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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 museum has been closed for more than four months.
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The bill in the House of Representatives is similar to one that was passed to the Senate several months ago.
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The units are free to use and join more than 20 others in L.A. County
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A court-overseen review found that the city could not substantiate the number of beds the city was taking credit for to show it was complying with the agreements.
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The hearing comes after an independent audit found significant failures by the city in tracking billions of homelessness spending.
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Sunny and Gizmo, now at about 10 weeks old, could take their first flight away from the nest any day now.
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Trump administration launches investigation into CA’s cash assistance program for certain immigrantsA Los Angeles County department is being subpoenaed for all records, including immigration status.
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The squirrels may be cute, but they can cause serious environmental issues — and experts say humans aren’t helping.
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The president's order calls for a plan to house 6,000 veterans in less than three years.
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The Topanga Beach Bus route goes between Santa Monica and the San Fernando Valley. Here's how to ride.
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The properties are in Pasadena, South Pasadena and El Sereno.
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Los Angeles is home to more than half a million Filipinos, and some have their eye on one cardinal contender.
