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.
Crime information for Highland Park-Mount Washington Patch's blotter is provided by crimemapping.com and the Los Angeles Police Department.
Patch launches "Dispatches" to chronicle how you are dealing with the economic crisis.
The alleyway cleanup is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 20 at 10 a.m.
Do you know where in Highland Park this photo was taken? Let us know in the comments section and you could win a Patch prize.
The congress of 12 house and senate members will be charged with formulating a 10-year deficit reduction plan.
A petition circulating Highland Park calls for the forming of a working group to include Autry staff, friends coalition members and city council members.
Do city records show that absenteeism report vastly overstated Huizar's lack of participation?
Thursday evenings planning workshop will focus on short-term projects, like pocket plazas and antique lights
Do city records show that absenteeism report vastly overstated Huizar's lack of participation?
LAPD detectives are urging residents to secure their vehicles and to be on the lookout for Toyota Tacomas advertised for sale on city streets.
Afternoon Links gathers all the online chatter about Highland Park and Mount Washington.
Do you have a garage sale planned for Saturday?
Patch's preview of Highland Park Dinner on the Go's food truck feast offerings.
The limited run White Rose Cream Soda has hit the shelves at Galco's Soda Pop Stop.
Californians for Legislature Ethics and Accountability Now are demanding that the Assembly opens its books to the public.
Californians For Legislature Ethics and Accountability Now are demanding that the Assembly opens its books to the public.
Californians for Legislature Ethics and Accountability Now are demanding that the Assembly opens its books to the public.
Californians for Legislature Ethics and Accountability Now are demanding that the Assembly opens its books to the public.
Californians for Legislature Ethics and Accountability Now are demanding that the Assembly opens its books to the public.
Californians for Legislature Ethics and Accountability Now are demanding that the Assembly opens its books to the public.