Using our military to intimidate people you disagree with isn’t strength — it’s reckless, it’s disrespectful, and it’s beneath the office he holds.
In California, we are proud to honor our military and the sacrifices they continue to make for our country.
That afternoon, the federal government also directed cancellation of train services, which run parallel to the I-5, on Saturday between Orange County-San Diego County.
This decision comes at the recommendation of traffic safety experts at the California Highway Patrol.
I-5 is Southern California’s economic backbone, supporting over 80,000 travelers and moving $94 million in freight everyday between San Diego and Orange Counties.
San Diego—After the federal government confirmed with state and local authorities early Saturday that a live fire demonstration would take place at Camp Pendleton, Governor Gavin Newsom released a statement today regarding public safety.
“The President’s disrespect for public safety is an example of his ego taking precedence over accountability. It is not only improper, but also risky to fire live rounds over a busy highway. Utilizing our military to threaten those with whom you disagree is not a sign of strength; rather, it is careless, disrespectful, and beneath the position he occupies. This is anarchy and confusion, not law and order.
California is proud of its military and the sacrifices they have made and continue to make for our nation. As the 250th anniversary of the Armed Forces approaches, let us all remember the fundamental values that our forefathers upheld and cherish those inalienable rights that we all possess. “.”.
The state was recently notified that the White House planned to use live artillery rounds over the I-5 freeway during a significant event that would take place at Camp Pendleton between Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18. It was a ridiculous display of force that Governor Newsom denounced.
October 16, a Thursday, the U. S. The Marine Corps confirmed that, as is customary, their exercise would take place on their training ranges rather than over the freeway. In the afternoon, the federal government also ordered the cancellation of Saturday’s train service between Orange County and San Diego County, which runs parallel to the I-5.
The event organizers then sent a notice to the state late Friday, requesting that CalTrans post signs along the I-5 freeway that would read, “Overhead fire in progress.”. “”.
Additionally on Friday, state officials near Camp Pendleton saw what appeared to be a practice run of live munitions being fired close to the freeway.
Following a follow-up inquiry by the state, the federal government notified the state early on Saturday morning that live fire operations would now take place at 1:30 p.m. M. Now.
There will be a temporary closure of a portion of I-5 on Saturday, October 18, due to the high risk to life and the distraction of drivers, including sudden, unexpected, and loud explosions. The California Highway Patrol’s traffic safety experts recommended this decision.
The economic backbone of Southern California is I-5, which transports $94 million worth of freight every day between San Diego and Orange Counties and serves over 80,000 passengers. Half of the more than 65,000 daily crossings of county lines just north of Oceanside are for work. That amounts to $8.2 million in lost daily visitor spending. Continual access is essential for thousands of truck shipments.
