In the next three years, Orange County could be out of room in public cemeteries according to the county cemetery district, prompting questions about what happens next.
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 inGovernment
Will Mickey Mouse Continue to Cast a Big Shadow Over Anaheim’s Election Campaigns?
In recent years, Disney has become one of the biggest spenders in local politics, pumping millions into every race for a city hall that has increasingly grown friendlier to the resort.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Huntington Beach City Council Refuses to Discuss Charter Amendments In Special Meeting
After calling a series of special meetings to discuss a slate of proposed charter amendments, Mayor Tony Strickland refused to let council members discuss the amendments at a Thursday night meeting.
Posted inGovernment
Irvine Becomes Second Orange County City to Eye Tightening Lobbyist Rules
City council members directed staff to come back with a plan to tighten Irvine’s lobbyist regulations on the same night Anaheim officials did in the wake of that city’s corruption scandal.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
How Realistic is Orange County’s New Housing Plan?
One OC supervisor is questioning how realistic the plan is during the county’s third attempt at getting a sign off from the state Department of Housing and Community Development.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Orange County Looks to Approve New Housing Plan for Unincorporated Areas
The plan calls for the construction of over 10,000 units before the end of the decade, but it remains unclear how many of those homes will be finished.
Posted inCountywide
Anaheim’s Corruption Scandal Ignites Reform Proposals in Irvine
Councilwoman Kathleen Treseder is laying out a series of new options to tighten up the city’s lobbying rules and increase transparency as Anaheim wrestles with reforms of its own amidst a corruption scandal.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Could Scores of Convicted Criminals in OC Get New Trials Due to Prosecutors Misconduct?
The allegations claim that OC Superior Court Judge Ebrahim Baytieh, who used to work in the District Attorney’s office, improperly convicted a man for murder and covered up evidence.
Posted inAnaheim
Former Anaheim Mayor, Who Admitted to Corruption, Funds Legal Defense With Campaign Money
Disgraced former Mayor Harry Sidhu’s campaign disclosure shows he spent $300,000 remaining in his campaign account to fund his legal defense against the Department of Justice.
Posted inGovernment
Anaheim Can’t Find Email Detailing Stadium Sale Corruption Called Out by FBI
While federal investigators refer to a copy of an email showcasing how Angels representatives, along with current and former Anaheim city council members, worked together to sell Angel Stadium, city staff say they can’t find a copy.
