Jessica E. Davis, Patch Staff
- Malibu, CA
Email: Jessica.Davis (at) patch.com
Phone: (310) 321-8309
Facebook: Facebook.com/malibupatch & Facebook.com/santamonicapatch
Twitter: Twitter.com/malibupatch & Twitter.com/stamonicapatch
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.
Posting Activity
Malibu|News|
Perseid Meteor Shower to Peak This Weekend
The Perseids will peak on Sunday night into Monday morning.
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Overnight Closures Planned at McClure Tunnel at PCH
The McClure Tunnel links Pacific Coast Highway and the Santa Monica (10) Freeway.
Malibu|News|
Overnight Closures Planned at McClure Tunnel at PCH
The road from Malibu toward Los Angeles will close Tuesday and Wednesday nights at 11 p.m., to reopen at 5 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday.
Santa Monica, CA|News|
DUI Checkpoint Planned in Santa Monica
The checkpoint is part of an ongoing campaign to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol involved crashes.
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Fed Appeals Court Finds Los Angeles County Liable for Polluted Rivers
The Natural Resources Defense Council and Santa Monica Baykeeper sued Los Angeles County and its Flood Control District in 2008 for violations of water quality standards outlined in the county's Clean Water Act.
Malibu|News|
Fed Appeals Court Finds Los Angeles County Liable for Polluted Rivers
The Natural Resources Defense Council and Santa Monica Baykeeper sued Los Angeles County and its Flood Control District in 2008 for violations of water quality standards outlined in the county's Clean Water Act.
Malibu|News|
Bloom Joins Call For Fracking Regulations
Several legislators are urging for federal investigations and regulations of hydraulic fracturing.
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Westside Theater Festival Coming to Santa Monica
WaveFest will include plays that explore stories of the Westside and Southern California.
Malibu|News|
Malibu's Hearts Are With the Adamsons
Malibu|News|
New Pepperdine Art Exhibit Features Abstract, Young Artists
This exhibition features work by young, mostly American, artists who explore the potential of abstraction.
Malibu|News|
Neighbors Balk at Plan to Bring Tigers to Home Near Malibu
Up to five tigers are being proposed to be housed on a property near Malibu.
Malibu|News|
2 DUI Checkpoints Planned for Malibu This Month
The checkpoints are aimed at reducing the amount of alcohol-related deaths in Malibu.
Malibu|News|
Changes to California Mountain Lion Policy Saving Lives
The new policy allows for more non-lethal options when there is an interaction between a mountain lion and humans.
Malibu|News|
5 Things: Malipalooza Returns to Bluffs Park This Month
Here are five things residents of Malibu need to know today.
Malibu|News|
Venice Boardwalk Suspect Frequented Malibu Community Labor Exchange
The owner of the Malibu Community Labor Exchange says he believes the actions of Nathan Louis Campbell on the Venice boardwalk were "out of character."
Malibu|News|
Friends of the Malibu Library to Hold Book Sale
Malibu|News|
Prayer Service Set For Adamson Family
Grant Adamson, a member of one of Malibu's founding families, died Tuesday in a hot air balloon crash in Switzerland, where he was vacationing with his family.
