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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The inaugural director, Sarah Mahin, will help lead the county’s overhaul of the homeless services system. -
The new director is not expected to be named until their employment contract is finalized and the salary has been approved. County leaders haven't said when that will be. -
Visit Big Bear, the event co-organizer, said it’s deeply committed to balancing the desires of the local community with the natural environment. -
Several Black-led groups shared direct calls to action and suggested ways people can get involved, including supporting protests and mutual aid. -
Federal judge orders stepped up monitoring and criticizes city officials for failures that "undermined public trust." -
The 'No Vigilantes Act' looks to strengthen state laws against police impersonation and come as masked federal agents conduct immigration arrests in Los Angeles and around the state. -
Huerta, who leads the powerful Service Employees International Union California, was arrested at an immigration raid Friday near downtown. -
It’s a bittersweet moment for tens of thousands of fans who’ve watched the eagles grow through the YouTube livestream. -
The order came at the end of a days-long hearing to determine whether the city is meeting its legal obligations to provide more shelter for unhoused Angelenos. -
Mayor Karen Bass said she'll consult with officials Wednesday on whether to extend the curfew.
