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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Mental health experts say the stress of the fires can cause underlying mental health issues to flare up for people recovering from addiction. -
With charred earth all over L.A. County, officials are preparing for possible mudslides in burn areas.
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Mayor Karen Bass’ order is intended to expedite debris removal, obtaining building permits and setting up temporary housing.
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The allegedly offenses took place in the Palisades and Eaton fire areas, prosecutors say.
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These devastating fires are taking a toll on our mental health. Here’s how to know when to seek helpMental health resources for kids and adults tailored to this fire disaster.
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The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has confirmed 27 deaths, a toll that rose after structure-to-structure searches by authorities.
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All evacuation warnings were lifted after the fire has burned nearly 800 acres.
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Roughly 82,400 residents remain under evacuation orders or warnings across Los Angeles County.
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Sheriff's officials have door-to-door searches with cadaver dogs underway in daylight hours.
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L.A. County says public works crews are on 24/7 patrols.
