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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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Proceeds from the sales will be allocated to affordable housing programs.
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It’ll still be several years until the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center is ready for visitors, but the museum celebrated another major milestone with a “topping out.”
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It’s not “May Gray” or “June Gloom,” but an extended period of high pressure is causing similar conditions.
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Current Councilmember Paul Krekorian can’t run again because of term limits. Candidates Jillian Burgos and Adrin Nazarian are facing off for the seat.
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The altar is an opportunity to mourn and celebrate dogs, cats, and other cherished companions for Día de los Muertos.
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The former L.A. city councilmember has been sentenced to 13 years for tax evasion and racketeering conspiracy.
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The cameras track and record license plates as they drive through certain areas.
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Officials have warned people living in the area to have preparations in place for people and pets who may be disturbed by the sounds.
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LAist found more than 140 races countywide have only one candidate. Here’s what it means and what experts have to say.
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City officials are also looking for young people’s art designs that could be displayed on the sides of the new bot.
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St. Genevieve Parish Schools has a decades-long relationship with the Carters and shared a special birthday message.
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The roughly 400-year-old tree was slated to be removed for a proposed housing development more than 20 years ago.
