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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 inSafety, Security & Justice
OC Supervisors Don’t Answer Calls For Action Against DA For Harassment of Female Prosecutors
While three supervisors sent out statements after a jury verdict against DA, there’s been no public condemnation or efforts to impose sanctions for misconduct triggering multi-million dollar payouts.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Huntington Beach Special Election Results: Residents Weigh in on the Library
Residents were on track to reject both of the city council’s proposals to increase their control over the city’s library as of 8:05 p.m.
Posted inEducation
What Does the Future of Huntington Beach’s Library Look Like?
Tonight, HB voters decide whether or not city leaders can move forward with a book review committee or a restricted section for books talking about sex in the city’s public library.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Former OC Supervisor Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison in Bribery Scheme
Disgraced former Supervisor Andrew Do pleaded guilty to accepting more than $500,000 in bribes for steering contracts to certain nonprofits – including one his daughter worked at.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Feds Charge More Conspirators in OC Corruption Scandal
With the charging of Peter Pham and Thanh Nguyen, prosecutors are expanding a case that to date has primarily focused on County Supervisor Andrew Do.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
OC District Attorney’s Conduct Costs Taxpayers Millions In Court Loss
Jurors concluded that Spitzer retaliated against Tracy Miller, a female prosecutor who after she complained about a high ranking Spitzer DA associate harassing female prosecutors, who also have cases coming.
Posted inEconomy
Huntington Beach Uses Reserves to Close Budget Gap
While city council members were able to balance the budget despite a multi-million dollar deficit, a large chunk of that stabilization came from reserves as city staff say rockier budgets are ahead.
Posted inEducation
HB City Council Might Promise to Not Ban Books Ahead of Library Special Election
The proposal comes days before the final votes are cast to determine the future of how books are offered at the city’s library.
Posted inOutdoors
Irvine Again Rejects Veterans Cemetery Proposal in Great Park
City council members narrowly rejected Mayor Larry Agran’s plan to restart planning for a veterans cemetery in the park after many of the residents who live near it opposed the idea.
