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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 wide-ranging civil rights investigation will examine 'credible reports' of excessive force, retaliation, and other misconduct, including reported incidents involving management, according to Attorney General Xavier Becerra.
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“It can’t just be based solely on what their medical condition [and] vulnerability is,” Villanueva said. “We have to factor in, what is a threat to the community?”
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But law enforcement is deployed in increased numbers and 200 National Guard troops are "on standby" at Los Alamitos just in case.
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At least two protests are planned for Saturday, one in Beverly Hills and one at L.A. City Hall.
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“One woman reached over and ripped her wig off of her head and began assaulting her,” said a freelance journalist who witnessed the incident.
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The union representing roughly 800 deputy DAs filed a lawsuit Wednesday arguing sweeping changes at the DA's Office violate California law.
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Sheriff Alex Villanueva had defied the Civilian Oversight Commission's subpoena for him to testify. A judge ordered that he must, or explain why he shouldn't be found in contempt of court.
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The sheriff testified after a judge ruled he had to honor a subpoena to appear.
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In L.A. County there’s a push to get a better understanding of not just the number of veterans who are lost to suicide, but more information on the indivuals behind the numbers.
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In L.A. County there's a push to get a better understanding of not just the number of veterans who are lost to suicide, but more information on the individuals behind the numbers.
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How a devastating fire underscored the crisis of veteran homelessness in L.A.
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Dozens of low-income vets were slated to move into the Nuevo Amanecer complex by the end of the year. L.A. County's latest count found about 3,900 unhoused vets.
