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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It’s not “May Gray” or “June Gloom,” but an extended period of high pressure is causing similar conditions. -
Current Councilmember Paul Krekorian can’t run again because of term limits. Candidates Jillian Burgos and Adrin Nazarian are facing off for the seat. -
The altar is an opportunity to mourn and celebrate dogs, cats, and other cherished companions for Día de los Muertos. -
The former L.A. city councilmember has been sentenced to 13 years for tax evasion and racketeering conspiracy. -
The cameras track and record license plates as they drive through certain areas. -
Officials have warned people living in the area to have preparations in place for people and pets who may be disturbed by the sounds. -
LAist found more than 140 races countywide have only one candidate. Here’s what it means and what experts have to say. -
City officials are also looking for young people’s art designs that could be displayed on the sides of the new bot. -
St. Genevieve Parish Schools has a decades-long relationship with the Carters and shared a special birthday message. -
The roughly 400-year-old tree was slated to be removed for a proposed housing development more than 20 years ago.
