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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Applications are open for temporary disaster assistance for groceries from CalFresh. Here's who is eligible. -
There are still 270 evacuees staying at the Pasadena Civic Center, which has a full slate of events scheduled this month.
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County officials recommend some cuts to homeless services, part of a changing approach ahead of the Measure A sales tax kicking in in April.
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A new interactive map from USC researchers breaks down traffic to and from ports by ZIP code and street.
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The fire disasters add another layer of difficulty for unhoused Angelenos as resources are stretched thin.
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Air quality experts and advocates warn of the potential dangers of smoke, ash and soot.
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Residents from at least 70 long-term care facilities have been moved into other facilities, hotels, Airbnbs and private residences due to the fires. And some are now returning to facilities that previously had to be evacuated.
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Public health and air quality experts will weigh in on risks.
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The Air Quality Index measures particles in the air, but not how toxic they are, experts say.
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Going forward during the region's fire crisis would compromise data and safety, officials say.
