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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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The new report suggests increasing public awareness and providing more funding to expand the program.
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The statue that had its hairdo ripped off in August has undergone a spooky transformation in time for Halloween.
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The measure would allow certain peace officers — like those who work at LAX — and park rangers to transfer their pension plans to one some say will provide better benefits.
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A federal judge sentenced former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan to 12 years in prison in connection with a "pay-to-play criminal enterprise" stretching back to 2013.
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More than 80% of Kaiser’s caregivers — including psychologists, social workers and marriage and family therapists — signed a strike authorization petition.
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The Desert Garden is a hot spot for thieves looking to pilfer succulents and cacti.
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The Bobcat Fire destroyed more than 115,000 acres in and around the Angeles National Forest four years ago, and forced the closure of the Big Santa Anita Canyon and other areas. Now portions of that land will reopen on Oct. 2.
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The election is getting close. For folks still making up their minds, we highlight some chances to hear directly from the candidates.
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Prop. 6 would ban forced labor in California prisons, while still allowing people in prison to work to earn good-time credits.
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The statue is a Downey mainstay. So beloved, one person actually started crying after learning of the accident.
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Arson-related arrests increased in California nearly doubled in 2023 when compared to five years earlier, according to Cal Fire.
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Thousands of Angelenos were jolted with a cell phone alert around 7:30 a.m. Thursday that said: "Earthquake detected! Drop, Cover, Hold On."
