San Bernardino city leaders on April 1 unanimously voted to censure Councilwoman Treasure Ortiz after a bitter and emotionally charged hearing over her claims that police improperly accessed her criminal history and the city’s assertion that she secretly recorded confidential conversations and used them to support false allegations.
The roughly three-hour hearing drew about 40 public comments, with speakers nearly split between those backing Ortiz and those defending Police Chief Darren Goodman. The audience included residents, on- and off-duty officers, and visiting law enforcement officials (including County Sheriff Shannon Dicus and Colton PD Chief Anthony Vega), underscoring how deeply the dispute has divided City Hall and the broader community.
It appeared that both parties invited their friends and supporters to speak on their behalf…