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Watch: New HHPNC Board Sworn-In Thursday Evening
The new board took the oath amid complaints of Department of Neighborhood Empowerment meddling.
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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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Update: Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council Meets Tonight
The is the final meeting of the HHPNC with its current members. The newly elected board will be seated next month.
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Watch: A Look at York Boulevard Traffic
The traffic impact of a new bike lane on York Boulevard is still up for debate.
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October Is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
Adopting a pet can be a rewarding experience, if you are ready.
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Kids Not Reading Enough? Patch Has Tips from Author James Patterson
Bestselling author James Patterson gives tips on making your child an avid reader. Plus, here's a great reading list for the fall to get you started.
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20-Year-Old Man Shot Dead on Division Street Monday
Police are asking any witnesses with information to come forward.
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Enter to Win Patch’s Best Halloween Costume in America Contest--Deadline Nov. 5
We're searching for the best Halloween Costume in America. Enter yourself or your kids for a chance to win $5,000.
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Preserve ASNC Candidates Prevail in Saturday's Elections
In an election that saw two slates squaring-off, the Preserve ASNC candidates earned victories.
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Business Owner, Bike Advocates Disagree on York Lanes
Galco's Old World Grocery owner John Neese has stirred debate with his comments about York Boulevard's bike lanes.
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Highland Park Screenwriter's Film Hits Big Screen
Steffen Schlachtenhaufen's first feature length screenplay to hit the big screen, "Would You Rather," debuted at LA's Screamfest on Sunday evening.
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Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council
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POP Does Opera, Highland Park Style
Working out of a house, and sometimes a tree-house, in Highland Park, Josh Shaw and Stephen Karr are using their years of opera experience to bring the form to a new audience.
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ASNC Released From Exhaustive Efforts Program
A recently released city-conducted audit of ASNC finances found no major discrepancies in the board's accounting for 2010/2011.
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Milagro Allegro Provides Place for Community to Grow Together
The community garden has worked hard to "reach-in" to Highland Park residents.
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Not Everyone is Waiting for York Boulevard Park to Be Completed
This photo shows that though the park isn't open to the public, some are already staking claim to the territory.
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Letter: Riser Criticisms Unfair
Mount Washington resident David Brunk says criticisms of Joe Riser's candidacy for the Scyamore Grove seat on the ASNC are not fair.
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HHPNC Candidate Profile: Cathi Milligan
Candidate Cathi Milligan thinks she can make the board more effective and more efficient.
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HHPNC Candidate Profile: Monica Alcaraz
Alcaraz hopes to bring her pro-active demeanor and strong community ties to the neighborhood council.
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Candidates Downplay Dispute Over Deleted Facebook Post
While the candidates disagree over how the deletion of a Facebook page was handled, they both agree they they want to move on.
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Nightingale Students Thrilled by Endeavour Flyover
A video captured by a Nightingale Middle School science teacher shows students enjoying the historic event.
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