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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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Opponents of Flat Top Development Meet Tonight

After a summer off, opponents of a plan to build 36 new homes atop Montecito Heights are getting back to work tonight.

Opponents of Flat Top Development Meet Tonight
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Mount Washington Resident Wins Conservation Battle

The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy has purchased a total of two acres of land near Elyria Canyon Park, thanks in large part to the effort of Daniel Marlos.

Mount Washington Resident Wins Conservation Battle
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Remember 9/11: Soldiers Find Strength in Brotherhood

Command Sergeant Major Tony Howard remembers when he heard the news, and how his life has been changed in the 10 years since the terrorist attacks on American soil.

Remember 9/11: Soldiers Find Strength in Brotherhood
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Landmark Signs Unveiled at Jessica Triangle

Years of community gardening efforts at the Mount Washington median were honored by the city on Saturday.

Landmark Signs Unveiled at Jessica Triangle
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Your Roadmap to Weekend House Hunting

Check out these five open houses on the market this weekend in Highland Park, Monterey Hills, Montecito Heights and Eagle Rock.

Your Roadmap to Weekend House Hunting
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Bike Corral Officially on Its Way

The bike corral, requested by community cyclists for more than two years, will be installed Friday, February 18.

Bike Corral Officially on Its Way
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Patch Picks: Superbowl Sunday Lineup

The Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers will face off at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Here are some spots where you can catch the game, or stock up with supplies.

Patch Picks: Superbowl Sunday Lineup
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Peep These Weekend Open Houses

Check out these five open houses on the market this weekend in Highland Park and Mount Washington this weekend.

Peep These Weekend Open Houses
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Tweets of the Day: Dec 23

Wherein Troy's Burgers is back and so is the sun.

Tweets of the Day: Dec 23
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All Hands on Deck for LAFD

Department suspends modified coverage plan in response to increased call load.

All Hands on Deck for LAFD
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Schools' Administrators Are 'Data Driven'

As the California Standards Test, schools pore over data and attempt to close achievement gaps.

Schools' Administrators Are 'Data Driven'