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.
Both Ryan Tyler Bright and Jensen Gray had multiple offenses, including drugs, battery and weapons. Gray was killed Wednesday in Santa Monica.
Both Ryan Tyler Bright and Jensen Gray had multiple offenses, including drugs, battery and weapons. Gray was murdered Wednesday in Santa Monica.
The victim, Jensen Gray, was 27. An arrest has been made.
Santa Monica City Council moves to adopt smoking ban in apartments and condos in 4-2 vote. All current tenants, however, who choose to designate their units for smoking could continue to puff.
City manager reacts to "fears and perceptions" about the proposal.
UPDATED 7:55 p.m.: SUV slams into cyclist late Tuesday night, throwing her bike several blocks before fleeing the scene.
UPDATED: Laguna Beach man identified as victim in murder. Sounds of female screaming from inside a downtown Santa Monica apartment prompted 911 call early Wednesday morning.
Santa Monica City Council approves first hike in meter rates in nine years. But it also cuts costs to park in some garages.
Paul Hekimian—one of few residents taking advantage of Santa Monica's relatively new beekeeping ordinance—prepares to air a public service announcement about the hobby.
The oceanfront hotel rolls out $25 flights of rosés and complimentary parking before the Twilight Concert Series on the Santa Monica Pier.
Consultant says city decision about anti-nuke sculpture by Pulitzer prize winning cartoonist Paul Conrad makes a strong statement about Santa Monica's progressive culture.
Following the killing of a mountain lion in Santa Monica, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles president says changes are needed at the state Department of Fish and Game.
What did Santa Monica look like before it became one of the most photographed landscapes in the West? Shana Klein presents "Westward Ho! Visualizing the Frontier in Santa Monica" 7 p.m. July 17 in the Main Library.
Torrance Mayor Frank Scotto says Santa Monica is attempting to export its airport noise complaints under proposed plan to pay flight schools to conduct repetitive takeoff and landings anywhere but the Santa Monica Airport.
Performer known for jumping and flipping over crowds on the Third Street Promenade does a moonwalk that puts Michael Jackson to shame.
Temperatures will top 80 degrees Monday as a high pressure system moves over Southern California.
Pre-made flights of hoppy beers with high alcohol content and uniquely-flavored stouts are on the menu Wednesday.
The Twilight Concert Series at the Santa Monica Pier starts its 28th season with a special appearance from Ally McBeal's Vonda Shepard.
Driver believes he is being held at gunpoint as Barstow man demands he drive off from the Santa Monica Pier parking lot.
The Fourth of July holiday should be mild, but lifeguards say they're still expecting lots of visitors during the busiest beach day of the year.
