Welcome to "Catching Up With Cottie" - a weekly update about what I am working on as your representative in the California State Assembly.

I had the incredible honor of being sworn in for my fourth term as your representative in the California State Assembly. Serving the residents of the 73rd Assembly District is both a privilege and a responsibility I deeply cherish. Thank you for the trust you have placed in me to help address our state's most pressing needs. Together, we will advance policies that protect our environment, build a reliable and affordable green economy, strengthen public safety, and deliver tangible results that make a real difference for our communities and our state.

I am grateful for the opportunity to serve, and I am committed to addressing the issues that are important to you. As always, if there is anything that my team or I can do to assist you with a local or state issue, if you have questions or concerns about what I am working on, or anything in between, please contact my office. My team and I are here to help!

Yours faithfully,

Cottie Petrie-Norris
California State Assemblywoman

My office is now accepting applications for our inaugural Young Legislators Program which offers up to 15 students qualified high school juniors or seniors in the 73rd Assembly District a front row seat to the public policy arena. During the six month program, students will learn to become better advocates on issues they care about, gain valuable leadership skills and consider future careers in the public and private sector, all free of cost. To learn more about the program and to apply, click here.

I was honored to join law students from If/When/How: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice at the UCI School of Law for an informative discussion about reproductive rights in California and across the U.S. I highlighted my work in the Assembly, including AB 1918, which established California's Reproductive Health Service Corps to expand and train our healthcare workforce, and AB 571, which prohibits insurers from penalizing providers for offering abortion services. These efforts aim to ensure women have access to the care they need across our state.

This past Thanksgiving weekend, we have so many things to be grateful for…particularly this guy! Happy 10th Birthday to Flounder!!

It truly is the most wonderful time of the year! I had an amazing time at the annual Segerstrom Family Tree Lighting in Costa Mesa. The spectacular display brought so much joy and holiday spirit to our community—what a magical way to celebrate the season!

Protect yourself from fraud during the holiday season. Join the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation for a free webinar on fraud prevention on Thursday Dec. 12, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

Learn how to safeguard your personal and financial information with tips on:

• Identity theft
• Email and texting scams
• Mail fraud
• Credit monitoring
• Stay informed about the latest scams and gain tools to recognize and avoid them.

COMMUNITY RECOGNITION

Team Cottie joined the City of Costa Mesa to celebrate the grand opening of 8 new pickleball courts in at the Costa Mesa Tennis Center! Pickleball is booming, and these courts are a fantastic addition for our active, vibrant community.

RESOURCES

Recent innovations make it easy for you to skip a trip to a DMV office. The DMV no longer processes simple transactions, like driver's license/ID renewals, in offices that can easily be completed through these convenient options.

Medi-Cal offers FREE preventive dental care to keep members' smiles healthy year-round! Members under 21 are covered for two dental visits per year, with additional visits available as needed. Adults 21 and older also have an annual check-up included. Here are some simple steps members can follow to maintain a healthy smile:

• Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste
• Floss daily
• Schedule regular check-ups to catch potential issues early.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Dec. 4 - Scams and Frauds Webinar for Young Adults

Join the California Department of Financial Protection & Innovation for a webinar to learn how to protect yourself, your loved ones, and young adults from fraud, scams. Topics will include: identity theft, data breaches, investment apps, employment scams, and more! Everyone who registers for this webinar will receive a link to the recording and the presentation slides.

Dec. 6 - Tustin Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Stroll

Join the City of Tustin for a festive evening at the Tustin Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Stroll on Friday, December 6 from 6:00 pm-8:30 pm in Old Town Tustin at El Camino Real and 3rd Street with the Dreamers Market beginning at 5:00 pm.

Dec. 7 - Illuminate Irvine

Illuminate Irvine offers an enchanting evening at the Palm Court Arts Complex with live, holiday music and activities designed for guests of all ages that are sure to inspire festive cheer. The highlight of the evening will be the dazzling lighting ceremony of the Holiday Tree and Palm Court Arts Complex, adorned with thousands of radiant, glistening lights. Guests are also encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped gift suitable for infants or children up to age 12 in support of the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee Holiday Toy Drive.

Dec. 12 - Protect Yourself from Fraud Webinar

Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris and the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation are hosting a webinar to learn how to protect yourself from fraud. Topics include identify theft, email/texting scams, mail fraud, credit monitoring, and more.

Dec. 13 - Snoopy House - Costa Mesa

Event Activities

• Photo With Santa | 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
• Inflatable Slide 
• Letters to Santa
• Live Entertainment
• Snoopy House Light Display
• Food Vendors