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 was absolutely terrified of things like school shootings and natural disasters, and so was my sister." -
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Firefighters plan for things to go from bad to worst. If that happens, the blaze would cut through downtown Santa Barbara all the way to the 101 Freeway.
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Recreational pot becomes legal in less than two weeks. L.A. County's health department is creating a permitting and inspection program for marijuana businesses.
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Deadlines for last-minute shipping are fast approaching. We've gathered info from the postal service, UPS and Fed Ex to help you plan.
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Hundreds of families have lost their homes to the wildfires. Several local non profits have set up funds to help them rebuild.
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It's the first time the LAFD flew a drone over a wildfire to get a better look at hotspots. The department plans to use more drones in the future.
