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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 California Science Center will start moving an enormous external tank through Exposition Park this week.
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California school districts will receive more than $88 million in federal grants to replace hundreds of school buses with low and zero-emission vehicles.
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Jerrid Joseph Powell is also accused of killing an L.A. County employee in a follow-home robbery in San Dimas.
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The 16-ounce jars of molasses and jam were sold at grocery stores in Woodland Hills, Van Nuys, and Irvine.
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They allegedly managed nearly 100 properties, including in Los Angeles, Malibu, and Marina Del Rey.
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The urgent agricultural alert is meant to warn people about the Queensland fruit fly and Huanglongbing disease.
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After Shaunzi was discovered down and unable to get up, even with help, the zoo decided to sedate and euthanize her.
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LA Metro wants to hear from the public on their proposed fare structure before it's presented to the Metro Board of Directors later this month.
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The advisory is in effect from Leo Carillo State Beach, out to Catalina Island, all the way down to San Pedro.
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Starting in January, the Endeavour will be moved to its new, permanent home at the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center in Exposition Park.
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A day after big waves cause damage and injuries, Ventura County beaches are closed to the public.
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High surf sets could reach up to 20 feet in Ventura and Los Angeles county beaches, creating dangerous coastal conditions.
