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Robert Garrova
What I cover
I’m always on the hunt for esoteric history and strange haunts since my first LAist/KPCC internship over a decade ago. And I break down complicated mental health stories in a place where the L.A. County jail is the de-facto mental health institution and the system of care can feel intractable.
My background
I started at LAist as an intern back in 2013. My public media journey includes time directing Marketplace with Kai Ryssdal and being very cold as a reporter in New Hampshire.
My goals
I want my coverage to fascinate and surprise SoCal residents, even the ones who have been here the longest. And I want my mental health stories to help people living with mental illness and their families understand complicated systems of care while feeling less alone in their journey.
Best way to reach me
I would love to hear from you if you have feedback or concerns about Explore LA or mental health stories. You can reach out by email, rgarrova@laist.com
Stories by Robert Garrova
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City officials and community organizers came together for a summit Thursday to strategize how to expand the Unarmed Model of Crisis Response citywide by the 2028 Olympics.
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They are part of Dodgers Blue Hiking Crew, a group of diehards combining their love for the team with the great outdoors. Their celebratory hike is this weekend.
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Volunteers plant hundreds of milkweed plants in hopes of supporting the dwindling Western monarch population in California.
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UCLA bat biologist Joey Curti hopes his nighttime bat walks will educate people about the diversity of species flapping just above our heads.
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An assessment by City Controller Kenneth Mejia’s office makes several recommendations meant to reduce the number of incidents that end in violence.
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The Horror Community Foundation hosts support groups, meditation and movie screenings to tap into the ‘unifying power of horror.’
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For Friday and Saturday only, a Halloween haunt returns to the historic Shadow Ranch House in West Hills for the first time in 40 years.
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Named in honor of the beloved Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda, the Chinatown restaurant is a shrine to the Boys in Blue.
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Kevin Lacy has an obsession with documenting California’s forgotten and decaying places.
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Illegal harvesting of plants in the wild is leading to extinction for some species, experts say.
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James Rojas’s walking tours of L.A.’s Eastside feature the landmarks of Chicano and Latino culture.
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Clair has been a fixture at the corner of San Vicente and 26th Street for about seven years until she was stolen.
