Jenna Chandler is the editor of Santa Monica Patch (read her introduction to the site here). She studied journalism at Chapman University, where she was editor-in-chief of the student newspaper, <i>The Panther</i>, and interned in the newsroom at the <i>Orange County Register</i> and NBC News Los Angeles. In 2008, she was distinguished as the Register's Outstanding Student Journalist of the Year.
Jenna joined Patch in October 2010 as the editor of San Juan Capistrano Patch after covering crime and government at the <i>Porterville Recorder </i>in California's Central Valley. There she built a portfolio of stories that had resounding effects in the community, including a series that forced the City Council to reallocate thousands of dollars in misspent funds, and a weeklong report on public-sector salaries that led to the resignation of a city manager.
When she's not working, you'll find Jenna perusing record stores for Neil Young vinyl, eating pizza and hiking.
New modern one-and two-bedroom units are available at Fifth Street and Santa Monica Boulevard. Penthouses rent for up to $5,874 a month.
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Authorities allege Los Angeles woman erased and rewrote details on checks that didn't belong to her.
Sections of Ocean Front Walk, Navy Street, Bernard Way and Abbott Kinney will close Saturday morning for the popular event.
Kris Kringle will pilot a World War II bi-plane carrying lots of candy canes and spend Sunday afternoon at the Museum of Flying.
Citing economic challenges, the nonprofit announces the closure of its thrift store in January. It's treasured by shoppers for carrying high-end clothes and shoes. Weigh in: Tell us about your best St. Joseph thrift store finds.
The Peggy Bergmann donation is the fourth largest gift received by the college foundation to date, officials say.
Shops will host parties and Santa Claus will make an appearance Friday at the "Holiday Walk."
The original 1940s location will be rebuilt and expanded a bit with a nod to the company's history.
Julian Hallmark, a respected and accomplished violinist, is accused of lewd acts and molestation of two young girls.
The woman's car was stolen as it was left running with its hazard lights on outside a Santa Monica business on Pico Boulevard, police say.
The Pooch Hotel—a "five star" boarding facility, daycare and spa featuring flatscreen TVs, fitness center and poolside "cabanas"—opens at Barrington and Exposition in West L.A.
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Cloverfield and Olympic will close as crews continue work to build a bridge over Cloverfield for the Expo Light Rail extension into Santa Monica from Culver City.
Hundreds of runners and joggers hit Santa Monica Beach with actor Josh Duhamel to raise money for Southland disaster relief efforts.
Fourteen displays banned from Santa Monica's iconic Palisades Park will will be set up this month near Clover Park.
Hundreds flock to California Heritage Museum on Main Street for annual celebration, featuring Santa Claus, carols and hot chocolate. The Christmas tree was lit just before rain fell, driving revelers into local shops hosting holiday parties and sales.
Saint John's Health Center of Santa Monica tells employees and volunteer staff that replacing two top administrators and most of its board of directors will help improve the hospital's financial future.
The City Council wants to see alternatives for a 172,000-square-foot development proposed on Pico Boulevard at Centinela Avenue, on the edge of Santa Monica and West L.A.
Thieves flee with jewels Friday afternoon in heist at Cabochon at 1426 Montana Ave.
Outgoing councilman Bobby Shriver estimates property tax breaks sought by the owners of Santa Monica's "House of Rock" will total $2 million over 10-year period.
Dismissal comes after judge denies Christian group's bid to temporarily allow the life-sized dioramas at Palisades Park this holiday season.
