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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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Power Outages Plague Highland Park

Many residents are still without power as of Sunday at 10:30 p.m, and LADWP says to expect another 10 hours for electricity to be restored.

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Power Outages Plague Highland Park
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Never Too Hot for Art: Second Saturday Returns

New exhibits at Avenue 50, Future Studio and Matters of Space offer motivation to Arroyo residents to leave their air-conditioned homes.

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Never Too Hot for Art: Second Saturday Returns
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Tempers Flare over 710 in Pasadena

A Metro meeting held Scottish Rite Masonic Temple in Pasadena Wednesday was attended by hundreds of angry SR-710 opponents.

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Tempers Flare over 710 in Pasadena
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Metro's Community Liaison Councils a Sham

Metro is touting their outreach efforts, but community members are feeling left out in the cold.

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Metro's Community Liaison Councils a Sham
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Figueroa Needs Bike Lane Love, Too

While he's pleased that the York Boulevard bike lane will be extended, blogger Richard Risemberg says Figueroa also needs some attention.

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Figueroa Needs Bike Lane Love, Too
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LADOT to Complete York Boulevard Bike Lane

When completed, the York Boulevard bicycle lane will extend from Eagle Rock Boulevard to North Figueroa Street.

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LADOT to Complete York Boulevard Bike Lane
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