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Hometown: Anaheim Hills, Calif.
Bio: Jessica E. Davis is a news reporter and multimedia journalist who has lived in Southern California nearly all her life. She is the type of reporter who likes to go beyond the surface level.
Before coming to Los Angeles County, Jessica launched Palm Desert Patch in the Coachella Valley in 2010, where she reported on environmental issues, crime, entertainment and the impact of the elimination of redevelopment on the city. She also covered the local extension of the Occupy Wall Street movement, camping out with the protesters for several days. She was the only journalist to witness the beginning of a police raid on the encampment, and provided up-to-the minute live coverage. In Malibu, she covered the Malibu Lagoon Restoration Project from start to finish, providing regular updates and behind-the-scenes features. She also covered the Santa Monica shootings, beating traditional media by 15 minutes with the early reports.
Before joining Patch, Jessica worked as a wire service reporter in Southern California, where she wrote about everything from celebrities to crime, especially celebrities committing crimes. She also started up a blog while living in Asia and freelanced photographs of Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar, which were published in The Christian Science Monitor and CBS.com.
Jessica graduated from Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. with a B.A. in Journalism and History. While at school, she served as news and online editor of The Whitworthian. She also hosted a news radio show.
When she's not working on a story or editing video, Jessica can be found hiking, volunteering, reading a good book or hanging out with her husband.
In response to opponents, Craig Sap, District Superintendent for the Los Angeles District, “drank” his words by downing a glass of treated water from the Malibu Lagoon.
The marijuana grow was located in the same general area as two previous operations.
Sophie Kidian plans to provide a place for pooches to hydrate and take a rest at the Malibu Arts Festival this weekend in Malibu.
Residents are encouraged to drop off used motor oil, batteries, latex paint, stereos, TVs, telephones and cellphones.
Hikers are flocking to spots like Rindge Dam in Malibu Canyon because of social media sites and YouTube videos of popular spots in the Santa Monica Mountains.
The signage comes the day after opponents of the project asked for signage informing swimmers and surfers about the discharge of treated water as part of the Malibu Lagoon Restoration and Enhancement Project.
Having more native plants in the mountains helps slow water evaporation and retain soil moisture, a key to helping slow wildfires, according to a nonprofit.
Having more native plants in the mountains helps slow water evaporation and retain soil moisture, a key to helping slow wildfires, according to a nonprofit.
The Fireball Tim segments will be a key component on TACH-TV’s daily “Car Show,” which is a compilation of short automotive news and entertainment videos from around the world.
The closure was extended through 8 p.m. Wednesday because more repairs are needed to Southern California Edison poles.
Both the city of Malibu and opponents of the Malibu Lagoon Restoration and Enhancement Project have asked California State Parks to release water test results daily.
As many as 3,210 customers lost power in Malibu, and power should be restored by 4 p.m. Tuesday, according to Southern California Edison.
A woman swerving to avoid a coyote struck a power pole, downing some powerlines and sparking a half-acre fire in Malibu, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The city of Malibu hired the company to help crack down on traffic violations on the weekends.
Malibu Patch is searching for the best workout spot in Malibu.
The Malibu City Council honored Michael Miller, 65, and Joseph Evans, 51, both of Malibu, as well as Los Angeles County sheriff's Det. Jill Greenwood for the rescue of a 17-year-old Malibu girl.
The nominations are in and the polls are live, so now is the time to vote for your favorites in Malibu.
Mark Abramson, a senior watershed advisor at the Santa Monica Bay Foundation, said it could take up to five days to get the water in the Malibu Lagoon to the level needed to begin removing dirt.
Tell us where you go to get the best pizza in Malibu.
Vote for your favorite spot to relax at a spa in Malibu.