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.
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.
With this distinction, Annandale will be able to enroll students from across the entirety of LAUSD.
With vote, the expansion plan has been referred to the arts, parks, health and aging committee.
More than 100 locals filled out Veterans Square Memorial on Monday for Memorial Day Services.
The council meets on Tuesday, May 31, at 10 a.m. in the John Ferraro Council Chamber, room 340. The Southwest museum issue is listed at item number 21 on the city council's agenda.
Highland Park Din-Din-A-Go-Go returns to to Figueroa Produce for it's weekly visit today; see below for the lineup of gourmet food truck that will be offering their fare for the feast.
A strong showing of community members gathered at the Highland Park Veterans Memorial on Sunday to celebrate Memorial Day.
Franklin High School Genese Hall helped initiate Monday's Memorial Day Service at the Veterans Square Memorial in Highland Park by singing the national anthem.
Community members came together to ensure square would serve as proper setting for Memorial Day Services.
This pooch kept a lookout high atop his porch perch on N. Figueroa St. 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!
The board had until Wednesday, June 1 to claim the issue.
Veterans who live in the Cypress Park area, as well as survivors of the nations' war dead are encouraged to take part in the ceremonies.
Artists said they were putting finishing touches on mural on Thursday, May 26.
Throughout Highland Park construction and arts projects were changing the face of the neighborhood.
Ceremony will include appearance from Holocaust survivor and Medal of Honor recipient Tibor Rubin.
Locals urge city council to overrule the decision, made by the parks and recreation commission last Friday.
The proposed art project would memorialize local artists' last public work.
Tile creation will be spared in repainting effort.
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.
