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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 'No Vigilantes Act' looks to strengthen state laws against police impersonation and come as masked federal agents conduct immigration arrests in Los Angeles and around the state.
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Huerta, who leads the powerful Service Employees International Union California, was arrested at an immigration raid Friday near downtown.
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It’s a bittersweet moment for tens of thousands of fans who’ve watched the eagles grow through the YouTube livestream.
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The order came at the end of a days-long hearing to determine whether the city is meeting its legal obligations to provide more shelter for unhoused Angelenos.
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Mayor Karen Bass said she'll consult with officials Wednesday on whether to extend the curfew.
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Here are some key takeaways from the city administrative officer and a deputy mayor who spent hours on the witness stand in downtown Los Angeles.
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Sunny, one of Jackie and Shadow’s chicks, has ventured to another tree overlooking Big Bear Lake.
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Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher has handled major cases around the country, including last year when the firm represented the city of Grants Pass, Oregon, in a landmark Supreme Court case.
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After an audit found the city failed to accurately track its homelessness spending, a federal judge is considering transferring control of that spending from Los Angeles officials to a court-appointed receiver.
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Gerda was recognized for his investigative work uncovering the Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do saga.
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Friends of Big Bear Valley said in a social media update that the eaglets’ size, including their ankles, have helped them make an educated guess.
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The motion, approved Tuesday, looks to fix “data silos” within city agencies.
