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.
Six candidates don't receive invitations to participate in the local newspaper's forum, which had historically been open to every resident seeking election to the Santa Monica City Council.
Moody's Investors Service announces it will review bonds and issuer ratings for possible downgrades in 30 California cities. Santa Monica's finance director says she's confident the city's ratings won't tick down.
Exhibit of paintings of LGBT luminaries—inspired by the rainbow crosswalks in West Hollywood—opens Oct. 19 at the James Gray Gallery at Bergamot Station.
The problem in Santa Monica elections is not new resident-controlled groups, says Ivan Perkins, chair of Santa Monica's newest slow-growth political action committee.
Gleam Davis, Shari Davis and Terry O'Day say they denounce independent political action committees that out-spend and misrepresent candidates. Candidates not supported by Santa Monicans United for a Responsible Future weigh in, too.
Police ask for the public's help finding the assailant who reportedly grabbed a woman near Tower 8.
Federal judge says longtime AID Walk Los Angeles' producer failed to prove the city's prohibition on non-commercial advertising is "unreasonable" or "viewpoint-based."
In the spring of 2008, the body of Alexander Merman was found in his condominium at 520 Montana Ave. The man accused in the murder also faces dozens of charges of grand theft and money laundering.
Santa Monica's new policy also bars secular holiday displays at Palisades Park. Religious group says its First and Fourteenth Amendment rights are violated.
City Council candidates Ted Winterer and Terry O'Day say the new committee formed without their knowledge and that they had not been in contact with the group's backers.
Foreign distributors en route to a private showing at a North of Montana home are robbed of expensive jewels, Santa Monica police report.
Los Angeles City Councilman Bill Rosendahl will step down next summer to focus on his cancer treatment and recovery—but promises to keep working on anti-airport measures in the meantime.
Nautical-themed restaurant treasured by celebrities and locals alike was poised for a major redo to better match the vibe of the future Palisades Garden Walk.
The Santa Monica "hot spot" makes a Zagat list of L.A.'s top five new restaurants.
The Santa Monica woman was driving an Audi when she rear-ended a big rig in the Jefferson Park area, killing her passenger, the California Highway Patrol reports.
Santa Monicans for a United Future has strong ties to NMS Properties, Inc. The new committee has already spent $175,000 advocating for four Santa Monica City Council candidates.
The number of dead birds testing positive for the virus in the city so far this year jumps to 10.
Santa Monica College wants to eliminate from new labor contract a "me too" clause that would award the non-teaching staff a 1.25 percent raise. Faculty received the pay bump in August.
Our picks for great events in the neighborhood.
In a decision that's bound to displease many Santa Monica residents, the federal agency says the sale of the Fifth Street property is in the "best interest of the Postal Service and its customers."
