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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 performers union announced Friday that the National Board had voted unanimously to send a strike authorization vote to members.
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A new project invited a group of young people to tell their stories of mental health resilience on camera — and become advocates in the process.
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Sunday, Aug. 27 marks the second annual National Cinema Day. That means very cheap movies in theaters around town.
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The writers guild made their claim after the AMPTP made its counteroffer to the union public, saying it includes “first-of-their-kind offers for writers.”
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Street psychiatry is a burgeoning field in L.A. But is it enough to help the thousands of Angelenos who live with severe mental illness?
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An evacuation warning was issued Saturday evening following earlier appeals from authorities urging people on the island to leave due to the possibility of extended power outages and substantial storm damage.
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There were some big names among the crowd who were there to support the strike on Friday but also to highlight the underrepresentation of Latinos in Hollywood.
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The optimism comes as Writers Guild of America negotiators — now more than 100 days into a strike of their own — get back to the negotiating table with the AMPTP this week.
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“We expect the AMPTP to provide responses to WGA proposals,” the WGA said in a statement shared with LAist Thursday morning.
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In a fiery announcement to members Thursday afternoon, the WGA challenged the studios to come to talks Friday ‘willing to make a fair deal.’
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Experts say the peak of the meteor activity will come the night of Aug. 12 and morning of the 13th.
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With Studios And Streamers Meeting WGA On Friday, SAG President Fran Drescher Says 'It's About Time'“We remain committed to finding a path to mutually beneficial deals with both Unions,” the AMPTP said in a statement.
