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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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Marissa Roy, a deputy attorney general backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, defeated challenger John McKinney.
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L.A. County Sheriff’s Department choppers have flown ballots from far reaches of the county to the processing center in the city of Industry for decades.
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Members trade tips on pants that reach the ankle and stories about airplane seats. But since the pandemic, the club has struggled to bring in younger members.
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Big Bear’s late famous bald eagle died in August after weeks of intensive care.
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The Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center opens to the public on Nov. 13.
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Incumbent L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and challenger L.A. City Councilmember Nithya Raman faced off Tuesday night in a tense, hour-long event.
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This measure would lock in an income tax rate that's currently set to expire after 2030.
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Several groups, including local tourism bureau Visit Big Bear, organized a weekend of events to memorialize Jackie and celebrate local wildlife.
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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.
