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Trial nears for Marine accused of murdering Navy vet
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Debbie Ramsey Managing Editor A trial date of June 22 has been set for Marine Corporal Kevin Albert Richard Coset, 25, who will face a charge of first-degree murder in the 2012 death of US Navy veteran and Army Reserve officer Alvin Bulaoro, 24, of Fallbrook. Bulaoro was reported missing by his family on Dec. 21, 2012. According to investigators, Coset and Bulaoro were reportedly communicating with each other on Dec. 20 and 21 via phone and text messaging and agreed to meet the night of Dec. 21. It is believed that
see TRIAL, page A-7
Clemmens Lane sidewalks selected for CDBG funding Joe Naiman Village News Correspondent The design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction of sidewalks along Clemmens Lane has been selected for 2015-16 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. The adoption of the County of San Diego’s 2015-16 annual funding plan for Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, Emergency Shelter Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS programs includes $288,341 of CDBG funding for
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Picture perfect participant Violet Nelson claims the trophy for the ‘Funniest” in the Best Dressed Avocado Contest at the 29th annual Fallbrook Avocado Festival on Sunday, April 19. Violet used a “baby” theme in her design. See more photos of the festival on page B-1.
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Tribute concert to remember Larry Robinson Debbie Ramsey Managing Editor
the event in which 15 musicians from Southern California will perform. “They are all going to be doing Larry’s original songs,” said Pat. “Larry played with all of these musicians in his musical career. A couple of them are younger musicians who took lessons from him, or who were inspired by him and went on to become musicians themselves.” “Larry was a wonderful human being who contributed to the local music scene in Fallbrook; he hosted open mic nights to showcase all levels of talent here,” said Adler. “He was someone who made a contribution; he allowed young people to get up and perform. I think that’s quite a gift.” As is common for talented musicians, many of them will be traveling to Fallbrook following other performances they are committed to earlier in the day. And it’s to honor Robinson’s
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It’s been a little over two years since musician Larry Robinson of Fallbrook was brutally killed as the result of a robbery in Temecula, but two things are very much thriving – the quest to find his killer and the legacy he left in the music world. To bring awareness to both of those, a free, outdoor tribute concert will take place in the heart of Fallbrook on Sunday, April 26. Robinson’s widow, Pat, and friend Robin Adler are organizing
Nathan James will perform at the Larry Robinson tribute concert on April 26 in Fallbrook.
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Robin Adler and Dave Blackburn
legacy in the music world. “Most of them have gigs that day; some at the San Diego Street Fair,” Pat explained. “They are all going to still make it and be here for this event. It’s really, really special to me. They are driving here to make it happen.” Adler said the effort on the part of the musicians, “is a testament to Larry.” “They all cared about Larry; they see this as something important and they care about his music,” said Adler. “He was a songwriter
see TRIBUTE, page A-9