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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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Crews tried to keep the rain away with plastic tarps, but water was still able to seep into the ground.
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The atmospheric river-powered system leaves behind battered infrastructure and dangerously saturated hillsides.
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The local library branches don’t just deal in books these days.
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Most of L.A. County is currently under a flood watch through Wednesday, with spots of severe weather, including thunderstorms, expected through Tuesday night.
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City and county stakeholders have done little to fix the deficiencies ahead of another round of strong winter storms.
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Coroner report shows he died from a meth overdose.
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Nine firefighters were injured while responding to the truck fire in Wilmington when a compressed methane gas tank exploded.
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The L.A. City Council voted to establish an LAPD task force and a reward program to encourage people to report the crimes.
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The selected artist will be invited to a first-of-its-kind nine-month residency with a $50,000 budget starting in April.
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A new program aims to get felines into homes and away from unnecessary euthanasia.
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From preventive maintenance to managing your insurance claims, we’ve got you covered.
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The Los Angeles City Council approved new permit parking Wednesday for some neighborhoods near Runyon Canyon. The permits are meant to curb parking impacts from visitors and hikers trying to visit the popular trail.
