The reversal came after broad community support for the flag raising and the City Council’s decision to recognize June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
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
Irvine City Council to Discuss Beginning Demolition for Veterans Cemetery
After over seven years of debate, the body could choose to begin the process of preparing a veterans cemetery without confirmed state financial backing.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine to Discuss Flying Pride Flag After Previous Attempts Failed
The City Council last year chose not to vote on similar resolutions, choosing instead to adopt a resolution allowing council members to fly flags in their offices.
Posted inIrvine
City of Irvine and Great Park Developer Once Close, Now At Odds
The breakdown comes after a Voice of OC investigative series released in March raising troubling questions about oversight and the funding mechanisms for the Great Park.
Posted inSan Clemente
San Clemente City Council Passes Budget With New Oversight Regulations
After a deadlocked vote two weeks ago over approving the budget, the council passed the budget and asked for monthly public reviews from city staff on city finances.
Posted inSan Clemente
San Clemente Interim City Manager Let Go By Split City Council After Public Controversy
After over a month of calls from residents and council members for Dunek’s removal, the council Tuesday night chose not to extend his contract.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine City Council Member Announces Mayoral Bid, Setting Up Face Off With Current Mayor
Farrah Khan announced her mayoral campaign Monday morning after weeks of speculation that she would be a candidate.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Mayor Faces Growing Criticism Over Facebook Blocking
In less than two weeks, three legal groups have condemned Irvine mayor Christina Shea’s blocking of several critics on her Facebook page as she continues to defend her position.
Posted inSan Clemente, Top Stories
Gridlocked City Council Slows Action in San Clemente
Since Mayor Dan Bane’s departure at the end of April, the council has voted 2-2 on over twenty decisions, including the adoption of a new budget.
Posted inIrvine, Top Stories
National First Amendment Advocates Condemn Irvine Mayor’s Facebook Blocking Activity
After Irvine Mayor Christina Shea deleted several residents’ comments and blocked multiple accounts she described as threatening, the Knight First Amendment Institute sent a letter asking that she reverse her position.
