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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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Mayor: 'Restoring Power Could Take 48 Hours'

The once-in-a-lifetime wind storm has left 140,000 LADWP customers without power as of Thursday afternoon, according to Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.

Mayor: 'Restoring Power Could Take 48 Hours'
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Santa Ana Winds are Blowing In: Share Your Photos

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for winds gusting to 80 mph, with low humidity, from Wednesday night through late Friday afternoon.

Santa Ana Winds are Blowing In: Share Your Photos
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Workshop Will Focus on Parkway Safety, Beautification

An "Historic Arroyo Seco Parkway National Scenic Byway" community workshop will be held at the Ebell Club from 6:30-8:30 p.m., with community members invited to discuss the following topics.

Workshop Will Focus on Parkway Safety, Beautification
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Pumpkin Carving Like You've Never Seen Before

Highland Park's Knowhow Shop's Halloween Pumpkin carving festival featured some forward thinking carving techniques.

Pumpkin Carving Like You've Never Seen Before
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Who is Occupying Los Angeles?

There's a broad cross section of people participating in the Occupy L.A. protests.

Who is Occupying Los Angeles?
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How Does Occupy LA Communicate? (Video)

Occupy L.A. protesters use a method of call and response referred to as a mic-check to disperse message among themselves.