In San Bernardino, a father’s Halloween tradition meant to bring both fright and hope to his community is now facing an uncertain future.

Augie Cowan, creator of Caitlin Manor Haunted House, says the city is threatening to shut down his haunted attraction. The seasonal fundraiser helps support his 17-year-old daughter, Andrea, who is in hospice care with a rare genetic disorder.

“I feel sad. I feel angry,” Cowan told KTLA, standing outside the gates of the new haunted house space he spent months preparing.

For years, Caitlin Manor has been a neighborhood fixture in San Bernardino, known for its elaborate decorations and community spirit. But behind the screams and strobe lights lies a deeper mission: helping Cowan raise money for Andrea, who has lived with Metachromatic leukodystrophy,

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