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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 inPolitics & Elections
Democrats Pull Ahead in Orange County Supervisor Races
While both candidates lagged behind their Republican competitors for a few days, as of June 10, they were in the lead heading to the November runoff election.
Posted inGovernment
OC Grand Jury Questions Why County Supervisors Need Millions of Discretionary Dollars
As supervisors continue to expand their staff and increase their salaries, Orange County Grand Jurors are questioning how that benefits residents.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Orange County Leaders Claim Homelessness Drops as More Get Imprisoned
While county leaders claim homelessness dropped by 13%, homeless people in jails increased by over 40% since 2022.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Will OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Hang Onto Her Seat?
While Foley claimed before the election she was on track to win, she’s still lagging behind one of her competitors.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
$3 Million Fund Created to Help Residents Impacted by OC Chemical Tank Emergency
The company behind the malfunctioning chemical tank that almost exploded gave $3 million to a fund set up to aid people forced to evacuate during the emergency.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Is an Incumbent on the OC Board of Supervisors Going to Lose Reelection?
It’s unclear if Democrats will be able to maintain their majority on the board with at least two seats still up for grabs by Republicans.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Election Night: Who’s On Track to Be the Next Orange County Supervisor?
Tonight’s results could point to whether Democrats maintain a majority on the OC Board of Supervisors or Republicans retake it.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Election Night Results: Who’s On Track to be Orange County’s Next Treasurer?
For the first time in over a decade, Orange County voters get to choose who they want to be treasurer.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Last Day to Vote in Orange County
Residents are about to weigh in on a host of elections to decide their future civic leaders.
