The first votes are in for the city of Fullerton, where at least two new city council members will join the dais and the voters will decide on a tax measure that will shape the city’s financial future.
Author Archives: Noah Biesiada
Noah Biesiada serves as Voice of OC’s county reporter, covering the county board of supervisors and the $9 billion government they oversee.
Biesiada started as an intern in July 2019, helping launch Voice of OC’s disaster news coverage and report on the cities of south Orange County such as Irvine, Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, and other coastal cities like Huntington Beach and San Clemente.
Currently, Biesiada’s reporting is focused on county agencies such as the sheriff’s department, the courts, and other departments along with the cities of Irvine and Huntington Beach.
His reporting has led to a host of reforms across Orange County governments including the Orange County Power Authority, the OC Fire Authority and Irvine’s Great Park.
He’s won several awards from state and local press organizations for his reporting on the county’s disaster preparedness, breaking news and other investigations and won 2023 Online Journalist of the Year from the LA Press Club.
Languages spoken: English
Contact: nbiesiada@voiceofoc.org
Posted inIrvine
2020 Election Night Results: Irvine Mayoral and City Council Race
The City Council race has also been a stiff competition, with each party backing three candidates apiece and an additional eight candidates throwing their hat in the ring.
Posted inSan Clemente
2020 Election Night Results: San Clemente City Council
A crowded field of nearly 20 candidates is fighting for two four-year terms on the council and one two-year term to finish out the remainder of Mayor Dan Bane’s term.
Posted inCountywide
Orange County Plays Out As a Central Battleground for Power in Sacramento
Here’s a rundown of the hottest contests to represent Orange County in the state Senate and Assembly.
Posted inIrvine
State Campaign Finance Regulators Announce Investigation Into Irvine Mayoral Candidate For Overseas Trip Paid For By Foreign Government
State campaign finance regulators have announced an investigation into Irvine City Councilwoman Farrah Khan with just days to go until the November 3 deadline for voters.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine City Staff Helped Coordinate Councilman Carroll Publicity Mailers About Covid-19
Recent records released by City of Irvine shows that city officials worked with Councilman Mike Carroll to help him use city funds to send out mailers about city briefings that prominently featured his name.
Posted inCountywide
Orange County Fires Exceed 27,000 Total Acres, New Evacuation Orders
The Orange County Fire Authority maintains hope of getting air support today as the winds are expected to die down, as Brea and Mission Viejo join the list of evacuating cities.
Posted inCountywide
Orange County Affected by Blue Ridge Fire, Second to Hit Today
Residents in Yorba Linda are being encouraged to evacuate as the Blue Ridge Fire begins to spread.
Posted inCountywide
Silverado Canyon Fire Spreads to 7,200 Acres, Mandatory Evacuation in Irvine as Firefighters Battle High Winds
A fire broke out near Silverado Canyon with winds driving the fire out.
Posted inCountywide
Taxes and Streets Dominate Election Campaign for Three Council Seats in Fullerton
New tax revenue and juggling road repairs are top priorities during the pandemic-induced recession.
