Josh Cain

crime and public safety reporter for the Southern California News Group

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Over the weekend, about 2500 people descended on Huntington Beach for an event dubbed “Adrian’s kickback.”

In Huntington Beach, thousands of people go wild at a party after TikTok advertises ‘Adrian’s kickback’

Over the weekend, about 2500 people descended on Huntington Beach for an event dubbed “Adrian’s kickback.”

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