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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.
Craig Foster, president for Advocates for Malibu Public Schools, outlines his concerns about the local bond measure, which will go before a board of education on Aug. 1.
With two state tax measures already on November's ballot, the board explores whether this is the right time to ask voters to support a local bond measure to pay for improved facilities in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District.
Motorists should expect delays on PCH near PC Greens, according to the City of Malibu.
I was sick inside at how close the terrier mix had just come to no longer being here. Had I waited one more exit on the freeway to turn around, it would have been too late.
The vehicle crashed about 50 to 100 feet down an embankment and one person was pronounced dead at the scene, according to firefighters.
The plans call for a new library, classrooms and administrative offices as well more parking spaces, tennis courts and other renovations.
Following an interview process, the applications will be presented to the City Council for consideration at a regular City Council meeting.
The environmental park has received seven major awards in the past year.
The life-saving device, which is named in memory of Malibu eighth grader Emily Shane, has been put in use up and down the West Coast.
Family, friends and community members gathered at the Wistoyo Chumash Village to honor the memory of LA City Firefighter Stephenie Glas, who died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head last month.
The City of Malibu put out a request for proposals this week as part of an effort to upgrade its website.
Live entertainment will be provided by Jennifer Bliman, Hannah Mulholland, Michael Stahler and DJ Dave.
One more test is needed before water can be pumped out of the Malibu Lagoon, treated and discharged into the Pacific Ocean.
Laurie Nelson, who has taught at Pepperdine University for 38 years, says CrossFit works for her because the training varies and she never gets bored.
More than two dozen ideas were generated this week about how to preserve vacant land zoned for commercial use in the Civic Center of Malibu.
Slowly the details have begun to emerge of how the intervention of two Good Samaritans and the quick action of a sheriff's detective led to the arrest of a man accused in the kidnapping of a Malibu teen last month.
The owners of Salon at the Yard, who are long-time Malibu residents, hope to bring beauty, health and wellness to the community.
The camp in Malibu is among several that teaches respect for the environment.
The show, "We Commune," will kick off starting July 14 at the CANVAS Gallery.
All lanes were open shortly after the crash on Pacific Coast Highway at Las Flores Canyon Road in Malibu, according to the sheriff's department.
