"Gov. Gavin Newsom's office is weighing whether to close parts of Interstate 5 beginning Friday amid concerns over what it says is a White House-directed plan to use live ordnance during a military anniversary celebration off Camp Pendleton's coast in San Diego County - where Navy ships are expected to fire over the freeway onto the base. Newsom's office has received, but not confirmed, reports that live ordnance will be fired from offshore vessels during the event commemorating the Marine Corps' 250th anniversary."
"Newsom's office said it has received little information about the event or safety plans. The military show of force coincides with No Kings rallies and marches across the state on Saturday that are expected to draw large crowds, demonstrations challenging Trump and what critics say is government overreach. "Donald Trump and JD Vance think that shutting down the I-5 to shoot out missiles from ships is how you respect the military," Newsom posted on the social media site X Wednesday."
State officials are considering closing portions of Interstate 5 beginning Friday amid concerns that Navy ships will fire live ordnance over the freeway during a Marine Corps 250th anniversary event off Camp Pendleton. Reports, unconfirmed by state officials, indicate offshore vessels may fire live ordnance during the "Sea to Shore - A Review of Amphibious Strength" demonstration, which will feature Vice President JD Vance. Newsom's office says it has received little information about safety plans and criticizes federal coordination. A military advisory notes a live amphibious assault demonstration. The event coincides with statewide No Kings rallies and could disrupt a major artery serving over 80,000 daily travelers.
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