The shift comes almost a full day after most of the Orange County coastline was shut down, with experts questioning why the harbor remained open in the first place.
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 inOutdoors
Oil Spill Moves Further South, Prompting Further Beach Closures as Cleanup Continues
Laguna Beach and Crystal Cove State Beach both closed overnight, and officials closed all fisheries from Huntington Beach through Dana Point Harbor.
Posted inOutdoors
Oil Spill Impacting Nearly All Orange County Coastline, Cleanup Effort Begins As Oil Washes Ashore
Nearly all of Orange County’s coastline is at risk after more than a hundred thousand gallons of crude oil started spilling off the coast.
Posted inOutdoors
Oil Spill Headed Toward Orange County Coast, Cities Shut Down Beachfronts Overnight
The US Coast Guard is organizing the response after 3,000 barrels of oil spilled three miles off the coast of Newport Beach.
Posted inEconomy
Some OC Cities Use Federal Bailout Money on Residents, Others on Employee Perks
Santa Ana is looking to give $4 million in grocery gift cards to residents, while Irvine is looking at boosting affordable housing stock and giving employees a bonus.
Posted inGovernment
San Clemente Councilman Files Police Report On Colleague After a Heated Argument
The dispute came after council members floated the idea of stripping Councilman Gene James of the mayor pro tem title following his argument with an OC Sheriff’s deputy.
Posted inGovernment
Irvine Launches Engagement Effort for Great Park Development, Starts New Designs
A new design contract and plans for the Park’s expansion come as the city again looks to develop a long-vacant tract of land.
Posted inGovernment
Mission Viejo Moves Ahead With Stein Mart Purchase, Locking In Millions Of Bond Debt
The project will cost the city at least $46 million in bonds, and will lead to cutbacks in several city services to offset the cost.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine City Council To Vote On New Restrictions For Commercial Trucks Following Resident Complaints
The debate comes after years of complaints from homeowners about an asphalt factory in the northern part of the city, with hopes this is the first step to addressing the problem.
Posted inGovernment
Irvine Great Park Development Going Back to Drawing Board After Seven Years
After over a year of almost no progress, the city council is preparing to tackle the Great Park construction problem once again.
