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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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Your Weekend House Hunting Guide

Looking for open houses this weekend? Here's a handy map of five in your area.

Your Weekend House Hunting Guide
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Patch Picks: Five Great Local Boutiques

These local shops provide warm atmosphere, out of the ordinary gift ideas and a hands-on fabrication experience.

Patch Picks: Five Great Local Boutiques
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Video: Jose Huizar Speaks to Community at HHPNC Forum

The council member answered questions regarding fire department brownouts, gangs at Luther Burbank Middle School and Highland Park's fair share of city services.

Video: Jose Huizar Speaks to Community at HHPNC Forum
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Your Weekend House Hunting Guide

We've got five suggestions for local open houses to peruse this weekend.

Your Weekend House Hunting Guide
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A Dog Day Afternoon in Hermon

Hermon Park in Arroyo Seco Dog Park is a favorite gathering place of local canine lovers.

A Dog Day Afternoon in Hermon
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Designer Proposes $20 Billion Alternative to 710 Extension

David Alba, of the Gabriel River Infrastructure Development Project, doesn't have a big idea to solve the longstanding freeway extension problem. He's got seven of them.

Designer Proposes $20 Billion Alternative to 710 Extension
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LAFD Urges Common Sense with Coming Rain

Sprinkles will move through the region Tuesday, with heavy rains arriving Wednesday, tapering off Thursday and returning Friday to soak the weekend.

LAFD Urges Common Sense with Coming Rain