Interstate 5 will close today through Camp Pendleton
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California closed part of Interstate 5 on Saturday after military officials confirmed artillery would be shot over the freeway. Then it reopened temporarily.
I-5 near Camp Pendleton reopens after a military demonstration closure. Politicians criticize the decision as motorists face delays and disruptions.
Vice President JD Vance is coming to Camp Pendleton on Saturday for the event. That’s led to planned freeway closures near the base.
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.
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,
Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth attended an event at Camp Pendleton, commemorating the Marines' 250th anniversary.