Brian van der Brug

Los Angeles

Photojournalist at Los Angeles Times

Photojournalist, former Twitter Blue Checker at @latimes [email protected] Throws right, bats left.

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Thousands rally in downtown Los Angeles to protest Trump’s immigration policies

Feb 3, 2025 | latimes.com | Brian van der Brug

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Drone video above Altadena shows extensive destruction

Jan 19, 2025 | latimes.com | Brian van der Brug

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Drone video of the Palisades devastation

Jan 16, 2025 | latimes.com | Brian van der Brug

Drone video from the Palisades fire shows the extensive damage to homes along the shoreline.
Our reporter visits the remains of his childhood home, lost to the fires

Jan 12, 2025 | latimes.com | Brian van der Brug

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Photos: Southland celebrates Eid al-Fitr

Apr 10, 2024 | latimes.com | Brian van der Brug

Muslim communities ended the holy month of Ramadan on Wednesday and celebrated the holiday Eid al-Fitr. Ramadan is the month on the Islamic lunar calendar during which Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, focusing on worship, charity and good deeds. The Islamic Society of West Valley celebrated its Eid al-Fitr, which means feasting, festival or breaking the fast, at Pierce College in Woodland Hills.
Photos: Solar eclipse draws crowds of viewers in L.A. area

Apr 8, 2024 | latimes.com | Kelvin Kuo |Al Seib |Brian van der Brug

Millions of people across the U.S. will look up at the sky to witness a rare total solar eclipse. California won’t experience totality, but there’s still plenty to see. 1. Los Angeles, CA - April 08: Corgi “Indy” is set to join solar eclipse watchers at Griffith Observatory on Monday, April 8, 2024 in Los Angeles, CA. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times) (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times) 2.
Photos: Snow-covered mountains

Feb 11, 2024 | latimes.com | Mel Melcon |Raul Roa |Genaro Molina |Robert Gauthier |Allen J. Schaben |Brian van der Brug

Last week’s storm brought fresh snow to Southern California’s mountains. The early February storm delivered rain to much of the region but meant days of snow for mountain communities. People view the Los Angeles skyline Saturday against a backdrop of snow-capped San Gabriel mountains from Kenneth Hahn Recreational Area in Baldwin Hills. People take a sunset cruise Saturday through Huntington Harbor with a view of the snow-capped San Gabriel mountains.
Photos: Big surf slams Southern California beaches

Dec 28, 2023 | latimes.com | Brian van der Brug

Big surf roared into Southern California as a winter swell built up through the day; it’s expected to stick around through Friday. Another new swell is expected to arrive right behind it on Saturday with even bigger waves anticipated, creating hazardous conditions throughout the weekend but a thrilling end for expert surfers enjoying the last waves of 2023.
Photos: Volunteers put final touches on 2024 Rose Parade floats

Dec 28, 2023 | latimes.com | Irfan Khan |Brian van der Brug

The race is on. With only four days left until the 2024 Rose Parade, an army of volunteers is getting the floats ready for their big reveal on New Year’s Day. This is no small task because every inch of a float must be covered with flowers or other natural materials. Take a look. Brittany Smith works on the Kaiser float for the 2024 Rose Parade at Fiesta Parade Floats in Irwindale.

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