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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Musicians, artists, and creatives are donating their time and talents across Southern California. -
Here are some common mistakes or misconceptions you may run into. -
Here’s what local animal organizations are doing and how to get in contact with them. -
L.A. County has released a searchable, preliminary map for each area. -
The forest is closed to everyone, including to people who own cabins. -
If you’ve been ordered to leave because of fire, here’s some CalFire tips for protecting your property and making it easier for firefighters. -
Roughly 82,400 residents remain under evacuation orders or warnings across Los Angeles County. -
Sheriff's officials have door-to-door searches with cadaver dogs underway in daylight hours. -
Flames from the Palisades Fire threatened the beloved museum on Tuesday. News that the villa is intact was welcome amid the loss of many other iconic sites. -
The new designation near Joshua Tree National Park protects wildlife and preserves Indigenous spiritual and cultural values tied to the land.
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