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
Sierra Madre, CA|News|
Crime Blotter: 53 Messages from a "Former Friend" in 24 Hours
A Sierra Madre resident followed an "Annoying Phone Call Report" following the incident.
San Marino, CA|News|
Howie's Ranch Market Broken Into Overnight, No Major Losses
The local grocery store in neighboring San Gabriel had its front glass door shattered in an attempted burglary that occurred on July 10.
Sierra Madre, CA|News|
Crime Blotter: Vehicle Burglary, Miscellaneous Items Stolen
The vehicle burglary happened in the 600 block of West Sierra Madre Boulevard. The victim was unsure whether or not he locked the car.
Sierra Madre, CA|News|
Crime Blotter: Altercation Breaks Out Over Romantic Entanglement
A physical altercation was reported that police say "was generated by a dating relation each has had with the same female."
Sierra Madre, CA|News|
Conflict of Interest Charges Dropped Against Former SGVCOG Director
The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments is a government agency that includes Sierra Madre as a member.
San Marino, CA|News|
Conflict of Interest Charges Dropped Against Former SGVCOG Director
The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments is a government agency that includes San Marino as a member.
Monrovia, CA|News|
Why Monrovia Students Got Suspended in the 2011-12 School Year
Monrovia students were much more likely to get an in-school suspension rather than sent home than elsewhere in the county. The below graphic shows the cause for suspensions.
Arcadia, CA|News|
Map: Arcadia Students Suspended Far Less than County, State Average
You can look up how often students were suspended across the county at each district and each school using the below map and database.
South Pasadena, CA|News|
Local Social Media on the Proposed 710 Tunnel Extension
With a recent event in Alhambra, an anti-710 protest in South Pasadena and upcoming public meetings, see the best tweets, status updates, videos and more from local residents and media.
Altadena, CA|News|
Altadena's L.A. General Store Design Studio Owner Talks Comic-Con
Altadena designer, business owner (and Patch reader) Leslie Aitken talks Comic-Con with the Pasadena Star-News
