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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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Visitors and residents are being urged to keep people and pets out of the water.
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A Southern California state senator introduced the idea with a resolution that passed with unanimous, bipartisan support.
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The House of Representatives Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency is requesting Bass come to Capitol Hill in less than two weeks.
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Gone are the days of access codes, pins and 'raise hand' features for public comment callers.
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California water officials are warning visitors and residents of harmful algal blooms throughout the lake.
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It's been a busy week, but here’s what local officials say hasn’t changed.
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The public is invited to a community festival in Calabasas and a livestream of the ribbon cutting.
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The bird, banded as KD1, has now been named Kaydee by the nonprofit that runs the popular livestream cameras.
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Jonathan Rinderknecht, 30, was in court Wednesday after his first trial ended with a deadlocked jury this summer.
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The L.A. City Council moved the ordinance forward Wednesday after some neighborhood groups expressed opposition.
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A new eagle, known as KD1, has been seen hanging out with Shadow lately — and fans have mixed feelings.
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Thursday’s order comes a week after federal and regional homelessness officials faced off in court.
