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 new program officially launched this week and is looking for more volunteers. -
The replica booth inspired by Doctor Who had been carefully crafted by a renowned roboticist. -
Musicians and singers from every age group and skill level are welcome at the Mission Viejo shelter. -
Organizations that serve older adults are pulling back on services because of budget shortfalls while bracing for the effects of cuts to Medicaid. -
The city will have to argue why the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals should overturn the order. -
The selection comes after CEO Va Lecia Adams Kellum announced her resignation in April. -
Va Lecia Adams Kellum's departure, now planned for Friday, comes as the organization continues to deal with a loss of county funding. -
The short-term rentals company disputes the allegations and says it will continue to support the city's recovery efforts. -
Hammer Museum Director Emeritus Ann Philbin has chosen the public radio stations for the $500,000 pay-it-forward grant. -
Results of the 2025 count show homelessness dropped by 3.4% in the city of L.A. and by 4% countywide, according to LAHSA.
