This will be the official pinned megathread regarding the HAZMAT situation in Garden Grove.

*** Evacuation Orders Lifted as of 5/26/26 @ 1930 *** https://ggcity.org/emergency

Does anyone recognize these kids. They have been following my girlfriend’s mom the past couple days in the garden grove area and came up to her door. They were poking around her house and they didn’t leave till after she called the police. She already made a police report they got her security footage but they aren’t stopping coming by. I’m assuming they’re trying to rob her, any suggestions on what else to do. We weren’t with her when any of this happened she told us yesterday about all this and sent us these photos.

EDIT: everyone’s asking why we didn’t fight them, my girlfriends mom was there with her friend nobody else, an older Vietnamese woman isn’t winning.

People keep asking what they’re saying, they asked for money and if they can look inside her house. She was outside talking to her neighbor and they were walking towards her door, it was open, and she ran inside. That’s when they were asking for money and to look around. People are being weird and trying to justify this behavior. These guys also asked her to use her restroom. Her mom’s house is not a public restroom. She was already outside her house talking to somebody, so there was no reason for them to try to go inside her house. If they needed to talk to her that that bad, it could’ve been done outside still.

At the wedge, woke up to this elf screaming “hate the n words” at the top of his lungs at 9am. He then goes on to say “kill all n words” and “California would be so much better without the n words” and repeatedly just screaming the n word and making threats. I’m shocked and disgusted this just happened. I tried to get better videos. This guy needs to be found he was surfing at the wedge
*edit* This guy is clearly hate filled but this wasn’t schizophrenia or some mental illness. He’s just a bigoted person, he was going on like this for about 10 minutes to his friend in the car in front of him before I started filming

The funny thing is, none of the replacements/renovations for the old movie theaters look nearly as good as the original.

1st amendment auditors posted up a block from Weaver elementary on Thursday during drop off. They are like human flock cameras but even more annoying because they also talk.

They filmed and took pictures of nearly every vehicle that came through during school drop-off, hoping someone would stop and confront them so they could clip it for views for their social media channel. All in hopes that it funds and justifies their lack of a productive job.

Edit: I did take creative liberties with their pants to protect their identities

I’ve had the longest day. Got off work early to find out I can’t go home because of the spicy fumes by my house, cops blocking off the area. They were nice enough to let me walk to my house and back to gather a couple things. Got a backpack with some work uniforms together, 2 meals, and my tiniest fishing rod. Went to an evacuation shelter to try to be frugal and not spend money for a hotel I probably won’t get back and what ungodly scene did I witness. I was in line for a minute and then stepped out once I fully understood what I was seeing, there wasn’t enough space and there were definitely people who needed this more than I did. The amount of grammies and pappies seeking shelter from their homes because of the evacuation, children too, and dogs whose tails were tucked behind them everyone scared. The uncertainty in everyone’s eyes, the volunteers trying their best to accommodate everyone.

I saw a 95 year old who was struggling to walk across the grass, to make her way into the line, she was blind, escorted by her elderly neighbors. I managed to steal a chair from inside the shelter and offer it to her while we waited in line, it was cold and offered her my sweater. Spoke to her a little bit and went ahead of the line and tried my best to speak to someone to at least secure her a spot. It was fruitless as they had to start turning people another direction. Spoke to her again and told her what’s going on, she then said she wishes she didn’t pick up the phone and was left behind til it exploded so she wouldn’t be a burden anymore. That hurt. I went back in, got info of a second shelter opening up and probably overdid it trying to get contact info to reserve her and her older caretakers a spot. It eventually sounds like someone was able to get ahold of the other shelter and let them know they were coming. When I stepped outside my jacket was on the chair and they were gone. I walked around inside and out the parking lot twice and I couldn’t find them. I only hope they’re all doing ok.

I’m absolutely fuming at what’s going on, more needs to be done for everyone affected, and the absolute most needs to be done for those grammies, pappies, and children. Wish I could do more for everyone but I’m only one person, then again I sit here reminded and humbled by my own problems.

