The group has been on duty since the Beachie Creek fire started last month, according to local outlet FOX 12. Members have been putting out fire hot spots, keeping a watchful eye on property damage and protecting homes against looters, the station reports. The group of men and women spoke to reporters on Monday from their camp, which is located approximately 10 miles southeast of Molalla. “We’re just people that are invested in our town, it’s not about being labeled or whatever, we don’t need thanks, we don’t need whatever, I would expect anybody in this situation that had guts to come up here and do what we’re doing,” volunteer Raechelle Blackman said....

Uber published the data in a “U.S. Safety Report” as part of a bid to show its commitment to improving safety and ensuring accountability “to riders, drivers, and the entire industry.” The report, which is released biannually, showed the company had received 5,981 sexual assault reports out of the 2.3 billion trips it facilitated in the U.S. over a two-year period. In nearly half of those cases, passengers were the ones accused of assault....

Tyler Gaffney ran for 157 yards and No. 6 Stanford hammered No. 2 Oregon for three quarters before holding off a furious rally by the fast-paced Ducks for a 26-20 victory Thursday night. The Cardinal made it two in a row against the Ducks, who haven't lost to any other team in the last two seasons. "If you control the line of scrimmage on either side of the ball you can beat these guys," Stanford coach David Shaw said....

There had been speculation that Mariota might declare himself eligible for the NFL. Following Oregon's 36-35 victory over Oregon State in the Civil War last Friday, he said he hadn't yet made a decision. But on Tuesday the school announced on its website that Mariota would stay, along with junior Hroniss Grasu, a three-year starter at center. "It is an honor to be a student at the University of Oregon and to have the opportunity to represent our institution on the football field alongside my teammates," Mariota said in a statement....

University spokeswoman Julie Brown confirmed the suspensions. Damyean Dotson, Dominic Artis and Brandon Austin were dismissed from the team last month after a student filed a police report alleging she was sexually assaulted by the players. Prosecutors decided there wasn’t enough evidence to criminally charge the players, who said the sexual contact was consensual. John Clune, the attorney for the alleged victim, said the suspensions are dependent on how long the woman remains at the school....

Sex-related headaches are more likely to occur in people who experience migraines and tend to affect more men than women. This article will clear up some of the confusion about what a sex-related headache is and how to get relief. What Is a Sex Headache? Sex headaches are a very rare occurrence, afflicting 1% to 6% of the general population. This headache can occur right before or immediately after orgasm and last anywhere from one hour to 24 hours....

Home plate umpire Jordan Baker judged the fourth-inning pitch was intentional, perhaps believing it was in retaliation for a questionable takeout slide by Sandoval into second base earlier in the game. MORE: Sports brawls you won’t forget | SN selects Franchise Four for every AL team Baker tossed Jimenez without issuing a warning to either dugout. Jimenez had not allowed a hit before the ejection. In fact, he was pitching on the five-year anniversary of his 2010 no-hitter for the Rockies against the Braves in Atlanta....

READ MORE: Earthquakes sign Pelosi to new deal Aja, 23, joined Orlando in July on a six-month loan from Uruguayan side Racing Club de Montevideo, with the 6-foot-4 center back making 10 appearances. “We are excited to keep Jose in Orlando,” general manager Niki Budalic said in a news release. “He proved to be a great player and strong asset for our team in a short period of time.”

However, just as some fans were elated at the nominations that films like Little Women, Parasite and Once Upon A Time… in Hollywood received, others expressed their frustration at some of the notable absences on the various shortlists. One actress, for example, whose name started trending as soon as the best actress category was announced is Lupita Nyong’o, who failed to secure a nomination for her dual role in Jordan Peele’s Us....

Pistorius, who was in court for the indictment and wept before proceedings began, also will face a charge of illegal possession of ammunition when he goes on trial March 3 in a court in the South African capital, Pretoria. The much-awaited indictment in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court yielded new detail about how prosecutors will pursue a case that has gripped the world because of the celebrity status of Pistorius, who overcame his disability to become a global phenomenon....

Big audiences in South Africa are watching a 24-hour television channel dedicated to coverage of the sensational trial. Turns of phrase from the courtroom — the defense lawyer's "I put it to you" challenge to prosecution witnesses — are creeping into popular culture. PISTORIUS VIDEO: Images of blood-stained Oscar | Vomits at graphic images | Smashed door on stumps | Loved weapons | Breaks down | Always carried gun | Autopsy details | Tried to shift blame...

A bone density scan produces a number called a T-score. The numerical value will give your doctor an idea of where your bone density currently is. It can tell them if you already have osteoporosis or if you are at risk for developing it. T-scores between -1 and -2.5 indicate that a person has low bone mass, but it’s not quite low enough for them to be diagnosed with osteoporosis....

This article provides an overview of the available OTC medications that can help treat PsA. NSAIDs First-line treatment options for PsA are NSAIDs, which can help with mild symptoms of joint pain and swelling. Having mild symptoms generally means that you have a joint or two that are inflamed. NSAIDs are not usually an option if you have severe psoriasis because it can lead to flare-ups, this according to research reported in The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology....

Having the season finale in Homestead is not what is wrong with the sport. There is one huge reason to keep the finale there — drivers control their own destiny at the track. With multiple racing grooves thanks to a progressive banking that seems to work well there, drivers can make a pass if they have a better car. That isn’t the case at many 1.5-mile tracks, where track position is king....

The France international made just three appearances for the La Liga giants before breaking down during a meeting with Getafe on September 16. Blaugrana 15/2 to beat Valencia 2-1 He was expected to be sidelined for up to four months, but has stepped up his recovery of late and is hoping to be back in contention by the time Barca take in a Clasico clash with Real Madrid on December 23....

Krebs, who was abruptly fired by Trump two weeks ago after he rejected allegations of voter fraud, told CBS’ 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley in an interview that “the 2020 election was, as I’ve called it, the most secure election certainly in modern history.” “I have no question about the security of the systems, of the process, of the vote, of the count, [or] of the certification,” he continued....

Costco is overflowing with big spenders like Cooper. While most merchants struggle with the sluggish economy, Costco’s cement aisles have shopping-cart gridlock. The big retailer has become America’s No. 1 wine merchant and No. 3 grocer, and accounts for one fifth of sales on some best-selling books. Oh, and it’s America’s top seller of toilet paper–moving enough rolls in a year to encircle the globe. Costco’s sales have almost doubled in the past five years to nearly $40 billion....

Every movement has its lunatic fringe. As Middle America has enthusiastically hiked, biked and paddled into the middle of nowhere, a handful of hard cores have headed straight to the outer limits. Some are athletes whose skills have outgrown conventional challenges. Some were just born to be wild. All of them are hellbent for thrills. You might navigate your mountain bike down a steep and winding trail. They slip into high gear and race down faster than a lot of people drive....