Cases of Note

 April 1, 2026-- The San Bernardino City Council censured councilmember Treasure Ortiz after an outside investigation found she violated San Bernardino Municipal Code Section 2.58.050(A), (B), and (B)(1), which require honesty, integrity, transparency, and conduct above reproach from elected officials. Ortiz is alleged to have used her elected position and City resources to promote false claims against the City and police department for her own political and personal benefit. The investigation began after Ortiz filed a $2 million lawsuit against the City of San Bernardino, claiming that the city and police department unlawfully accessed her arrest records. She alleged that this was done to undermine her political campaign for the 7th Ward City Council seat. The City's Response San Bernardino city stated that her lawsuit was filed in bad faith and aimed at personal gain rather than legitimate grievances. The city conducted an independent investigation that found no evidence suppo...