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.
Former 'Next Iron Chef' contestant and one-time executive chef at Wilshire Restaurant, Andrew Kirschner will open his newest venture on Santa Monica Boulevard at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Twenty-three students, many of them from disadvantaged backgrounds, earn special certifications in the new Promo Pathways program at Santa Monica College. Many land new jobs in the entertainment industry.
The store at 2801 Pico Blvd. has reopened after county health inspectors found a mouse and old rodent droppings.
It earns a B on the American Lung Association's 2012 report card, which grades cities tobacco control policies.
This historic production, which runs through Feb. 12 at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica, is not to be missed.
A flashy, icy-hot sculpture is featured at the start of Art Los Angeles Contemporary 2012, which launches the 11-day Pacific Standard Time Performance and Public Art Festival.
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District isn't alone in its concerns about how private donations benefit public schools, California Watch reports.
Political veteran Torie Osborn got 77 percent of the Santa Monica Democratic Club's votes.
The man ran off with cash Tuesday afternoon after handing a demand note to a teller at the downtown bank, police said.
Duck into the Misfit in downtown any day until 7 p.m. and order a savory basil gimlet at half-price.
Paul Edmond Carpenter is now scheduled to be sentenced March 12 in the murder of German tourist Horst Fietze.
The Trammell Crow Company is proposing 300 condos and apartments and 5,000 square feet of retail space at Pico and Centinela.
Community organizer Torie Osborn wins 77 percent of the votes of the Santa Monica Democratic Club, again edging out her opponents in the upcoming 50th Assembly District primary.
Community organizer Torie Osborn receives 77 percent of the votes from the Santa Monica Democratic Club.
Community organizer Torie Osborn gains the backing of the Santa Monica Democratic Club, again edging out rivals in the 50th Assembly District primary race.
Community organizer Tori Osborn wins 77 percent of the votes of the Santa Monica Democratic Club, again edging out her opponents in the upcoming primary, incumbent Betsy Butler and Santa Monica Mayor Richard Bloom.
Community organizer Torie Osborn wins 77 percent of the votes of the Santa Monica Democratic Club, again edging out her opponents in the upcoming 50th Assembly District primary.
Bryan Scott Hale and Brett E. Davis were arraigned Tuesday on attempted murder charges after losing their fight against extradition.
Actor Mark Wahlberg says 'Whitey' Bulger's story has "tremendous potential."
The forum, featuring candidates Richard Bloom, Betsy Butler and Torie Osborn, starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Santa Monica Main Library.
