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Assemblywoman Petrie-Norris Honors Arvida Book Co. as 2025 Small Business of the Year
Tustin, CA – Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris honored Arvida Book Co., a woman-owned, independent bookstore in Old Town Tustin, as the 2025 Small Business of the Year for California’s 73rd Assembly District.
Each year, Assemblywoman Petrie-Norris invites community members to nominate a local small business that has made a meaningful and lasting impact in their community. This year’s honoree, Arvida Book Co., stood out as a vibrant cultural and community hub, promoting literacy, inclusivity, and a love for storytelling in Orange County.
California bill requiring ignition interlock devices for all DUI offenders advances
ABC10
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A new California bill aimed at preventing drunk driving moved one step closer to becoming law after receiving unanimous approval from the Senate Public Safety Committee.
Assembly Bill 366 would require all DUI offenders in California, including first-time violators, to install ignition interlock devices in their vehicles. These devices prevent cars from starting if the driver has been drinking.
Inspiration and Impact Take Center Stage at 2025 IgniteHER Summit
Irvine, CA – On Friday, July 18, Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris and Girls Inc. of Orange County hosted the 2nd Annual IgniteHER Girls Summit at Irvine Valley College, attended by over 200 7th-11th grade girls from across Orange County.
Costa Mesa’s bridge shelter gets state funding for 15 more behavioral health beds
Daily Pilot
Thanks to a $750,000 allocation from a state lawmaker, Costa Mesa will soon be add 15 more behavioral health beds at its bridge shelter, doubling its capacity to serve individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues.
City officials announced last week Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine) had earmarked funds in the state’s 2025-26 budget to help grow the behavioral healthcare program at the Airway Avenue facility, from 15 dedicated beds to 30.
Assemblywoman Petrie-Norris secures state funding to expand Behavioral Health Care Beds at Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter
The City of Costa Mesa has received state funding from Assembly Woman Cottie Petrie-Norris to expand the existing behavioral health care program at the Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter by assigning 15 additional beds.
The $750,000 in state budget funding secured by Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine) will assist individuals experiencing homelessness who have serious mental illness or substance abuse disorders.
Assemblywoman Petrie-Norris Marks Completion of Inaugural Young Legislators Program
Sacramento, CA – This year, Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris proudly launched the inaugural Young Legislators Program, welcoming a cohort of 29 passionate and civic-minded high school students from Costa Mesa, Irvine and Tustin.
“This extraordinary group of young leaders gives me so much hope for the future,” said Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine). “They showed incredible insight, dedication, and compassion—and I’m so proud to have shared this journey with them.”