As Americans prepare to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday, homeowners in an upscale Southern California community say they're being threatened with fines for flying Old Glory.Residents in San Marcos, whose townhome community is governed by the Ambiance Owners Association, are refusing to remove American flags displayed outside their homes despite notices from the homeowners association.Real estate websites show townhomes in the community are valued at just under $1 million.OBAMA JUDGE RULES ON EFFORT TO BLOCK AMERICA 250 EVENTS AT WH AND LINCOLN MEMORIALAmy and Chris Cooke are fighting to keep their American flag outside their home in San Marcos, California.(John Putman)Documents reviewed by Fox News Digital show the dispute dates back at least three years.
In May 2023, the HOA notified one homeowner that sports flags were prohibited while stating that "the American flag is the only approved flag to be hung on and within common property." See a problem in your neighborhood that isn't getting attention? [email protected] Instagram: @fndstephprice X: @StephenyPriceWhether it's a developing case, concerning trend, or something you think deserves attention, your information could help lead our next story or investigation.By May 2026, however, the HOA issued Amy and Christopher Cooke a violation notice alleging the American flag mounted outside their home violated the association's flag policy and directing them to remove the flag mount within 15 days or face enforcement action.Neighbor Terri Collins also received a violation notice over the American flag displayed outside her home and said she's prepared to fight the HOA alongside the Cookes.Terri Collins said her homeowners association is trying to force her to remove her American flag.(John Putman)"The journey has been long and hard, and we are ready to put an end to it once and for all," Collins told Fox News Digital.Amy Cooke told Fox News Digital the controversy began after another resident attempted to ...