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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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The 3.6-mile project will expand sidewalks, improve crosswalks, and bring bike and bus lanes to the popular stretch.
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City councilmembers voted to request proposals from private companies, county governments, and other third parties in a tense, hours-long meeting.
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The new regulations, passed by the L.A. County Board of Supervisors, apply to unincorporated areas.
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A stubborn low-pressure system is causing instability in the atmosphere and bringing a chance of rain, lightning, and hail along with it.
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With the L.A. City Council’s approval, an Eagle Rock intersection is set to be permanently designated as “Tritch Family Square.”
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The peak gusts are expected to move out of the region by Thursday night, making room for a chance of wet weather into the weekend.
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The highest payouts over the past few fiscal years are tied to the LAPD and the Public Works divisions for sanitation and street services.
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All three eggs are officially beyond the typical hatching timeline, but Friends of Big Bear Valley hopes fans can take away some life lessons from watching the livestream.
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It’s similar to a previous policy that was later blocked in court and sparked a civil rights lawsuit from state Attorney General Rob Bonta.
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Jackie and Shadow have been taking turns watching over their nest, but time is running out.
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Hannah Gutierrez Reed was the armorer on the “Rust” movie set in 2021, when cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot by a prop gun held by actor Alec Baldwin.
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Where things stand in the race that had incumbent Kevin de Léon facing seven challengers following calls for him to resign after his remarks in the City Hall tape scandal.
