Robert Garrova
I cover mental health at a time when L.A. — and the nation — is failing people who live with a serious mental illness. The L.A. County jail system is the de-facto mental health institution for our region, and people who want help with their mental health often can’t get it, even if they can afford it. I’ll work to help Angelenos understand how we got here and what reforms aim to change things. I’ll do this through the stories of people struggling with their own mental health and those trying to get care for a loved one.
My reporting has taken me to the edge of wildfires in California, the White Mountains of New Hampshire, steps away from a robot that’s now exploring Mars, and into the homes of countless Angelenos.
I’ve had many jobs in radio. I used to help produce and direct the flagship show for Marketplace, a daily business and economic news show. I also spent a couple years in the Northeast working as a reporter. I found my love of audio journalism while interning on LAist's (formerly KPCC’s) Off-Ramp in 2013.
I was born and raised in SoCal. I’m most proud when my journalism can help raise the voices of people struggling in this beautiful region stricken by inequality.
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“I have concerns regarding the tactics employed,” said L.A. Sheriff Alex Villanueva. -
The budget committee approves a plan to forgive six months of rent.
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District 4 Councilman David Ryu introduced a motion Wednesday that aims to "crack down" on rowdy COVID-19 parties in Los Angeles.
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District 4 Councilman David Ryu introduced a motion on Wednesday that aims to ‘crack down’ on rowdy COVID-19 parties in Los Angeles.
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Compton Mayor Aja Brown joined city officials today to call out what they said is continued injustice inflicted on their community by L.A. County…
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Extreme grief and isolation are extremely real threats to your health. Experts worry the next pandemic will be a mental health one.
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Several activists and lawmakers want to remove the police from most mental health crisis situations. Some in law enforcement feel the same way.
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Several activists and lawmakers want to remove the police from most mental health crisis situations. Some in law enforcement feel the same way.
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The audit also recommends that the state release information to counties so they can better keep track of who’s received involuntary treatment.
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Sheriff Alex Villanueva said on Twitter recently that moves by L.A. County to reduce funding to his department would leave L.A. streets looking like “a scene from Mad Max.” On Facebook, he used the term "La Malinche" in reference to Supervisor Hilda Solis. Where is this headed?
