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USC Production Films in Highland Park
The crew for Birth Mark, a short student film being produced through the University of Southern California, working in Highland Park on Sunday.
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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Touched by Terror: Patch Remembers 9/11 in 911 Snapshots
From across the country, this Patch site and hundreds of others captured the faces, keepsakes, memorials, ceremonies, flags, fund-raisers, deployments and the still-raw emotions that followed the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
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One on One With Burbank Principal Arturo Valdez
In his second year, Valdez predicts major progress from his students.
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Greuel Will Review LACCD's Hiring of Inspector General
Move to investigate process was called for by Northeast L.A. based Van de Kamps coalition.
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Dispatches: Multiple Marmion Cleanups Scheduled for Saturday
A pair of neighborhood organizations organized separate cleanups along Marmion Way in an effort to pick up the slack created by lagging city services.
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Dispatches: Parents Called On to Support Cash Strapped Schools
For principals in Highland Park and Mount Washington, the first day of classes were a time to welcome back students and face new challenges.
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School Starts on Wednesday: Send Patch Your 'First Day' Pics
Children who are part of the Los Angeles Unified School District head back to school Wednesday.
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Update: Do You Remember the Highland Hofbrau?
Construction efforts at the Little Cave have revealed a glimpse of the eatery's past.
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Highland Park Hard at Work Despite Triple Digit Heat
High temperatures are here to stay for the next few days according to the National Weather Service, and locals are already adapting.
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Is a Southwest Museum Forum a GOOD Idea?
Voting on GOOD Los Angeles' "GOOD Maker" Project closes Thursday, Sept. 8 at noon.
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Food Truck Report: The Lineup Tuesday, September 6
Patch's preview of Highland Park Dinner on the Go's food truck feast offerings.
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'Figueroa for All' Seeks Comprehensive Transportation Reform
The Highland Park working group is scheduled to meet on Friday at the Flying Pigeon Bike Shop.
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L.A. Times Reports Third Consecutive Violent Crime Alert in Highland Park
The Los Angeles Times' database shows that reports of violent crimes in Highland Park have doubled the neighborhood's typical average for the third consecutive week.
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School Starts on Wednesday: Send Patch Your 'First Day' Pics!
The Los Angeles Unified School District's single track scheduled begins tomorrow.
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Red at Night Makes for Highland Park's Delight
Share your photos of Sunday evening's Sailor's Sky over Highland Park.
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The Week in News for Highland Park and Mount Washington
A roundup for the week's top headlines, including all the stories you may have missed.
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Violent Crime Increases for 2nd Week in a Row
According to the Los Angeles Times crime database, violent crime increased in Highland Park for two consecutive weeks.
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Enter the 'Fortress of Solitude' at Avenue 50 Studio
Artist Ismael de Anda shares his thoughts on growing up between two worlds in South Texas and being influenced by his travels in Japan.
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No Easy Trend Tracking for Local API Results
Recently released API results show Highland Park's and Mount Washington's combined 14 schools are all over the map in terms of performance.
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Were You Rocked by Thursday's 4.3 Earthquake?
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck near Santa Clarita on Thursday, which is about 30 miles north of Highland Park and Mount Washington.
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