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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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Reminder: 710 Freeway Open House in Eagle Rock Thursday

Six public forums through May 24 to discuss the proposed extension of the Long Beach freeway will be the public’s last chance to influence Metro’s and Caltrans’ decision.

Reminder: 710 Freeway Open House in Eagle Rock Thursday
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Committee Supports SWM Working Group

The motion was approved in a committee meeting on Wednesday, and will now go before the full city council.

Committee Supports SWM Working Group
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A Father, Son Ride Through NELA

Los Angeles Cycling Advocate saw NELA through a new lens after riding through the arroyo with his son.

A Father, Son Ride Through NELA
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Pop-Hop to Hold Grand Opening Sunday

Pop-Hop has been open for a few weeks, but it will formally welcome the community on Sunday, May 20.

Pop-Hop to Hold Grand Opening Sunday
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Highland Park Sewage Spill Reaches Long Beach

South Pas public works officials say Long Beach inaccurately blamed the city for the 5,500 gallon sewage spill Saturday.

Highland Park Sewage Spill Reaches Long Beach