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.
Grants of up to $100,000 will be awarded to cities, non-profits, and other organizations that develop plans to replace trees destroyed by November's wind storm.
Grants of up to $100,000 will be awarded to cities, non-profits, and other organizations that develop plans to replace trees destroyed by November's windstorm.
The man responsible for the fatal shooting of an Altadena art professor was sentenced to 21 years in prison on Thursday.
A recent discussion over the open carry of weapons on the site has raised the question of how safe people feel in the wilderness. We want to hear what you think.
Grants of up to $100,000 will be awarded to cities, non-profits, and other organizations that develop plans to replace trees destroyed by November's wind storm.
Social studies teacher Manuel Rustin was awarded a prestigious National Milken Educator Award in a surprise ceremony on Wednesday.
The Altadena Sheriff's Station is warning that thieves in Altadena have been stealing Chevy Silverado tailgates from parked cars.
Investigators at the California Public Utilities Commission estimate that 13.4 percent of Southern California Edison power poles had too much weight on them prior to the windstorm, according to their preliminary report
Adam Schiff, South Pasadena's congressional representative, is holding open nominations for his 'Woman of the Year' awards. Each community in his district, including South Pas, will have a resident honored.
Adam Schiff, Altadena's congressional representative, is holding open nominations for his 'Woman of the Year' awards. Each community in his district, including Altadena, will have a resident honored.
Washington Park, just south of the border of Altadena at the intersection of Washington and El Molino, saw a gun fire incident on Sunday. An Altadena resident who was there during the incident shares details with Patch.
Altadena's prime coffee house and artist performing space needs more than $8,000 for a parking permit, one of several permits the business has needed to apply for in the last year.
An 18-year-old Sierra Madrean spends time with kids at Five Acres school in Altadena.
AB 1148 goes before the California Assembly Tuesday. If approved, it would require that the largest campaign donors be named in TV, radio, web and printed political ads.
"S--t People Say in L.A." is just the latest Internet take-off an YouTube video called "S--t Girls Say." So what do people in Altadena say?
The plan includes a 5 mile bike boulevard on streets in Altadena and was approved by the County's Planning Commission. With Board of Supervisors, the boulevard and other bike improvements in Altadena will become part of the county's future plans for the t
Last Friday deputies arrested a burglary suspect as he fled from someone's yard. Detectives believe he may be connected to other area property crimes.
Eat Well Market will be held Sunday from 12 to 3 p.m. at Camp Mariposa but don't try to show up without signing up ahead of time.
Find out more about reviewing local businesses at Altadena Patch. We dare you find something that isn't listed.
The cancer fundraising and awareness organization is seeking walkers and fundraisers interested in participating in its June event.
