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 a bittersweet moment for tens of thousands of fans who’ve watched the eagles grow through the YouTube livestream. -
The order came at the end of a days-long hearing to determine whether the city is meeting its legal obligations to provide more shelter for unhoused Angelenos. -
Mayor Karen Bass said she'll consult with officials Wednesday on whether to extend the curfew. -
Here are some key takeaways from the city administrative officer and a deputy mayor who spent hours on the witness stand in downtown Los Angeles. -
Sunny, one of Jackie and Shadow’s chicks, has ventured to another tree overlooking Big Bear Lake. -
Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher has handled major cases around the country, including last year when the firm represented the city of Grants Pass, Oregon, in a landmark Supreme Court case. -
After an audit found the city failed to accurately track its homelessness spending, a federal judge is considering transferring control of that spending from Los Angeles officials to a court-appointed receiver. -
Gerda was recognized for his investigative work uncovering the Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do saga. -
Friends of Big Bear Valley said in a social media update that the eaglets’ size, including their ankles, have helped them make an educated guess. -
The motion, approved Tuesday, looks to fix “data silos” within city agencies.
