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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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Concerned that the existing infrastructure is insufficient to meet the anticipated demand, a group of lawmakers has introduced legislation seeking more funding.
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Many EV industry watchers believe the current price hikes due to high demand and gas prices will be temporary.
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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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Superintendent Alberto Carvalho has expressed support for aligning with L.A. County, which no longer requires masks for indoor settings.
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Library staff say it could become a place to connect to mental health resources — and that contracting with professionals and social workers could allow them to help visitors experiencing a crisis.
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Since the 1960s, East Hollywood’s Ukrainian Culture Center has offered programming that includes folk art classes and concerts.
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Hundreds of demonstrators protested Russia’s invasion of Ukraine outside the U.S. Federal Building in Westwood on Thursday.
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In the sheriff's first comments on Fulgent Genetics' plan to sue him over his claim that the firm would collect genetic data from county employees and likely share it with China, Villanueva called the company's legal claim “patently false.”
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Bethany Farber said she was wrongfully taken into custody while waiting to board a flight to Mexico at LAX last spring.
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In extreme cases, the District Attorney's office will consider trying some juveniles in adult court, a shift from previous policy. “I have seen a small number of cases that presented real challenges,” the DA said in a statement.
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We're on the way to SoFi Stadium. No, we don't have tickets but we can still have fun.
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A new state law will require many schools to ramp up mental health instruction about anxiety, depression and serious mental illnesses. Educators and advocates say it can’t come soon enough.