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Makenna Sievertson
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 msievertson@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.
Stories by Makenna Sievertson
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Investigators served a search warrant at Rock N Pawz animal rescue facility on 266th Street West Friday morning.
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Before Big Bear’s famous Jackie and Shadow, there were Jak and Audacity on Santa Cruz, according to officials.
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Got a used tennis or pickleball? These LA-area teens want to recycle them for a world record attemptThe students are collecting donations while advocating for recycling improvements with ball manufacturers and SoCal officials.
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All profits will go toward Hope the Mission’s shelters and services.
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More than a dozen unincorporated areas are included in the ordinance, including East Los Angeles and Rancho Dominguez.
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The feathered duo, Jackie and Shadow, are getting another chance at raising chicks after the first two eggs were breached by ravens last month.
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After Angelenos voted the city’s worst parking last year, the social media competition is pitting infamous intersections against each other.
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The goal of the PETSAFE Act, which Rep. Judy Chu helped introduce, is to make sure pet owners don't face "impossible choice" to leave pets behind in mandatory evacuations.
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The exhibition includes rare items donated by the famed Japanese animation studio on display in North America for the first time, according to the museum.
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The judge ruled the new law that went into effect in January gives that authority to the county — not the city.
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The goal of the $10 million "Save Moon Camp" fundraiser is to permanently preserve more than 62 acres of land along Big Bear Lake.
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All net proceeds from the sales will go toward developing affordable housing in the city, according to officials.
