If results hold, the Republican Party will have endorsed every city council member, the city attorney and the city clerk.
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
Dave Min Jumps Ahead of Scott Baugh in Coastal OC’s Congressional Race
State Senator Dave Min was initially ahead before falling behind Baugh in later counts, but now was back on top as of Nov. 8. It’s among one of the closely watched U.S. House races in the country.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Are Republicans on Track to Take Half of OC House of Representatives Seats?
If successful, it’ll be the first time since 2018 that the majority fo the county’s congressional seats have fallen out of the Democrats hands.
Posted inState
State Senator Josh Newman Down Against Steve Choi
Despite heavily out fundraising his opponent, Newman slipped behind Choi in the late rounds of Election Night tallies.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Huntington Beach City Council & Clerk Election Night Results 2024
Voters could elect a conservative supermajority or keep a split council as they also decide who will run the city’s elections moving forward.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
OC Board of Supervisors Election Night Results 2024
Voters in the first district are about to get their first new supervisor in eight years after their last elected official resigned and pleaded guilty to bribery.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Min vs Baugh: Election Night Results 2024
Voters in Orange County’s 47th Congressional District are guaranteed a new face to represent them after Rep. Katie Porter unsuccessfully ran for the U.S. Senate instead of reelection to the House.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
OC Supervisors Move to Settle Eight Harassment Cases Against District Attorney
It’s unclear how much money each woman could receive after Orange County Supervisors discussed the issue behind closed doors.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Irvine Backs Out of Proposed Homeless Shelter at 11th Hour
The city will take a $1 million loss from a nonrefundable deposit after city council members rescinded the land purchase minutes before escrow was slated to close.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
OC Supervisors to Quietly Discuss Eight Harassment Lawsuits Against District Attorney
The lawsuits are from women who claim Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer tried to ignore their harassment complaints against Gary LoGalbo, one of Spitzer’s top attorneys.
