While many local agencies won’t disclose where hate crimes are reported, a state report shines some light on the issue.
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 inHousing & Homelessness
Huntington Beach Reignites Fight Against State Housing Law
Surf City officials are appealing to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals after a federal judge tossed out their case against California’s housing law.
Posted inNewport Beach
Newport Beach Pushes Ahead With $23 Million Lecture Hall
While the city council majority argued it would be a new cultural hub for the city, others argued it wasn’t the right way to spend the city’s funds.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Orange County Approves $3 Million Homeless Prevention Pilot Program
The new assistance program could help over 200 residents keep their housing, but it’s unclear how long the program will last.
Posted inGovernment
How Much Could Surf City’s Housing Fight Cost Taxpayers?
The legal battle between Huntington Beach and Gov. Gavin Newsom over state housing mandates is still ongoing as questions surface over just how much it could cost the city if it loses in court.
Posted inGovernment
What’s On the Horizon For Huntington Beach?
After a year of major shifts at city hall, many residents are wondering what the next year looks like for Surf City.
Posted inEquality & Equity
Orange County’s Children Confront Poverty, Hunger and Absenteeism
While child poverty has decreased, a new report from the county highlights how thousands of children are still barely getting by.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim’s Free Tickets Increasingly Go to Nonprofits, But Insiders Still Benefit
After a previous Voice of OC investigation found most of the tickets went to city staff and political insiders, Anaheim officials increased the number going to nonprofits and volunteers. Now they’re expected to overhaul the disclosure system.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Huntington Beach Nixes Black History Month, Other Ethnic Celebrations
Less than a week before Christmas, a majority of Surf City officials are moving to create a calendar of monthly history themed celebrations that is “free of identity politics.”
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Tustin Water Rates to Spike After City Shuts Down Contaminated Wells
Resident’s water rates are set to go up 54% over the next five years after city council members closed wells that had a concerning number of chemicals in them.