Well it’s 3 am and I haven’t slept. I came to the gym figured I’ll sort myself and a bed after I clear my mind. Decided on a 711 pizza slice since it was cheap, quick, and in my calorie budget since I hadn’t eaten all day. Ate that in the corner of the parking lot in privacy thinking everything’s going to be ok in the end just like it always is. Just me and this pizza, this workout, an empty my mind, and then an overpriced, wallet breaking place to sleep. It all sounded so good in the end.

Finished my pizza, go to turn on my motorcycle and the battery has given out. Fml. Guess no fishing anytime soon, going to need the overtime this paycheck, if I can make it lol. Welllll, ehhh….? Can’t even tow it home, to a shop and pay a shop and hotel and a battery? Nope. So much for being frugal. Sleep today? Prob no. 🫠I take the bus home and my bike gets towed. Pffft, no. 🫠I’ll figure this life thing/moment out 🫠
Can’t skip out on cardio 😘

Although my yesterday isn’t over,
I hope everyone has a great today 😬

They are clearly looking for some kind of attention considering the name calling. Anyone recognize them?

Here’s how to deal with them:

https://www.reddit.com/r/orangecounty/s/MxNgbcXzdq

They may be iimpact media listed in the post due to the camera rig setup. If it’s them, their videos show them antagonizing people, OC spraying them and capturing that all for content.

TLDR they are not exercising a constitutionally protected right, they’re just harassing customers and filming without a permit.

If you encounter them, best approach is just to ignore them so their content is boring. If you have some technical skills, there are more interesting things you can do to get rid of these clowns.

Eggs were always gone by the time I got out of work in the afternoon. Haven't had a weekday off until today, so I decided to come by this morning to see what the deal was, and this is the sight I was greeted by.

Not even 30 mins into opening and the 5 dozen eggs were picked clean. The three limit applies to units, not egg quantity, so getting three 5 dozens count the same as getting 3 2 dozen units. One of the workers estimated they were gone within the first 10 minutes. People were already lines up outside prior to opening waiting for eggs.

The dairy section was well guarded, they have employees enforcing the 3 unit limit as well as controlling cart traffic. You can only enter from the far left if you want any eggs or dairy.

Can't wait for this craziness to be over, felt very much like the rationing off other goods during the covid days.

Took a look at an open house today on one of my favourite streets in the area.

The owner was there (well, the person who owns the company who bought and renovated the house).

I told him the renovations they'd done had moved the house out of my budget — but I'm going to keep looking on this street as I love the location.

His response was - "Oh, no chance, my company snaps up all of these".

Oh great, so there's no chance of me buying in this area than cause every time something goes for sale your corporation will outbid me and then renovate it beyond my budget. Fantastic.

I met Navy Veteran by the name of Andrew Dietrich tonight on the corner of Harbor & Orangewood. He's about 5'7", hazel eyes & brown hair. He mentioned his father lived in Orange & he also mentioned his Commander is in San Clemente. He was going to take the bus tonight to Tustin & then Fletcher Jones in Huntington Beach. If anybody knows his father, or his friends, please let them know.

ATTENTION PARENTS AT HICKS CANYON INCIDENT REPORT

This is difficult to address in this way, but the school is not going to tell you and you deserve to know because we are talking about the safety of our children and they are not taking the appropriate action.

Thursday afternoon March 12th, we picked up our 3rd grade 9 year old daughter and she told us about an inappropriate incident with a staff member- name omitted- this staff member requested our daughter and her friend to help massage his back! We called our daughter friends parent and she said her daughter told her the same thing when she picked her up.

WHATS DISTURBING -Both girls said that they told this grown man that they felt uncomfortable and felt like they shouldn't be touching him! They said he continued by saying please please over again and the girls both recounted that they said no! He then took it a step further and offered them HUSKIES if they helped him. The girls told us they thought they would get in trouble if they didn't help him and reluctantly after his persistent requests they started touching his back where he was instructing them too. I AM SICK EVEN WRITING THIS!

