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Makenna Sievertson
What I cover
I cover the daily drumbeat of Southern California — the events, processes and nuances that make it such a unique place to call home. I break down government meetings, evolving policies and community events with a focus on the housing and homelessness challenges confronting some of our most vulnerable residents.
My background
I’ve been helping audiences make sense of Southern California since I started at LAist in 2023. After growing up in Eagle Rock, I wrote and reported for L.A.-area radio stations, covering emergency services and entertainment and more. I defected to the East Coast for a few years to coordinate broadcast media coverage in the U.S. Capitol.
My goals
I want my reporting to help readers make sense of everything the region has to offer and feel more connected with their neighbors — whether they’re across the street or across the county.
Best way to contact me
I would love to hear your feedback, questions and ideas. You can reach me by email at msievertson@laist.com. Or if you have a tip you’d like to share more privately, you can reach me on Signal. My username is @makennas.78. You can follow this link to reach me there or type my username in the search bar after starting a new chat. For instructions on getting started with Signal, see the app's support page.
Stories by Makenna Sievertson
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The proposed work won’t dramatically change your commute, but officials say it should make some sections of the 110 Freeway less nerve-wracking.
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The data collected over the next several days plays a big part in how resources and programs are allocated.
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The organizations accuse the city of failing to meet a state-mandated deadline for additional housing development.
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The Bus Lane Enforcement Program will start issuing $293 citations on Monday along some bus routes.
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The endangered fish were successfully relocated to Santa Barbara County after ash and debris from the Palisades Fire fouled their habitat.
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All of the proceeds from the sales, which were finalized before the fires, go into a new South Pasadena affordable housing fund.
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Heavy rain deluged Southern California, with flood warnings and more extreme weather throughout the day.
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Wet weather after the Palisades Fire threatened to wipe out the local population of an endangered fish.
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Mizuhara was facing a maximum sentence of 33 years on charges of bank fraud and signing a false tax return.
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The recent rain can wash chemicals, bacteria and trash into the ocean. You don't want to swim in that.
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Last year’s round of clinics were able to serve about 200 people and divert nearly 2,000 pounds of waste from landfills.
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State Farm is asking the state Department of Insurance to immediately approve its request.
