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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
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American Legion posts across the country serve as a community hub for veterans and their families. But the pandemic has put the future of many posts in jeopardy.
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Of 672,569 officer-initiated stops in 2019, the study found that 27% of the people were perceived to be Black, in a city where Blacks make up just 9% of the population.
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The pilot program will use mental health experts to respond to people having a mental health crisis.
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There is video of the entire incident. We asked three use-of-force experts to review the footage.
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We asked three use-of-force experts to review the video of McClain's shooting. Two said it seemed justified; one felt it may not have been.
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Hate crimes against Blacks, Latinos and whites went down in 2019, but anti-transgender crimes were up 64% over 2018 and anti-Asian crimes were up 32%.
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'[F]or way too long we’ve really relied on law enforcement to solve our social issues — to deal with mental health, to deal with homelessness — when clearly they’re not trained to do that,' said Council President Nury Martinez.
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The findings are close to those of an independent autopsy, which found Kizzee was shot 15 times, seven from behind.
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Deonte Lee Murray, 36, was charged with attempted murder. Authorities say they're still unsure of the motive for the ambush.
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A new law paves the way to expand the use of mental health peer providers by creating a certification process and opening up the possibility for pilot projects funded by Medi-Cal.
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With peer support, people who have lived with mental illness help others with their psychiatric condition.
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A truck drove through a crowd of protesters marching in honor of Breonna Taylor in Hollywood Thursday night. One person was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.
