Altadena, CA|News|
Submit Your Best Holiday Photo Shot!
We're looking for a photo of the best amateur home lighting job in Altadena.
Dan Abendschein, Patch Staff
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.
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Altadena, CA|News|
District Officials Credit Early Intervention Programs for Drop-out Rate Decrease
With John Muir High School leading the pack with almost an 11 point decrease in its drop-out rate, Pasadena Unified officials believe they are on the right track.
Dan Abendschein, Patch Staff
Altadena, CA|News|
What Kind of Businesses Do You Want to See in Altadena?
Local business members and the Chamber of Commerce want your help in figuring out what the future of the Altadena business community should be.
Dan Abendschein, Patch Staff
Altadena, CA|News|
Altadena Sheriff's Warns About Holiday Package Theft
Packages left by UPS or Fedex outside of homes are a target for thieves every holiday season, police say.
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Sierra Madre, CA|News|
PUSD Votes to Close Two Elementary Schools
Loma Alta and Burbank schools are now scheduled to close next school year.
Dan Abendschein, Patch Staff
Altadena, CA|News|
Art to Hang on Fences No More?
After a resident complaint, county zoning is investigating resident art that is hanging outside the vacant MonteCedro property on El Molino.
Dan Abendschein, Patch Staff
Altadena, CA|News|
Photo of the Week Contest
Win a tote bag or water bottle with your submissions.
Dan Abendschein, Patch Staff
Altadena, CA|News|
Residents Air Frustrations About Altadena Sheriffs at Townhall Meeting
Residents at the meeting accused Altadena deputies of racial profiling and of wrongly targeting people and businesses in the community as being gang-affiliated.
Dan Abendschein, Patch Staff
Altadena, CA|News|
Incumbents Win Easy Reelection in Congressional, State Races
Altadena's state and federal representatives were returned to office with sizable leads.
Dan Abendschein, Patch Staff
Altadena, CA|News|
Graphic: Altadena Redevelopment and Proposition 22
With one of Tuesday's big election issues focused on the battle between state government and local government for redevelopment funds, the question is whether the issue matters for Altadena or not.
Dan Abendschein, Patch Staff
Altadena, CA|News|
John Colbert: An Altadena Candidate Running Against Adam Schiff
Colbert advocates balanced budget, lower taxes, and a repeal of health care legislation.
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South Pasadena, CA|News|
Fire Officials Blame Slow Air Response in Station Fire
Local congress members ask for explanations for missed "window of opportunity" to contain fire.
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Altadena, CA|News|
Aveson Charter working to bring Pasadena high school program back to Altadena
The school, which used to be in East Altadena, needs a permanent home
Dan Abendschein, Patch Staff
