Mike is a multimedia journalist.
Mike is able to cover a subject or gathering via photography, videography and written content; and then edit the content with post-production video and photo graphics if needed.
Mike supplies content to various automotive and alternative-lifestyle publications, but considers the San Diego Reader his homebase.
www.MikeMadriaga.comA recent Reddit post titled "Potential Sighting at Hotel del Coronado" in the "Captured Apparition" section has stirred renewed interest in the historic hotel, drawing extra visitors over Thanksgiving weekend despite the ongoing $550 million …
Rumors of a U.S. ban on popular Filipino condiments such as Mang Tomas, banana ketchup, and other traditional sauces have spurred panic buying among Filipino Americans in San Diego County and beyond. The FDA recently …
Downtown pedicabs with dazzling lights and thumping stereo systems are undergoing a significant change — many operators no longer play loud music, especially near the convention center. This shift has led to a "50 percent …
On November 14, at the Baja 1000 in Ensenada, an orange-colored trophy truck in the contingency lanes lost control, hitting four people. The four were rushed to the hospital, where two died.Yolie Stover, an off-road reporter …
When Jacob T. came outside from his Kensington home on October 16, ready to go to work, he found his truck smeared with what appeared to be mud. After a closer look, it became clear …
In recent months, stolen pets and bizarre pet theft incidents have stirred up communities on both sides of the San Diego and Tijuana border. Local internet groups and social media platforms are buzzing with reports …
In the early hours of October 13, a quiet neighborhood along Marline Avenue in El Cajon was jolted awake by fire trucks and first responders. 911 Video News was among the first on the scene, …
On September 27, a mysterious van crept through the PetSmart parking lot on Main Street in Chula Vista. Suddenly, it accelerated, and without warning, a man in the passenger seat hurled coins at Mark and …
Some San Diegans are taking their pickleball game to the next level. This October, local pickleball enthusiasts are booking trips on the Royal Caribbean Cruise ship to play, while others are enjoying Dinks and Drinks …
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