How To LA: Reactions To The Tentative WGA Agreement (And Other Headlines)

With the Writers Guild of America and the Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers reaching an agreement Sunday night, many in L.A.'s entertainment industry took to social media to react to the news. Many are hoping for a swift end to the stalemate that’s kept so many Angelenos out of work.

After Almost Five Months, A Deal Is Reached In The Historic Hollywood Writers Strike

WGA member Jorge Rivera said he’s going to remain cautious of the news until the ink is dry, but that he and other writers are feeling pretty good. A vote by WGA leadership is scheduled to take place as soon as Tuesday. If approved, a ratification vote by Hollywood writers will take place. Only then would the strike end officially.

Rivera also said he and other writers would remain in solidarity with SAG-AFTRA members as they continue to pursue an agreement, as well as IATSE members when their contract is up next year. Read the full story here.

There’s more news below — just keep reading.

How To LA

We’re here to help curious Angelenos connect with others, discover the new, navigate the confusing, and even drive some change along the way.

Listen Now

More news

(After you stop hitting snooze)

*At LAist we will always bring you the news freely, but occasionally we do include links to other publications that may be behind a paywall. Thank you for understanding.

• A movement to stop state prison-to-ICE transfers won a big victory when the HOME Act comfortably passed the state Legislature this month. But then Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed the bill Friday. Now there are plans to keep the initiative alive by pushing for an override of the governor's veto — or by reintroducing the bill the next legislative cycle.
• Since May, actor and game show host Drew Carey has been picking up the tab for striking writers at Bob’s Big Boy, the iconic diner in Burbank.
• L.A. County officials have agreed to add 3,000 new mental health and drug treatment beds for unhoused people – 10 times as many beds as they promised a year ago – in an effort to end a civil rights lawsuit that threatens to unearth officials’ emails and texts about homelessness.
• The NAACP has announced an agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to outline ways both organizations will work together to center equity in its disaster preparedness and response efforts across the country.
• Astronomers have concluded that carbon, an essential component of life on Earth, is also present within Europa, Jupiter's ice-covered moon that's believed to hold huge oceans of liquid salt water beneath its icy surface.
• Find out how 30 million pounds of dirt was trucked in to L.A. Coliseum to transform the arena into the site for the SuperMotocross World Championship final this past Saturday.

Wait... one more thing

Things To Do This Week

Boney Island opens at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles this week.

(

Courtesy of NHMLA

)

I’m counting down the days until October, or as I personally call it, “Halloween month.” But this also means some spooky-themed events are starting to pop up all over SoCal and I’m very excited. Here are some of weekly event picks, including a Halloween-themed one.

• Boney Island, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Exposition Park: It's spooky season at the Natural History Museum as it adds Halloween-themed installations and hauntingly whimsical experiences to its Nature Gardens. Bring the fam to explore the garden paths as creepy crawlies, silly skeletons and other surprises abound.
• Shaqtoberfest, The Queen Mary, Long Beach: The fest includes several horror-themed attractions and interactive experiences that capture NBA great  Shaquille O’Neal’s outsized personality. The adventure includes haunted trails, live entertainment, carnival rides and more.
• Delusion: Nocturnes & Nightmares, Phillips Mansion, Pomona: The Phillips Mansion in Pomona has been transformed into a house of nightmares. The interactive horror theater experience allows guests to become players in a sinister, hour-long escapade.

See the full list here.

Bonus: Something to add to my list is this cat cafe in Pasadena that was featured in yesterday’s newsletter and taking baby steps to get in hiking shape for the trek to the Hollywood sign.