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Assemblywoman Petrie-Norris’ Bill Requiring Ignition Interlock Devices Advances in Assembly

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.

River Channel Cleanup removes 1,400 pounds of trash, protecting Upper Newport Bay

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. 

Assemblywoman Petrie-Norris, Costa Mesa leaders break ground on Ketchum-Libolt Park improvement project

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.

River Channel Cleanup prevents 1,000 pounds of trash from polluting Upper Newport Bay

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.