The City Council voted unanimously to end negotiations with their chosen contractor after it said multiple misrepresentations were given to the council and city staff.
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 inSan Clemente
Orange County Sheriff Threatens To Pull Patrols Out Of San Clemente
In a letter sent Friday, Sheriff Don Barnes pointed to the council’s inability to take action on fence blocking access that led to eight arrests at a protest last Thursday.
Posted inSan Clemente
San Clemente Beach Protests Trigger Arrests
Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes has said protestors who trespass or vandalize the fences will be arrested.
Posted inSan Clemente
San Clemente City Council Tied On Continuing Remote Meetings
In a 2-2 vote, the council voted to continue with meetings remotely after two councilmembers criticized the interim city manager for requiring the council to meet via Zoom.
Posted inSan Clemente
Interim San Clemente City Manager Blocks City Council In-Person Meeting
In an email sent out Sunday night, interim city manager Robert Dunek informed the council that this week’s meeting would take place via Zoom after council members participated in person for the last three meetings.
Posted inCountywide
Huntington Beach Aims to Expand Outdoor Dining, Holds Off On Broader Reopening
After a marathon meeting that stretched into Tuesday morning, the council directed staff to draw up a plan converting outdoor areas to eating areas but did not move to reopen the majority of businesses.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Huntington Beach City Council Plans For Reopening Local Businesses
Multiple councilmembers are bringing requests to have city staff start looking at reopening restaurants and other businesses across the city.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Veterans Cemetery Loses State Funding In Governor’s Plan
In an effort to handle the loss in tax revenue, the money allocated to the cemetery by the state could be revoked to help the projected $54 billion deficit.
Posted inCountywide
Irvine Mayor Calls For New Vote On Coronavirus Antibody Testing
After learning that the antibody tests were not FDA approved, Mayor Christina Shea revoked her approval of the measure and asked for city staff to schedule a revote.
Posted inCountywide
City of Irvine’s Coronavirus Antibody Test Plans Draw Concern From County Health Officials
Also known as serology tests, the antibody tests currently have a high rate of false positives and immunity, experts say, with county health officials cautioning they’re not yet recommended for individual tests and immunity is not yet understood for COVID-19.
