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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Nazarian told LAist about what he's looking to address in his first term at City Hall. -
No need to drop more quarters into the machine. -
Crews have been making steady progress on the Franklin Fire in Malibu Canyon since the red flag conditions subsided. -
The Los Angeles Metro Board of Directors voted to change the business model and contract out some services. -
Wildfires, fireworks, and fireplaces can have a serious impact on air quality in SoCal. -
Shaking was likely felt as far away as Santa Maria and briefly prompted a tsunami warning. -
The ban also includes wax or paper fire logs. -
Turnout was down, voting in person was up. -
Both current and former drivers told LAist relieving themselves in the back of their delivery vans was incredibly common, even without the big holiday rush. -
L.A. City Councilmember Monica Rodriguez announced Friday she wants the city to directly contract with service providers and cut ties with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.
