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
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Police Dog Retires After Six Years of Service in Santa Monica
K-9 Landor spent most of his days patrolling the Santa Monica Pier and the Third Street Promenade, looking for explosives.
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Santa Monica Continues Counseling Service Following Shooting
The center, which is located at Virginia Avenue Park, offers residents an informal chat, a counseling session or a referral for longer-term care.
Malibu|News|
School District Seeks Malibu Representation on Financial Oversight Committee
The position will remain open until filled.
Malibu|News|
EPA Ups Water Quality Standards for Malibu Creek
The Malibu Creek Watershed is considered "impaired water."
Santa Monica, CA|News|
39 Santa Monica Restaurants Achieve Clean Bay Certification
The "Clean Bay Restaurant Certified" logo is given to restaurants that go above and beyond what is required by law to prevent ocean pollution.
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Waxman to Host Forum on Gun Violence Following Santa Monica Shootings
Santa Monica Mayor Pam O’Connor, California State Senator Ted Lieu, and L.A. County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky are slated to also take part.
Malibu|News|
Malibu City Staff Recommend Chain Store Limiting Ordinance to Planning Commission
A full report is released 20 days before a public hearing on a proposed formula retail ordinance.
Malibu|News|
Sedan Overturns on Kanan Road Near Malibu
Four people were inside, and at least one person was injured.
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Santa Monica Vigil to Remember Victims of Hiroshima Bombing
The vigil will also show support for a nuclear-free world.
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Pass the Light Saber: 'Course of the Force' Race Returns to Santa Monica Pier
Star Wars enthusiasts get the chance to dress up and run to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Malibu|News|
Topanga Theater Group Awarded Grant
Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum is a professional theatre company that performs in a natural amphitheater in Topanga Canyon.
Santa Monica, CA|News|
James 'Whitey' Bulger's Former Protege Testifies
Kevin Weeks had a few surprises on the witness stand Monday.
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Coyote Sightings on the Rise
The reported number of Santa Monica pets being chased, and, sometimes, attacked by coyotes has also increased.
Santa Monica, CA|News|
New Santa Monica Playground Offers Fun For All
The playground is wheelchair accessible, and also caters to children with physical, cognitive, seeing and hearing disabilities.
Malibu|News|
Work Continues on PCH at Zuma Beach
The lane closures are in place as Caltrans works on the removal of the raised concrete center median in order to make way for the temporary relocation of Fire Station No. 71.
Malibu|News|
Malibu Council Votes to Oppose Sale, Use of Rodenticides
The Malibu City Council adopts a resolution to urge those in Malibu to no longer use or sell anticoagulant rodenticides.
Malibu|News|
Update: Firefighters Douse Brush Fire Above Malibu
Helicopters worked to battle the blaze, which was between one to two acres. The fire was knocked down at 9:45 a.m.
Malibu|News|
DUI Checkpoint Planned in Malibu
The checkpoint is aimed at reducing the amount of alcohol-related deaths in Malibu.
