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Trustee contests ad claim
Oct. 4, 2024
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Allman alleges fake evidence in FPPC probe
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By Leo Place
ENCINITAS — The state Fair Political Practices Commission is investigating a San Dieguito Union High School District trustee seeking re-election this November regarding two complaints, one of which triggered counterclaims of fabricated evi“It’s truly dence. Area 4 Trustee dispiriting Michael Allman, that they who is running would doctor against political consultant Kevin evidence to for his gain a political Sabellico seat, is facing a pair advantage.” of complaints stating that he failed Michael Allman to meet disclaimer requirements in his Facebook advertisements and that he failed to meet campaign filing deadlines. “Mr. Allman knows the law and chooses not to follow it. He touts himself as an experienced businessman with strong ‘fiscal responsibility.’ I hope the Commission takes into account his status as a repeat offender when determining the appropriate action to take,” complainant Bob Ayers said in his July complaint to the FPPC. Allman admitted that he did fail to file an amended Form 410 within 10 days of raising more than $2,000 for his campaign, as outlined in the July complaint submitted by Ayers. However, Allman denounced claims in Ayers’ separate complaint from June regarding failing to add disclaimers to Facebook advertiseTURN TO ALLMAN ON 14
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EASTSIDE ICON The city of Oceanside is exploring options to designate the Eastside community as a culturally and historically significant district, acknowledging its unique heritage and contributions, such as vibrant murals at Joseph Balderrama Park, to the city’s identity. Story on 15. Photos by Jordan P. Ingram/Artist:@pinche.chavi
SD doctor pleads guilty in ‘Friends’ star’s death By City News Service
Carlsbad OKs Village Plaza rebuild
Despite local concerns, the redevelopment will transform the existing retail center into two five-story buildings containing 218 apartments. 4.
SAN DIEGO — Mark Chavez, one of the two doctors charged in connection with the death of “Friends’’ actor Matthew Perry, pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiring to distribute the anesthetic ketamine. Chavez, 54, of San Diego, is the third of five defendants in the case to sign a plea deal with prosecutors. During a previous hearing in Los Angeles federal court, Chavez was granted release on $50,000 bond and ordered not to prac-
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tice medicine. At a separate proceeding, Chavez agreed to surrender his California medical license. C h a v e z could potentialPERRY ly face up to 10 years in federal prison, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. CHAVEZ A sentencing date of April 2 was scheduled during WednesTURN TO DOCTOR ON 20
LAGOON BOON
The recently completed $87 million San Dieguito Lagoon restoration project transformed 84 acres of former agricultural land within San Dieguito River Park into new tidal salt marsh and brackish wetland systems. It also provides a new mile-long trail overlooking the lagoon and connecting to the Dust Devil Nature Trail. Story on 17. Photo by Leo Place
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