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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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L.A.'s regional homeless agency is behind on paying contracts. The city of L.A. and L.A. County want to know why.
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The people who were arrested are accused of operating a network of care homes where residents faced physical and financial abuse, authorities said.
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More than 85% of women living at Union Rescue Mission were not up to date on cancer screenings, authorities said.
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About 40% of those invoices are more than two months old. Providers tell LAist the stress caused by late payments is disrupting the system.
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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.
