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.
Video series produced by Santa Monica College students tell story of Santa Monica's gambling ships, Venice's early days as a resort town and Culver City's bustling studio lots.
The wine-loving "Today" hosts will tape five shows in front of a live audience Saturday and Sunday on the mall's ground floor. Friday night pre-recorded episode will star Blake Shelton.
Whether you're single, looking for love or in a relationship, here are Patch's picks for the top 10 ways to celebrate Valentine's Day in Santa Monica.
Groups and candidates spent more than $1 million in the November election.
Political action committee Santa Monicans for a United Future raised nearly $500,000 during the 2012 City Council election to support campaigns for Gleam Davis, Terry O'Day and Ted Winterer, new documents show.
The donation from post in Pacific Palisades will provide counseling to student veterans. “We don’t want the returning vets from Iraq and Afghanistan to be treated the way Vietnam vets were,” says Post 283 vice commander.
The city's celebration for $4 million in street improvements is 2 p.m. Feb. 9.
The Pulitzer prize-winning columnist will discuss his novel, "Insane City" with the creator of "The Simpsons" at Live Talks Los Angeles event at the Aero Theatre.
Authorities allege the 34-year-old aid grabbed a Santa Monica High School student's buttocks.
Community meeting to share your thoughts with city planners on whether to allow medical marijuana dispensaries is next week.
During 2012 City Council elections, the Santa Monica-based hotel supported local political action committee Santa Monicans for Responsible Growth, the Santa Monica LookOut reports.
Bamboo Izakaya, a new sushi bar next to Santa Monica's recently opened members only club, focuses on drinks and small plates.
During Planning Commission's first look at new draft parking plan that would loosen requirements for developers, chairwoman says, "these concepts are not new and scary to us. But they are to other people."
Two new restaurants—Truxton's on Santa Monica Boulevard and Redwood Grill at Santa Monica Place—get green light from Planning Commission to sell liquor, beer and wine.
Were you among the volunteers who participated in Santa Monica's 2013 Homeless Count? Share with us your experience.
New markings should help, city says.
Upscale grocer moving into the Wilshire Boulevard building currently occupied by Albertsons, which will close next month. Do you welcome the addition?
A 22-year-old is facing a burglary charge after allegedly trying to force his way inside a woman's Santa Monica apartment from the balcony.
Santa Monica Airport Commission responds to test results of a muffler that could be used by local flight schools.
