Carroll says the accusations are electioneering and the mailers were sent to inform the public about Irvine’s response to the pandemic.
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 inEducation
Orange County School Districts’ Plans to Reopen During Coronavirus Pandemic
OC school districts may soon open up classrooms again with plans approved over the summer. Voice of OC examined the variety of plans from across the county.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Data Duel Between State and Orange County Complicates Local Reopening Effort
OC might come off the state’s coronavirus watchlist, but questions are arising about the data driving the decision because of conflicting numbers between the state and the county.
Posted inCountywide
OC Could be Removed From State Coronavirus Watchlist, Potentially Allowing More Reopenings
OC is slated to be removed from the state coronavirus watchlist if trends hold steady, which could potentially lead to more reopenings.
Posted inCountywide, Education, Emergencies & Disasters, Health & Wellness, State, Top Stories
OC Schools Get Hundreds of Millions From State to Bolster Online Learning Efforts During Pandemic
The state budget set aside $5.3 billion for schools statewide in an effort to get more internet access and computers to students in poor school districts.
Posted inEducation, Investigative, Top Stories
OC Board of Education and Department Ramp Up Taxpayer Spending On Internal Lawsuits
The county’s elected education leaders have been stuck in litigation against each other for close to two years, costing taxpayers millions that are paid out of the same accounts.
Posted inIrvine, Top Stories
Irvine City Council Praises Developer After Criticizing Communication Failure in May
Council members who strongly criticized FivePoint Holdings just months ago praised the company on Tuesday for recent donations to the city.
Posted inIrvine, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Controversial Former Irvine Mayor Larry Agran Running for City Council
Agran is one of the most controversial figures in Irvine politics and his return to the main stage of Irvine politics could see a 4-1 Democrat majority take over.
Posted inEducation, Emergencies & Disasters, Government, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
OC Elementary Reopenings in Limbo Following State Coronavirus Data Flap
The state Department of Public Health put a hold on any reopening waiver applications because of coronavirus data reporting problems.
Posted inCountywide, Education, Emergencies & Disasters, Government, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
Scores of Orange County Elementary Schools Move to Reopen Classrooms
Most of the schools looking to reopen are in South County, where the virus hasn’t hit residents as hard, compared to working class neighborhoods in Anaheim and Santa Ana.
