With a week to go in the election, San Clemente residents are looking at a field of 18 candidates that will decide the political balance of the council.
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 inCountywide
La Habra City Councilman Under Fire on Facebook for Allegedly Mocking Public Commenters
Councilman and county Board of Education member Tim Shaw claims the audio was heavily edited to portray him in a bad light, and that he is discussing legal action with his attorney.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Hides Public Records of Councilman Carroll Unapproved Use of Taxpayer Funds Until Days Before Election
Carroll has refused multiple opportunities to discuss the spending with Voice of OC.
Posted inCountywide
Orange County Voter Guide: November 2020 Election
A host of competitive local, state and federal seats are up in the November election.
Posted inIrvine
State to Study Competing Veterans Cemetery Sites in Irvine
A state study will compare the projected costs of two potential sites in Irvine, but state veterans affairs officials acknowledge that because of the political conflicts over the two sites it remains unclear what happens next in the process.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Stalls Investigations Into Councilman Carroll Mailer Spending Despite Clear Violations of City Policies
Irvine City Councilman Mike Carroll spent $70,000 on mailers over the past year, drawing from his staff budget to finance the postage.
Posted inFullerton
City of Fullerton Faces Tough Financial Future Even With Potential New Taxes
According to city staff, if an upcoming tax increase on the November ballot is denied by voters the city could run out of its savings by 2025.
Posted inCountywide
Where Are OC Coronavirus Outbreaks Happening? Months Into Pandemic, Residents Still Don’t Know
Dr. Clayton Chau said he understood arguments for more disclosure but would have to talk with county lawyers before disclosing any outbreaks.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
OC Public Health Officials Won’t Identify Coronavirus Outbreak College, Enforcement Questions Surface
Meanwhile, all OC schools could have the ability to reopen classrooms in a couple weeks, but it’s unclear who’s overseeing enforcement of the state coronavirus guideline
Posted inIrvine
State Overrides City of Irvine Location for Vets Cemetery, Opens Up Review of Two Sites
The California Department of Veterans Affairs told local officials it would be examining two sites in Irvine, choosing to pass over the city’s decision and make their own choice.
