Press Releases

Sacramento, CA – Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine) proudly announced that the bills she authored have passed the California State Assembly and are now advancing to the State Senate for further consideration. These measures reflect her ongoing commitment to addressing California’s most pressing challenges – from reducing energy costs and advancing clean energy to enhancing public safety and strengthening wildfire resilience.

Sacramento, CA — Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris recognized Share Ourselves as the 2026 Nonprofit of the Year for the 73rd Assembly District. Each year, CalNonprofits invites California Assemblymembers and State Senators to honor a Nonprofit of the Year during a celebration at the State Capitol.

Sacramento, CA – In response to the growing threat of catastrophic wildfires, Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris has introduced AB 2513, legislation to modernize California’s wildfire prevention strategy and better protect communities across the state.

Sacramento, CA – Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine) and Assemblywoman Lisa Calderon (D-Whittier) issued the following statement in response to the report filed yesterday by the California Earthquake Authority, pursuant to SB 254 (2025):

Sacramento, CA – Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris’ legislation to strengthen California’s ignition interlock device (IID) program, AB 1830, passed unanimously out of the Assembly Public Safety Committee.  The bill would require ignition interlock devices—breathalyzers installed in vehicles—for individuals convicted of a first-time DUI, a step aimed at preventing impaired driving before it leads to tragedy.

Costa Mesa, CA – Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris and Orange County Coastkeeper hosted a river channel cleanup on Saturday, March 22, at the Santa Ana-Delhi Channel near the Upper Newport Bay—one of California’s few remaining estuaries. Volunteers collected 1,400 pounds of trash ranging from large bulky household items to bottles, disposable vapes, and Styrofoam that would otherwise end up in the Upper Newport Bay. 

Costa Mesa, CA – Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris marked Women’s History Month by honoring Linda Sadeghi, Noelle Smiley, and Amy Nakamoto as the 2026 Women of the Year. The 8th Annual Women of the Year Celebration honors and elevates women whose extraordinary leadership, entrepreneurship, and volunteerism have made a lasting impact across Orange County.

Costa Mesa, CA – Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris joined Costa Mesa city leaders, including Mayor John Stephens and Mayor Pro Tem Manuel Chavez, along with community members for the groundbreaking of the Ketchum-Libolt Park improvement project, supported in part by $1.2 million in funding she helped secure in the California State Budget. The upgrades reflect a continued commitment to public safety, neighborhood investment, and enhancing quality recreational spaces for Costa Mesa residents.

Costa Mesa, CA – Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris and Orange County Coastkeeper hosted a river channel cleanup on Saturday, January 31, at the Santa Ana-Delhi Channel near Upper Newport Bay. Volunteers collected nearly 1,000 pounds of trash ranging from large bulky items to plastic bags, bottles, cigarettes and other micro plastics that would otherwise end up in Upper Newport Bay and along the coastline.

Sacramento, CA — Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine) issued the following statement on Governor Newsom’s proposed budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year: