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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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Evacuation orders remain in place for some areas as the risk of mudslide and debris flows remains from heavy rain overnight Thursday.
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A team of researchers say they want to look at what exposure to toxins from thousands of burned structures does to people over time.
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Recent ocean water testing found no risks to human health, according to health officials.
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As of Tuesday, around 3,400 volunteers had signed up. That's less than half of the total number of volunteers LAHSA requested.
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Applications are open for temporary disaster assistance for groceries from CalFresh. Here's who is eligible.
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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.
