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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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“This is going to go on for many, many months,” one protester said. “In fact it’s going to be a lifetime of work."
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One of the protests that happened today in L.A. today was the "Eastside Ride."
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A group of lawyers calling themselves the Protesters Defense Alliance is demanding that cases against protesters be dismissed. They’re also offering pro bono legal services for people who’ve been arrested while exercising their First Amendment rights.
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We drove across L.A. asking people about their relationship with police.
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People in Watts talk about how their area has so far been on the sidelines.
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In much of Los Angeles, anger over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis comes on top of more pain and anxiety -- including from the pandemic, which has hit some communities harder than others.
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Sheriff Alex Villanueva is ordering the resumption now that houses of worship are reopening.
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For those dealing with mental health issues during the pandemic, we've put together a guide to resources in the L.A. area.
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The California Psychiatric Association and other groups have set up a volunteer registry to link mental health professionals with frontline workers.
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Diane Rabinowitz started writing letters to her son in jail, who is diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. It worked.
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Diane Rabinowitz has found a new way to connect with her son, who has paranoid schizophrenia and is in jail with no visitors allowed due to the pandemic.
