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David Fonseca is the editor of Mount Washington-Highland Park Patch. He got his start in reporting as an intern for the Fall River Herald News in southeastern Massachusetts in 2005.

After earning his bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 2006, he worked as both a freelancer and as a crime and education reporter for the Bourne and Sandwich Enterprise newspapers on Cape Cod in Massachusetts.

David briefly freelanced for South Pasadena Patch before launching Highland Park-Mount Washington Patch in December of 2010.

When not reporting, he enjoys playing basketball, watching movies and doing his darndest to overcome inertia.

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Can You Solve Los Angeles' $216 Million Question?

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa released his annual budget challenge on Friday, asking Angelenos what choices they would make to trim the city's looming deficit.

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Can You Solve Los Angeles' $216 Million Question?
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Ba Restaurant Opens For Lunch

The lunch menu will offer a lighter version of Ba's current dinner options.

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Ba Restaurant Opens For Lunch
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Parklet to be Unveiled Today

The first of its kind street infrastructure project will provide pedestrians a place to sit and gather.

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Parklet to be Unveiled Today
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Sun's Property Owner Granted Zoning Variance

The owners declined to comment on what the sale of the property could mean for the future of the restaurant.

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Sun's Property Owner Granted Zoning Variance
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Sun's Owner Fears For Restaurant's Future

"I think I'm going to be out of here," said Sun's owner Phillip Sun. However, a representative for the family could not confirm that the building was on the market.

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Two Minor Injuries in 110 Rollover

Two men were transported to the hospital with minor injuries as a result of the crash.

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CHP Still Investigation 110 Motorcycle Crash

CHP Officer K. Poulin said it has yet to be determined that a commercial vehicle driving on the 110 at the time of the accident was at fault for the crash.

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Report: Bike Lanes Will Slow Traffic on Figueroa, Colorado

The LADOT data on the potential impact of bike lanes is clear, but local experts and business owners disagree over what slower traffic would mean for Northeast L.A.

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LAFD Program Puts Cadets to the Test

Through the LAFD Cadet Training Program, young men and women are prepared for a career in the department.

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