays I hangout mostly on IG as a mid-30s millennial. 😅 See you there, too!
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Losing everything in a fire is the hardest. But Candace and Steve of The Bunny Museum in Altadena are resilient and trying to reopen ASAP. Talking to them was pretty inspiring.
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After losing 60,000 rabbit-related items in the Eaton Fire, The Bunny Museum vows to reopen
Owners Steve Lubanski and Candace Frazee plan to rebuild with fire resistance in mind.
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April 4, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Losing everything in a fire is the hardest. But Candace and Steve of The Bunny Museum in Altadena are resilient and trying to reopen ASAP. Talking to them was pretty inspiring.
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Kenneth Stern, who drafted a widely used definition of antisemitism, says the Trump administration is using antisemitism claims to stifle speech and debate on the Middle East on college campuses.
Weaponizing antisemitism makes students 'less safe,' says drafter of definition
Kenneth Stern, who drafted a widely used definition of antisemitism, says the Trump administration is using antisemitism claims to stifle speech and debate on the Middle East on college campuses.
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March 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Kenneth Stern, who drafted a widely used definition of antisemitism, says the Trump administration is using antisemitism claims to stifle speech and debate on the Middle East on college campuses.
Former NFL player and Huntington Beach resident @chriswarcraft.bsky.social spoke up against the MAGA plaque at the public library. He eventually lost his job.
But this isn’t his first public act of advocacy. More in my interview with him 👇🏽
But this isn’t his first public act of advocacy. More in my interview with him 👇🏽
March 14, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Former NFL player and Huntington Beach resident @chriswarcraft.bsky.social spoke up against the MAGA plaque at the public library. He eventually lost his job.
But this isn’t his first public act of advocacy. More in my interview with him 👇🏽
But this isn’t his first public act of advocacy. More in my interview with him 👇🏽
Lady Gaga is giving us summer anthem. Yes miss ma’am!!!
March 7, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Lady Gaga is giving us summer anthem. Yes miss ma’am!!!
We're having a Bad Bunny listening part at work for our Latinx/Latino/Latine employee group. Someone said they haven't heard the DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS album yet.
Who else hasn't heard it!!!
Who else hasn't heard it!!!
February 19, 2025 at 8:04 PM
We're having a Bad Bunny listening part at work for our Latinx/Latino/Latine employee group. Someone said they haven't heard the DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS album yet.
Who else hasn't heard it!!!
Who else hasn't heard it!!!
I'm editing a video where I visit Latino eateries in LA and I can't find Mexican music (no copyright) that's not the Spanish guitar or regional folk music... I'm looking for some Peso Pluma vibes, definitely non-folk-ish.
How do video creators tell authentic stories with limited music libraries??
How do video creators tell authentic stories with limited music libraries??
January 30, 2025 at 12:14 AM
I'm editing a video where I visit Latino eateries in LA and I can't find Mexican music (no copyright) that's not the Spanish guitar or regional folk music... I'm looking for some Peso Pluma vibes, definitely non-folk-ish.
How do video creators tell authentic stories with limited music libraries??
How do video creators tell authentic stories with limited music libraries??
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Dr. Rita Kachru, a UCLA Health board-certified allergist and immunologist, will talk with LAist's Libby Rainey about air quality amidst the L.A. wildfires, and how parents and caretakers can better protect their families.
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Dr. Rita Kachru, a UCLA Health board-certified allergist and immunologist, will talk with LAist's Libby Rainey about air quality amidst the L.A. wildfires, and how parents and caretakers can better protect their families.
🔗 ow.ly/AnHG50ULbNO
January 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Watch LAist’s Instagram Live TODAY at 1 p.m. PT!
Dr. Rita Kachru, a UCLA Health board-certified allergist and immunologist, will talk with LAist's Libby Rainey about air quality amidst the L.A. wildfires, and how parents and caretakers can better protect their families.
🔗 ow.ly/AnHG50ULbNO
Dr. Rita Kachru, a UCLA Health board-certified allergist and immunologist, will talk with LAist's Libby Rainey about air quality amidst the L.A. wildfires, and how parents and caretakers can better protect their families.
🔗 ow.ly/AnHG50ULbNO
This includes domestic workers, gardeners and other self-employed folks
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Some San Fernando Valley residents can get up to $500 in wildfire relief
The L.A. City Council set aside $25,000 to help self-employed workers in District 6 who lost income due to the destructive wildfires.
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January 22, 2025 at 1:44 AM
This includes domestic workers, gardeners and other self-employed folks
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I'm looking at ways folks (in and outside of LA) are showing up for fire victims/first responders that are not funds or donations. Artists painting pictures of homes, photographers taking portraits, etc. Please let me know if you see anything out there. Gracias.
January 14, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I'm looking at ways folks (in and outside of LA) are showing up for fire victims/first responders that are not funds or donations. Artists painting pictures of homes, photographers taking portraits, etc. Please let me know if you see anything out there. Gracias.
