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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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Law says cities can’t enforce laws that stop people and organizations from providing aid for basic survival
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Under the settlement, Norwalk will also create a $250,000 fund for affordable housing and comply with state housing mandates.
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The company claims the plan will fill city coffers and save city employees' jobs, but some union leaders remain skeptical.
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As LA's outside legal costs balloon, the city attorney is asking the City Council to authorize payment.
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City can demolish dilapidated structures at North Hollywood shopping center.
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The homelessness agency says it needs to reassign staff amid budget reductions
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The campaign, backed by labor unions and community groups, says allowing short term rental of second homes would generate nearly $80 million in city revenue.
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Valley Plaza, the once-iconic shopping center, has fallen into disrepair.
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Street medicine providers say the bill would cut red tape in state health insurance plans and allow them to provide wheelchairs and other medical help more quickly.
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The boycott targets Penske, Home Depot and other large companies across Los Angeles.
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L.A. opened a homeless services hub in Skid Row focused on the health and well-being of drug users.
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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.
