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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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We've got everything you need to know about using the new toll lanes.
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Thousands of people waited hours for a chance to take home Shohei Ohtani’s latest bobblehead giveaway.
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The long-awaited report studies and documents the experience of Black people in the city.
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The proposed Chuckwalla, Sáttítla, and Kw'tsán national monuments would protect more than 1 million acres of land, most of which is in California.
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The quarantines for five separate species, including two that have never been detected in this part of the world before, have been lifted.
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The former head football coach said he’ll be in the classroom this time around.
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The 387 acre property near Newport Beach is home to more than 18 sensitive, threatened, or endangered species.
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The popular Orange County bar will host a candlelight vigil tonight.
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The bacteria levels in the water once again exceed state health standards.
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The Cottonwood area has been temporarily closed for visitor’s safety.
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L.A. County courts have 117 court reporter vacancies as of this week, which is about 26% of the total positions.
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The city report described the recently discovered movement as “a ‘bowl’ within a bigger ‘bowl.’”
