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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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Analysis: Census Data Released Today

Los Angeles County remains largest in the state, according to census figures released on Tuesday.

Analysis: Census Data Released Today
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Measure L Aims to Increase City Funding for Libraries

Budget cuts last summer forced all libraries in the Los Angeles Public Library system to shut down on Sundays and Mondays. Measure L is intended to reverse at least part of the cutbacks.

Measure L Aims to Increase City Funding for Libraries
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Doing a World of Good Locally

NELA bicycle enthusiasts gather for CicLAVia fundraiser in Atwater Village.

Doing a World of Good Locally
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Patch Picks: Librarian's Choice

Here's five great reads courtesy of the Arroyo Seco Library.

Patch Picks: Librarian's Choice
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Your Weekend House Hunting Guide

Check out our list of weekend open houses in and around Highland Park and Mount Washington.

Your Weekend House Hunting Guide
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Los Angeles Master Bicycle Plan Approved

With approval from Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, bicycle advocates now hope implementation of bicycle plan will begin.

Los Angeles Master Bicycle Plan Approved