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Laguna Hills, CA (August 27, 2024) - Orange County legislators are calling for the California Department of Motor Vehicles to reconsider the closure of its Laguna Hills office, citing concerns for overcrowding and accessibility.

“The Laguna Hills Office is a vital state resource for South Orange County residents, particularly older adults, and its closure will cause significant challenges,” the legislators said in a letter sent Monday, Aug. 26.

Costa Mesa, CA (August 22, 2024) - California’s housing department in August awarded a $29 million grant to convert the Travelodge by Wyndham Orange County Airport/Costa Mesa on Bristol Street into permanent supportive housing for those at risk of homelessness.

The state grant will support a partnership between the county and the cities of Costa Mesa and Newport Beach to remodel the motel to create 76 affordable rental units, according to a news release from Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris.

Costa Mesa, CA (August 15, 2024) - Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie Norris (D-Irvine) joined Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Wednesday in announcing the allocation of $29 million in grant funding from the Department of Housing and Community Development toward completion of the project.

Petrie Norris called the grant award a “strong commitment” by state, county and city leaders to provide needed housing and services to the area’s most vulnerable individuals.

Costa Mesa, CA (July 30, 2024) - A couple hundred girls had the opportunity to dream big on Friday, as they listened to leading women across various fields during the IgniteHER Girls Summit at Orange Coast College.

The event was put on as a collaboration between Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine) and Girls Inc. of Orange County, which is celebrating its 70th year. Petrie-Norris presented a resolution recognizing the milestone.

San Jose, CA (July 28, 2024) - In California law, there is no age limit to marry. A minor must get the permission of at least one parent or guardian and approval from a judge to obtain a marriage license or domestic partnership. California is one of only four U.S. states that does not set a minimum age for marriage, allowing individuals of any age to marry with the permission of a parent and a judge.

Irvine, CA (June 19, 2024) - Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County and its volunteers received recognition for their collective efforts on Saturday, when Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine) visited the farm to present a proclamation naming it her district’s Nonprofit of the Year.

Santa Ana, CA (June 14, 2024) - The Irvine campus, currently under construction and scheduled to open in May 2025, has been supported through a variety of stakeholders and partners.

Sacramento, CA (June 12, 2024) - Beneath the shade of a massive redwood tree on California's Capitol, eight California legislators from both the assembly and senate convened Wednesday morning in support of several domestic violence bills attempting to become law.

The collaboration was led by Senator Susan Rubio and Senator Angelique Ashby. Accompanying them were Asm. Blanca E. Rubio, Asm. Jesse Gabriel, Asm. Blanca Pacheco, Asm. Cottie Petrie-Norris, Asm. Mike Gipson and Asm. Eloise Reyes who all discussed these bills.

Los Angeles, CA (June 11, 2024) - In the fiscal year 2022-2023, over $961 million was awarded to small businesses in California. The participation goal, as mandated by AB 2019, was 25% but the state surpassed that mark by 9.4%.

AB 2019 was authored by Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine). It codifies a 25% small business goal for state procurement and enhances the ability of state agencies to include small and underserved businesses in state contracting.

Orange County, CA (May 13, 2024) - Orange County drivers convicted of a DUI would need to install a breathalyzer on their car if legislation passes in Sacramento this year.