Source: Daily Mail [UK]
“Hundreds of people attending the annual Rainbow Family Gathering have been forced to leave a northern California national forest within just two days – or face fines and jail time. The National Forest System ordered the more than 500 members of the Rainbow Family of Living Light to pack up their bags on Wednesday or face up to $5,000 in fines or up to six months in jail. Any new members of the counter-culture movement that show up in the next few days would also be subjected to fines – and if the members do not leave the site within 48 hours, law enforcement would consider other options. … the group, which claims it has no leader, did not apply for a special use permit from the US National Parks Service — which are required for any event involving more than 75 people.” (06/27/24)