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DOT Crews Fixing Faulty Traffic Lights on Ave. 59
DOT worker said the timer had malfunctioned.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
- 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.
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Maximiliano Resets Grand Opening Date, Again (Update)
Chef Andre Guerrero said there are some minor health codes to address before he can open his doors to the public.
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How to Navigate Second Saturday Gallery Night
NELA Art's Second Saturday Gallery Night returns this weekend. Our interactive map will help you navigate all the neighborhood has to offer.
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Neighbors Invited to Marmion/Monte Vista Cleanup
The alleyway cleanup is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 10 a.m.
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Highland Park 'Departures' Series to Premiere Oct. 10
The documentary series has been documenting life in the Arroyo for the last 6 months, and will reveal what they found when the seven part documentary series premieres on Monday.
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'Parklets' Planning to be Finalized Wednesday
On Wednesday evening, community members will be able to review the final draft plan for the street porch and finalize the locations of the historic street lights.
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National Taco Day: How to Celebrate
Few places on earth boast more venues to celebrate the glory of the Taco than does Highland Park.
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Food Truck Report: The Lineup Tuesday, October 4
Patch's preview of Highland Park Dinner on the Go's food truck feast offerings.
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'Teacher of the Year' Inspires Students
Luther Burbank Middle School's Zachary Weiss was selected as LAUSD's teacher of the year, and was recently chosen as one of the top 16 teachers in Los Angeles County.
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LAPD Investigating Sexual Assault Reported in Garvanza
Suspect does not appear to be a threat to the neighborhood at large, said LAPD Detective Shon Wells.
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Violent Crime Spikes Again in Highland Park
A violent crime alert has been triggered for Highland Park by the L.A. Times crime mapping project.
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Recycled Resources to Reach Local Homeless on Saturday
The program, coordinated by Highland Park's Rebecca Prine, seeks to establish bonds with local homeless.
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Luther Burbank Teacher Counted Among L.A. County's Best
Zachary Weiss, a teacher at Luther Burbank Middle School, was named one of L.A. County's 16 best teachers.
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Mount Washington PTA Kicks Off 'Reflections' Art Contest Today
The theme of this year's contest is "Diversity Means ..."
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Where in Highland Park is Patch?
Can you tell where this week's photo was taken?
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Cypress Park Store Sells Winning Mega-Millions Ticket
The winner has 60 days to claim his prize.
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Gimme Some Peter, Bjorn & John (Photo Gallery)
THIS Gallery at 5906 N. Figueroa Street was packed with art and music lovers as Swedish indie rockers Peter, Bjorn & John showed off the sights and sounds of their latest album.
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Volunteers Sought for Franklin Community Festival
Adult volunteers are needed for the festival, which will be held on Oct. 22, to help direct traffic and oversee games.
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Peter, Bjorn & John Perform 'Eyes' in Highland Park
The Swedish indie rock trio gave a raw and intimate performance at THIS Gallery in Highland Park on Thursday night.
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Crime Blotter: Burglaries, Thefts, Branished Weapon
A wrap of crime in Highland Park and Mount Washington over the last few days. Data provided by crimemapping.com and the Los Angeles Police Department.
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