Overview

• Marine officials said the Saturday demonstration will take place on approved ranges off Red Beach and will not require any public highway closures, citing detailed risk assessments and on-site emergency support.
• Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office said it is considering potential I-5 restrictions after receiving, but not confirming, reports that Navy ships could fire live ordnance from offshore toward Camp Pendleton.
• The event, titled “America’s Marines 250: From Sea to Shore – A Review of Amphibious Strength,” is set to feature a live amphibious assault demonstration with Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth expected to attend.
• Camp Pendleton advised that high-explosive live-fire training will occur through Sunday with some on-base road closures, and Metrolink announced limited service for trains that cross the base on Saturday.
• Rep. Mike Levin urged minimizing any freeway shutdowns given traffic impacts, while media claims about missiles targeting protesters remain unverified and lack official confirmation.