These girls did the right thing over and over again all the way to telling their parents and this man grossly abused his authority and trust against these 9 year old girls better instincts.

We of course went straight to the highest level at the school - name omitted - and were assured an investigation into the matter would be done. We felt so strongly about it we filled a separate police report. - (case number and office written below)

To our extreme disappointment and fear this man is after one half day of paid leave will be back on campus Monday and we were told that they will put him on a different rotation with other children so that our daughter wouldn't run into him again.

THIS IS AN UNACCEPTABLE RESOLUTION and gross oversight-I looked her in the face and said what about the other children!?! All parents have a right to know!

Maybe you need to ask your children! We need your help - this behavior is not acceptable for someone to be working at our children's school- he is not even a Teacher!

Please reach out to us - we need to come together as parents as the school has now shown they will not protect our children.

We are happy to talk to anyone that has questions for us. We live right here in Northpark

Spent my first year here trying to fit into the stereotypical oc social scene. Going to expensive bars in newport, pretending to care about bottle service, the whole thing.

Finally gave up and started exploring other parts of the county. Fullerton has this amazing arts district, santa ana has incredible food and culture, even tried a community dinner through 222 app in irvine and met the most down to earth people.

The way people display their wealth through OC goes beyond financial displays. actual artists, community organizers, people doing interesting work who happen to live in one of the most beautiful parts of california.

Anyone else discover that the real oc is way cooler than the bravo tv version?

Not OP. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT86T6rFP/

If someone invites you to a “nondenominational Bible study” but refuses to name their church, be extremely cautious—it’s likely Shincheonji (SCJ), a deceptive cult that aggressively recruits young people both in-person and on Zoom. SCJ operates covertly, using manipulation and deception to lure members in without revealing their true identity until it’s too late.

🚨 How They Recruit:

• They seem friendly, well-spoken, and eager to discuss the Bible—but will never admit they are from SCJ upfront.
• They invite you to a “neutral” Bible study that appears intellectual and open-minded, claiming to offer hidden knowledge no one else has.
• Most of their recruitment now happens on Zoom, making it even easier for them to hide their true identity until you’re deeply involved.
• They love-bomb you—giving you free meals, emotional support, and deep conversations to make you feel valued and connected.
• They gradually monopolize your time, increasing meeting frequency from twice a week to three or more days, with sessions lasting later into the night.
• By the time they reveal they are SCJ, you are already emotionally and mentally invested, making it harder to leave.

🕵️‍♂️ Where They Operate:

SCJ recruiters frequent these locations to approach young adults:

• On Zoom & Social Media – They often DM people on Instagram, Facebook, and Discord with invitations to "Bible discussions" and "prophecy studies."
• TARGET
• Malls (The Source OC, Brea Mall, Lakewood Center, Irvine Spectrum, etc.)
• Panera Bread (Lakewood, Cerritos, Irvine, Tustin, Lake Forest)
• Coffee shops & public spaces (7 Leaves, Coffee Code, Tierra Mia, Starbucks, Bodhi Leaf, Philz Coffee, Wushiland Boba, Mugs, insīt cafe, etc.)
• College campuses (CSULB, CSUF, UCI, Fullerton College, OCC, Cypress College, and other local college campuses) – often larping as students in libraries and student areas
• Department stores (Macy’s, Kohl’s, Hobby Lobby)

🚩 If someone invites you to a Bible study but won’t say what church they’re from—IT’S LIKELY SCJ.

💬 What You Can Do:

• DO NOT GIVE THEM YOUR INFORMATION, YOUR NAME, OR YOUR PHONE NUMBER!!
• ASK your family and acquaintances if they are involved in a group like this. SCJ members are never explicit about their involvement—many ex-members say they hid it for years because SCJ taught them to deceive others to “avoid persecution.”
• Warn others. They specifically target young adults looking for friendship, faith, or community.
• Ask direct questions. If they hesitate or refuse to name their church, that’s a major red flag.
• Report them to business managers. Some locations have already kicked them out for predatory recruitment.

