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.
City looks to tighten zoning regulations so restaurants don't masquerade as bars. Undercover police operation finds restaurants exceeding occupancy levels and revelers jaywalking, fighting and urinating in public.
Under new law, women won't have to see a doctor to obtain birth control. Governor says California is "expanding access" and "empowering women."
The health and strength of our schools affect you, your property values and your quality of life - Maggie Memmott Walsh, Culver City Education Foundation Trustee
Slew of local restaurants and retailers offer deals to entice residents to stay in Santa Monica during the freeway closure.
Two fellow Santa Monica residents join suit, which alleges the Big Blue Bus advertising policy violates free speech rights.
Big reward offered for the return of a Piet Mondrian painting, which owner Jeffrey Gundlach has called "extraordinarily rare" and "elegant." A burglar reportedly stole $10 million in pricey property from the Santa Monica resident.
Cash from hotel company for sale of beachfront property earmarked for low-income housing projects.
Two of the birds were collected in zip codes—90402 ad 90404—where other cases were reported earlier this year.
Bond-fund manager offers reward for the return of high-end artworks and other pricey property nabbed from his North of Montana home, the Los Angeles Times reports.
Video shows Endeavour as it makes its first pass over the Santa Monica Pier Friday, wowing hundreds of onlookers.
Doors open at 11 a.m. for lunch. Sip an agua fresca while taking in the ocean view.
As it takes on a bigger role in leading districtwide fundraising efforts, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District receives its largest gift ever.
Interested in bringing the car-free event to Culver City, Venice and Santa Monica? Join the CicLAvia to the Sea Host Committee as it explores potential routes.
Los Angeles Congressman Henry Waxman says the Postal Service didn't give the community enough time to appeal the closure of the Fifth Street post office. The agency says it followed federal regulations.
The historic building sheds a covering, revealing its beautiful facade.
Venice man sentenced for peppering the driveways of Santa Monica flight schools with nails.
UPDATED: Wine "that you can't get in this country" also listed among the unique and pricey stolen property from CEO of DoubleLine Capital. Santa Monica Police seek information from the public.
Andrew Bryniarski was suspected of hoarding dogs in a motor home in Santa Monica's Ocean Park neighborhood. The actor was reportedly running a mobile adoption center.
Space shuttle Endeavour fans will ride Pacific Park’s Ferris wheel for free during the Santa Monica Pier flyover from 10 a.m. to noon Friday.
