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.
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.
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.
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,