San Clemente became ground zero in the battle between California and the Trump administration over a pre-planned live-fire artillery round shot over the freeway during a military event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.

The California Highway Patrol reopened a large swath of Interstate 5 Saturday after it was closed for a few hours during a live-fire demonstration at Camp Pendleton witnessed by Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth,

A live-fire demonstration is planned at Camp Pendleton on Saturday, Oct. 18. It coincides with "No Kings" protests planned statewide.

Vice President JD Vance is coming to Camp Pendleton on Saturday for the event. That’s led to planned freeway closures near the base.

And after a half-day of back-and-forth between Gov. Gavin Newsom and the White House, it seems as if all talk of shutting down Interstate 5 in California will not take place.

A military celebration marking the Marine Corps’ 250th birthday is sparking concern that the showcase could close a portion of the 5 Freeway between Orange County and San Diego on Saturday. Part of the weekend event includes a live-fire amphibious capabilities demonstration at Red Beach,