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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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Edward Bronstein died in March 2020 while officers were forcibly taking a blood sample after his detention.
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His battle with schizophrenia ended on a California freeway. Family says mental health system failedFrank Campos jumped out of a car going 60 mph on his way to yet another care facility. His family hopes their story will help others exasperated by a broken-down infrastructure of care.
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The Los Angeles County Office of Education will partner with providers to offer mental telehealth services to more than a million kids at K-12 public schools.
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Current and former medical staff describe a working environment that is dysfunctional, abusive and detrimental to providing health care, with Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sean Henderson at the center of the storm.
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A judge ruled the video could be released as part of a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of 38-year-old Edward Bronstein, who died after a DUI stop in 2020.
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The vote to continue funding the contract comes amid extensive debate over how best to handle security on Metro’s lines.
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The lawsuit names four deputies who were on scene and accuses them of being “negligent,” “careless” and “using unjustifiable lethal force.”
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David Ordaz Jr. was in the midst of a mental health crisis when a family member turned to law enforcement for help. Now, charges have been filed against one of the deputies involved in his killing.
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Team Rubicon, a group of veterans and active military, is clearing debris and sifting through the ashes of burned homes to find what possessions they can.
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Firefighters plan for things to go from bad to worst. If that happens, the blaze would cut through downtown Santa Barbara all the way to the 101 Freeway.
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Recreational pot becomes legal in less than two weeks. L.A. County's health department is creating a permitting and inspection program for marijuana businesses.
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