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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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LAUSD To Consider Parcel Tax to Close Deficit

The Los Angeles Unified School District will tomorrow consider a measure that would put a parcel tax vote before voters.

LAUSD To Consider Parcel Tax to Close Deficit
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Daily Highland Park Crime Map

Crimemapping.com provides daily updates of crime in 90042.

Daily Highland Park Crime Map
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Is Highland Park's Real Estate Boom Overrated?

Our local newspaper of record thinks hipsters and gentrifiers are abandoning Echo Park and Silver Lake for Highland Park.

Is Highland Park's Real Estate Boom Overrated?
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Best Pizza in Town: And the Winner Is ...

Highland Park-Mount Washington Patch readers had a hard time choosing their favorite pizzeria.

Best Pizza in Town: And the Winner Is ...
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Oasis Ice Cream Keeps it Fresh

Owner Doris Osorio opened Oasis in 2010, and has recently received a bump in popularity.

Oasis Ice Cream Keeps it Fresh
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Interactive Art Coming to Old L.A. Farmer's Market

The Arroyo Arts Collective is looking for interactive artists to apply to present their work at the Old L.A. Certified Farmer's Market.

Interactive Art Coming to Old L.A. Farmer's Market
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NELA Undergoing Vinyl Revolution

Local Vinyl proprietors opine on Northeast L.A.'s vinyl record revolution.

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HPK Celebrates Grand Opening

A few hundred locals passed through HPK on Wednesday night to get a taste of Highland Park's newest bar and restaurant.

HPK Celebrates Grand Opening