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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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Thursday’s order comes a week after federal and regional homelessness officials faced off in court.
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The fate of $240 million in federal funds to help people experiencing homelessness across L.A. County will soon be decided by a federal judge.
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Jackie died earlier this week after suffering from severe anemia and receiving intensive, round-the-clock care.
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The famous 14-year-old bald eagle had been receiving intensive care at the Ojai Raptor Center in recent weeks.
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Dozens of women and children in LA who survived domestic violence at risk of losing shelter servicesThe number of people experiencing homelessness from fleeing similar violence jumped by more than 43% since last year, according to data released in recent weeks.
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The tree-lined acres along Big Bear Lake will be essentially untouched for the plants and wildlife who call the habitat home, according to environmental organizations.
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The findings, released Friday, are part of a wide-range of new statistics based on a January point-in-time survey of homelessness across L.A. County.
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The beloved bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow, have been a fixture of Big Bear Lake for years. But if Jackie's receiving medical care in a rehab center, will Shadow move on?
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About half the money was raised through small donations, while the other half was covered in a more than $5.5 million check.
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The rescued eagle is suffering from severe anemia and kidney inflammation, according to the Ojai Raptor Center, which has been caring for the bird since Saturday.
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Tickets from the Sept. 22 grand opening through the end of next February were up for grabs as of Tuesday.
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While the identity and sex of the rescued eagle has not been confirmed, the nonprofit that runs the popular nest camera said it’s likely Jackie.
