Assemblywoman Petrie-Norris Introduces Bill to Strengthen Ignition Interlock Program in California
Can self-piloting helicopters help fight California’s most challenging wildfires? Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris wants to find out.
The Irvine Democrat introduced a bill Tuesday, AB 270, that would require California’s emergency management office to set up a first-in-the-nation pilot program to test autonomous firefighting helicopters.
Sacramento, CA - Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine) issued the statement below following Governor Newsom’s 2025-26 State Budget proposal.
“Governor Newsom’s proposed budget highlights the significant challenges facing California while presenting an opportunity to have critical discussions about how to best serve our state. With a modest surplus, there is an opportunity to prioritize energy affordability, protect vulnerable Californians, and strengthen our preparedness for natural disasters.
Sacramento, CA - Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine) issued the statement below following her reappointment as Chair of the Assembly Utilities & Energy Committee by Speaker Robert Rivas.
"I am honored to continue serving as Chair of the Assembly Utilities & Energy Committee.
This is a pivotal moment for California, as we work to build a reliable, sustainable and affordable clean energy future. In this role, I will continue my work to lower costs and accelerate the development of essential infrastructure.
Local leaders on Thursday celebrated the opening of the Irvine Police Department's new "Real-Time Crime Center."
The agency now has access to more than 1,000 cameras in real time thanks to the RTCC, said Kyle Oldoerp, a spokesman for the Police Department.
That includes live video feed from intersections, private partnerships in the city, the Irvine Unified School District and Flock -- the technology used to read license plates, Oldoerp said.
Irvine, CA (December 13, 2024) - Irvine has become the first city in Orange County to open its own Real Time Crime Center, where police are using a mix of street cameras and other technology, data and analytics to solve and prevent crime.
The $2 million center, located at police headquarters, is manned by two crime specialists, a crime analyst and a drone pilot. The center’s staff monitors calls that come in to dispatch and identifies patterns, observes footage from security and other cameras around the city and operates a police drone.
Irvine, CA (December 13, 2024) - The Irvine Police Department is beefing up its crime fighting technology. It revealed a new real-time crime center on Thursday, designed to help solve crimes more quickly and in some cases, in real time.
The $2 million investment is designed to track and solve crime in real time even before criminals are aware police are watching
Irvine Police say the center has helped solve dozens of crimes in just it’s first month.
Irvine, CA – Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris and the Irvine Police Department have announced the launch of the Real Time Crime Center (RTCC), a cutting-edge initiative designed to enhance public safety through the integration of advanced technology. The RTCC will enable officers, crime analysts, and dispatchers to gather and share critical information in real time, leveraging technology to apprehend offenders, prevent crime, and improve officer safety.
Sacramento, CA (December 11, 2024) - California lawmakers pass nearly 1,000 new laws each year. How do they know whether they are working?
Many new laws include a requirement for progress reports to the Legislature, but state agencies and commissions assigned to prepare those reports often fail to submit them on time, or at all, according to the Legislature’s website.
Sacramento, CA – Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris was sworn in for fourth new term representing the cities of Irvine, Costa Mesa and Tustin in the 73rd Assembly District.