A local homeowners association is facing sharp criticism from San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond after threatening to fine two neighborhood families for flying the American flag just days before the nation’s 250th Independence Day. The dispute has sparked a broader conversation about property rights, military honors, and local HOA governance in North County. The neighborhood is located just off Nordahl Rd and Knob Hill Rd in San Marcos. According to a statement released by Supervisor Desmond, the HOA in question issued warnings of a $100 fine to long-time residents Amy Cooke and Terri Collins for refusing to remove American <a href="https://www.times-advocate.com/articles/san-marcos-hoa-faces-backlash-over-american-flag-fines-ahead-of-july-4th/">[…]</a>