In the aftermath of Prop. 50, the new 40th Congressional District is set to give an edge to Republican candidates, and at least two Republican Congress members have announced campaigns for the district.
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
Here’s How Prop. 50 Could Reshape Orange County’s Political Landscape
Two high-profile Republicans could be running against each other for a chunk of Orange County voters, while one of the county’s largest MAGA strongholds will now be represented by a progressive Democrat.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
California’s Prop. 50 Election Night Results and Potential Impact on OC
The vote could mean Rep. Young Kim (R-Anaheim) runs against Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Corona), while Huntington Beach – a MAGA stronghold – could be in a district represented by progressive Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Long Beach).
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Orange County Grapples With Loss of Food and Housing Benefits as Shutdown Drags On
Orange County is beginning to feel the impact of what could be the longest government shutdown in history as local leaders warn of a sharp rise in hunger and cuts to a federal housing program.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Huntington Beach’s Voter ID Law Struck Down by State Appeals Court
City leaders were ordered to cease all implementation of voter ID laws by the appeals court in an opinion issued Monday morning.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
How Could California’s Congressional Redistricting Effort Impact Orange County?
Election day is tomorrow on a statewide redistricting effort aimed at giving California Democrats an advantage in five congressional seats next year. How will Prop. 50 Impact Orange County?
Posted inHealth & Wellness
CalOptima Probe Finds $460,000 Lost on Failed Real Estate Deal
The investigation came after the agency’s former board chair pleaded guilty to accepting bribes in exchange for rerouting contracts as a county supervisor.
Posted inCOAST
Newport Beach Approves Gutting Golf Course, Making Way for New Surf Park
After over two hours of public debate over whether or not to keep the existing golf course, city council members unanimously pushed forward with a 50,000 square foot surf park.
Posted inTop Stories
It’s Not Just The Airport Fire: County Legal Payouts Total $258 Million Over Four Years
County officials have approved over 150 lawsuit settlements behind closed doors over the past four years – settling lawsuits ranging from use of force to wildfires.
Posted inGovernment
Can a Westminster City Councilwoman Livestream Public Meetings From the Dais?
Councilwoman Amy Phan West was asked by her colleagues to stop recording a meeting, but she insisted it remains her First Amendment right to broadcast the footage.
