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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 Bureau of Street Lighting says reports have reached an unprecedented level in recent years.
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The worst of the atmospheric storms have passed, but officials say potential landslides and other hazards will remain.
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Los Angeles County sanitation officials say the rain is to blame.
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Flood and debris flow warnings remained in effect overnight for some areas as the worst of the rain subsided Tuesday afternoon.
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Cabrillo Beach waters and Long Beach swimming areas are closed
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Nonstop rain force mandatory evacuations for parts of Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.
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Growing concern for city and county’s preparedness ahead of dangerous winter storm.
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The temporary rules from the pandemic years will expire this summer. Restaurants need to apply if they want to keep serving on sidewalks and streets.
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A first look at the world’s only authentic space shuttle stack standing in Exposition Park, ahead of the upcoming Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center.
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A cousin from the Philippines can now fly to the U.S. to donate after back-to-back rejections from the State Department.
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The closures begin Friday night and run through Sunday, with the most significant traffic impacts expected overnight Saturday.
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Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, whose district includes Dodger Stadium, is calling on the city to pause the project until more research is done.
