Makenna Sievertson
I cover the daily drumbeat of Los Angeles — the events, processes, and nuances that make this city such a unique place to call home.
One of my favorite things about growing up in Eagle Rock was getting to experience all of the different communities and cultures across L.A. My goal for my reporting is to help you make sense of everything this city has to offer and feel more connected with your neighbors.
Before joining LAist, I covered politics, crime, education, and entertainment as a writer for a local radio station. I was also a reporter for The Sundial and an anchor for KCSN, California State University, Northridge’s campus newspaper and radio station.
I also spent a few years working with the broadcast press corp in the House of Representatives. I helped coordinate media coverage for events like State of the Union, President Joe Biden’s Inauguration, and more than half a dozen state funerals. I received my masters in Journalism and Digital Storytelling from American University during my time in the nation’s capital.
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A federal judge has urged both the city and county of L.A. to maintain sites that detail homelessness spending for accountability and transparency reasons. -
The move stems from a long-standing federal legal settlement over the city's response to the homelessness crisis.
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The sign, in the shape of a tall 10-gallon hat, disappeared in recent weeks, leaving some Angelenos wondering where it went.
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The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to approve the Moon Camp project’s tentative tract map and environmental impact report.
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If approved, the more than 62-acre project would include 50 housing lots and a marina less than a mile from Jackie and Shadow's famous nest overlooking the lake.
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Officials say the changes are designed to improve access, engagement and participation.
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The U.S. Attorney's Office in Los Angeles announced the lawsuits Thursday morning.
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The positions include hotshot crews, helicopter teams, and dispatchers, to name a few.
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The Board of Supervisors was briefed on the budget during its regular meeting Tuesday.
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City Council members say they were surprised by the cost overrun.
