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.
In the 50th District, Brad Torgan is behind Betsy Butler—who is in the lead—and Richard Bloom, who is in second place; Torie Osborn has moved to last. The primary results will be updated next week.
Neither of the alleged victims were students at the nonprofit Elemental Strings, where Julian Hallmark worked until his arrest in February. He has pleaded not guilty.
Locanda del Lago will mix raspberry Mojitos during the impending Wilshire Boulevard ramp closures at the 405 Freeway.
Black porsche is reportedly totaled in collision with 18-wheeler near the beach in Santa Monica. After her release, the actress headed to the set of her new Lifetime movie.
11 members seeking a seat on the the neighborhood coalition's governing board say incumbents are making up rules to derail their candidacy. City spokeswoman says the postponement is appropriate.
Santa Monica will celebrate the accomplishments of African Americans with art, music and dance June 16.
Santa Monica Police say they're ready to meet with local wildlife experts and animal rights groups after public outcry that the downtown shooting could have been avoided.
Santa Monica hotel introduces menu of five savory and sweet flavors infused with whiskey, tequila and vodka.
Edward Tillmon, of Santa Monica, and five of his fellow Tuskegee Airmen were celebrated at Venice Beach for their historic roles as the first black military aviators in the Army.
Fundraising efforts are underway to help the boy's family. His mom and brother were also injured in weekend crash.
Los Angeles-based events producer says he will transform a Fairmont Miramar Hotel bungalow into an intimate venue ideal for soirees.
Culver City man who teaches music for Santa Monica nonprofit pleads not guilty to felony charges.
Candidates are separated by about one percentage point. The outcome will surprise many in the district, which spans from Agoura Hills to Hollywood.
Readers join Patch editors to offer reactions to Tuesday's voting on 68 elected offices and two state ballot measures.
A passerby found the man in the sand about 5:30 a.m., south of the Santa Monica Pier.
The top two vote-getters earn a spot on November’s general election ballot, regardless of party affiliation.
Santa Monica Police Department tells Daily Press that one of its employees spotted a cyclist dropping nails on driveways at the Santa Monica Airport.
The top two vote-getters earn a spot on November’s general election ballot, regardless of party affiliation.
In its third installment in a week-long series of questions with candidates in the 50th Assembly District, Patch asks their opinions of a public transportation bill from a local assemblyman.
Residents have said the nonprofit's clients were responsible for crimes in their neighborhood, but a report prepared by a police officer shows otherwise, according to the LookOut News.
