Halloween Candy Dangers and Spooky Events in LA

Counterfeit Halloween Candy Warning

• ⚠️ Authorities are issuing warnings about counterfeit Halloween candy that may contain recreational drugs like THC and mushroom products.
• 🚨 Police in Warren, Michigan, found name-brand candy and chips that were altered to contain these substances.
• 🍬 Children are advised not to eat candy until an adult has checked it at home.
• 🧐 Parents should inspect candy for unusual packaging, odors, or discoloration.

Halloween Events in Southern California

• 🎃 The Halloween Spooktacular in Chino at Ruben S. Ayala Park offers games, crafts, a costume contest, and carnival rides from 4 PM to 9 PM. Wristbands for rides cost $12.
• 👻 The 18th annual DTLA Alliance Halloween Festival for kids at Grand Hope Park runs from 5 PM to 8 PM, featuring live entertainment, carnival games, and a trick-or-treat trail. Tickets are $15 at the door.
• 🍬 Second and PCH in Long Beach hosts a free "Ghoul's Night Out" from 5 PM to 8 PM, including a trick-or-treat trail, live music, a costume contest, and a trunk-or-treat event.

Horror Movie Franchise Updates

• 🎬 Plans are underway for a prequel to "The Conjuring: The Last Rites," which was the highest-grossing film in the franchise.
• 👻 The prequel will focus on the early years of the ghost-hunting couple.
• 📺 HBO Max is releasing the second episode of "It: Welcome to Derry" early for Halloween, following a successful premiere of the first episode.
• 🤡 A life-sized clown prop from "It" promotions in West Hollywood was stolen but later recovered, highlighting the elaborate marketing for the series.