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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L.A. County courts have 117 court reporter vacancies as of this week, which is about 26% of the total positions. -
The city report described the recently discovered movement as “a ‘bowl’ within a bigger ‘bowl.’” -
Supervisor Katrina Foley announced Monday that the county has filed a lawsuit against Hand to Hand Relief Organization and its CEO to recover millions of taxpayer dollars. -
The lawsuit alleges that county money meant to feed vulnerable residents was illegally diverted by O.C. Supervisor Andrew Do’s daughter and others to purchase five homes. -
The nonprofit Viet America Society has been at the center of a long-running LAist investigation. -
The city is upping enforcement of its anti-camping ordinances and will cite people for setting-up encampments or sleeping in public. -
2.1 miles of parking-protected bike lanes will be unveiled by city officials Thursday. -
Kevin de León is running for his second term, despite previous calls for his resignation. He faces Ysabel J. Jurado on the November ballot. -
You’ll be able to visit the NMH Commons, the 75,000-square-foot expansion in Exposition Park, by the holidays. -
The agency is accepting applications for its Public Safety Advisory Committee through early next month.
