While council members agreed to a land swap with their chosen developer, they disagreed on what projects should actually be designed with the money they got.
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 inState
Orange County Veterans Cemetery Being Redesigned to Reduce Cost
The redesign comes as the project just picked up a $10 million federal grant to help push the project over the finish line.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Huntington Beach Loses State Housing Mandate Lawsuit
After the California Supreme Court refused to hear the case, city leaders are now waiting to see if the highest court in the country gives them the hearing they need.
Posted inAnaheim
Key Figure in Anaheim Corruption Scandal Looks to Reverse Guilty Plea
Todd Ament, former CEO of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, is now claiming he didn’t break any laws after publicly admitting to multiple charges of fraud three years ago.
Posted inGovernment
Irvine Eyes Land Swap with Great Park Developer for More Housing
Under the deal, the developer would pick up over 1,000 new housing units while the city takes over a plot of land they hope to develop into a new neighborhood.
Posted inNEWS
Could Newport Beach Voters Decide the Future of a Golf Course?
After city council members approved a plan to knock over a chunk of a private golf course for a new wave pool, some residents are pushing back.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Irvine Looks to Become Local Leader for Handling Toxic Waste
As Mayor Larry Agran is leading the charge for Irvine to take over local leadership dealing with a decommissioned nuclear power plant, city leaders are also grappling with ways to keep their local hazardous waste disposal program alive.
Posted inTransportation
OC Supervisors Greenlight Private Bonds to Pay for Private Hangars
The new construction represents a significant expansion of John Wayne Airport’s private offerings despite one supervisors’ concern the money is just boosting private investors.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Huntington Beach Republican City Council Fractures in Battle For Deputy Mayor
Councilman Chad Williams accused his fellow council members of breaking state transparency law and council policy in a meeting that repeatedly was interrupted by shouts from the audience.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Misconduct Questions Swirl Around Water District Boardmember in South OC
While a confidential investigation “verified” complaints about Moulton Niguel board member Bill Moorhead around the district’s ethics and harassment policies, the public can’t see what they found.
