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Assemblywoman Petrie-Norris Celebrates Groundbreaking of Homekey Project in Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa CA — Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris celebrated the groundbreaking of the Avon River Apartments, a new Homekey-funded development that will transform a former Travelodge motel into permanent supportive housing for Orange County residents experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Assemblywoman Petrie-Norris helped secure $29 million in Homekey grant funding to support the project.

Assemblywoman Petrie-Norris, OC United Way Deliver Free School Supplies for Over 1,400 Tustin Students

Tustin, CA – Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris, Orange County United Way and local partners provided over 1,400 school supply kits to students in the Tustin Unified School District through the 3rd Annual Tustin School Supply Drive. The school supply kits—filled with essential items like backpacks, notebooks, paper and writing utensils—will be distributed to elementary students at Title I schools by teachers and Family Resource Centers as the new school year begins.

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.

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.

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.”

New ‘Dream Play Yard’ Opens at Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach to Inspire Wellness and Creativity

Laguna Beach, CA – Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris and the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach (BGCLB) celebrated the grand opening of the new Dream Play Yard at the Laguna Canyon Enrichment Center—a dynamic space designed to support the physical, emotional, and social well-being of local youth. The project was made possible through $400,000 in state funding secured by the Assemblywoman in the Fiscal Year 2022-23 state budget, as well as local donors.

Assemblywoman Petrie-Norris Advances Energy Affordability, Public Safety Legislative Package to State Senate

Sacramento, CA – Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine) proudly announced that 10 of the bills she authored have passed the California State Assembly and are now advancing to the State Senate for further consideration. These measures reflect her ongoing commitment to addressing California’s most pressing challenges – from reducing energy costs and advancing clean energy to enhancing public safety and streamlining housing development.

AB 366 Passes Floor with Unanimous Support to Help Prevent DUI Fatalities

Sacramento, CA — After 17 years of tireless advocacy, families who have lost loved ones, survivors of drunk driving crashes, and public safety champions are celebrating a significant milestone as the California State Assembly passed AB 366, authored by Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris. This landmark legislation would mandate the use of ignition interlock devices (IIDs) for all DUI offenders in California.