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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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HHPNC Land Use Committee Meets Wednesday

The agenda includes discussion of several developments currently slated for construction in Highland Park.

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HHPNC Land Use Committee Meets Wednesday
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Daniel Ruiz 'Highland Park Has Its Own Thing'

Though its often stated as a compliment, not everyone agrees with the notion that Highland Park is the next Echo Park or Silverlake.

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Daniel Ruiz 'Highland Park Has Its Own Thing'
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PHOTOS: LAPD Celebrates César Chávez

Alfredo Vasquez, one of César Chávez's personal bodyguards, was one of the special guests at Thursday's celebration.

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Crime Blotter: Jewelry Heist, Gang Crime Update

Violent crime appears to be on the decline in Highland Park, and police are investigating a jewelry heist that took place on Monday.

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Crime Blotter: Jewelry Heist, Gang Crime Update
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