Syrian rebels have made their largest gains in years, threatening a fragile status quo in the country.

The just-released “ultimate remix” of Band Aid’s celebrity charity single still makes Africa a caricature of despair for Western audiences.

Two hives of bees are living on the top of a parking garage at 2nd & PCH, an outdoor mall in Long Beach. Far from happenstance, the arrival of the bees came at the invitation of mall’s owner, which sells their honey and says they make the mall more environmentally friendly.

Exactly 10 years to the day after their last MLS Cup win on the same field, the Galaxy became the first team in 23 years to go from eight or fewer wins to a title.

Altadena’s Christmas Tree Lane is a beloved, low-tech holiday event featuring lights strung over 135 massive deodar cedars — all thanks to volunteers.