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Makenna Sievertson
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 msievertson@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 Sievertson
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The historic properties have been sitting vacant for decades and were put on the market as-is, with prices ranging from $750,000 to $1.75 million.
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It marks the first increase for Angelenos since 2008 and will nearly double what some currently pay.
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About 5,000 more plants will be installed this fall, officials say, blanketing what will become a nearly 1-acre wildlife habitat.
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Caribbean fruit flies have been detected around Montebello, prompting California’s first quarantine for the species in 40 years.
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A federal judge wrote that Controller Kenneth Mejia is the most knowledgeable about the complex funding in the homelessness system.
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The grand prize designs will be distributed across the library system.
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A former student allegedly stabbed staff members and indicated he placed pipe bombs in the area.
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City officials say community input is a key part of the planning process, and they want to hear from you.
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Moonbridge Doughnut Studio creates pop culture-inspired designs, including from “Spirited Away” and “The Office.”
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Each ADA-accessible unit includes touchless toilets, faucets and soap dispensers, as well as more than 20 sensors to detect motion, water and waste levels.
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A proposal to build a gondola that would connect Union Station and Dodger Stadium has faced years of opposition from community groups and coalitions.
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Nom. Nom. Nom. The event destroyed the internet when it was first announced — and sold out in minutes.
