A lawsuit from Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer alleges the councilwoman lied about what district she lived in to run for office, violating multiple laws.
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 inGovernment
Huntington Beach Disregards California’s Sanctuary Laws, Directs Police to Work With ICE
Surf City council members unanimously voted to authorize the police department to work with federal immigration officials by honoring ICE detainers.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
OC DA and Sheriff Settle with Feds Over Violating Prisoners’ Constitutional Rights
The settlement comes over a decade after the first concerns were raised publicly about the sheriff’s department’s confidential informant program, which investigators found broke multiple laws.
Posted inEconomy
Irvine Rethinking How Large Warehouses and Residences Mix
City council members are set to debate the issue again next month amidst complaints over traffic and noise.
Posted inEquality & Equity
Orange County Gags Commission Created to Combat Hate Crimes
Supervisors narrowly agreed to remove multiple members of the board and block the remaining ones from speaking publicly on Tuesday.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
CA Attorney General Files Appeal in Huntington Beach Voter ID Lawsuit
The appeal is the next chapter in a fight over whether or not cities have the powers to set up their own voting rules in California.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
How Ready is Orange County for a Wildfire?
With nearly 40,000 acres burned to the north, Orange County’s fire departments are preparing for the potential of a big blaze.
Posted inGovernment
How Should Warehouses and Homes Mix in Irvine’s Business Complex?
The city’s wrestled for years with complaints that homes are too close to warehouses, creating traffic and noise problems.
Posted inEconomy
Orange County Reins in Public Spending Amidst Possible Budget Shortfall
Cuts could be coming to the county budget amidst concerns about tax revenue not keeping up with rising costs.
Posted inState
Huntington Beach Sues California Over Sanctuary Laws
The lawsuit is the latest chapter in a series of legal battles between Surf City and state leaders, testing the city’s powers under its charter.
