Press Releases

Sacramento, CA – Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine) and Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera), who tragically lost his grandchild to a drunk driver over the holidays, were joined by Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), the California Police Chiefs Association, the Association of Highway Patrolmen, AAA, and Assemblymembers Ransom, Soria, and Krell to announce the introduction of AB 366, the Save Lives with Every Start bill.

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.

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 – 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.

Irvine, CA – Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris held the 1st annual Turkey Giveaway at her Irvine District Office, distributing 250 turkeys and fresh produce to constituents in the 73rd Assembly District from Costa Mesa, Irvine and Tustin.

Irvine, CA  - The City of Irvine furthered its commitment to inclusion with the opening of its first universal playground today at Sweet Shade Neighborhood Park.

Local leaders and community members were joined by members of the Irvine Eagles Special Olympics Basketball Team, which provided a demonstration of the adaptive basketball court, at a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate this long-awaited, accessible play space that meets the needs of all residents regardless of ability.

Irvine, CA – In honor of Veterans Day, Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris hosted the sixth annual Veterans of the Year ceremony at Irvine Valley College, recognizing three veterans for their outstanding military service and contributions to fellow veterans and the community.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris is proud to announce that 12 of the bills she authored this session were signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. These bills focus on some of her key priority issues including keeping our communities safe from gun violence, expediting green-energy development, lowering energy costs and strengthening the reliability of our electricity grid.

The bills passed include:

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine) joined legislative leaders and domestic violence victim advocates today to celebrate the passage of several bills that will help curb domestic violence and support survivors. The package of bills has been passed by the Legislature and currently awaits Governor Newsom’s signature.