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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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Fuel Up For Small Business Saturday

A cup of coffee from a local shop is a great way for fuel up for Small Business Saturday.

Fuel Up For Small Business Saturday
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Five Treated for Brown Widow Spider Bites in Montecito Heights

Northeast Los Angeles residents are being warned about the appearance of the rare relative of the familiar black widow spider, which has hospitalized a handful Montecito Heights residents.

Five Treated for Brown Widow Spider Bites in Montecito Heights
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2nd Highland Park Murder Conviction in as Many Days

Gustavo Alvarez and 41-year-old Joseph Sepulveda were found guilty of the July 5, 2003, shotgun shooting Virginia Alvarez outside a Highland Park restaurant.

2nd Highland Park Murder Conviction in as Many Days
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Crime Blotter: Thursday, Sept. 22

Crime Data is provided by the Los Angeles Police Department and CrimeMapping.com.

Crime Blotter: Thursday, Sept. 22