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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Kaiser therapists, psychologists and social workers have been picketing in California since October. -
The filing meets a deadline set by a Superior Court Judge who called the situation at the Downey facility “untenable.”
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County officials say they're watching the jail population growth closely as it could make it harder to meet the needs of all incarcerated people, particularly those with mental health issues.
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Since the January wildfires, people and organizations that serve musicians and other artists have stepped up to help.
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The 44-year-old man is accused of using a chainsaw to cut down eight trees in downtown Los Angeles.
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The move comes a week after a state board reaffirmed its finding that the LA County facility is unsuitable to house youth.
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The event will include author talks and free gift cards to local indie bookstore Octavia’s Bookshelf.
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The Greek restaurant and market has been in the Pico-Union neighborhood for more than 70 years.
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A report says the health care provider still fails to provide appointments in a timely fashion; Kaiser says it has made "substantial progress."
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In one year, the program has responded to more than 6,000 calls, 96% of which didn't require armed police support. But will city budget woes doom the program?
