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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O.C. officials announced the latest homeless count found that 7,322 people are experiencing homelessness. -
Dozens of bus lines were affected Friday as the transit agency tried to deploy more staff to fill in the gaps. -
The maritime fire killed 34 people near Santa Cruz Island in 2019. -
Six people across the state have become ill from an outbreak in recalled organic walnuts. -
Now that dozens of girders have been installed over the southbound side, crews are turning their attention to the northbound lanes. -
The action by authorities began about nine hours after the initial order to disperse was issued around 6:15 p.m. Wednesday. Shortly after 5 a.m. the area was cleared, with just a small amount of protesters remaining. -
We compiled a few especially creative ideas with help from LAist’s audience. -
Students at UCLA set up in front of Royce Hall at the center of the Westwood campus. -
California newts are a species of special concern in the southern part of the Golden State, but we have some tips for spotting the semi-aquatic amphibians. -
A city’s homelessness strategy in southern Oregon has all eyes on the highest court in the country.
