Eagle Rock, CA|News|
Metro Crime Stats: Gold Line is Among System’s Safest Trains
The unprecedented Metro report is in response to the recent murder on the Red Line.
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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Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|
Highland Park Man Convicted of Double Murder
Manuel Penaloza was convicted by a Los Angeles Superior Court jury for murdering two men and then stealing a car in an attempt to make a getaway.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|
Metro Releases Crime Stats in Response to Red Line Murder
Report shows that Gold Line, which runs through Highland Park and Mount Washington, is among the safest trains rides in the system.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
South Pasadena, CA|News|
Fatal Crash Witness Urges Preparedness Along Parkway
Steven Goodrich, who witnessed the burning death of 2-year-old Leiana Ramirez, said motorists may have been able to prevent tragedy if properly equipped.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|
Fatal Crash Witness Urges Preparedness Along Parkway
Steven Goodrich, who witnesses the burning death of 2-year-old Leiana Ramirez, said motorists may have been able to prevent tragedy if properly equipped.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|
Food Truck Report: The Lineup for Sept. 20
Patch's preview of Highland Park Dinner on the Go's food truck feast offerings.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
Eagle Rock, CA|News|
L.A. Times Accused of Discriminating Against Low-Income Neighborhoods
Lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court by former Times Sunday Magazine publisher alleges newspaper indulged in "redlining" practices.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|
Sheriff's Seek Highland Park Tagging Suspect
Officers from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and the Los Angeles Police Department are on the lookout for an alleged graffiti tagger who makes his home in Highland Park.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|
Casita Verde Seeking Funds for Pre-School Sound Check
The school gets so loud, the Federal Head Start program has is requiring a sound check before they allow any expansion of La Casita's program for low income students.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|
L.A. Times Accused of 'Redlining' Highland Park
Lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Count Superior Court by former L.A. Times Sunday Magazine publisher claims newspaper discriminated against low income neighborhoods.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|
Strike Averted: Union, Grocery Store Leaders Reach Agreement
The deal was reached on Monday, as management and union leaders continued to bargain past the Sunday deadline.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|
Weigh in on the Mount Washington Mural Tonight
The Mount Washington Association will meet at 7 p.m. inside the Mount Washington Elementary School.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|
Updated: Huizar to Pitch Highland 'Parklets' at City Council Friday
The innovative street design, which as been under consideration in Highland Park for months, will get pitched at City Hall on Friday.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|
Firefighters Say Ave. 60 Crosswalk is a Danger to Pedestrians
Capt. Steve Skelly says firefighters have witnessed an injury and several near misses at the crosswalk.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|
Produce Collective Returns to Mount Washington Elementary
After a summer off, school-subsidizing produce program is again open for business.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|
Neighborhood Council to Discuss Dangerous Crosswalk on Thursday
The neighborhood council meets on Thursday, Sept. 15 inside the Highland Park Senior Citizens Center on 6152 N. Figueroa Street.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|
LAUSD Chief Deasy to Speak at Oxy Tonight
The new superintended will discuss his plans for improving student achievement, evaluating teachers and implementing a new school choice system.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|
Road Rage Accused Opposes Figueroa Bike Plan
Louis Mraz, the Mount Washington motorist accused of running down a cyclist in Highland Park, used Monday's Mount Washington Homeowner's Alliance meeting to speak out against the "Figueroa for All" initiative.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|
Food Truck Report: The Lineup for Sept. 13
Patch's preview of Highland Park Dinner on the Go's food truck feast offerings.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|
Can You Build a Better Bikeway for North Figueroa? (Submit Drawings)
Patch invites you to put your creativity and design skills to the test.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
