Local News Summary

Señor Jangles, the talking Chihuahua who stars in Taco Bell commercials, is killed during a "physical altercation" in an Anaheim, CA, "adult entertainment establishment. Discovered on a Los Angeles street corner, Jangles performs minor roles before becoming the Taco Bell spokesman. Recently he has been moody about commercial roles and had been taking pain-killers for hip dysplasia. Jangles is killed by James MacPherson, who takes offense at some of his comments. Only one punch is thrown and Jangles dies saying "Ay caramba" (Oy vey). MacPherson awaits arraignment.

Local News Analysis

The seventh story is presented as a brief news item on the death of the Taco Bell talking Chihuahua, Señor Jangles. It reviews his discovery and early career, success as a commercial spokesman, disenchantment with the role—and widespread anti-Hispanic discrimination in the industry—and declining health...