"Artillery pieces have historically been fired during routine training from land-based artillery firing points west of the I-5 into impact areas east of the interstate within existing safety protocols and without the need to close the route," the statement said.

The 5 Freeway, a major artery in Southern California, closed for a live-fire event at Camp Pendleton in northern San Diego County that was attended by Vice President JD Vance.

Nearly a million San Diego County residents will participate Thursday in this year's Great California ShakeOut, the statewide earthquake preparedness drill, now in its 17th year.

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California closed part of Interstate 5 on Saturday after military officials confirmed artillery would be shot over the freeway. Then it reopened temporarily.

Sandia Fire initially started 3:20 p.m. Oct. 7 in San Diego County, California. Since its discovery a week ago, it has burned 24 acres. By Tuesday morning, the blaze has been fully contained. The fire's cause remains under investigation.

San Diego International Airport saw a 5.5% boost in global passengers, bucking a trend, while San Diegans take advantage of the strong dollar.

The California Fish and Game Commission has voted to list the Pacific pocket mouse as a candidate under the California Endangered Species Act, providing temporary protections while a yearlong review is conducted to determine whether permanent listing is warranted.