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 lawsuits allege that SCE's equipment caused the fire that destroyed swaths of Altadena, prompting massive emergency response and ongoing cleanup costs. -
Up to a foot of snow, a brief burst of rain and whipping winds could hit the nest in the San Bernardino National Forest late Wednesday into early Friday. -
The new passes will start to be distributed Tuesday and are for people, businesses and school buses who need to travel in the Palisades Fire burn area. -
Now all eyes turn to the third egg to see if it develops a pip, the first hole an eaglet makes as it emerges from its shell. -
The competition is being run by Americana at Brand Memes on Instagram and its anonymous account holder, Mr. Glen Dale. -
Officials say the report, released Thursday, is the first comprehensive analysis of the true cost of the wildfires. -
Officials say our dry winter is partly to blame for the smaller blooms. -
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People affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires can now apply for $6,000, $12,000 or $18,000 grants. -
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass says she was 'acting in the best interests of Los Angeles’ public safety' in removing Kristin Crowley as LAFD chief. -
The proposed work won’t dramatically change your commute, but officials say it should make some sections of the 110 Freeway less nerve-wracking.
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