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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A former L.A. city prosecutor will run region’s homeless services agency. Critics say she has pursued policies that criminalize homelessness. -
LA County braces for potentially massive financial blow as Trump tries to crack down on homelessnessThe federal government is waging an "all out assault" on funding and services for L.A. County’s most vulnerable residents, a top homelessness official said Thursday.
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The L.A. regional homelessness agency says it was correcting errors to comply with federal requirements.
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Results of the 2025 count show homelessness dropped by 3.4% in the city of L.A. and by 4% countywide, according to LAHSA.
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The program started last year. It's one of the only treatment options available for unhoused Angelenos addicted to stimulants, including methamphetamine, experts say.
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A 2024 RAND study shows a shift in the population on L.A.’s streets.
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In Los Angeles, Sacramento and San Diego, homeless Californians describe their experiences as camping ban enforcement has increased.
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Officials say investments in overdose response, harm reduction methods and treatment are saving lives.
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The alleged incident at Hope the Mission aligns with a comment from L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, who said federal agents were seen at to homeless shelters and emergency rooms Thursday.
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DHS Security Kristi Noem was giving a news conference when the senior senator from California tried to interrupt with questions.
