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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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This will be the former NBA player’s first professional coaching position.
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Scenes from a Jackie and Shadow fan party in Big Bear.
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The event is part of the 2024 Outdoor Adventure Days, which also features free kayaking, birding, and other activities in the San Bernardino Mountains.
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Permanent ceremonial signs were installed above the intersection of Colorado Boulevard and Townsend Avenue Thursday, where Tritch True Value Hardware has served customers for nearly 80 years.
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The Los Angeles City Council approved the ballot language for the upcoming election in their meeting on Tuesday.
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The team had a few of their star players show off the new line, but fans have been poking fun at the design online.
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The Post and Hesperia fires both started Saturday, kicking off wildfire season in the Southland. On Sunday, a small brush fire in the Hollywood Hills near Pilgrimage Bridge was quickly knocked down.
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The Emergency Rapid Response Senior Meals Program will end this summer unless the L.A. City Council takes action or finds more funding.
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Fire officials from seven different agencies across the state pleaded with people to be prepared at the L.A. County Fire Department headquarters Friday.
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SoCal’s sweltering heat doesn’t necessarily stick to summer, and now neither does pool season.
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The sauropod skeleton gets its unique coloring from a mineral and is the only one of its kind in the world, according to the museum.
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The “red alert” list will be replaced and a buddy system is being introduced after a Harbor Shelter kennel supervisor was hospitalized.
