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 museum has been closed for more than four months. -
The bill in the House of Representatives is similar to one that was passed to the Senate several months ago. -
The units are free to use and join more than 20 others in L.A. County -
A court-overseen review found that the city could not substantiate the number of beds the city was taking credit for to show it was complying with the agreements. -
The hearing comes after an independent audit found significant failures by the city in tracking billions of homelessness spending.
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Sunny and Gizmo, now at about 10 weeks old, could take their first flight away from the nest any day now. -
Trump administration launches investigation into CA’s cash assistance program for certain immigrantsA Los Angeles County department is being subpoenaed for all records, including immigration status. -
The squirrels may be cute, but they can cause serious environmental issues — and experts say humans aren’t helping. -
The president's order calls for a plan to house 6,000 veterans in less than three years. -
The Topanga Beach Bus route goes between Santa Monica and the San Fernando Valley. Here's how to ride.
