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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 bill would require cities and counties to have plans in place for rescuing pets in mandatory evacuation zones.
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The young waterbirds are now being raised by the International Bird Rescue in San Pedro.
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Safety upgrades along a scenic stretch of PCH from Santa Monica to Malibu come after deadly crashes.
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San Bernardino flying squirrels nicknamed Fiona and Fast Freddie have made regular cameos on Jackie and Shadow's nest cam feed. A spinoff, anyone?
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New cameras on buses will spot cars parked where they shouldn't be. The goal is to improve bus service reliability and safety.
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The previous app has been disabled, so you’ll need to download the latest version if you’d still like to book trips that way.
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Friends of Big Bear Valley, the nonprofit that manages the popular YouTube livestream of the nest, confirmed the news Saturday.
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The nest's livestream on YouTube has shown only two of the three recently hatched chicks since Friday morning.
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As predicted, rainfall rates peaked between late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning.
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Loma Alta Park will be back bigger and better than ever, officials say. Volunteers can help refurbish the park so Altadena Little Leaguers can play there again in May.
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The youngest chick may be only a few days old, but it’s been holding its own among the two older eaglets.
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This week's rain storm is expected to be strong enough to cause debris flows in and around recently burned areas.
