Fallbrook resident and Retired Marine Major General Jackson appointed to run state park system

SAN DIEGO - A retired Marine major general who lives in Fallbrook was appointed today by Gov. Jerry Brown to take command of California's troubled state parks system.

''Major Gen. (Anthony) Jackson brings more than 30 years of problem- solving and management experience to parks, serving most recently as the commanding general of Marine bases across the southwestern U.S. and tens of thousands of troops and civilians,'' Brown said in announcing his choice for director of the California Department of Parks and Recreation.

''Under Major Gen. Jackson's leadership, I am confident that the stewardshi...