The new restrictions are some of the first concrete steps taken against the factory, and could be the beginning of moving it out of the city altogether.
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 inWater, Power & Waste
Is Orange County’s New Green Energy Agency Facing Questions from State Regulators?
With less than six months until launch, state regulators are looking into the county power authority’s readiness.
Posted inEconomy
Disneyland Workers Plan to Appeal OC Judge’s Ruling Against Their Class Action Wage Lawsuit
The lawsuit, which claims Disney is receiving city subsidies, could have forced the company to increase hourly pay for its workers by at least $1 annually.
Posted inGovernment
Huntington Beach City Manager Moves to Irvine, Ending City’s Year-Long Search for Top Job
Oliver Chi is set to take over as the city’s sixth manager in Irvine’s history after the abrupt resignation of his predecessor last year.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Costa Mesa Continues Ban on Short Term Rentals; City Council Vows to Come Back With Regulations
Costa Mesa continues wrestling with how to regulate the short term rental industry — a debate that’s surfaced throughout cities in Orange County.
Posted inEducation
La Habra City Councilman To Resign Tonight From OC Board of Education Following Lawsuit
Tim Shaw’s expected resignation comes during a lawsuit alleging his positions on two different public agencies creates a conflict of interest.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
San Clemente Rejects OC Power Authority, Seeks Another Electric Utility
The city is the first to join a community choice energy program outside Orange County, looking to sign on with the Clean Energy Alliance in San Diego County.
Posted inGovernment
Irvine Endorses Veterans Cemetery in Gypsum Canyon, Ending Yearslong Debate
After nearly a decade of trying to build a cemetery within city limits, the Irvine City Council called it quits on Tuesday evening and supported the county’s site.
Posted inTransportation
Some South OC Cities Say They Were Left Out of The Loop on Freeway Expansions
The mayors of Rancho Santa Margarita and Mission Viejo both wrote letters to the county board of supervisors asking them not to approve the infrastructure expansions.
Posted inCOAST
How Safe Is OC’s Coast After Oil Spill? Fisheries Still Closed, Cities Do Their Own Water Testing
Disaster response officials and Orange County public health leaders have proclaimed local waters as safe to swim in. But questions remain about lack of uniform testing by cities and the ongoing shut-down of fisheries.
