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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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Body Found in Burned Car on Marmion Way

Homicide Detectives are investigating the incident, in which a burned body was found inside an SUV at about 2 a.m. Thursday.

Body Found in Burned Car on Marmion Way
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Pasadena Patch is Coming Soon!

Pasadena Patch will be your go-to spot for arts, culture, food and community conversation.

Pasadena Patch is Coming Soon!
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Share Your Abatement Stories

Have you experienced success or frustration with cleaning up nuisance properties on your street? Share your stories with us.

Share Your Abatement Stories
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Possibilities Abound for Veterans Park

Remove the right hand turning lane? Convert the senior center lot into green space? It's all on the table, said CD1 Chief of Staff Jose Gardea.

Possibilities Abound for Veterans Park
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Street Porch Celebration Planned

Living Streets Los Angeles and Council District 14 invite community members to celebrate the city's approval of the York Boulevard Street Porch on Saturday, Sept. 29

Street Porch Celebration Planned