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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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Emon Barnes was 15 when he was convicted of attempted murder in 2001. He was released partly on medical grounds, but the Loyola Project for the Innocent says he was wrongly convicted.
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A mental health expert says for one thing, it’s probably a good idea to not stare at apocalyptic fire pics on your social media feed all day.
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Authorities said they found 1,000 pounds of pot and several hundred plants at the home. The sheriff says it hosted "a major organized crime-type operation."
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City Attorney Mike Feuer says Bryce Hall and Blake Gray were in violation of both the municipal code and the “Safer LA” Emergency Declaration.
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“It just breaks me down to have my son lost like this,” said McClain’s father.
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The latest death marks the second time someone has been killed at a party house in the Beverly Crest neighborhood this month.
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“The lack of face coverings puts not only the public at risk but the very law enforcement personnel who are responsible for protecting our community,” the Inspector General says in a letter.
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The 32-year-old was shot in the back after running from police during a traffic stop on Aug. 15, prompting angry protests.
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The videos leave unanswered questions about why an officer shot McClain about four seconds after he started running away.
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The fatal shooting comes at a time when the Pasadena City Council is taking up a proposal to increase police oversight.
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'I’m adopting a zero tolerance policy,' said Sheriff Alex Villanueva.
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The family's lawyer blasts a Sheriff's Department news conference as an attempt to tie Guardado's death to previous crimes at the same location.
