Two OC Supervisors are pitching a program to help kids of undocumented parents prepare for their parents’ possible deportation, while officials in Anaheim – where thousands of immigrants live – are trying to ease immigration fears.
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 inALL TOP STORIES
Orange County’s Troubled Animal Shelter Slated for Overhauls
The Orange County Board of Supervisors approved a slate of recommendations that could create a host of improvements at the county-run animal shelter in Tustin – like expanded viewing hours.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
How State Senator Tony Strickland Became Orange County’s Political Lazarus
After losing three elections in a row, he was poised to depart public life. But a decade later, he’s heading back to Sacramento with a new county, a new wife and a new mandate.
Posted inEducation
Surf City Continues Struggling Over the Future of Library
While efforts to privatize the library’s management have stalled out, residents are still debating which books kids should be able to access.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
OC Supervisors Quietly Settle Child Abuse Case for $28 Million
The settlement ends a case that alleged county staff accidentally placed a foster child in an apartment with a man already convicted of domestic battery and assault.
Posted inState
State Appellate Court Says Huntington Beach Voter ID Lawsuit Can Continue
A panel of judges unanimously said it was illegal for the original judge not to issue a ruling on whether the voter ID laws were constitutional – paving the way for Attorney General Rob Bonta’s lawsuit against Surf City to continue.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Huntington Beach Approves Light Show at Park, Residents Raise Privatization Concerns
While many residents spoke on concerns around parking and environmental impact of the event, city council members said their complaints were unfounded.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
OC Cities Look to Replace Temporary Homeless Shelters With Motels and Churches
While county officials haven’t been able to agree on where to set up a cold weather shelter for the past two years, many cities are now putting people up in motel rooms for the night.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
OC’s Canyon Residents Cleared to Return Home, Some Roads Still Closed
All evacuation orders are lifted, but several roads into Trabuco Canyon are closed due to debris.
Posted inGovernment
CA Attorney General Challenges Huntington Beach Voter ID Law in Appeals Court
After an Orange County Superior Court judge ruled the state brought their case too early, prosecutors are asking for an appeals court judge to intervene.
