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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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Southwest Museum Report: The Autry Makes Its Case

Autry Chairman Marshall McKay spoke during yesterday's Los Angeles City Council Meeting, laying out how the Autry's expansion of the Griffith Park museum space would benefit Los Angeles.

Southwest Museum Report: The Autry Makes Its Case
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Photo of the Day: Neighborhood Watchdog

This pooch kept a lookout high atop his porch perch on N. Figueroa St. in Highland Park.

Photo of the Day: Neighborhood Watchdog
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Contest Time: Where in Highland Park?

Can you tell where in Highland Park this photo was taken? The winner will get a shout out in next week's column and some free Patch swag!

Contest Time: Where in Highland Park?
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Neighborhood In Transition

Throughout Highland Park construction and arts projects were changing the face of the neighborhood.

Neighborhood In Transition
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Highland Park to Honor Veterans on Monday

Ceremony will include appearance from Holocaust survivor and Medal of Honor recipient Tibor Rubin.

Highland Park to Honor Veterans on Monday
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Community Garden To Get Growing at Monte Vista Elementary

Milago Allegro will be installing a community garden at Monte Vista St. Elementary over the summer and then teaching gardening classes at the school throughout the year.

Community Garden To Get Growing at Monte Vista Elementary