Altadena, CA|News|
County Board Approves Altadena Road Construction
The county will be repaving and doing curb and gutter work on multiple streets in the central area of Altadena centered around New York Drive.
Dan Abendschein, Patch Staff
Dan Abendschein, Patch Staff
- Claremont-La Verne, CA
Dan Abendschein is the Senior Field Editor for the San Gabriel Valley Patch sites. He has been working as a reporter since first publishing freelance journalism work at several weekly papers on Maui in 2004, and has worked as a full-time journalist in Southern California since 2007.
Originally from New Jersey, Dan Abendschein has lived in Southern California since 2005. Dan spent five years of his childhood in Stockton, CA., and seems to keep moving back to the Golden State.
He completed his undergraduate work at Pomona College in 2002, majoring in Linguistics/Cognitive Science.
After that, Dan spent several years working odd jobs and traveling, living in Washington state and on the island of Maui, while visiting Southeast Asia, New Zealand, Australia, and Central America.
He returned to Southern California in 2005, to attend the University of Southern California's journalism program at Annenberg, received a master's degree in 2007. He then went to work for the San Gabriel Valley Tribue, and later moved to the Pasadena Star News.
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Altadena, CA|News|
Who Would Represent Altadena if PUSD Districting Plan Passes?
The task force working on a plan to move PUSD to electoral districts has to decide on a couple of issues that would greatly affect incumbent PUSD board members' ability to run for a future district seat.
Dan Abendschein, Patch Staff
Altadena, CA|News|
Poll: Best Burrito in Altadena?
Where do you go for Mexican food in Altadena - also the winners of our 'best burger' poll.
Dan Abendschein, Patch Staff
Sierra Madre, CA|News|
Pasadena Unified to Issue 80 Layoff Notices
The board will meet Tuesday to issue the 80 notices, though it is likely far fewer could be laid off.
Dan Abendschein, Patch Staff
Altadena, CA|News|
Students Walk Out at John Muir
Hundreds of students walked off campus at lunch to support Muir principal Sheryl Orange, but returned to class in the afternoon.
Dan Abendschein, Patch Staff
Altadena, CA|News|
New PUSD Task Force Map Has Two Board Seats for Altadena
A Pasadena Unified districting committee released a map that will be the basis for a plan to switch the district-wide school board elections to smaller electoral districts.
Dan Abendschein, Patch Staff
Sierra Madre, CA|News|
New PUSD Task Force Map
A Pasadena Unified districting committee released a map that will be the basis for a plan to switch the district-wide school board elections to smaller electoral districts.
Dan Abendschein, Patch Staff
Altadena, CA|News|
PUSD-Town Council Recap: State Tax Measures, Muir Principal
On Saturday, the Altadena Town Council and Pasadena Unified School District board held a joint meeting to discuss school issues.
Dan Abendschein, Patch Staff
Altadena, CA|News|
PUSD Board Imposes Conditions on Aveson Charter Renewal
At last Tuesday's meeting, the Pasadena Unified School Board set conditions Aveson must meet by June 30 in order to have its charter renewed. Some criticized the school for its academic performance and lack of diversity.
Dan Abendschein, Patch Staff
Altadena, CA|News|
Crime Blotter: Strong Arm Robbery, Police Containment
On oboe was robbed from a victim on Lake Avenue this week - there was also a containment that led to the arrest of two burglars
Dan Abendschein, Patch Staff
Montrose-La Crescenta, CA|News|
How Are You Affected by Potential JPL Budget Cuts? (Discussion)
JPL, a regional employer, could lay off as many as 300 people associated with the Mars program, according to local media reports.
Dan Abendschein, Patch Staff
Altadena, CA|News|
Pasadena Unified to Issue 80 Layoff Notices
The board will meet next Tuesday to issue the 80 notices, though it is likely far fewer could be laid off.
Dan Abendschein, Patch Staff
Altadena, CA|News|
How Are You Affected by Potential JPL Budget Cuts? (Discussion)
JPL, a regional employer, could lay off as many as 300 people associated with the Mars program, according to local media reports.
Dan Abendschein, Patch Staff
Altadena, CA|News|
Rubio Canyon Trail Map Drawn Up by Local Trails Advocate
Local trails advocate Paul Ayers has released the following hand-drawn map of hiking trails in the Rubio Canyon area.
Dan Abendschein, Patch Staff
Altadena, CA|News|
Altadena Library Has New Art Exhibit for March
During the month of March, the library will be displaying the work of landscape artist Eben Eldridge.
Dan Abendschein, Patch Staff
Altadena, CA|News|
Muir Principal to be Removed at End of Year
The Pasadena Star-News reports that Sheryl Orange, the principal at John Muir High School, will not return in that role next year.
Dan Abendschein, Patch Staff
Altadena, CA|News|
Altadena Market Canceled After County Investigation
A local food and craft market that met once in February has been shut down after being contacted by the County Health Department.
Dan Abendschein, Patch Staff
Altadena, CA|News|
Altadena Rotary Gives $10,500 to PUSD Teachers
The club announced Wednesday that it awarded the money in 35 "mini-grants" that go directly to program ideas proposed by PUSD teachers.
Dan Abendschein, Patch Staff
Sierra Madre, CA|News|
PUSD Task Force to Unveil New Districting Map Saturday
The PUSD Districting Task Force, which is developing a plan for electoral subdistricts in the local school district, will unveil a new map proposal at its next meeting Saturday.
Dan Abendschein, Patch Staff
Altadena, CA|News|
Metro to Host 710 Meetings
Officials say the meetings will provide residents with an opportunity to share info and contribute ideas regarding transportation alternatives being considered for the SR-710 Study.
Dan Abendschein, Patch Staff
