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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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A new report shows 2023 was far from Hollywood’s ‘Year of the Woman’: Despite Barbie and The Little Mermaid, the report shows fewer women dominated last year's top 100 movies than the year before.
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The L.A. case comes as rescuers deal with a surge of sick and stranded animals further up the coast in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.
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You can buy bicycles, electronics, or your next unique living room staple at Riverside County’s “Found It Again Reuse Store.”
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City officials said it increased financial well-being, sense of community, and food security, among others.
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The rehabilitation facility, a first for the L.A. County Department of Parks and Recreation, hopes to adopt at least 200 animals each year.
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Test results from the soil, air, water, and animals are pending.
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All of the critically endangered birds could be released into the wild under the California Condor Recovery Program.
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While many services are up and running again, people are being warned to expect delays and appear in person.
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The Friday attack forced the 36 courthouses to close for two weekdays, hobbling the nation's largest trial system.
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The national park averages about 250 reports of paint, stickers, and even nail polish-based graffiti designs each year.
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Public health officials expanded their warning to 16 locations from Leo Carillo to San Pedro.
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Tips for handling the six-legged summer rush from an entomology expert and a pest control perspective.
