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 multi-million dollar Caltrans stormwater drainage upgrade will also help a salmon species swim to their habitat in the Santa Monica Mountains. -
The suspect was identified as Jerrid Joseph Powell. The 33-year-old is linked to another homicide and robbery that took place in San Dimas. No motive has been identified. -
A majority of the 23 flagged locations are in the downtown L.A. area. Still, officials caution that doesn't mean we'll see another 10 Freeway fire. -
Tens of thousands of gallons of raw sewage spilled in the area, prompting warnings from health officials. -
The parents of Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer say his killing while on duty outside the Palmdale station could have been prevented. -
Unhoused people can now pick up free bags of premium dog and cat food in Skid Row. -
The small Tundra Bean Goose is typically found in Alaska, China, and Russia. -
Gobble Gobble Give has delivered more than 800,000 Thanksgiving meals to the unhoused community since 1998. -
At least 10 local pets have been infected with a sudden respiratory illness that’s been showing up in other states. -
Officials now have until January to figure out how many hospitals would participate and how many locks they’d need.
