Massive Wildfire Grows; Uber Admits To Cover-Up | NorCal In Brief

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — As the weekend wraps up, we've rounded up all the stories you may have missed Saturday and Sunday to prepare you for Monday.

But before we jump into Northern California's top stories, Golden State residents should know that a fire in Mariposa County grew to more than 14,000 acres Sunday morning, becoming California's biggest fire in 2022. The next biggest fire was a blaze that reached 5,856 acres after sparking in May in Riverside County.

Uber admitted to covering up a massive 2016 data breach, U.S. Department of Justice authorities announced. The transportation giant will have to pay $148 million in settlement fees.

From a fast-moving wildfire to Uber's coverup, here are some of the stories you may have missed this weekend.

Fast-Moving Oak Fire Burns Over 14K Acres, Forces Thousands To Flee

The Oak Fire in Mariposa County is California's biggest fire in 2022, according to Cal Fire. It remains 0 percent contained.

Wildfire Smoke Triggers Air Quality Advisory In Bay Area

Smoke from the Oak Fire in Mariposa County prompted air district officials to issue an air quality advisory for Monday.

Thousands Lose Power As Oak Fire Grows To 9,500 Acres, 0% Contained

A fire near Yosemite National Park quickly became California's biggest fire in 2022 and was still 0 percent contained over 24 hours in.

Alameda County Fire Crews Help Fight Massive Oak Fire

The Oak Fire in Mariposa County officially became California's biggest fire of the year.

CA Lyft Driver Sprayed With Pepper Spray During Dispute With Customer

Fremont Police said a Lyft driver was sprayed in the face with pepper spray during a dispute with a customer last week.

Uber Admits To 2016 Data Breach Cover-Up, Enters Agreement: DOJ

The transportation giant admitted they covered up a massive 2016 data breach, Department of Justice authorities announced.

Masks Recommended As COVID-19 Rates Remain High In Marin County

Marin County Public Health officials said they do not intend to institute a local mask mandate despite high transmission rates.

Highway 236 Restored After 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire

Drivers can roll through Big Basin without stopping, or park with a reservation.

Felon Arrested For Machine Gun, Stolen Firearm: San Mateo Police

Alan Ayala, 28, of Burlingame was already in custody for a probation violation.

Man Charged With Indecent Exposure, Burglary On Frat And Sorority Row

The DA charged a man with burglary and indecent exposure after he allegedly entered a residence along fraternity and sorority row.

San Mateo Police Investigate A Series Of Attempted Burglaries

Authorities are investigating a series of attempted residential and car burglaries that occurred in San Mateo.