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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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Highland Park Crime Blotter

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L.A. River Pioneer Recognized

George Wolfe is keeping his fingers crossed about a boating program along Echo Park's Glendale Narrows this summer.

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Confusion Surrounds Co-Location at Franklin

The district on Tuesday approved spending more than $10 million for 51 charter school renovation projects, one of which would create classroom space for California Academy of Liberal Studies at Franklin High school.

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Rival Gangs Active in Northeast L.A.

Smaller gangs are trying to establish themselves in Northeast L.A., according to the Los Angeles Times.

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Rival Gangs Active in Northeast L.A.
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Obama Backs Gay Marriage: Local Leader Reacts

Rep. Judy Chu, who is running in a newly drawn Congressional district that includes Altadena, as well as current representative Adam Schiff spoke in support of President Obama’s gay marriage views Wednesday.

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Austin Beutner Drops Mayoral Bid

The wealthy investment banker is opting to spend more time with his family, according to the L.A. Times.

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Fusion Burgers Earning 'Great Feedback'

Three weeks into the new venture, Manuel Munoz said Fusion Burgers is gradual building a devoted customer base.

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