🌱 What’s at stake in Councilmember Treasure Ortiz’s eavesdropping trial deliberations?
San Bernardino, California Patch AM: a 5 min readGood morning to you San Bernardino! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What’s at stake in Councilmember Treasure Ortiz’s eavesdropping trial deliberations?
- How tiny threatened fish could boost San Bernardino’s future water security.
- Crestline woman beaten with bat; suspect still at large in mountains
Also on today's calendar: 30th San Manuel Pow Wow Welcomes 1,000+ Native American Dancers & Drummers.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Hot with sunshine, with a high of 102 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 97, low: 69.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and seasonable, with a high of 93 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Jurors begin deliberations in San Bernardino councilmember's eavesdropping trial (sbsun.com) — Jurors are now deliberating in the misdemeanor eavesdropping trial of San Bernardino City Councilmember Treasure Ortiz, who’s accused of secretly recording the city’s police chief and a police union leader. The case hinges on whether her visible phone and invited witnesses erased any expectation of privacy, and the outcome could shape how local officials and residents handle recording sensitive conversations with police. 
2. Threatened Fish Thrive in Restored Creek, Signaling Success for Water Reliability - Association of California Water Agencies (acwa.com) — A major habitat restoration led by San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District is already paying off, with threatened Santa Ana sucker fish spawning quickly in the reconnected Anza Creek. This early success strengthens both local river ecology and long‑term water reliability for communities across San Bernardino and neighboring cities that depend on regional supply projects.
3. 71-year-old woman remains hospitalized, suspect at large after bat attack in Crestline (sbsun.com) — A 71-year-old Crestline woman remains hospitalized with serious injuries after an alleged hours-long beating with a metal bat by a 26-year-old man she had taken into her home. San Bernardino County Sheriff’s officials say the suspect, Erik Eduardo Navarro, is still at large and urge residents to be cautious about letting strangers stay with them. Family members have launched a fundraiser to help cover her medical and caregiving costs.
4. Mobile Care Court Event For High Desert Communities with Court Community Vehicle (ca.gov) — San Bernardino County’s Superior Court is sending its CARE Court Community Vehicle to Victorville on October 9, offering High Desert residents easier access to mental health‑related court services. Adults with serious mental illnesses, or their families, can get help with eligibility, paperwork, and connections to behavioral health staff, all without an appointment.
5. Latino Health Conference Examines Mental Health Stigma and Access Barriers in the Inland Empire (iecn.com) — Mental health access and stigma for Latino families in San Bernardino and Riverside counties took center stage at a recent Inland Empire conference. Speakers described how language barriers, fear, and distrust of providers keep many residents from getting help, while younger generations push for more openness. Panelists urged better coordination among schools, nonprofits, and health systems to build trust and practical support.
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