Mother\'s Day Events

This weekend... it's a good reminder to get out your sunscreen and use it.

We will tell you how many sunburns increase your chance of melanoma.

One parent from the college bribery scandal is expect to enter a guilty plea.

What that means for her jail time.

Announcer says "watching out for you, this is newswasmoke mae next cou of days.

There's about 45 firefighters, three engines, and bull dozer working on the fire.

The douglas forest protective association shared this video of the fire.

Crews have been able to line the fire.

We will continue to update you on this fire on our website kdrv dot com and through out push alerts.

There is also a wildfire officials tell me these slash piles played a huge factor in this fire spreading.

They say these piles mixed with heat and wind was a recipe for diasaster."

Sot: "this is may...we have a long and extended fire season ahead of us."

The downes fire is just the beginning.

Sot: "what we don't want to see happen is a fire that we think is out and we walk away and hot weather and winds and low humidity brings new life into that fire."

That's why fire crews spent the day mopping up around the perimeter... sot: "we'll also be both the structural engines, and the wildland folks will be patrolling throughout the day and into the evening in case anything flares up."

Marcus kauffman -- a spokesperson with the oregon department of forestry-- says the most unusual part about this fire is the time of year.

Sot: to start preparing at home.

Brush and what we've seen with this fire and the escape debris burns is that this time of year... this stuff will burn."

And it did...kuffman says the flank of the fire grew slowly over night...but says thankfully -- it didn't jump their fire lines.

At this time -- the cause of this fire is still under investigation.

In cg mg kezi 9 news.

Today: sunny skies and hot temperatures will once again be the major weather headlines for mother's day.

A few clouds will begin popping up around the region today, but we are going to remain dry.

High out in the mid to upper 80s in many of our westside valleys.

Areas east of the cascades will likely top out in the upper 70s and in the upper 50s and low 60s this afternoon.

Tonight: partly cloudy skies will be dominant around the region tonight, although conditions will remian dry and mild.

The marine layer and clouds will continue to impact the drop into the upper 40s and lower 50s for areas west of the cascades, while the klamath basin and cascades could bottom out in the upper 30s and mid 40s.

And can't wait to head outside.

Should try to find a shady spot or wear lightweight clothing.

If you are going to be in the sun-- doctors recommend avoiding direct sunlight between 10:00 and 4:00 when the suns rays are most intense.

The f-d-a recommends mineral-based sunscreens with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.

The "environmental working group" puts out a yearly guide to sunscreens that will both protect your skin and won't damage the environment.

They say you should look for zinc oxide sunscreens.

Those protect from both u-v-a and u-v-b rays.

[a22]following up-stinger following up on the college esperate housewives star felicity huffman expected back in a boston courtroom monday to plead guilty for her role in a college admissions scam that has shocked the country.

Scans2 desperate housewives felicity huffman s01 e05 12:55:05 nats desperate housewives "a generous donation will ensure our kids beat them out."

"how generous?"

"$15,000."

Video or still of huffman huffman one of 33 parents caught up in the scandal?

Signed a plea deal back in april?

Admitting to paying 15- thousand dollars to have an s-a-t proctor correct the answers on her daughter's exam - improving her score by 400 points.

Huffman expressing "deep regret and shame"?

In a statement writing?

"my daughter knew absolutely nothing about my actions.

This transgression toward her and the public i will carry for the rest of my life.

My desire to help my daughter is no excuse to break the law or engage in dishonesty."

Huffman now facing 4 to 10 months behind bars?

As well as a year of probation and a 20- thousand dollar fine.

La bnet 1 mari henderson interview 23:39:58 sot mari henderson - because she is pleading guilty before a trial she is facing less than a year in prison ultimately the judge could find her to be a good candidate for probation meaning she gets off without any prison time at all.

Tvu 2 college admissions scandal hearing courthouse arrivals abc uni 14:36:04 meanwhile actress lori loughlin choosing to fight the charges?

Saying she is not guilty.

Stills of her and her husband and then her and her kids, can pull from gmem041619004, 01:00:05 the embattled star and her husband accused of shelling out half a million dollars to get daughters isabella rose and olivia jade "recruited" to the usc crew team despite neither of them participating the sport.

La bnet 1 mari henderson interview 23:44:06 sot mari henderson - i can't imagine any defense attorney in their right mind who wouldn't be convincing lori loughlin right now and trying to convince her you of potential evidence including emails and wiretapped calls between loughlin, her husband, and this man -- rick singer -- the alleged mastermind of the scheme who has since become a cooperating witness.

La bnet 1 mari henderson interview 23:49:01 sot mari henderson - it is a huge they want to go down swinging.

Hunderds of vendors and people came out to celebrate an early mothers day.

There was something for everyone--- photography, jewerly, decor, art, music, and food are just some of the things this festival had to offer.

Kids got to play games, make crafts, and even had the chance to interact with some animals.

"travel medford" sponsers the art in bloom festival in efforts to bring livlihood to the downtown area.

"it brings a certain vitality and people who travel want these food and wine and art and all these things and southern oregon is very unique in what we have to offer and that's why we help with these things."

The festival starts today at 11 am and goes until 4.

Cards, fliowers spa days... and each mom gets a little something.

How much americans spent on mother's day this year will shock you.

Plus where you can take your mom today to show her how much you love her.

"here's a live look at ashland from the oregon shakespeare festival.

Watching out for you, this is newswatch 12 this morning."

Announcer says "watching out for you, this is newswatch today is mother's day ...and the national retail federation says 25 billion dollars will be spent on mothers this holiday.

That's up more than eight percent from just over 23 billion last year.

According to the survey, most of the money will be spent on eeting cards... followed by flowers, a special outing like a spa day, gift cards, clothing...and jewelry.

Starting at 9:30 until 1 this afternoon.

Enjoy a catered brunch, chocolate fountain and champagne.

You can also walk through the park and kids have an opportunity to make mom a special keep-sake.

Tickets are 45 dollars for adults and 22 dollars for kids.

You can also head to red lily vineyards for music, food and wine for mother's day.

Live music will be performing from 11 am until 5 pm.

It costs 15 dollars to attend.

This includes one drink of your choice.

Food is purchased separately.

Tickets are limited.

If you want to try something different for mother's day this year head to edenvale winery for mother's day tea.

It's happening from noon to 4.

It's an old fashion garden tea party.

Food will be buffet style.

It costs $35 per person children over 12 are $20 children under 12 are $15 [b6]tease two-wx