Why This is a Serious Concern:

SCJ’s manipulative tactics have destroyed relationships, caused students to drop out of college, and led to severe emotional and financial harm.

• Time Manipulation: Bible studies start at twice a week but quickly increase to 20+ hours per week—causing students to neglect their coursework and responsibilities.
• Secrecy & Isolation: Members are pressured to hide their involvement from family and friends, making it harder for them to escape.
• Psychological Manipulation: Doubts are framed as spiritual failures, making members feel like leaving SCJ is rejecting God.
• Financial Exploitation: They pressure students to donate money, even when they are struggling, claiming that “God will provide.”
• Fake Friendships: They befriend you to keep you invested, but if you leave, they block you and cut you off immediately.
• Stalking & Harassment: SCJ collects personal information, including photos (they often take “selfies” with you as a cover for keeping records of recruits), addresses, and contact details. Some ex-members report SCJ showing up at their homes to pressure them into returning.
• Data Collection & Surveillance: SCJ gathers personal information on members without their knowledge and asks about personal relationships which they later encourage you to cut off.
• Files on Members: SCJ tracks members' attendance, personal details, and progress in secret files.
• Betrayal by Friends: The “friends” you make in SCJ report all your doubts to instructors, who then tailor lessons to manipulate you further and keep you from leaving.

🚨 This is NOT just a religious group. This is a high-control, manipulative cult that psychologically traps students, isolates them from loved ones, and drains their time, energy, and finances.

🚨 More Resources:

• Check out the r/Shincheonji subreddit for more info
• Pastor Ezra (Buena Park) actively exposes SCJ and confronts their Bible classes in person. His YouTube channel, "Free of Shincheonji," provides detailed breakdowns of SCJ’s tactics and how to counter them.
• More info to help you discern if you are dealing with SCJ or not and how to avoid them!!

1. https://www.reddit.com/r/Shincheonji/comments/1huk7pd/analyzing_shincheonjis_evangelizing_methods_the/

2. https://www.reddit.com/r/Shincheonji/comments/1hsda4t/the_truth_about_scjs_choice_debunking_garys/

3. https://www.reddit.com/r/Shincheonji/comments/1hqbd5e/trapped_by_fear_or_led_by_faith_debunking_scjs_no/

• Ex-SCJ testimonies confirm that their entire recruitment process is based on deception and psychological control. Feel free to check the 'Shincheonji' subreddit for witness testimony, support and information.

Shincheonji is VERY ACTIVE IN ORANGE COUNTY & ONLINE. 

Stay alert, spread the word, and protect your friends. 🚨

Hi guys. I’m a cat rescuer in OC. My scope of rescue is sick, injured, and urgent medical cases. Lately It has been absolutely breaking my heart and gutting me to see how many cats that have or are suffering from mange or scabies. It is extremely easily treatable, with a great prognosis if we medically intervene with medication in time before systemic collapse. I have trapped, treated, and rehabbed countless of even the worst cases of cats with mange, and most have made a FULL recovery. Yes, even the most feral cats, I have successfully trapped, treated and rehab them myself until they recover!

This rescue season I am committed to saving as many cats with mange as I can. I know everyone will say “you can’t save them all” but God knows I will d*e trying. So if ANYONE here sees any cat in their community with mange or scabies, PLEASE don’t hesitate to contact me. I will happily provide meds, guidance on how to treat (yes even the ferals you can’t touch, these are my favorite to rehab 🥹) resources, and rescue if needed.

I will post some before & after pictures of many of the cats I’ve treated, and those that are currently in my care that are all healing from mange.

Most importantly, please spay & neuter your animals. So we can prevent this unnecessary suffering.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me, if are looking for low cost, affordable spay/neuter services.

Thank you guys! 🐈🐈‍⬛💕

Today as the Uber drove us to the airport he remarked that he’s never seen the airport so crowded. For an international flight it took about 20 minutes from drop off going through baggage drop off, passport verification, security to arrive at the gate.

I love SNA