• David Fonseca, Patch Staff Verified Patch Staff Badge

  • 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.

Posting Activity

Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|

Occupy L.A. Protester Inspires 'TIME' Cover

An Image of Occupy L.A. protester Sarah Mason graces the cover of TIME magazine's 'Person of the Year' issue.

David Fonseca, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Occupy L.A. Protester Inspires 'TIME' Cover
Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|

Neighorhood Council Responds to Audit: Part 1

The Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council held a special meeting on Saturday morning to respond to a Department of Neighborhood Empowerment audit of its finances. The following is the first of two stories that recap the lengthy meeting.

David Fonseca, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Neighorhood Council Responds to Audit: Part 1
Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|

Where in Highland Park?

Can you guess where this week's photo was taken?

David Fonseca, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Where in Highland Park?
Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|

Deck Your House and Win $100,000 For Local Schools

Get out the lights and holly. Your decorating could win $100,000 for our schools. Don't miss out on the opportunity to win a $100,000 gift to support LAUSD's schools.

David Fonseca, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Deck Your House and Win $100,000 For Local Schools
Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|

City Releases Mural Legalization Ordinance

Through the proposed ordinance, murals would be allowed on private property for the first time since 2002.

David Fonseca, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
City Releases Mural Legalization Ordinance
Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|

Murals Take Another Step Toward Legalization

Councilman José Huizar will unveil the first draft of a new ordinance that would allow murals to be legally painted on private property for the first time in nearly a decade.

David Fonseca, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Murals Take Another Step Toward Legalization
Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|

What Can We Learn From #LAWind?

Mark Legassie--a Community Emergency Response Training team member and chairman of the Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council's Public Safety Committee--answers Patch's questions about emergency preparedness.

David Fonseca, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
What Can We Learn From #LAWind?
Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|

Share Your Holiday Parade Photos!

The 67th Annual Highland Park Holiday Parade was held on Sunday. Show us your photos!

David Fonseca, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Share Your Holiday Parade Photos!
Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|

Power Outage Update: Who's Got the Juice?

More than 100 LADWP crews were out on the streets attempting to restore power while thousands of Highland Park customers were left in the dark.

David Fonseca, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Power Outage Update: Who's Got the Juice?
BackNext