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November 13, 2026

Kick a door for clicks in Irvine, risk criminal charges.

By Jeff Vaughn

Irvine police are warning parents about the “door kick challenge.”

Irvine Police SUV with OnLACA Wordmark 1

Police say teens kick a resident’s front door as hard as possible, record the act and then run away before posting the video on social media.

Incidents have been captured on home security cameras throughout the city. Irvine police report more than 20 calls involving the “door kick challenge.”

Detectives are working with Irvine schools to identify the pranksters.

About the Author

Jeff Vaughn
Jeff Vaughn

Jeff is the founder of streaming channel onLACA, a four-time Emmy winning newsman and CEO of VaughnMedia LLC. Jeff anchors news and business reports airing daily on radio and TV stations across the America.