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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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Hundreds of families have lost their homes to the wildfires. Several local non profits have set up funds to help them rebuild.
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It's the first time the LAFD flew a drone over a wildfire to get a better look at hotspots. The department plans to use more drones in the future.
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The drones will be used to assess property damage and locate hot spots, says L.A. Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas.
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The city provided the new facility after a recent Hepatitis A outbreak in L.A. County. Homeless advocates have asked for more public toilets and showers for years.
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Angelenos can text their emergency to 911, but there are some important things to know. We've got the details.
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“The level of trauma that our undocumented students are facing on a regular basis is concerning,” says one local care coordinator.
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The CDC estimates that in 2015 the average gap between infection and diagnosis was three years. That's seven months less than it estimated for 2011.
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A study's co-author says many people just accept hearing loss as a fact of life and some doctors aren't screening for it.
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Organizers hope their volunteer providers will treat 450 homeless in need of health care over the course of the three-day clinic.
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The House GOP tax plan would end the medical expense tax deduction. A Claremont man who's had heart issues says that would increase his tax bill by $7,000.
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As part of an anti-obesity effort, Providence St. Joseph Health is partnering with grocery stores to bring healthy eating advice to an aisle near you.
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The House GOP tax plan would drop the medical expense deduction. One expert says that would drive up hundreds of thousands of Californians' tax bills.
