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.
Santa Monica's "Inkwell"—the only Westside location where people of color could reportedly congregate—is featured in the film, titled "White Wash." Public Library hosts screening Sept. 16.
Santa Monica City Council to consider requiring commercial and housing developers to help pay for public street improvements.
Looking for something to do this week in Santa Monica? There's a community meeting to discuss a new Sixth Street development, free shows at The Broad Stage and more. Check out our calendar for details.
Who has the best Mexican food in town? How about the best coffee? Here are your picks for Readers' Choice.
The assailant attacked a 19-year-old Aug. 13, stabbing him multiple times as fell to the ground, police say.
The future owner of the Broadway Ale House's alcohol license wants a name change. It closed temporarily not long ago because of drug charges.
Vector control picks up two infected birds in the 90402 and 90404 zip codes.
Could Santa Monica be the place Amazon unveils its new Kindle?
Suspect hid in the woman's car, then attacked her from inside the cab, police say.
At Santa Monica High School, scores improve just slightly over last year. Some minority students are still not passing at the near-perfect rates of white and Asian students.
Vacation ends in tragedy for Australian family when a father is killed in a downtown crosswalk. He was visiting Santa Monica with his wife and 8-year-old daughter.
Federal judge orders man accused of bringing women from Eastern Europe to Santa Monica to work as prostitutes to home detention after lowering bail to $250,000.
Request for information from a political group with anonymous members has lead seven Santa Monica City Council candidates to draft and sign a pledge for transparency throughout the election process.
See who's running for City Council Nov. 6.
The odds don't appear to be in Santa Monica's favor, but city officials say they hope an appeal from congressman Henry Waxman will increase the chances of keeping it open.
The Hummus Bar Express is opening on the Third Street Promenade near Arizona Avenue.
Santa Monica Assemblywoman Julia Brownley wants voters to decide on bill that would disclose who is "really paying for political ads—on the ads themselves."
The Santa Monica Symphony Association says it intends to return the year after at a new venue—and with a new conductor.
Don't miss out: the city's jazz concerts wrap up this week, plus a "naughty," romantic comedy at the Santa Monica Playhouse.
A bill has passed the state Senate requiring automobiles to pass no closer than 3 feet to bicyclists. What do you think? Take our poll and tell us in the comments.
