La Cañada Flintridge, CA|News|
Los Angeles Group Petitioning for Assembly Records
Californians for Legislature Ethics and Accountability Now are demanding that the Assembly opens its books to the public.
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|
Examining Pedestrian Safety in Highland Park
How safe are Highland Park's streets for pedestrians? A recent data map by a national advocacy group provides some answers.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
South Pasadena, CA|News|
L.A. Times, Sac Bee Sue Over Assembly Records
According to the Sacramento Bee, the two newspapers have jointly filed suit over the Assembly's failure to release the current assembly office budgets and spending records.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
Eagle Rock, CA|News|
Public Petition Launched for Assembly Records
Californians for Legislature Ethics and Accountability Now are demanding that the Assembly opens its books to the public.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|
Local Group Petitioning for Assembly Records
Californians for Legislature Ethics and Accountability Now are demanding that the Assembly opens its books to the public.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|
Crime Blotter for Monday, August 8: Burglaries, Assault, Stolen Vehicles
Data is provided by crimemapping.com and the Los Angeles Police Department.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|
L.A. Times, Sac Bee Sue Over Assembly Records
According to the Sacramento Bee, the two newspapers have jointly filed suit over the Assembly's failure to release the current assembly office budgets and spending records.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|
Neighborhood Council Not Ready to Support Peace Warriors Program
After a lengthy discussion on Thursday evening, council members said they needed more details from a local youth advocate who is seeking unfettered access to local schools.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|
Youth Advocate Hopes to Bring Gang Intervention Program to Luther Burbank
Joe Carmona, a youth advocate for the Northeast Church of Los Angeles, wants an opportunity to work with youth at a local school who are at risk of joining gangs.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|
Update: Community Groups Sue City Over Autry Expansion
The lawsuit, filed at Los Angeles County Superior Court last week, cites alleged violations of environmental and zoning law.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
Echo Park-Silver Lake, CA|News|
Los Angeles City Council Highest Paid in Nation
Members of the Los Angeles city council earn an average of nearly $180,000 per year.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
Eagle Rock, CA|News|
Los Angeles City Council Nation's Highest Paid
Members earn an annual average of nearly $180,000.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|
Matthew Turner's Parents Release 'Cry for Justice' Video
In the video, the family of the convicted murderer accuses the Los Angeles Police Department and District Attorney's Office of misconduct in an effort to secure conviction of their son.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
Arcadia, CA|News|
Public Records Request on Legislative Budgets Denied
A public records request for legislative staff budgets filed by Arcadia's representative, Anthony Portantino, has been officially denied. Portantino filed the request after he was told he would have to furlough his staff.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|
Los Angeles City Council Highest Paid in Nation
Members of the Los Angeles city council earn an average of nearly $180,000 per year.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|
Public Records Request on Legislative Budgets Denied
A public records request for legislative staff budgets filed by Highland Park and Mount Washington's representative, Anthony Portantino, has been officially denied. Portantino filed the request after he was told he would have to furlough his staff because
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|
Does Mount Washington Need Neighborhood Watch Signs?
A recent burglary on Crane Boulevard has inspired Mount Washington residents to consider the possibility of establishing a local neighborhood watch.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|
Food Truck Report: The Lineup for Tuesday, August 1
The food trucks are back. The festival may have a new name, but many of the great trucks remain.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|
Congress Passes Debt Ceiling Bill, Becerra Votes 'No'
Becerra said bill was 'not balanced' and failed to ask for 'shared sacrifice.'
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
Highland Park-Mount Washington|News|
Northeast L.A. Redistricting: Who's In? Who's Out?
With new congressional and assembly boundaries nearly cemented, Patch rounds up who will be eligible to represent Northeast Los Angeles after the 2012 election, and who will not.
David Fonseca, Patch Staff
