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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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Dos Rios will help protect several species of wildlife and connect people to the 1,600 acres of green space in their backyard.
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The FDA is warning of paralytic shellfish poisoning, which is caused by a naturally occurring toxin that’s sickened more than 30 people so far.
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The nonviolent activist and longtime L.A. pastor was 95-years-old.
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A super fan has been on a five-month mission to restore Charles M. Schulz's original designs in the San Fernando Valley overpass.
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The rehabilitated pelicans will fly free Wednesday after recovering at San Pedro’s International Bird Rescue.
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Here’s how the pilot program accounts for different types of vehicles, rural drivers, and out-of-state miles.
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Mizuhara changed his plea as part of a deal reached with federal prosecutors after originally pleading not guilty as a formality last month.
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Six planets will align in the sky, but you won’t be able to spot all of them with the naked eye.
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Former President Donald Trump still has campaign events scheduled in Southern California this summer, with photo opportunities starting at $35,000 before his sentencing.
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The Catalina Island Conservancy announced they’ve scrapped that plan to manage the mule deer at a special meeting of the L.A. County Fish and Wildlife Commission.
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The feisty female, named sea otter 841, has been spotted near Santa Cruz after taking a break from bullying people in the Pacific Ocean.
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Dollar Tree announced that it’s acquired the rights to nearly half of its competitor's shuttered stores.
