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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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No winner from L.A., O.C., Riverside, or San Bernardino counties have ever won the national bee.
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Riders will now have to tap to leave the North Hollywood B Line Station for at least the next few months.
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Experts say the long holiday weekend could offer cues to a busy summer. We've got some travel tips.
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Raul and his wife Rosa opened their first Cuban bakery storefront in 1976 in Echo Park.
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Chancellor Gene Block testified before the Committee on Education and the Workforce Thursday along with two other university presidents.
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Chancellor Gene Block will face the Committee on Education and the Workforce after the committee's chair delivered a stern warning to college leaders.
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The southbound side in Agoura Hills will be closed again Tuesday night, marking a major milestone for the largest wildlife crossing of its kind.
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The DEA and the U.S. Postal Service’s law enforcement arm that investigates illicit drugs in the mail stream are assisting the LAPD.
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The series of short films, called “Grand Theft Eco,” uses a modified version of the popular video game to create sets for the stories.
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In a city full of tough traffic and disgruntled drivers, being briefly recognized on the road can go a long way.
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The dining and cocktail destination has started rolling out its reopening already, with Pacific Seas and a revamped cafeteria concept slated to start serving customers again this summer.
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Mizuhara pleaded not guilty as part of a formality, but will change his plea to guilty as part of a deal reached with the U.S. District Attorney’s Office last week.
