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Franklin's Samuel Kullens LAUSD Teacher of the Year
The Academic Decathlon teacher was one of two teachers to earn distinction.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
- Highland Park-Mount Washington, CA
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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Luther Burbank Seeing Academic Gains
The school has undergone what administrators and teachers consider a dramatic turnaround.
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Senior Games Come to Highland Park
For seniors, shuffleboard offers combination of camaraderie and competition.
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16-Year-Old Wounded in Shooting on Ave. 55
Police believed the shooting to be gang related.
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Arroyo Arts Collective Co-Founder Hendrick Stooker Dies
Stooker was an avid activist for Northeast L.A.'s arts scene.
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Ave. 55 Shooting Injures One
The shooting, which occurred at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday near the 200 block of Ave. 55, left one injured.
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MorYork's Clare Graham Talks "Secret Songs"
Musical acts performing at MorYork Gallery this month include Mad Greg, Adam Arcuragi and Bunnies & Kitties
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Why the LAPD did Nothing About a ‘Marijuana Grow’ in its Backyard
The head of LAPD’s local Narcotics Unit says he had no information about full-fledged pot cultivatiion a block from the Northeast Station.
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Press Release: Candidate Chavez Endores Lopez for Assembly
Chavez commended Lopez for his background of community leadership.
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Judge Rules LAUSD Must Use Test Scores in Teacher Evaluations: Local Reaction
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa plans to assert his support for the ruling in Doe V. Deasy on Tuesday afternoon outside the Stanley Mosk Courthouse.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
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Food Truck Report: The Lineup For Tuesday, June 12
The following gourmet food trucks will be appearing at Figueroa Produce's weekly festival.
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Motorist Injured in 110-Freeway Crash
A motorist crashed her vehicle into a wash near Avenue 43 on the 110-freeway.
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Alleged Car Thief Arrested Near Uno Market
Officers were called to the scene at around 1 p.m. to arrest the alleged car thief outside Uno Market on Figueroa Street.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
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Video: Gustavo Arellano Speaks at Cypress Park Library
Did you miss Gustavo Arellano's lecture at the Cypress Park Library? You can view it in full here.
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Meet Zara: Two-Year-Old Pitbull Needs New Home
Meet an adoptable pet living at the North Central Animal Shelter.
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Crime Blotter: Burglaries, Grand Theft, Stolen Vehicles
Information for Highland Park-Mount Washington Patch's crime blotter is provided by CrimeMapping.com and LAPD Northeast Division.
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Montecito Heights Woman, Dog Injured in Thursday Shooting
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the woman was inside her home when she was struck in the leg by a bullet.
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Huizar to Bid Farewell to Mount Washington Constituents Monday Night
With new Council District lines to be finalized, Councilman José Huizar plans to meet with Mount Washington residents for the last time Monday night.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
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Tonight: Second Saturday Gallery Night
Here's your guide to local galleries opening their doors for Second Saturday.
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Letter: Voter Disenfranchisement in Election
Was the low turnout in Tuesday's primary election a result of voter disenfranchisement?
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
