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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A day after big waves cause damage and injuries, Ventura County beaches are closed to the public. -
High surf sets could reach up to 20 feet in Ventura and Los Angeles county beaches, creating dangerous coastal conditions. -
The state’s Beverage Container Recycling Program will accept wine, liquor, and all juice sizes for the first time starting Jan. 1. -
Two major franchisees are phasing out in-house delivery in advance of state-mandated minimum wage hikes. The layoffs will include hundreds of drivers in Southern California. -
Starting Jan. 1, veterinarians will be able to examine and treat pet patients through telehealth appointments. -
The group has been accused of violence at protests in two Southern California counties, including the unlawful use of tear gas. -
At one Dim Sum restaurant in Alhambra, families were prepared to wait hours for a table on Christmas Day. -
The department is working to get 3,000 animals adopted, fostered, and reunited with families by the end of January. -
New technology and bigger vehicles can mean more glare for other drivers on the road, especially in the rain. -
The decision from federal safety regulators was announced just days after state energy officials voted to extend the nuclear plant’s lifespan for five years.
