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Would-Be Cereal Killer Who Poisoned His Wife's Rice Krispies Charged With Attempted Murder

Would-Be Cereal Killer Who Poisoned His Wife's Rice Krispies Charged With Attempted Murder

The Azusa man who allegedly tried to snap, crackle, kill his wife by poisoning her Rice Krispies cereal has been charged today with attempted murder. Arrested on January 12, Fernando Porras, 43, has been ordered to remain in jail in lieu of $1 million bail. more ›

Man Arrested For Poisoning His Wife's Rice Krispies Cereal

Man Arrested For Poisoning His Wife's Rice Krispies Cereal

An Azusa man is behind bars for allegedly trying to murder his wife by poisoning her Rice Krispies. The victim's husband, Fernando Porras, 43, accompanied his wife to Foothill Presbyterian Hospital then fled once police arrived, claiming he was taking a smoke break. Officers said Porras' behavior raised suspicions. more ›

Extra, Extra

Extra, Extra

In tonight's Extra, Extra, Ginger Lee goes public, Motley Crue gets blogged, funny ladies tell stories, and you can adopt a pet for cheap! Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports. more ›

Psychedelic PSA: Mr. Yuk Makes Wonka's Tunnel Look Tame

Psychedelic PSA: Mr. Yuk Makes Wonka's Tunnel Look Tame

Home is full of bad things that can hurt you very much... Today's video lunch has a message, and that message is that your house is trying to kill you. Like a 1970s Paranormal Activity for the under 10 set, the green-faced Mr. Yuk poison prevention PSA warns little humans about the dangers at home through the use of bad-trip imagery, a menacing (yet catchy) song, and cartoons of dying kids. Enjoy the traumatic flashback. And dont' drink chemicals. more ›

Rocker Bret Michaels in the Hospital after Brain Hemorrhage

Rocker Bret Michaels in the Hospital after Brain Hemorrhage

Rock and reality TV star Bret Michaels is listed in critical condition today after suffering a brain hemorrhage last night, KTLA is reporting. Apparently, Michaels was "complaining of an excruciating headache" on Thursday night before being rushed to a local hospital. Last week the diabetic celebrity had an emergency appendectom, but it is unknown if today's case is related to that. "I have a pretty good threshold for pain, but this one hurts," he said in a note to fans, joking that he's being taken care of by hot nurses. The Poison frontman is currently on Celebrity Apprentice. more ›

Tonight in Rock in LA - E-40, Reagan Youth, Deep Purple, Blue Oyster Cult, Poison, Ratt, Squeeze

Tonight in Rock in LA - E-40, Reagan Youth, Deep Purple, Blue Oyster Cult, Poison, Ratt, Squeeze

E-40 @ Vault 350 Reagan Youth @ The Knitting Factory Deep Purple, Blue Oyster Cult @ Pacific Amphitheatre Poison, Ratt @ Verizon MF Doom @ El Rey Squeeze @ Grove of Anaheim Burning Spear, Sly & Robbie, The Taxi Gang and Wailing Souls Reunion @ Hollywood Bowl Mike Stinson, Jake La Botz, Sarah Stanley, Mike Freas @ The Echo (free) The Short Necked Drafts, Apocalipstick, End, Alter Reality, Girls Night In @ The Whisky... more ›

Poison @ Capitol Records, Studio A, 6/5/07

Poison @ Capitol Records, Studio A, 6/5/07

Believe it or not, but glampop rockers Poison have been on Capitol for 21 years now. And if that doesn't make you feel old, next year, "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" will be 20. more ›

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