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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 stall comes just as the AMPTP makes details of its latest offer public.
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The actors are closing in on three months of picketing now.
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With the Hollywood writers strike wrapping up, all attention now turns to the more than two-month-old actors strike.
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The leadership of the Writers Guild of America voted to lift the strike while the contract is sent to members for ratification.
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SAG-AFTRA members overwhelmingly voted to give the union authorization to call a video game strike if negotiations don’t go well.
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With a possible WGA deal on the horizon, writers say they’ll continue to support striking actors.
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"We can say, with great pride, that this deal is exceptional—with meaningful gains and protections for writers in every sector of the membership," says the WGA.
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Striking writers and actors were joined by a bagpipe band outside Warner Bros. in Burbank as WGA negotiators met with studios.
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While a deal may be close, as the writers strike closes in on five months, people are forced to make tough decisions.
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The WGA says bargaining will resume on Wednesday.
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Thousands of picketers gathered to walk the mile down Van Ness Avenue from Netflix on Sunset Boulevard to Paramount Studios on Melrose Avenue.
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Several labor unions came out in support of the measure. The California Chamber of Commerce calls it a “job killer.”
