On Election Day, Irvine City Council members are expected to reconsider the recent purchase of two buildings to create a homeless shelter in the city during a special meeting Tuesday morning.
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 inTop Stories
Former OC Supervisor Andrew Do Pleads Guilty to Bribery Scheme
Disgraced former OC Supervisor Andrew Do pleaded guilty to a bribery conspiracy in federal court Thursday after resigning his county spot last week.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Who’s Running for Huntington Beach City Council?
Residents could see a conservative supermajority take the dais or reelect a split city council.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Who Will Take Over Running Surf City’s Elections?
For the first time in eight years, voters are looking to pick a new city clerk and each candidate has drastically different ideas for how the city should look.
Posted inGovernment
Federal Appeals Court Slaps Down Huntington Beach’s Anti Housing Lawsuit
City Attorney Michael Gates says he plans to take the case all the way to the Supreme Court if necessary.
Posted inCountywide
Calls for Reform Grow in OC After Supervisor Admits to Bribery in Plea Agreement
A plea agreement on bribery and the resignation of OC Supervisor Andrew Do is sparking demands for reforms and accountability weeks before the November election. What changes could follow?
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OC Supervisor Andrew Do Charged With Corruption by Federal Prosecutors
Federal prosecutors are charging Supervisor Andrew Do with corruption, which could carry a maximum of 5 years in prison. Officials say Do has agreed to plead guilty.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Who’s Funding Irvine City Council Races?
A Voice of OC review found the biggest spenders this year are the county firefighter union, a conservative donor group and a group of McDonald’s franchisees.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Huntington Beach Police Chief Rejected Metal Detectors at City Hall
While some council members have asked to install metal detectors at the entrance to the city council chamber, the police department did not move forward after studying that issue.
Posted inGovernment
Placentia Police and Fire Unions Vote No Confidence in Embattled City Administrator
Two of the city’s largest employee unions called for the ouster of City Administrator Damien Arrula on Tuesday night amidst questions on whether he misused his city credit card.
