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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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Simpson, who was 76 and had been battling cancer, died on Wednesday, his family announced.
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A consulting firm was selected by a federal judge after hearing bids from three potential options.
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The popular hillside venue is turning two of its four parking lots into rideshare and public transportation hubs.
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Gusts up to 45 mph have been recorded at LAX airport and Catalina Island, according to the National Weather Service.
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Three potential auditors made their bid to conduct what could be the most comprehensive picture of Los Angeles’ response to homelessness in years.
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The National Weather Service expects it to look a little like last time, but with lower temperatures and less rain.
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Between flights, accommodations, and merchandise, people have been shelling out big bucks for this year’s celestial phenomenon.
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Yes, you read that right. The director has been enshrined in front of a new apartment building near the intersection of Lincoln Boulevard and Colorado Avenue.
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This weekend will bring up to up to 3 inches of rain to the coasts and valleys, with a chance of thunderstorms, flooding and landslides throughout the region.
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The system is expected to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, wild winds, dangerous surf, and mountain snow to the region.
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Deadline extended for nonprofit with ties to OC supervisor to account for millions in taxpayer fundsViet America Society has been given more time after a pair of county deadlines came and went earlier this month.
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Free boxes of naloxone, each with two doses, are available at 10 library locations starting Wednesday. Also known as Narcan, the medication helps reverse the effects of opioid overdoses.
