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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 actor's live-in personal assistant was also among those who authorities say supplied the drug illegally.
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Despite the trend, the Sheriff's Department says it does not have data on how many incarcerated people have overdosed on drugs.
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In its second year, 988 calls coming from California area codes jumped 14%.
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The 40-year-old was experiencing a mental health crisis when he was fatally shot in May.
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A total of 96 beds where patients can get 24/7 psychiatric care are slated for the L.A. General Medical Center project.
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News of several overdoses at the Century Regional Detention Facility is prompting questions about Sheriff's Department transparency and accountability
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Experts warn there’s still much to be done to meet the mental health needs of people living on the streets. They say programs that provide psychiatrists in the field have shown promise.
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County officials say they'll continue on without city help. The program, which launched two years ago, was touted for innovation when it was first announced in 2020.
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The justices ruled 6-3 to reverse a lower court opinion that found bans on sleeping in public unconstitutional.
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Yong Yang, 40, was fatally shot May 2 by an LAPD officer in his family’s home after his parents made a call to the county Department of Mental Health asking for help.
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Both the city and county of L.A. have alternative response teams that can be called to respond when someone is experiencing a mental health crisis.
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The new program, called CARE Court, allows family members and others to petition a court to step in with a care plan for someone living with serious, untreated mental illness.
