Happening in Upland

From corporate shakeups to local tragedies, Mark and Joleen dive into a heavy week for Upland, California, starting with the surprising closure of the North Campus Avenue Starbucks and the disturbing raid on Furget Me Not Purebred Cat Rescue that uncovered over 500 neglected animals. We break down the "stealth mode" high-speed pursuit that ended in a residential living room, the $237 million price...

Upland is at a crossroads where high-density housing meets historic heritage, and this week on *Happening in Upland*, we're breaking down the growing pains of the West End. From the state's looming threat to take over Upland Unified School District to the massive transit-oriented developments transforming the Metrolink station, Mark and Joleen weigh the cost of progress against local control. We d...

From tax updates older than most voters to a football season off to a rocky 0-4 start, Mark and Joleen break down the latest local headlines in this episode of *Happening in Upland*. We dive into the City Council's push for Measure M to finally modernize business taxes, investigate why the $13 million Foothill Boulevard improvement project still feels like a permanent obstacle course, and check th...

Upland is currently a giant vegetable steamer thanks to a triple-digit Labor Day heatwave, but the "Happening in Upland" team is braving the sweat to bring you the latest local updates for September 7, 2026. This week, Mark and Joleen tackle the Highlanders' rocky 0-3 football start, the return of the messy-yet-charitable Lobsterfest at the Scheu Family YMCA, and why the "2nd on 2nd" night market...

From the rebranding of the Great Lakes as "Lake America" to a local e-bike chase that redefined the term "leisurely," this episode of *Happening in Upland* dives into the high-energy posturing and low-budget drama of the week. Joleen and Mark break down the Upland Unified School District's massive $237 million bond measure and the appointment of new superintendent Shinay Bowman, while questioning...

Join Mark and Joleen on this episode of 'Happening in Upland' as they navigate the literal and metaphorical heat of the Inland Empire. From the "apocalyptic" traffic of the Upland Unified School District's first day of school to a local retail thief who unsuccessfully tried to Spartan-kick his way through a Home Depot glass door, we're diving into the local chaos that makes our city unique. We dis...

Join hosts Mark and Joleen on Happening in Upland for a dose of upbeat cynicism and the only local news update that actually respects your intelligence. On this episode for August 17th, 2026, we track the new leadership at the Angeles National Forest under Jamahl Butler, dodge the latest 210 freeway construction nightmares, and navigate the "hunger games" of Upland Unified school registration week...

Join Mark and Joleen on Happening in Upland as they navigate a week of suburban survival, from the City Council's latest plan to "reform" business licenses to the looming August 11th deadline for the Citizens Police Academy. As the median home price in Upland hits a staggering $908,000, we explore the thin line between the "City of Gracious Living" and a local real estate tragedy, while also braci...

In this episode of Happening in Upland for Monday, August 3, 2026, hosts Mark and Joleen navigate the rising temperatures and even hotter headlines hitting the Inland Empire. From the recent FBI raids targeting San Bernardino County officials to the Upland Unified School District's staggering $237 million modernization bond, we dig into the local power plays and financial high-stakes currently sha...

In this episode of Happening in Upland, Mark and Joleen navigate a week that's literally on fire as triple-digit temperatures turn Foothill Boulevard into a convection oven. They break down the latest local headlines, from the controversial high-density housing plans for the historic Buffalo Inn site on Route 66 to a bizarre, knife-wielding confrontation at an ice cream shop that proves the Inland...

Welcome to Happening in Upland, your weekly reality check on life in the sun-baked Inland Empire. Join hosts Mark and Joleen as they navigate the latest local headlines with a mix of practical reporting and necessary cynicism, covering everything from the controversial sentencing of a 10 Freeway truck driver to the tragic realities of San Bernardino County crime. This episode dives deep into the r...

Join Mark and Joleen on Happening in Upland, your weekly guide to navigating life in a city that currently feels like one giant, sun-baked construction zone. In this episode, we dive into the start of the 2026 election nomination period, the $13.2 million Foothill Boulevard improvement project that's turning every commute into a therapy session, and why the local real estate market still demands a...

Join hosts Mark and Joleen on Happening in Upland as they navigate another sweltering week in the city of "Gracious Living"--even if the 94-degree air currently feels more like a giant industrial air fryer. This episode dives into the impactful veteran support system at Warzone Boxing, questions the "illusion of safety" behind a massive local DUI checkpoint that netted only two arrests, and explor...

