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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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The funds will go to free therapy services for hundreds of fire survivors over the next two years.
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Six people graduated from the CARE Court program in L.A. County. Some officials say we should look beyond those numbers.
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Last shows are scheduled for Dec. 18 and Dec. 19.
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The show at Healing Force of the Universe on Sunday benefits the nonprofit, Altadena Musicians.
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Since the 1940s, the camp nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains has welcomed generations of Scouts. The Palisades Fire changed the site forever.
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Shoppers can get up to a $50 bonus gift card that can be used at approved brick-and-mortars recovering from the Eaton and Palisades fires.
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The L.A. City Ethics Commission alleges Renette Anderson misused her position for personal benefit.
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The Winter Bloom Holiday Market and Gathering is focused on bringing Altadenans dispersed by January's firestorm back together.
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The Gentle Barn rescues turkeys from Thanksgiving dinners and gives them a higher purpose.
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Program organizers celebrated a $36 million boost in funding Monday.
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A roughly 40,000-square-foot expansion is coming to the Columbia Memorial Space Center.
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The project, which will include some 50,000 songs from private record collections, is a collaboration between UC Santa Barbara and the Dust-to-Digital Foundation.
