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Aaron Schrank
Health & Housing Reporter
What I cover
I cover the impact of the housing crisis on public health in Southern California and how where you live affects your well-being. My coverage focuses on homelessness.
My background
I’ve been a public radio reporter and audio producer for more than a decade, reporting on homelessness, religion and other topics for local and national audiences.
My goals
I want to track how public officials spend taxpayer money and whether they deliver on their promises to the L.A. region, especially to unhoused people and working families.
Best way to reach me
Please reach out to me with story ideas, questions or feedback. You can email me at aschrank@laist.com or call or text by phone or through the Signal app at 602-515-1699.
Stories by Aaron Schrank
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Federal judge rules against LA in homeless property seizure lawsuit, finding city fabricated recordsThe judge said L.A. systematically altered records to justify seizing unhoused residents’ belongings.
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The city says a 2% boost until 2028 could add $44 million in yearly revenue.
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Family of resident rescued by firefighters doesn't blame care facility
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Among the programs hit by the cuts is Pathway Home, which helps move people from encampments into temporary housing.
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Several protests are expected in L.A. and around the country in response to the Trump administration’s immigration actions.
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The Lincoln Safe Sleep Village is set to close Saturday. The site provided unhoused people with tents, meals, bathrooms and security.
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Annual unhoused population tally gives snapshot of region’s needs and progress at a pivotal moment
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County homelessness officials propose $219 million in reductions for the coming budget year.
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A dispute over what happened to a wheelchair user on the third floor raises questions about who's responsible for facility residents during emergency evacuations.
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A new law that goes into effect Jan. 1 allows local authorities to dispose of abandoned or inoperable RVs that have an estimated value of $4,000 or less.
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Plaintiffs' lawyers say the decision, which requires the building of 2,500 housing units, could end veteran homelessness in Los Angeles.
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Officials announced the state funds will go toward the Altadena Vista Senior Apartments complex
