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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 small Tundra Bean Goose is typically found in Alaska, China, and Russia.
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Gobble Gobble Give has delivered more than 800,000 Thanksgiving meals to the unhoused community since 1998.
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At least 10 local pets have been infected with a sudden respiratory illness that’s been showing up in other states.
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Officials now have until January to figure out how many hospitals would participate and how many locks they’d need.
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“Residents in our underserved communities may discover that an EV is no longer beyond their family's financial reach.”
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UCLA Health says it was going to be the largest donation ever made to UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital.
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Here are the latest updates on 10 Freeway closure.
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The 10 Freeway opens just over a week after a fire shut down a key stretch near downtown L.A.
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The Tustin City Council approved the agreement in an emergency meeting Friday.
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If approved, the “Sphere on Sunset” billboard and building combo in WeHo would be taller than the Hollywood Sign.
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Some local actors and strike captains share their early thoughts on the deal now that the strike has been lifted.
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After 118 days on the picket lines, the SAG-AFTRA strike ends at 12:01 a.m. Thursday.
