Orange County Leaders Garner Support for California Bills Against Fentanyl

California Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (C), D-Irvine, speaks about state legislation combating fentanyl poisoning in Irvine, Calif., on April 28, 2023. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

IRVINE, Calif.—Local law enforcement and government leaders stood by an enlarged photograph of colorful, candy-like pills within the City Hall to garner support for two state bills to address the surging fentanyl overdose deaths on April 28.

“Every single day, more than 15 Californians will die because of fentanyl poisoning,” state Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine) said. “Remember these are not just numbers and statistics. These are our loved ones.”