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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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Arrest Made in Pedro Morales Killing

The arrest followed a "dramatic" pursuit, according to an LAPD announcement.

Arrest Made in Pedro Morales Killing
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Rival Gangs Fueling Violence on Monte Vista Street

Monte Vista Street's violent summer, fueled by opposing gangs, resulted in the killing of Pedro Morales on Saturday evening, police say.

Rival Gangs Fueling Violence on Monte Vista Street
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Scoops Coming to York Boulevard

With so many new restaurants opening on York Boulevard, Highland Park residents will soon have a new place to go for dessert.

Scoops Coming to York Boulevard