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.
Posting Activity
Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Police Arrest Battery Suspect in Lawndale
The suspect is accused of battery and petty theft in connection to an incident at the South Bay Galleria.
Venice-Mar Vista, CA|News|
YouTube Footage from the Scene of the Venice Boardwalk Car Hit and Run
The below YouTube footage comes from after the driver plowed through the boardwalk killing one and injuring 11. Warning: Some of the footage may be upsetting for viewers
Venice-Mar Vista, CA|News|
Updated: Five Venice Boardwalk Car Victims Released From Hospital
The hit and run occurred early Saturday evening when a car was driven at high speed on the the Venice boardwalk. Police have arrested a 38-year-old man.
Venice-Mar Vista, CA|News|
Witness Gives His Account of Venice Crash
Sean Peterson was at the Candlelight Café with friends when a car reportedly entered the boardwalk and "accelerated."
North Hollywood-Toluca Lake, CA|News|
NBC4 North Hollywood Bike Sting Leads to Cache of Stolen Bikes
The station used a bike rigged with GPS at the North Hollywood Metrolink station to catch a buyer and seller of stolen bikes located in Sun Valley.
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Shoplifter at Santa Monica Boutique Caught on Tape (VIDEO)
The owner of the Cristina Lynn boutique on Montana Avenue released the following footage to CBS L.A. in the hopes of catching the shoplifter and bringing light to the problem of shoplifting in local shops.
