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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County service disruptions are expected to continue at least through Wednesday evening, officials said. -
The program trains formerly incarcerated Angelenos for firefighting jobs.
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It’s the tenth California case this year and comes amid a widening U.S. outbreak.
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The coalition provides free services to help brands rebuild and it's part of a growing wave of professionals pitching in to help fire survivors.
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As Los Angeles County shifts millions in homeless services spending from LAHSA, officials are placing a big bet on Housing for Health, a health-centered model to address the homeless crisis.
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The county will fund homeless prevention at 25% of last year's levels.
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The ordinance is expected to generate more than $1 billion a year for homeless services and affordable housing.
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The new county homelessness budget includes massive cuts to the LA:RISE workforce development program.
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The first budget allocating Measure A sales tax funds also includes cuts to services.
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One person has died in Texas, another in New Mexico. An infant with the virus came through LAX, and now there's an L.A. resident with the virus. Health officials are urging Californians to check their vaccination status.
