Voice of OC found over charter school advocates spend heavily on their favored candidates for the county board of education, which has no campaign contribution limits.
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 inEconomy
State Agencies Say Pacific Airshow in HB Illegitimately Privatized the Coastline
Concerns arise as the airshow’s operators are promising a bigger, better show in the coming years including runways on the beach, concerts and other big venues.
Posted inOutdoors
Is San Clemente Sinking Into the Sea?
City leaders are facing a repeated question at their city council meetings on how they plan to help restore the Orange County coastal city’s shrinking shoreline.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Orange County Sheriffs’ Union Jumps Into Supervisor Races, Spends $250k
The union is spending over $250,000 on its favored candidates in the final days before the election, potentially sealing up one supervisor seat in the primary.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Orange County Voter Guide: March 2024 Primary Election
Here’s a rundown of some of Orange County’ biggest races and measures on the March 5 primary ballot.
Posted inAnaheim
OC Coroner: Former Anaheim Councilman Brandman Died of Meth Overdose
The report comes almost five months after former Councilman Jordan Brandman was found dead in his home.
Posted inGovernment
Irvine City Council Continues Struggle With Palestine-Israel Debate
For months, public comment during Irvine City Council meetings has been dominated by discussion on the conflict. But there’s still no resolution on what the city will do.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Who’s Funding the Campaigns in the Orange County Supervisors Races?
Ballots are already out for the March 5 primary, but there are still hundreds of thousands of dollars flowing into the race for the county’s highest elected position.
Posted inGovernment
Newport Beach City Leaders Question Tourism Advertising Spending
City leaders had some tough questions over how their money is being spent on tourism advertising, and there weren’t many answers on Tuesday night.
Posted inIrvine
Pressure Remains on OC Officials to Take a Stand on Palestine and Israel
A host of Irvine and Santa Ana residents continue to press their elected officials to pass a resolution to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Others want local officials to keep out of foreign affairs and focus on city business.
