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
South Pasadena, CA|News|
City Council Preview: Tree Trimming Ordinance, Water Rate Increase
Below are some of the items up for discussion at tonight's City Council meeting.
San Marino, CA|News|
Local Professor Calls Out Wells Fargo CFO in Huffington Post Blog
Peter Dreier, an Occidental College professor, blogged about San Marino resident and Wells Fargo CFO Tim Sloan, whose home has been targeted by protestors on multiple occasions.
Altadena, CA|News|
Altadena Farmer Market Preview: Sauerkraut and Kombucha
Wednesday is the Altadena Farmers Market, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Loma Alta Park.
Altadena, CA|News|
Cyclist Hospitalized Following Crash Near Woodbury and Fair Oaks Intersection
A cyclist was injured in a collision involving the cyclist and a car Tuesday morning, shortly after 6:30 a.m.
Altadena, CA|News|
PUSD Schools Celebrating International Walk to School Week
PUSD is promoting walking to school this week as part of an international holiday.
La Cañada Flintridge, CA|News|
Lame Coyote Frequent Visitor to La Canada Neighborhood (Photo)
Reader Al Restivo sent in the following photo of the coyote.
Sierra Madre, CA|News|
Carmageddon 2: How 405 Closure Will Affect Traffic
What is Carmageddon II and why does the freeway close?
San Marino, CA|News|
Carmageddon 2: Important Info About the 405 Closure
What is Carmageddon and why does the freeway close?
Altadena, CA|News|
Play Poker for your Child's Future
The Pasadena Educational Network is holding a poker tournament on November 9 to raise money for PUSD schools.
South Pasadena, CA|News|
Photos: Ancient Stream Found on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover found evidence of an ancient stream bed on Mars, officials have announced.
Altadena, CA|News|
Crime Blotter: Two Assault With a Deadly Weapon Cases
A man was struck with a bat while leaving a party near Glenrose and Woodbury last week and another assault occurred in the 2000 block of Maiden Lane.
Altadena, CA|News|
Photos: Ancient Stream Found on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover found evidence of an ancient stream bed on Mars, officials announced.
Pasadena, CA|News|
Calling All Bloggers: Blog on Pasadena Patch!
Got something to say? Patch.com is looking for prolific bloggers.
South Pasadena, CA|News|
Report: Case of Missing South Pasadena Woman Reopened After 33 Years
CBS2 reports that the L.A. County Sheriff's Department is reopening the case of South Pasadena Donnella Jean Coultas, who went missing in 1979.