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CHP stopped a 2025 Honda CR-V on the I-5 in Merced County on Aug. 12, uncovering about 30 pounds of cocaine valued at roughly $817,200; the driver was arrested for possession for sale and transportation of cocaine across non-contiguous counties, and the case has been turned over to the Merced Area Gang Narcotics Enforcement Team and remains under investigation.
A fast-moving Ridge Fire in Los Angeles County jumped Interstate 5 near Gorman, prompting an Evacuation Order for Zone GOR-HUNGRYVALLEY-A and Evacuation Warnings for nearby zones as the blaze grew to about 1,100 acres with 0% containment. I-5 was closed in both directions (now reopened), and officials have mobilized additional resources (25 engines, 10 hand crews) while urging motorists along the I-5 corridor between Highway 138 and the county line to stay alert.
Two San Francisco residents, 84-year-old Judith Sheldon and 86-year-old Wylie Sheldon, were found dead in a running SUV on the shoulder of Interstate 5 north of Fawndale Road near Redding; CHP is investigating the deaths and has not released a cause of death; Judith was a San Francisco arts patron and daughter of Oscar-winning filmmaker William Wyler.
A Marine Corps investigation found a rare one-in-a-million malfunction during a October live-fire demonstration at Camp Pendleton caused an M795 round to detonate prematurely at about 1,480 feet, sending shrapnel onto Interstate 5 and striking a CHP patrol car and motorcycle; no injuries were reported. The 666-page report says the incident was not due to negligence and cites possible factors like close firing positions and anomalous electromagnetic energy. The event drew political criticism and questions about safety and purpose in a demonstration tied to the Marine Corps’ anniversary.
The U.S. Coast Guard approved a cheaper 116‑foot clearance option for replacing the Interstate 5 bridge between Oregon and Washington, avoiding a drawbridge lift and potentially saving about $1 billion. Construction could begin later this year, but the project remains lengthy and costly, with ongoing funding debates and a history of political hurdles shaping expectations.
California lawmakers are demanding answers after a Marine live fire demonstration over Camp Pendleton accidentally caused shrapnel to rain down on Interstate 5, striking CHP vehicles. The incident, part of a celebration for the Marine Corps' 250th anniversary, raised safety and coordination concerns, with officials questioning the decision to fire over a busy highway and calling for investigations. The event also sparked political tensions between California leaders and the federal government.
A planned military demonstration involving live artillery fire over Interstate 5 at Camp Pendleton went awry when a round exploded prematurely, causing shrapnel damage to a CHP vehicle and raising safety concerns, leading to the early termination of the event and a temporary freeway closure.
During a Marine Corps live-fire demonstration at Camp Pendleton, shrapnel from an artillery shell struck a California Highway Patrol vehicle on Interstate 5, prompting an investigation and raising safety concerns, with officials emphasizing safety protocols and the need for better communication.
A sudden and uncoordinated closure of a 17-mile stretch of Interstate 5 in San Clemente caused significant traffic delays and frustration among residents and officials, with critics questioning the necessity and timing of the military live-fire exercise and the lack of communication from authorities.
A major highway in California, Interstate 5, will be temporarily closed for four hours to allow US Marines to fire live artillery shells over it during a celebration of the Marine Corps' 250th anniversary, sparking criticism from California's governor over safety and political implications.
A 17-mile stretch of Interstate 5 was temporarily reopened during a military event at Camp Pendleton, but traffic delays persisted due to live-fire artillery rounds being shot over the freeway, causing safety concerns and protests, with officials criticizing the lack of coordination and safety measures.
The U.S. Marine Corps plans to fire 155mm artillery shells over California's Interstate 5 during a demonstration at Camp Pendleton to celebrate the Marine Corps' 250th anniversary, prompting criticism from Governor Gavin Newsom over safety concerns and lack of coordination, despite official assurances of safety and routine training practices.
California's governor is considering shutting down parts of Interstate 5 due to concerns over a military celebration off Camp Pendleton involving live-fire demonstrations, with potential impacts on traffic and safety, amid limited information from the federal government.
Mercedes-Benz is partnering with Starbucks to install 400kW EV chargers at 100 locations along Interstate 5, as part of its $1 billion global plan to build 2,000 new charging hubs. The project, co-funded by MN8 Energy, aims to provide convenient charging options for EV owners who can relax at Starbucks while their vehicles charge. This initiative highlights the growing trend of automakers collaborating with retail spaces to address the challenges of EV infrastructure.
A 67-year-old woman and a 16-year-old new father were identified as the victims of a fatal wrong-way collision on Interstate 5 in Chula Vista. Eileen Crawford, driving a Honda Civic, entered the southbound lanes and collided with a Dodge Challenger driven by Ryder Shoup, who attended Mar Vista High School. The cause of the crash is undetermined, and a toxicology report is pending. Both drivers died at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing. The South Bay area has seen several wrong-way crashes in recent years, prompting safety measures such as LED signs and reflective pavement.