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Main Street Tree Lighting Is This Weekend
The Christmas festivities begin Saturday evening at the California Heritage Museum. Sidewalk sales are weekend-long.
Jenna Chandler, Patch Staff
Jenna Chandler, Patch Staff
- Lake Forest, CA
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.
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Lindsay Lohan Charged With Lying to Santa Monica Police
Hours after her New York City arrest, the actress is charged with three misdemeanors stemming from a June car crash in Santa Monica.
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2 Santa Monica Bars Named Among L.A.'s 'Best Looking'
Eater L.A. recognizes 23 cocktail bars—Santa Monica's Bar Chloe and SHOREbar among them—that it says are a "cut above" the rest.
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Bogus Charity Workers Ran Scam on Third Street Promenade, Police Say
Three men who panhandled for organizations such as the AIDS Health Foundation and Another Chance Ministry are arraigned on numerous charges including identity theft and false advertising.
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Campaign Treasurer Sentenced to 8 Years For Embezzlement
Kinde Durkee's embezzlement scheme—involving some Santa Monica political campaigns—is believed to be the largest by a campaign committee treasurer ever prosecuted.
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New Condos at Trailer Park Get Final Council Approval—With a Twist
At the last minute, Santa Monica City Councilman Kevin McKeown reverses his vote, offering hope to the project's opponents who say their fight "isn't over."
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A Contrast in Councilmen's Parting Words
Mayor Richard Bloom and Bobby Shriver conclude their terms on the Santa Monica City Council.
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With Crime Up in Santa Monica, Residents Warned of 'Knock-Knock' Burglars
Santa Monica Police offer easy prevention tips as they work to combat a 31 percent spike in burglaries.
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'House of Rock' Lists for $22 Million [PHOTOS]
Renovated by top designers, the party house on La Mesa Drive in Santa Monica was once home to Hollywood actress Kathryn Grayson.
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Bloom Benefited From California's New Primary System
Under the old partisan system, Betsy Butler would have probably won the Democratic primary—leaving "underdog" Bloom out of the November race for the 50th Assembly District seat, the L.A. Weekly reports.
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Test Ride, Trade In Bikes at Santa Monica's First Family Bike Fest
Bring a child’s bike for a safety check by on-site mechanics, or if it’s been outgrown, give it a new home through donation to the bike swap. Event is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 8.
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Popular Holiday Pub Crawl Returns Dec. 15
Mark you calendars for Fourth Annual Santa Monica Pub Crawl. Dozens of restaurants and bars will offer drink and food specials to raise money for the Westside Food Bank.
Jenna Chandler, Patch Staff
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Keira Knightley to Appear at Aero Theatre Double Feature
Star Keira Knightley and director Joe Wright will appear in-person for a discussion during screenings of newly-released "Anna Karenina" and his 2005 adaptation of "Pride and Prejudice."
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Party House Seeks Property Tax Breaks
The 1926 Tudor, dubbed the House of Rock after a recent renovation, could become the 55th Santa Monica property to receive reduced taxes under the Mills Act.
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Josh Duhamel to Lead Santa Monica Beach Run
Donations collected at Sunday's youth run will benefit the American Red Cross' campaign to help Southern Californians prepare for natural disasters.
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Opinion | Village Trailer Park: Why the City Council Should Vote 'No'
Friends of Sunset Park President Zina Josephs argues an agreement with the Village Trailer Park developer does not protect its current residents.
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20th Annual Candy Cane Drive Set This Saturday
Escorted by local police and firefighters, Santa will make stops at numerous Santa Monica parks between 10:30 a.m. and 3:45 p.m.
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Kathy McTaggart, Therapist and Social Worker, Dies at 69
McTaggart was a licensed therapist, specializing in work with adolescents and their families. She worked for more than 15 years as a community partnership coordinator at the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District.
Jenna Chandler, Patch Staff
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Thanksgiving Weather Forecast
Sunshine and warm temperatures expected across Los Angeles this holiday weekend.
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