I gathered some resources for folks who are evacuating from the Southern California #fires. If you see anything else, please let me know
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I had to evacuate my home, what do I do next?
Finding shelter for yourself and animals, plus emergency numbers and tips.
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January 9, 2025 at 2:14 AM
I gathered some resources for folks who are evacuating from the Southern California #fires. If you see anything else, please let me know
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I'm doing Dry January and this was pretty helpful! www.npr.org/2024/12/28/g...
Curious about Dry January? What to expect — and how it works
If your New Year's resolution is to give up drinking for the month of January, this expert guide can help you get to Day 31 alcohol-free.
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January 6, 2025 at 1:44 AM
I'm doing Dry January and this was pretty helpful! www.npr.org/2024/12/28/g...
It was fun exploring LA through FLAGs. Check out what they are: laist.com/news/los-ang...
Free Little Art Galleries bring inspirations, whimsy and community to your block. How to start yours
You can display and find free art to take home in your own community, and create an experience for your neighbors. LAist's Brian de los Santos shows you how to make your own free little museums.
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January 5, 2025 at 10:24 PM
It was fun exploring LA through FLAGs. Check out what they are: laist.com/news/los-ang...
Can anyone here point me in the direction to a press contact at #TikTok? Not for the legal proceedings, but for a local LA story about a tagged location.
Any leads appreciated :)
Any leads appreciated :)
December 16, 2024 at 7:56 PM
Can anyone here point me in the direction to a press contact at #TikTok? Not for the legal proceedings, but for a local LA story about a tagged location.
Any leads appreciated :)
Any leads appreciated :)
Just in time for your last-minute gifts: I went to the IKEA "mini" in Arcadia and reported back what I saw. Spoiler alert: No Swedish meatballs
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A tiny IKEA has opened in Arcadia. Here’s what you can find
It's the latest “small-format” concept store by the Swedish furniture giant to open in the country.
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December 16, 2024 at 6:41 PM
Just in time for your last-minute gifts: I went to the IKEA "mini" in Arcadia and reported back what I saw. Spoiler alert: No Swedish meatballs
laist.com/news/los-ang...
laist.com/news/los-ang...
Parking should be free in LA, but this is an upgrade.
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LA rolls out text to pay parking meters
No need to drop more quarters into the machine.
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December 11, 2024 at 9:28 PM
Parking should be free in LA, but this is an upgrade.
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I low key don't care about hearing strangers sing the songs. Please book the whole theater with your friends if you do this...
December 11, 2024 at 7:41 PM
I low key don't care about hearing strangers sing the songs. Please book the whole theater with your friends if you do this...
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We announced our film and episodic premieres happening at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival next year. Here’s everybody Black!
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Black At Sundance: 8 Films To Lookout For At The 2025 Festival
VIBE highlights the eight Black-led projects debuting at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah.
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December 11, 2024 at 5:14 PM
We announced our film and episodic premieres happening at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival next year. Here’s everybody Black!
www.vibe.com/lists/black-...
www.vibe.com/lists/black-...
why are ppl sharing lockdown life photos? and some of you are fine af with haircuts and bodies!!! OKAY
December 11, 2024 at 12:19 AM
why are ppl sharing lockdown life photos? and some of you are fine af with haircuts and bodies!!! OKAY
who is a homegrown Angeleno?! lemme see
I get soooo excited when I meet other LA natives
December 10, 2024 at 11:28 PM
who is a homegrown Angeleno?! lemme see
We profiled Oliver Apulche's story and KISO, his new downtown LA gay bar. It's been months since our story, and after several city permits later, it's finally open now.
Check out this How to LA about downtown's historic core and the community: laist.com/podcasts/how...
Check out this How to LA about downtown's historic core and the community: laist.com/podcasts/how...
Downtown LA's Ups And Downs — Past And Present: Part 2
#267: This is our second episode exploring downtown L.A. — part of our series on L.A. neighborhoods. Last time (episode #266), we covered some of the history of the area, and the ups and downs it's ex...
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December 6, 2024 at 9:59 PM
We profiled Oliver Apulche's story and KISO, his new downtown LA gay bar. It's been months since our story, and after several city permits later, it's finally open now.
Check out this How to LA about downtown's historic core and the community: laist.com/podcasts/how...
Check out this How to LA about downtown's historic core and the community: laist.com/podcasts/how...
I went to the Pink Pony Club last night
December 6, 2024 at 6:00 PM
I went to the Pink Pony Club last night
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I wrote about the disaster that is billionaire-run mainstream journalism for @niemanlab.org.
The publisher is always right
"In 2025, unless we come together as a journalism field and course-correct away from information consolidation controlled by the ultra-wealthy, it will get worse."
www.niemanlab.org
December 5, 2024 at 7:39 PM
I wrote about the disaster that is billionaire-run mainstream journalism for @niemanlab.org.
December 6, 2024 at 12:22 AM