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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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If you end up being accepted to help with anything from fan operations to team services, you’ll get an official uniform and certificate.
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The Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center is looking for donations and volunteers to help the more than 650 animals in their care.
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Saturday marks the first time a major orchestra has performed its own set at the Indio music festival.
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Thousands of donated dresses, suits, shoes, jewelry and accessories are available for students to pick from.
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Officials have attempted to shepherd the whale back out to sea for days.
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LA residents need to download the new MyLA311 app to keep making service requests on their phones, but officials said it’s for the better.
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Nearly 50 parking lots and garages were entered, but only one was crowned the worst of the worst.
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The decision comes after a week-long naming contest and a final vote by elementary school students.
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It marks another major milestone for the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, the bridge being built over the busy 101 Freeway in Agoura Hills.
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This blue box, which was engineered by the late Grant Imahara, is looking for handy Whovians who can help give it a facelift.
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The mayor cited a recent Supreme Court decision in a major homelessness case.
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When the chick died in a snowstorm, teachers suddenly had to get real with their students. Here’s how some of them handled it.
