The unanimous approval by city council members clears the way for permits and building plans to push ahead after over a decade of efforts to build a local cemetery.
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 inEducation
Irvine Looks to Bail on Orange County Library System After Yearlong Negotiation
The shift would take away a significant chunk of the county’s library funding and give the city freedom to fund its own libraries as it pleases.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Could OC’s District Attorney Office Be Facing A Jury Trial Like Never Before?
A lawsuit from an investigator who served under the past two District Attorneys is drawing questions about both their conduct.
Posted inState
California Coastal Commission Could Upend Huntington Beach Air Show
With less than three months to go, the air show’s operators haven’t gotten sign offs from state agencies to host the event they’re already selling tickets for.
Posted inGovernment
Huntington Beach Residents Sound Off on Airshow Settlement
Surf City residents got their first chance to weigh in on the air show settlement and question city leaders on how the deal got made.
Posted inAnaheim
Angels Get Millions for Cancellation of Stadium Sale After FBI Investigation
Taxpayers will lose millions both in the payout and in additional maintenance at the stadium over the next few years without any direct income from the team.
Posted inEconomy
How Did a Huntington Beach Air Show Become Embroiled in Controversy and Politics?
Recently released settlement documents show a majority of Surf City council members gave up thousands of parking spots and waived numerous fees in what critics call a politically motivated bad deal.
Posted inTop Stories
Orange County’s Push for its First Veterans Cemetery Gains Momentum
While state and local officials have coalesced around a site in the Anaheim hills, it’s still unclear when veterans could get a local final resting place.
Posted inHuntington Beach
HB Leaders Give Up Thousands of Public Parking Spots to Airshow Operators, Settlement Shows
Settlement documents show Surf City officials guaranteeing Pacific Airshow operators exclusive event rights while handing over up to 4,100 public parking spaces and waiving public safety fees and costs for the show.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Huntington Beach Voters Might Get Final Say in Major Public Developments
The city council majority moved ahead with asking voters if they want the power to approve new construction in the city.
