Michale Kaviani left for a Colorado-based nonprofit, following controversy over the county shelter allegedly adopting out dogs without disclosing bite histories.
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
Who’s Running in OC’s March 2020 Election
Registrar of Voters Neal Kelley demonstrates Orange County’s new voting machines to reporters on Monday, Sept. 16, 2019. VOTER GUIDE Click here to read Voice of OC’s guide to all […]
Posted inIrvine, Top Stories
Recall Targets Irvine Mayor Shea and Councilman Carroll
A recall petition was filed in Irvine last week against Mayor Christina Shea and Councilmember Mike Carroll alleging they are too friendly with developers. The recall is being led by Kev Abazajian, a professor at UC Irvine and former city council candidate, and Steve Berger, a lawyer who has lived in Irvine for four decades.
Posted inCountywide, Irvine, Top Stories
Irvine Approves Squishy Concept for $250 Million USA Water Polo Stadium at Great Park
City Council members voted but it’s ultimately homeowners in the Great Park neighborhood who will fund the stadium, estimated by the local developer at about $200 a month for each homeowner. Officials have apparently been privately discussing the plan for several years. Great Park developer, Five Point Holdings, is scheduled to come back with a plan for public review in February.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine to Enact Stricter Smoking Regulations
Irvine City Council members are expected to tighten smoking laws to prohibit smoking in all public areas and regulate e-cigarettes, vaporizers, and marijuana products.
Posted inCountywide, Emergencies & Disasters, Top Stories
OC Disaster Alert System Lags
An Orange County grand jury took a look at how OC disaster alert systems work earlier this year. They weren’t impressed. County and city officials are falling behind in making the recommended improvements.
Posted inCountywide, REGIONS, Top Stories, Westminster
Westminster City Council To Consider Monthly Meetings
Westminster officials are considering moving their bi-weekly city council meeting to a monthly basis. Officials argue the move increases efficiency while opponents question the impact on public comment, access and accountability.
