Four snowmobilers were cited for riding in the Mokelumne Wilderness on the Carson Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe Forest. Three riders were cited Jan. 21 and one was cited Jan. 22. All four riders were issued citations, which can result in a fine of up to $5,000, imprisonment for not more than six months or both. “This citation is not one to be taken lightly — the minimum fine is $425,” said Carson Ranger District recreation staff officer Dan Morris. “Use of snowmobiles and other mechanized equipment is illegal in designated wilderness.” The Wilderness area is located in Alpine County, …
- Police chase ends with stolen car crashed, 2 arrested
- Anti-Agenda 21 author tells Grass Valley to seize control
- Elderly driver unhurt after driving through store window
- Nevada County climber survives 60-foot drop from Tahoe cliff
- Reported drunk driver hits officers’ cars as they arrest other alleged drunk driver (UPDATE)















