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The artsiest cafe in downtown is on top of a parking sign — and it's for birds

'Spike Cafe' is for pigeons — and also a public art piece.

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Pigeons perch on top of stools umbrellas and open space on the Pershing Square parking garage sign on Fifth and Hill street. The taller part of the sign is yellow. The shorter part is purple. There are 11 pigeons in the 'Cafe'.

Wristwatch built for water gets a trial by the Palisades Fire

A Rolex found amid the rubble of the Palisades Fire tests the skill of a popular YouTuber dedicated to watch restoration.

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A gloved hand holding a burnt out, discolored watch.

The Geminids are here. What you need to know for the year's brightest meteor show

Geminids meteor shower peaks tonight. Here's how to get the best view of the brightest celestial bodies of the year.

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A meteor is seen burning in space over a desert. Various stars surround the meteor. A caravan of stargazers is seen in the bottom left.

A Pasadena concert helps fire survivors build back their cherished vinyl record collections

The show at Healing Force of the Universe on Sunday benefits the nonprofit, Altadena Musicians.

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stacks of records, wood paneled shelves, golden light fixtures

An LA nursery wants to help restore Altadena's tree canopy. Here's how

Plant Material will host a free tree giveaway at its annual Winter Market this weekend for residents affected by the Eaton Fire.

An empty dirt lot in Altadena burned down by the Eaton Fire. A tree stump sits in the center of the lot.

The next FIFA ticket phase is open. So how much will it cost you to watch LA World Cup matches?

Fans have until Jan. 13 to enter the draw for a chance to buy tickets. Results will be announced in February.

A man holds a glass bowl with smaller white balls inside. A gold trophy is placed on a table beside him.

Let's get lit! Where to celebrate Hanukkah (and pick up latkes) in Los Angeles

Hanukkah begins at sundown on Sunday, Dec. 14, and continues until sundown Monday, Dec. 22.

An array of crispy golden potato pancakes sit on a white plate

Homecoming, reunion and so much more at the Christmas Tree Lane lighting ceremony

Thousands gathered along Santa Rosa Avenue in Altadena on Saturday night for the annual tradition.

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Tall trees with Christmas lights lit up. Tons of people are taking pictures.

The LAist pub guide for the World Cup (and any occasion, really)

The best places to get a pint in L.A., according to a Brit.

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Scouts tend to beloved Camp Josepho after Palisades Fire destroys ‘irreplaceable’ lodge

Since the 1940s, the camp nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains has welcomed generations of Scouts. The Palisades Fire changed the site forever.

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A large lodge has high ceilings, a stage and a large stone fireplace.

One of SoCal's most infamous roads has reopened, but locals don't want you to know — for good reason

'The Snake,' a 2.4-mile stretch of Mulholland Drive, is known for its hairpin turns and the legions of motorists looking to tame it.

A road sign that says "Mulholland Highway" on the side of a mountainous road.

This weekend is your last chance to get spooked at the 'Paranormal Activity' play

Inspired by the found-footage style of the 'Paranormal Activity' films, the stage production takes place in a two-story house set to make it feel more real for the audience.

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A man holds a flashlight in a dimly lit environment, surrounded by a set that appears to be a kitchen.

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