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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Governor Newsom will travel to the region for a brief trip before continuing on to China for a week. -
University officials have identified students killed when a driver hit them Tuesday evening along the busy coastal route. -
The first round of restored North Beach cottages will be available for overnight rentals just in time for the holiday season. -
L.A. County Supervisors approve a resolution to crack down on "Vanlords" who rent out RVs for people to live in. -
The unanimous vote was delayed by more than 90 minutes of public comment and to remove protestors from the meeting. -
Officials expect the emergency-use vaccine to partially protect the critically endangered species from the deadly avian influenza virus. -
Mayor Karen Bass and six L.A. city councilmembers are meeting with federal officials on housing, gun violence, and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. -
The “Heart of L.A.” event will be open from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. -
The 92-year-old property could be redeveloped into a mixed-use facility that includes housing. -
The proposed four-year contract includes wage increases, more job training, and a commitment to hire and retain new workers.
