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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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Kaiser says it has a plan in place to ensure care continues during the work stoppage. But the union says it doesn’t go far enough.
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A fast-burning fire in the mountains was pushed by exceptionally strong and dry Santa Ana winds, burning thousands of acres, destroying homes and forcing evacuations.
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This proposition would eliminate a constitutional provision allowing involuntary servitude for incarcerated persons.
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Charter Amendment FF would would give all city peace officers the opportunity to be covered by the same pension plan no matter what department they work for.
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One big sticking point is that mental health workers want more time outside of therapeutic sessions to handle patient charts and other follow up.
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One UFO researcher called Big Tujunga Canyon a “window area” for paranormal encounters.
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Nearly 2,400 Southern California Kaiser mental health care workers are on Day 4 of a strike.
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The move comes after a state board deemed Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey unsuitable to house youths for the second time this year.
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More than 100 Kaiser mental health workers picketed outside the HMO’s medical center on Sunset Boulevard demanding higher wages, more prep time.
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Some 2,400 Kaiser mental health workers say they’re ready to start picketing on Monday.
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Officials say the FCC is poised to make crucial updates to how 988 calls get routed.
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L.A. County has until December to comply with state-mandated staffing requirements or move some 300 youths out of the facility.
