Aaron Schrank
As LAist’s Health and Housing reporter, I aim to help Southern Californians understand the impact of the housing crisis on public health — how where people live can affect their overall well-being. I will also hold public officials accountable for serving the most vulnerable among us, including unhoused people and families.
I grew up in Phoenix, and I’ve covered many topics for public radio outlets in the Western U.S. — including education in Wyoming and religion in Los Angeles. My work has earned multiple Edward R. Murrow awards, and I served as senior producer for the Mobituaries with Mo Rocca podcast.
Please reach out to me with any story ideas, questions or feedback. You can contact me at aschrank@scpr.org or on the website formerly known as Twitter: @aaronschrank.
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The study found recipients spent nearly all the money on basic needs like food and transportation, not drugs or alcohol. -
LAHSA’s annual unhoused population tally is scheduled for Jan. 20 to 22. -
L.A. officials and volunteers undercounted in key neighborhoods by 32% this year, the study says. The agency that conducts the count says it welcomes the review but hasn't seen the numbers yet. -
The new sales tax divides $96 million among L.A.’s 88 cities. -
Soul Housing was, until recently, L.A. County’s largest recuperative care provider, with more than 1,300 beds across 16 facilities. -
One LAHSA commissioner is ‘deeply disappointed’ with the delay. -
The agency has been without a formal policy as it oversees hundreds of millions in contracts. -
Shuttered mall highlights region's struggle to hold nuisance properties accountable. -
The Walt Disney Company announced Monday that the late-night host will return to the network. Sinclair says they will preempt the show in their markets. -
Law says cities can’t enforce laws that stop people and organizations from providing aid for basic survival
