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Government

Omnitrans receives $1 million for electric bus

Omnitrans receives $1 million for electric bus

Omnitrans will receive $1,000,000 in community project funding for its Battery Electric Buses and Installation of Charging Infrastructure project according to an announcement made by Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) earlier this month. The funding will create jobs, make commutes smoother for residents and improve air quality by allowing Omnitrans to purchase a …

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Rahmani named Finance Director for San Bernardino

Rahmani named Finance Director for San Bernardino

Tarik Rahmani has been named San Bernardino’s new Finance Director according to a statement on the city’s website.  He brings nearly twenty-five years of high-level municipal finance and executive leadership experience to the city. Rahmani most recently served as Chief Financial Officer and Interim Deputy City Manager for the City …

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City Council Censures Councilmember Treasure Ortiz

City Council Censures Councilmember Treasure Ortiz

On April 1, 2026, the San Bernardino City Council voted unanimously, 6-0, to formally censure 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. The Mayor did not …

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San Bernardino council to consider censure resolution

The San Bernardino City Council will consider a censure resolution against one of its members. The motion, scheduled to be introduced during the council’s regularly scheduled April 1 meeting, accuses Council Member Treasure Ortiz of violations related to her council duties, according to a statement on the city’s website. Those …

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San Bernardino receives $100,000 for robotic K9 unit

San Bernardino receives $100,000 for robotic K9 unit

During the March 4 city council meeting, San Bernardino was presented with a $100,000 ceremonial check from San Bernardino County Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. to assist the San Bernardino Police Department with the purchase of a Robotic Police K9 unit. The funding from San Bernardino County will help the Police …

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San Bernardino named Tree City USA for the Third Consecutive Year

San Bernardino named Tree City USA for the Third Consecutive Year

The City of San Bernardino has been recognized as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for its ongoing efforts to maintain and nurture its urban forest. This marks the third consecutive year the City has achieved this recognition. “Trees play an important role in the health and …

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San Bernardino County projects receive nearly $7 million in federal funds

Rep. Aguilar secures funding for San Bernardino projects

San Bernardino County is receiving nearly $7 million in federal Community Project Funding for seven local infrastructure, public safety and facility improvement projects secured by members of the county’s congressional delegation. The funding — included in federal appropriations legislation for the current fiscal year — will support upgrades to animal …

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San Bernardino sends cease-and-desist letter to council member

San Bernardino sends cease-and-desist letter to council member

San Bernardino city council member Treasure Ortiz has been sent a cease-and-desist letter by the city. The letter, dated Feb. 27 and posted on the city of San Bernardino’s website, accuses Ortiz of “engag(ing) in a pattern of conduct directed toward city staff that raises serious concerns about professionalism, harassment, misuse …

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