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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 shortfall could prompt the city to cut vacant positions.
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Over the next three days, volunteers will spread out across 4,000 miles of Los Angeles County to count their unhoused neighbors.
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The nominations are out and the campaigns ramp up for one of Hollywood’s top prizes. How did it get so intense?
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States have two years to make their signs more serious under the new regulations.
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The one-day walkout is the paper’s only work stoppage since its first publication in 1881.
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After people began complaining online that Sriracha they'd bought recently didn't taste like the old stuff, we set out to find the answer. It didn't go well.
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The new restrictions will affect more than a dozen streets in neighborhoods like Venice, Playa Vista, and Westchester.
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Headliners include Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat, No Doubt and Tyler, the Creator.
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The contractor is expected to get back to work in about two months with better quality sand.
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The burial spot, which also neighbors Hugh Hefner, is going up for auction in March.
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After defying several subpoenas over the years, Villanueva spent four hours testifying before the Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission.
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Under the Long Beach Pledge pilot, 200 more eligible families will receive $500 a month for one year.
