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
Montrose-La Crescenta, CA|News|
Former Councilman Accused of Stealing from Farmer's Market in Court Tuesday
John Drayman, a Montrose local and one-time Glendale Councilman, pleaded not guilty in May of 2012 to a 28-count grand jury indictment indicating that he stole from Montrose's Sunday Harvest Market.
Montrose-La Crescenta, CA|News|
LA County Supes Vote To Support Federal Preschool Plan
Supervisor Michael Antonovich, whose district includes La Crescenta-Montrose, voted against the measure.
Altadena, CA|News|
LA County Supes Vote To Support Federal Preschool Plan
Supervisor Michael Antonovich, whose district includes Altadena, voted against the measure.
Altadena, CA|News|
Pasadena to Look Into "Swath of Destruction" in Hahamongna (Video)
In the below video, Arroyo Seco Foundation director Tim Brick asks the City Council to review whether So Cal Edison should be allowed access in Hahamongna for power line maintenance work.
Sierra Madre, CA|News|
Fourth of July Fun Run Results
The fun run had 102 runners from Sierra Madre and participants from cities around L.A. County, as well as visitors from Arizona, Illinois, Oregon and Wisconsin. The fastest finishers are listed below.
Sierra Madre, CA|News|
Crime Blotter: Vacation Break-In
A resident on Auburn Avenue came home from vacation to find a door had been pried open with a tool but did not find any missing property.
South Pasadena, CA|News|
How Green is South Pas Compared to the Rest of the San Gabriel Valley?
The Pasadena Star-News compares San Gabriel Valley cities by how green they are.
San Marino, CA|News|
How Green is San Marino Compared to the Rest of the San Gabriel Valley?
The Pasadena Star-News compares San Gabriel Valley cities by how green they are.
Montrose-La Crescenta, CA|News|
La Canada Unified to Discuss Transfer of Glendale Unified Students Tuesday Night
The district has long advocated for La Canada students in Glendale Unified to be moved back into LCUSD.
San Marino, CA|News|
Alhambra to Close City Street to Promote 710 Tunnel
The city will shut down a block of Fremont Avenue, a through street used to access the 10 Freeway, on Wednesday to promote the 710 tunnel extension.
