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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.
Stories by Makenna Cramer
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Major shifts have kept candidates and election-watchers on their toes, but that’s not unusual for California's vote-counting process.
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L.A. City Councilmember Nithya Raman gained enough votes, according to the Associated Press, pushing reality TV personality Spencer Pratt out of the runoff.
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Challenger Zach Sokoloff said Wednesday that "it doesn't appear like" he can make up the deficit.
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The incumbent is in third place. In strong positions to make the runoff are consumer protection attorney Marissa Roy and homicide prosecutor John McKinney.
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A look at how many people have showed up to vote in the June 2 primary, either in person or by mail, and how it compares to previous elections.
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Local organizations say meal, transportation and case management programs could face significant cuts.
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Enjoy the clouds while you can — warmer temperatures are expected to return to the region by the weekend.
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The direct service from Palmdale and Lancaster will start Monday, according to officials.
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The Los Angeles Unified ceremony honored students who’ve faced 'tremendous' challenges, including housing and financial instability.
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About 260,000 people in L.A. County will be affected by expanded work requirements starting next month, according to officials.
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Red Bull Soapbox Race takes over LA Saturday — with a hot dog stand and a lucha libre car in the mixThe race features more than 30 teams driving their DIY creations down an obstacle-filled course in downtown.
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The Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center is built around a towering centerpiece: space shuttle Endeavour in its 20-story vertical launch position.
