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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.
Novak Djokovic says he tries to appreciate his spot as the No. 1 ranked tennis player, and that the BNP Paribas Open reminds him of his quick rise in 2011.
The Collie mix is being treated and observed by veterinarians from the Coachella Valley Animal Campus.
Up to 30,000 art aficionados are expected to stop by the three-day festival at Civic Center Park in La Quinta, which runs through Sunday, March 11.
The three-day sale kicked off this morning with gently used and like-new baby and kids items and clothing in Palm Desert.
Out of the 150 who attended the kick off party included Palm Desert Councilwoman Jan Harnik, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Kroonen, Mayor Robert Spiegel and Palm Springs Unified School District Board Member Gary Jeandron.
Tennis for children 10 and under has changed as part of an effort to encourage kids to get more involved in the sport.
The Palm Desert City Council moved ahead with setting a public hearing in April for the approved Rosewood Hotel project near El Paseo.
World No. 2 Rafael Nadal opens up to reporters Thursday, March 8 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.
The new law requires property owners to mandate a minimum three-day stay to renters and provide a local contact who will be available 24-hours a day to respond to potential problems.
More than 700 people participated in the event at Palm Desert's Civic Center Park over the past weekend, but additional funds are needed.
Vote for the business that serves the best breakfast in Palm Desert.
A dust advisory was issued by the South Coast Air Quality Management District through Wednesday, meaning people with asthma or other respiratory illnesses should stay indoors.
Dodgers legend Steve Garvey and former Alaska Senator Frank Murkowski and his wife Nancy were among the 400 attendees.
The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, March 7 so put this on your Must Do list right away. The winner will be honored in Washington. We'll share the winners with you.
Dyrenell Kardia Robinson is accused of being one of the suspects involved in a home invasion robbery that led to a deputy-involved shooting that resulted in the death of a College of the Desert football player.
According to state law, school districts are required to notify teachers by March 15 about any possibly layoffs and final notices have to go out by May 15.
The Palm Desert City Council will consider a resolution that would vacate a frontage road along Highway 74, but would allow the city to retain ownership if the project is never built.
Admission for qualifying play and the draw ceremony are free.
The chain's Palm Desert location offers the classic cheeseburger that hits home with Palm Desert Patch readers.
As cancer survivors themselves, the anonymous donors made a surprise gift to the Desert Cancer Foundation.
