Crime and public safety reporter

Andrea Klick

Andrea Klick is a crime and public safety reporter for the Southern California News Group. She previously reported on breaking news and wrote about the impacts of gun violence for two years at The Kansas City Star. Andrea grew up near Allentown, PA and studied journalism and political science at USC.

Nine people were injured, and three were hospitalized after an SUV crashed into Inka Grill in Lake Forest Sunday afternoon. (Photo by OC Hawk)

9 injured after SUV crashes into Lake Forest restaurant

July 7, 2025 at 2:15 p.m.

Three people were hospitalized with injuries that were not life-threatening.

The son and wife of a worker recently taken into custody during an immigration raid attend an emotional media conference on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Bubble Bath Hand Car Wash in Torrance . (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)

Trump administration’s Southern California immigration raid tactics unconstitutional, says ACLU in lawsuit

July 2, 2025 at 4:08 p.m.

“Armed, masked goons in unmarked cars have descended in our communities and have stopped and rounded people up from all walks of life often at gunpoint and without any justification,"...

At $93 million, largest COVID-19 scheme ever included 2 Southern California residents, feds say

June 27, 2025 at 6:42 a.m.

Two defendants face additional charges after reportedly attempting to kill the scheme's ringleader.

Adrian Andrew Martinez, 20, right, a citizen who was detained by immigration officials in Pico Rivera, speaks alongside his mother, Myra Villarreal, about his experience during an interview at the Miller Law Group in Pasadena on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Federal authorities allege that Martinez, who was on his shift at Walmart during the incident, tried to impede a federal immigration enforcement at a Pico Rivera Lowes. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)

US citizen describes how immigration agents detained him when he stood up for Pico Rivera worker

June 25, 2025 at 9:30 p.m.

Adrian Martinez said federal agents were trying to “man handle” a janitor, so he stepped up.

After OC D.A.’s objection, man convicted of hate crime will face harsher sentence

June 24, 2025 at 10:14 p.m.

Tyson Theodore Mayfield could now face a maximum of 38 years to life in state prison.

Protesters had gathered outside the UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center emergency room Tuesday, June 24, after reports of an ICE raid at the hospital. The medical center later said federal agents brought a woman who was in custody to receive care after experiencing a medical issue. (Photo by Sierra van der Brug)

Anger, uncertainty at UCLA hospital after immigration agents arrive with woman in custody

June 25, 2025 at 10:42 a.m.

Community members, students and professors gathered after reports of an immigration raid at the campus' Ronald Reagan Medical Center.

Protesters march through downtown Los Angeles as anti-ICE demonstrations continue on June 13, 2025. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

No-show rates jump at LA, Inland Empire medical clinics in wake of ICE raids

June 19, 2025 at 2:53 p.m.

The Healthcare Without Fear program was launched for patients afraid to leave their homes amid ongoing immigration raids.

More than 100 firefighters from area agencies fought a commercial building fire at 3595 Cadillac Ave. in Costa Mesa on Sunday evening, June 15. (Photo from video by OC Hawk)

Crews knock down smoky commercial fire in Costa Mesa on Sunday

June 15, 2025 at 9:59 p.m.

No injuries were reported.

Federal immigration authorities detained an unknown number of people at the Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet Saturday, June 14, ahead of a concert at the venue, swap meet officials said. (Photo from video by OnScene.TV)

Southern California immigration raids continue, including at Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet

June 19, 2025 at 2:57 p.m.

Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet officials confirmed a federal immigration enforcement operation at their venue.

Protestors travel down N. Broadway in Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

Fear, uncertainty remain as weeklong immigration raids, protests and an LA curfew continue across Southern California

June 12, 2025 at 7:36 a.m.

The 'quiet zone,' a 1-square-mile section of downtown, seemed to be yielding positive results, with less chaos and property damage overnight Wednesday.

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