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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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MorYork Closing Down, Cites Looming Gallery Night Fees

Several gallery owners said they have received calls from Councilman Jose Huizar's office regarding potential fees to cover costs associated with NELA Art's Second Saturday Gallery Night.

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City Supports Occupy L.A., Delays Banking Vote

Richard Alacorn's responsible banking ordinance will be taken up by the city council's budget and finance committee on Nov. 21.

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Controversial Pot Study Rescinded

The study claimed that a city crack down on pot dispensaries actually led to an increase in crime.

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Controversial Pot Study Rescinded
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City Council to Consider Occupy L.A. Motion Wednesday

The city council will consider a motion introduced by members Richard Alarcon and Bill Rosendahl to give their official support to the Occupy L.A. protests.

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CicLAvia Rolls Through Downtown

The third CicLavia event, which opened ten square miles for cyclists in Downtown Los Angeles, took place on Sunday.

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Gov. Brown Signs Cedillo's Dream Act

The historic measure, long championed by Assemblyman Gil Cedillo (D-Los Angeles), will open the door to college funding for undocumented students.

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