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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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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 great thing is going to be able to provide assistance to people who are suffering,” said the head of LAPL’s Library Experience Office.
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Nearly one in four Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander respondents reported difficulty in accessing mental health care in 2021.
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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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Coalition Of Groups Comes Together To Try To Serve Mental Health Needs Of Monterey Park AAPI VictimsThe AAPI Equity Alliance is a trade group of dozens of nonprofits that started coming together Sunday to find mental health resources for the AAPI community.
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Mass shootings have, sadly, come to feel commonplace in the U.S. But each new report causes new trauma. Here's where to get help.
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Keenan Anderson, 31, died after he was repeatedly tased by an LAPD officer on Jan. 3rd. Ben Crump, who represented the family of George Floyd, will be co-counsel on the case.
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Last week, LAPD Chief Michel Moore questioned officers actions leading up to the fatal shooting of Takar Smith. Says Los Angeles Police Protective League Director Debbie Thomas: “I hope he will reconsider what he said.”
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The calls for reform come after LAPD fatally shot Takar Smith and Oscar Leon Sanchez during what appears to have been a mental health crisis.
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Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors called for unarmed response to mental health calls and traffic stops outside LA City Hall Tuesday Morning. Her cousin, Keenan Anderson, died Jan. 3 after being repeatedly tased by LAPD officers.
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The storms that pummeled L.A. caused mudslides that clogged up the network of freeways below Elysian Park, along with other damage over the weekend.
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An LAPD officer fatally shot Smith last week while he was experiencing a mental health crisis. A lawyer representing his family said the 45-year-old had been diagnosed with schizophrenia.
