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SACRAMENTO — California will close Interstate 5 today after military officials confirmed Saturday that live-fire artillery rounds will be shot over the freeway, prompting state officials to shut down the freeway in an unprecedented move that will undoubtedly cause massive gridlock.

Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized the White House for failing to coordinate or share safety information ahead of the the Marine Corps 250th anniversary celebration titled “Sea to Shore — A Review of Amphibious Strength,” which will feature Vice President JD Vance.

The closure will cover 17 miles from Harbor Drive in Oceanside to Basilone Road near San Onofre and will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Amtr

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