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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 goal is to encourage more adoption and fostering, but the proposal needs to make it through the L.A. City Council and mayor’s office first.
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A stubborn high-pressure system is anchored over the area, and temperatures aren't expected to ease up for at least another few days.
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The L.A. City Council failed to further fund the Emergency Rapid Response Senior Meals program earlier this week.
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Authorities confirmed three men have been arrested after fleeing from the outdoor mall. A gun was also fired at the scene,
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The extreme heat is expected to last for about a week, and officials are warning people to be prepared with a place to cool off.
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You can get up close to a Dragon cargo spacecraft and Electron Rocket at the California Science Center’s "Work in Progress" gallery.
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Teens across L.A. brought their big ideas on environmental justice to the L.A. Zoo’s first ever Youth Conservation Symposium.
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People, and pets, are being warned to avoid all water contact until further notice.
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The End Slavery in California Act made it through Sacramento on Thursday.
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The 5th Helena Drive home is the only one Monroe ever owned and is where the Hollywood icon died at 36 years old.
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Some people, including from Glendale’s Museum of Neon Art, are trying to save the 10-gallon hat on Sunset Boulevard.
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Voters will now decide if they should tax themselves more for homelessness services and housing.
