Makenna Sievertson
I cover the daily drumbeat of Los Angeles - the events, processes, and nuances that make this city such a unique place to call home.
One of my favorite things about growing up in Eagle Rock was getting to experience all of the different communities and cultures across L.A. My goal for my reporting is to help you make sense of everything this city has to offer and feel more connected with your neighbors.
Before joining LAist, I covered politics, crime, education, and entertainment as a writer for a local radio station. I was also a reporter for The Sundial and an anchor for KCSN, California State University, Northridge’s campus newspaper and radio station.
I also spent a few years working with the broadcast press corp in the House of Representatives. I helped coordinate media coverage for events like State of the Union, President Joe Biden’s Inauguration, and more than half a dozen state funerals. I received my masters in Journalism and Digital Storytelling from American University during my time in the nation’s capital.
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L.A. City Councilmember Monica Rodriguez announced Friday she wants the city to directly contract with service providers and cut ties with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. -
The zoo is caring for 15 of the federally protected species, including six babies, as part of an international recovery program.
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Problems highlighted in audit of Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority may be ‘tip of the iceberg,’ judge says.
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Officials say this next round of testing is a major milestone.
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New research reveals that mountain lions are more nocturnal in areas with higher recreational activity like hiking and biking.
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The five-month investigation makes a series of recommendations for university officials and the campus police department.
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Jackie and Shadow fans are hoping for a better outcome, and more eaglets, after last season’s heartbreak.
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Officials said they even consulted a biologist to confirm no actual bear was involved in the alleged scheme.
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The controversial aerial plan would connect Dodger Stadium to Union Station in downtown Los Angeles.
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A win for Jurado adds another progressive to the L.A. City Council.
