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 parents have been caring for a pair of healthy chicks, but Cleveland National Forest officials want to make sure others don’t get too close. -
The species has been federally endangered for decades, but its population has struggled in Southern California. -
Getting rid of the bulky debris can be a journey. Nearly every city has different rules for how to handle the bulky items, but we’ve got some helpful tips. -
The bill would bar local and state officials from voting on contracts that benefitted close relatives. -
A group of unhoused people and a community organization claim the city has violated their constitutional rights by seizing and destroying property. -
The new restrictions span four city council districts, making it more difficult for people living in RVs to find places to park overnight. -
The famous feathered family’s saga has gotten quite a reaction from their human fans. -
All southbound lanes in Agoura Hills will be affected by construction starting next week. -
Simpson, who was 76 and had been battling cancer, died on Wednesday, his family announced. -
A consulting firm was selected by a federal judge after hearing bids from three potential options.
