Republicans are still holding healthy leads from Election Night, but several Democratic challengers in the 1st and 3rd districts are moving up to take the second spot or fight for the lead.
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 inCountywide, Top Stories
Election Night Results: Who’s Winning For 3rd District OC Supervisor?
In initial results, incumbent Don Wagner is in the lead over his opponent Ashleigh Aitken for a seat representing the cities of Irvine, Tustin, Orange, Yorba Linda, and part of Anaheim.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Election Night Results: Who Will Make The Runoff For 1st District OC Supervisor?
In initial results, Andrew Do and Sergio Contreras are in the lead to advance to a runoff in November, with Do at 50 percent and Contreras at 18 percent.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Irvine and Newport Join Fight Against New Housing Mandates
Irvine and Newport Beach officials started 2020 by pushing back against new state-mandates to zone for thousands of new homes, as California continues to grapple with a housing shortage.
Posted inGovernment, Irvine
Effort to Discipline/Fire Irvine City Manager Fails
After two council members – Farrah Khan and Anthony Kuo – publicly sponsor a proposal to discuss disciplining or firing City Manager John Russo in closed session, the effort falls apart on the city council dais with a majority of the council publicly backing Russo.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
OC Cities Pushing Back Against Housing Target Increases
Laguna Beach and Costa Mesa pushed back last week with resolutions opposing the expansion by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), as Irvine and Newport Beach gear up for similar votes Tuesday night.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine City Council Could Fire City Manager on Tuesday
City Manager John Russo could be fired at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, with no reason stated publicly yet, according to one City Council member.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
OC Animal Services Director Quietly Resigns Over the Holidays
Michale Kaviani left for a Colorado-based nonprofit, following controversy over the county shelter allegedly adopting out dogs without disclosing bite histories.
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.
