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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 Doran Street and San Fernando Road crossing is one of the most dangerous in L.A. County.
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People can pick up one dose from the library-staffed clinics while supplies last.
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Frank and Nancy Blackwell and Bryan and Cindy Muehlberger have filed lawsuits against the William S. Hart Union High School District over the deaths of their children, Dominic Blackwell, 14, and Gracie Muehlberger, 15.
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New data from LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia's office shows hundreds of more arrests in one city council district.
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USC agreed to pay $215 million to settle a class action lawsuit for 17,000 of Tyndall’s former patients who accused him of inappropriate behavior and abuse
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The UCLA Center for Health Policy Research released its annual health survey data on Wednesday.
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The L.A. County Board of Supervisors approved the amended budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year on Tuesday.
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The L.A. City Council voted to approve Councilmember Heather Hutt's motion Tuesday.
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The new program is designed to help people living with a serious, untreated mental illness such as schizophrenia.
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Sen. Dianne Feinstein died Thursday night at her home in Washington, D.C. Davis had known and worked with Feinstein since the 1970s.
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Metro's on-demand rideshare pilot program has been extended, but trips could start costing more.
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Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1078 into law Monday. It is designed to end book bans in schools across the state.
