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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 San Fernando Valley resident was hospitalized and succumbed to a severe case of the mosquito-borne disease.
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The shelters would be available 24/7 to protect unhoused people from heat waves, dry summers, and other extreme weather conditions.
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The tree, believed to be older than the United States itself, lives in Pico Canyon Park in Stevenson Ranch.
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Police identified the person who was shot and killed during an alleged hijacking on a Metro bus earlier this week as Anthony Rivera
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Public health officials warned that this is unprecedented for L.A. County, but there’s no need to panic.
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Justin Wayne Halstenberg was arrested last week and is facing nearly a dozen felony counts.
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Scientists believe Europa could have the key ingredients to support life as we know it.
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The 5-year-old boy had to be airlifted to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries earlier this month.
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Part of a Watts street has been named after Harris to celebrate her work in the community.
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Cool weather and a marine layer are expected to continue helping firefighters.
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Video captured flames engulfing trees and infrastructure, but it escaped major damage.
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Nocturnal Wonderland attracts tens of thousands of people to Glen Helen Regional Park, which is sitting between the Bridge and Line fires.
