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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 L.A. Conservancy will work with local groups to build a map of cultural and heritage sites that will inform Altadena’s post-Eaton Fire rebuild.
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The free tickets at Gardena Cinema are thanks to a national effort to support mom-and-pop theaters from Pluto TV.
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Jacarandas are everywhere, including at the L.A. Arboretum, which offers other recommendations for those seeking more than just purple.
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Angel City Lumber is trying to find a space where logs salvaged after the Eaton Fire can be stored and milled.
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The Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro is reporting no new animals with signs of toxicosis in recent days.
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Public health records for the home of the Godmother sandwich refer to "vermin infestation."
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The move comes more than a month after the Board of State and Community Corrections affirmed its finding that the Downey facility was “unsuitable” to house youth.
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The pioneering nature recordings of ArtCenter attendee Irv Teibel, made between the 1960s and 70s, have inspired a new generation of audio engineers, DJs and even a psychotherapist.
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Thirty artists will have their work on billboards across L.A. this May, thanks to The Billboard Creative.
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The Santa Monica City Council has passed the ordinance allowing for to-go drinks on the pedestrianized shopping destination as early as June.
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The three-block shopping strip could become a new Bourbon Street if early morning to late at night outdoor drinking is allowed.
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The comedian who has been open about her addiction and recovery is headlining a fundraiser for Phoenix House, which offers treatment and prevention services.
