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 new contract is designed to stabilize natural gas prices this winter through early 2026. -
Warren And Downey High Schools Take Their Rivalry To SoFi Stadium For 'Friday Night Lights' ShowdownThe Warren Bears will take on the Downey Vikings on Friday for the first high school game at the stadium. -
The Doran Street and San Fernando Road crossing is one of the most dangerous in L.A. County. -
People can pick up one dose from the library-staffed clinics while supplies last. -
Frank and Nancy Blackwell and Bryan and Cindy Muehlberger have filed lawsuits against the William S. Hart Union High School District over the deaths of their children, Dominic Blackwell, 14, and Gracie Muehlberger, 15. -
New data from LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia's office shows hundreds of more arrests in one city council district. -
USC agreed to pay $215 million to settle a class action lawsuit for 17,000 of Tyndall’s former patients who accused him of inappropriate behavior and abuse -
The UCLA Center for Health Policy Research released its annual health survey data on Wednesday. -
The L.A. County Board of Supervisors approved the amended budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year on Tuesday. -
The L.A. City Council voted to approve Councilmember Heather Hutt's motion Tuesday.
