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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Rep. Judy Chu, D-El Monte, who is running in Altadena's new congressional district, spoke out against the store at a recent press conference.
Ever wrote something on Altadena Patch's Facebook page or anywhere else and felt you could have been more articulate? Now you can edit your comment - but there is a catch.
The victim of a recorded 'road rage' video taken on the 5 Freeway that has gone viral on the web was arrested in Altadena this week on a separate charge. His alleged assailants were also arrested this week.
See how the suggested project changes will affect your kid's school.
The public is invited to check out youth basketball, food, drink and raffle prizes on Saturday for an event that benefits a scholarship fund for local youth.
The Gold Line Foothill Extension reached another milestone this week when it poured 2,100 cubic yards of concrete to build a bridge over the 210 freeway.
Walmart representatives have officially confirmed they will be opening a Walmart Neighborhood Market in Altadena.
Deputies are looking for two male robbery suspects armed with a gun on Thursday afternoon.
Altadena's local Sheriff's Department station is rolling out with a website and its top official plans to beef up its social media presence next.
The Supreme Court decision makes it easier for corporations to give massive donations to aid political campaigns. Schiff has introduced a constitutional amendment to get around the decision, the Glendale News-Press reports.
June 20 marks summer solstice 2012: the official beginning of summer and the longest day of the year.
Vernon Woods, 24, of Chino who was arrested in a shooting case involving an Altadena man has been released from Pasadena Police Department custody after he claimed self-defense in the shooting.
With a Walmart market likely to be opened in Altadena, a teach-in on Walmart labor practices in Pasadena may be of interest to local residents.
The Altadena LIbrary is offering regular events as part of two kids summer reading programs, one for teens and one for younger kids.
A construction site has a listing up for a bid for construction work on a "Altadena Wal-Mart Neighborhood Mkt"
The Foothill Municipal Water District board voted at its monthly meeting Monday to pass along a 5 percent water rate increase from the Metropolitan Water District.
The Foothill Municipal Water District board voted at its monthly meeting Monday to pass along a 5 percent water rate increase from the Metropolitan Water District.
The Foothill Municipal Water District board voted at its monthly meeting Monday to pass along a 5 percent water rate increase from the Metropolitan Water District.
The third annual New Los Angeles Folk Festival has been scheduled at the Zorthian Ranch for August 4.
