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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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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
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Brier Oak’s latest citation came months after regulators considered pulling its license.
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Under legal challenge, federal housing officials backtrack on changes that L.A. officials say affect thousands getting rental help. New rules remain likely.
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A state oversight agency cited the MonteCedro retirement community in Altadena for failing to follow its emergency evacuation plan.
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Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority calls on county to protect employees during the transition.
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Thursday is opening day at Bear Mountain for skiers and snowboarders.
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The ordinance mirrors a California law that the Trump administration is already challenging in court
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The region currently spends 90% of HUD dollars on permanent housing, but the feds capped it at 30%.
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The spending plan would gut prevention, outreach and supportive services to maintain temporary shelter beds and absorb rate increases previously covered by other funding sources.
