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What Were Firefighters Doing Atop Frank's Camera on Thursday Night
Fire officials say it may have been a training exercise, but did not have any conclusive answers.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
- Highland Park-Mount Washington, CA
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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Security Guard Fires Handgun During King Taco Robbery
Despite firing the shots, a security guard was unable to thwart a pair of alleged thieves at the King Taco stand in Cypress Park.
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Locals Launch Effort to Warm Holidays for Shelter Animals
Gretchen Knudsen and Trisha Gossett are gathering blankets for pets at North Central Animal Shelter.
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La Culebra Park Will Host 'People's Market' Saturday
Winter gear and holiday gifts made by local artisans will be on sale.
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Memorials Scheduled for Erick Borboa on Friday, Saturday
A fund has been established to help pay for Borboa's memorial services.
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Fire Destroys Unit in Benner Street Building
Residents were unable to return to the complex as of Wednesday morning.
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Artists Wanted: Submit Your Designs for Marmion Way Mural Project
Avenue 50 Studio and the Marmion Way and Avenues Neighborhood Watch are looking for a local artists to help design a new mural to be painted in Highland Park.
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Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council Agenda
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Featured Event: Monthly Debs Park Cleanup
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Academia Avance Mourns Nation's Shooting Victims
The vigil followed last Friday's school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT.
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VIDEO: Mayor Moves Up Gun Buyback to Dec. 26
Los Angeles' annual day to encourage residents to turn in guns is changed from May to the day after Christmas.
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Academia Avance to Host Vigil For Shooting Victims Monday
The vigil will also commemorate the many other victims on mass shootings in the United States this year.
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Man Arrested for Cyber Threats Against Area Schools
Kyle Bangayan, 24, was arrested for making the threats.
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Memorial Fund Established for Erick Borboa, Man Killed in Figueroa Crash
A pair of memorial celebrations are scheduled in the coming days to raise funds for Borboa's funeral.
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School Safety, Talking to Children Concerns for Local Parents Following Shootings
Local parents have some questions about how the shootings in Newtown will affect them and their children.
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Police Identify Man Killed by Car on North Figueroa
Erick Borboa was killed early Thursday morning by a drunk driver.
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Update: Motorist Arrested in Fatal Figueroa Accident
Richard A. Edurson is under arrest for charges of vehicular manslaughter.
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Namaste Brings Creative Yoga Space to Highland Park
Vanda Ciceryova saw a void on York Boulevard, and decided to fill it herself.
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Commentary: Checking In With Luther Burbank's Progress
The school's new approaches are paying off with higher test scores.
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Historic Benches Evoke Garvanza History
The Mayan influenced benches are being returned to Luther Burbank Middle School.
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