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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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One board and care operator describes "cabin fever times 10."
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The freezing of adult day programs is putting extra strain on people who run board and care homes.
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The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting everyone’s mental health as we’re forced to limit face-to-face interaction, but the psychological toll can be especially hard for people living with mental illness.
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The Dodgers streamed last year's opening day on Twitter.
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Keith Middlebrook allegedly claimed he'd developed a cure for the virus, as well as a treatment that would prevent infection.
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KorvaLabs in San Dimas hopes to be able to process 10,000 tests a day by next week.
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Roughly 1,700 inmates have been released from jail in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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"I'm extremely anxious, I'm scared for my family," said one Angeleno who's had a fever for more than a week.
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The plan is to eventually have widespread public access to testing for Angelenos.
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The declarations comes as six new cases were discovered in L.A. County, though all were thought to be linked to cases of known exposure.
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L.A. County’s top health official say they've been ramping up coronavirus precautions for weeks now. (Translation: So far, they’ve gotten out ahead of it.)
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L.A. County Department of Public Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer said she’s worried about how coronavirus will affect people experiencing homelessness.
