The Latest Breaking News from Camp Pendleton

Jim fire 50% contained; explosives probed as possible cause

Marine engineers from Camp Pendleton were detonating explosives in the Cleveland National Forest around the time of the Jim fire's ignition Wednesday morning, authorities have confirmed.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 4, 2022

Marines' new amphibious transport put through paces at Japan-US Camp Pendleton exercise

An annual joint exercise involving the Marine Corps and the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force proved an opportunity for the U.S. service to prepare its newest amphibious vehicle for a planned deployment later this year, commanders said Wednesday at Camp Pendleton.

Tribune News Service · Feb 10, 2022

Camp Pendleton Marine charged in 'sextortion' scheme involving nearly a dozen women

SAN DIEGO — A Camp Pendleton-based Marine has been charged with cyberstalking several young women, accused of demanding sexually explicit photos and videos online and then repeatedly harassing and threatening them when they refused to comply, according to a complaint filed in Los Angeles federal court Wednesday.

Tribune News Service · Feb 10, 2022