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Makenna Cramer
What I cover
I cover the daily drumbeat of Southern California — the events, processes and nuances that make it such a unique place to call home. I break down government meetings, evolving policies and community events with a focus on the housing and homelessness challenges confronting some of our most vulnerable residents.
My background
I’ve been helping audiences make sense of Southern California since I started at LAist in 2023. After growing up in Eagle Rock, I wrote and reported for L.A.-area radio stations, covering emergency services and entertainment and more. I defected to the East Coast for a few years to coordinate broadcast media coverage in the U.S. Capitol.
My goals
I want my reporting to help readers make sense of everything the region has to offer and feel more connected with their neighbors — whether they’re across the street or across the county.
Best way to contact me
I would love to hear your feedback, questions and ideas. You can reach me by email at mcramer@laist.com. Or if you have a tip you’d like to share more privately, you can reach me on Signal. My username is @makennas.78. You can follow this link to reach me there or type my username in the search bar after starting a new chat. For instructions on getting started with Signal, see the app's support page.
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Thousands of visitors are expected to filter through the 300,000-square-foot building Tuesday.
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The fundraiser is returning for another year after exceeding expectations last year.
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HUD delays are expected to affect more than 50 local service providers, with the bulk of their renewal grants expiring in the next three months, according to LAHSA.
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The city manager says most people haven’t seen this much sand leave the beaches at once before.
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Meet the two candidates going head-to-head to lead the office that represents the city of L.A. in all legal matters.
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The injured coyote was also suffering from an infection that left severe damage to her jaw.
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A House of Representatives subcommittee sent a letter to Bass last week about its concerns with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.
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Visitors and residents are being urged to keep people and pets out of the water.
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A Southern California state senator introduced the idea with a resolution that passed with unanimous, bipartisan support.
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The House of Representatives Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency is requesting Bass come to Capitol Hill in less than two weeks.
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Gone are the days of access codes, pins and 'raise hand' features for public comment callers.
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California water officials are warning visitors and residents of harmful algal blooms throughout the lake.
