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 highest payouts over the past few fiscal years are tied to the LAPD and the Public Works divisions for sanitation and street services. -
All three eggs are officially beyond the typical hatching timeline, but Friends of Big Bear Valley hopes fans can take away some life lessons from watching the livestream. -
It’s similar to a previous policy that was later blocked in court and sparked a civil rights lawsuit from state Attorney General Rob Bonta. -
Jackie and Shadow have been taking turns watching over their nest, but time is running out. -
Hannah Gutierrez Reed was the armorer on the “Rust” movie set in 2021, when cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot by a prop gun held by actor Alec Baldwin. -
Where things stand in the race that had incumbent Kevin de Léon facing seven challengers following calls for him to resign after his remarks in the City Hall tape scandal. -
A look at how many showed up to vote in the March 5 primary, either in person or by mail, and how it compares to previous elections. -
The Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center is hoping to inspire similar facilities across the country to follow in their footsteps. -
The pilot program starts in Van Nuys with more than 100 of the brighter, more resilient, all-in-one systems. -
The Orange County Transportation Authority hopes passenger rail service can start back up some time March.
