LOS ANGELES — Some of California's hottest spots went from sweltering to shivering Sunday as early morning temperatures plunged, leaving even polar bears at the San Diego Zoo seeking shelter. But … more

When you open the door and pull back the privacy curtain, it’s easy to forget you are standing in a health care facility. The harsh fluorescent lights have been replaced by wall sconces. Landscape paintings hang from the warm, sandy-colored walls. Sunlight dances off a stained glass panel hanging in the window. more

University of Wyoming students performing in the ballet “From the Ashes: A Cinderella Ballet” will visit four new stages this week to wrap up their winter production. more

Janell Burley Hofmann honored her 13-year-old son’s “maturity and growth” at Christmas with his first iPhone, but it came with strings attached. more

Win or lose Saturday, Miss America contestant Allyn Rose will have conveyed a message about breast cancer prevention using her primary tool as a beauty queen: her body. The 24-year-old Miss DC plans to undergo a double mastectomy after she struts in a bikini and flaunts her roller skating talent. She is removing both breasts as a preventative measure to reduce her chances of developing the disease that killed her mother, grandmother and great aunt. more

Breakfast menu Breakfasts are offered at schools in Campbell County. Sweetened and unsweetened cereal, toast, juice and fresh or canned fruit are available each day. more

Lunches Sunday: Closed. Monday: Pork fritter, scalloped potatoes, steamed cabbage, fruit muffin and peach pudding. more

Ashley Conrad of Gillette, who plays soccer at Bethany College in Lindsburg, Kan., was named a scholar-athlete at the college. more

Army Pvt. Trevor A. Cheairs has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill in Lawton, Okla. more

Sue Winter was just looking for something inactive to do when she came upon information about Southern Living magazine’s contest for the best white cake recipe. more