Join Mark and Joleen on this episode of Happening in Upland for June 29th, 2026, as they navigate the delicate balance between "gracious living" and the suburban chaos of the Inland Empire. This week, we dive into the relief surrounding the Upland Unified School District's decision to rescind teacher layoff notices and discuss the logistical "nightmare" of international fans descending on the city...

Dive into the "City of Gracious Living" with Mark and Joleen as they unpack a week of political sleight-of-hand and high-tech surveillance in Upland. This episode breaks down the local outrage surrounding a "sneaky" 25% rent hike for mobile home residents, the Upland Police Department's latest drone deployments, and the $210 million infrastructure backlog leaving residents' tires at risk. We also...

Join hosts Joleen and Mark for the June 16, 2026, edition of Happening in Upland, where the city's promise of "Gracious Living" is put to the test by a week of high-flying chaos and high-stakes crime. In this episode, we break down the latest headlines, from a Cessna flipping over at Cable Airport to a K-9 hero sniffing out 66 pounds of cocaine during a routine traffic stop. We provide a balanced...

Welcome to Happening in Upland, your weekly reality check from the City of Gracious Living where the only thing hotter than the June heatwave is the local real estate market. In this episode, hosts Mark and Joleen navigate the aftermath of the Lemon Festival's logistical chaos, celebrate the $1.1 million scholarship haul by the Class of 2026, and prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup transit madness...

Welcome to Happening in Upland, the local podcast where hosts Mark and Joleen trade the "Gracious Living" slogans for a realistic look at life in the 909. In this episode for June 2, 2026, we navigate the transition from June Gloom to graduation season at Upland High, discussing the district's latest campus security upgrades and a frustrating spike in daytime catalytic converter thefts across San...

Dive into the latest headlines with "Happening in Upland," your essential guide to the local news, culture, and occasional chaos of the "City of Gracious Living." This episode, hosts Mark and Joleen tackle the $1.1 million city budget gap and the staggering $8.5 million deficit facing the Upland Unified School District, proving that local governance is currently more sour than a citrus grove. We s...

Join Mark and Joleen for the May 18, 2026, episode of "Happening in Upland," where we bridge the gap between local reverence and the sweltering reality of Inland Empire living. This week, we explore the debut of the UplandConnect app--the city's new digital "scream into the void" for reporting potholes--and celebrate a full century of history with the Upland Woman's Club centennial at their North...

Welcome to the May 11, 2026, edition of Happening in Upland, where the only thing hotter than the 94-degree Inland Empire heat is the $32 million SuperLotto Plus ticket recently sold at the Circle K on East Foothill. Hosts Mark and Joleen provide a grounded yet refreshingly honest look at a week of extremes, balancing the envy of local lottery millionaires with the reality of ice cream shop robber...

Navigate the daily grind of the Inland Empire with Mark and Joleen as they deliver a grounded, slightly cynical look at everything *Happening in Upland*. In this episode, we tackle the unseasonal May rain and the city's latest "beautification" projects while diving into the high-stakes baseball rivalry between Upland High and Etiwanda. We balance a candid review of the cheese-heavy Argentinian piz...

Join Mark and Joleen on Happening in Upland as they navigate the practical realities and occasional absurdities of life in San Bernardino County. In this episode, we break down everything from the $13.2 million Foothill Boulevard construction project and the latest City Council finance meetings to the high-stakes world of LGBTQ+ speed dating at Back To The Grind. We provide a balanced look at Upla...

This week on Happening in Upland, Mark and Joleen dive into the specific brand of suburban chaos that defines life in the Inland Empire. We break down the irony of the city's unexpected budget surplus while local schools hunt for spare change under the sofa cushions, and explore the strange rise in fragrance thefts--because apparently, Upland's criminals want to smell like lavender while breaking...

Navigate the "City of Gracious Living" with the April 13, 2026, episode of Happening in Upland, where we tackle the reality of living among $13 million road projects and a $1.1 million budget shortfall. Hosts Mark and Joleen break down the headlines that matter, from the serious crime reports on North Benson to the "involuntary car-sharing" reality of local vehicle theft rates in the 91786 area. W...