It’s unclear when supervisors will finalize the deal, which will determine if two new hotels get built at the harbor and determine whether hundreds of millions of dollars of revenue come in to Dana Point and the county government.
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 inHealth & Wellness
Audit Reveals More Questionable Spending Under OC Supervisor Imprisoned for Corruption
Concerns about a possible conflict of interest reached the county CEO’s office early, but were quashed after former OC Supervisor Andrew Do’s staff insisted there was no issue.
Posted inTop Stories
How Much is a City Council Member’s Time Worth?
Irvine Councilman William Go yanked a proposal to double elected leaders’ pay in his city, but Westminster leaders are discussing a similar proposal.
Posted inDana Point
OC Supervisors and Developer at Odds over Dana Point Harbor Remodel
While one county supervisor is asking for the developer to connect hospitality workers with new jobs as their old hotel gets torn down, the developer says it’s yet another wrench in a project that’s millions over budget.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Newport Beach Asks Judge to Block Ballot Initiative Aimed at Limiting Housing
A decision on whether the initiative goes on the ballot must be made in the next month for it to qualify for the November election, according to the county registrar.
Posted inGovernment
Judge Greenlights State Audit of Huntington Beach’s Controversial Pacific Airshow Deal
It’s yet another court loss for Surf City, who’ve faced a series of lawsuits where they unsuccessfully argued their charter city status protected them from state law.
Posted inGovernment
Irvine Brings Longtime City Manager Out of Retirement Amid Budget Crisis
After nearly a decade away, Irvine is bringing back an old city manager to fill in while they look for someone new to take over the role while grappling with bleak budget forecasts.
Posted inInvestigative
Does Orange County’s Animal Care Director Live in California?
The head of Orange County’s embattled animal shelter is facing questions over remote work, with questions about how much time she spends between Texas and California.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Family of Autistic Man Killed by Irvine Police Question What Went Wrong in Fatal Encounter
The shooting came after police had been called to the house multiple times, but family members say Daniel Meltvedt could have been talked down.
Posted inGovernment
Recall Efforts, A Failed Sales Tax Proposal, An Ongoing Deficit: Fullerton’s Wild Ride
Fullerton leaders are struggling to balance the city’s budget amid a series of problems with their roads and efforts to launch a recall campaign against the mayor.
