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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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L.A. is partnering with the California Grocers Association to post flyers in English and Spanish in stores that include hotline numbers and where to go for legal help.
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A USC tracking survey finds a jump in anxiety and depression from mid-March to mid-April.
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President Trump says he plans to sign an executive order temporarily suspending the issuance of green cards. L.A. immigrant advocates say they believe Trump is using COVID-19 to further restrict immigration.
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President Trump is expected to issue an executive order suspending issuance of green cards for at least 60 days. Temporary workers would be spared.
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"I think if there is a part of this that's hopeful for us, it is that the mortality rate now has dropped a lot," said L.A. County's public health director.
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The preliminary results indicate that somewhere between 221,000 and 442,000 L.A. County adults have the disease, which also suggests a far lower mortality rate.
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One shelter that's at capacity had to turn away 32 women last week, compared with 10 for the entire month of February.
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"The longer this goes on, the damage in terms of trauma is going to be enormous."
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Kids are at home instead of school, so teachers and others can't report suspected abuse.
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Here's the big concern: "These children are out of sight and that's really frightening."
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A Santa Monica board and care home for people living with a mental illness has at least one confirmed case of COVID-19, according to L.A. County officials.
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It's crucial if we want to figure out how deadly COVID-19 is, how far it has spread, and when we might be able to stop sheltering at home.
