Happening in Upland

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...

Join Mark and Joleen on *Happening in Upland* for a grounded yet candid look at life in the Inland Empire, where the air is thick and the traffic is thicker. This episode covers the April 6, 2026, kickoff of the $91 million Mission Boulevard Bridge replacement project, a three-year endeavor set to test every driver's patience. We break down the holiday weekend's high-speed car chase drama, celebra...

Join Mark and Joleen on Happening in Upland as they navigate the fine line between local pride and the daily frustrations of life in the Inland Empire. This episode dives into the 2026 Route 66 Centennial celebrations and the upcoming water tower mural, while balancing the city's charm with a serious look at recent police stop data and Upland High School's prestigious "California Distinguished Sch...

Join Mark and Joleen on *Happening in Upland* for a grounded, slightly sharp-edged look at the Inland Empire news that actually impacts your commute and your community. In this March 23, 2026 episode, we celebrate Upland High School's prestigious California Distinguished School award while bracing for a record-breaking 90-degree spring heatwave and the ongoing $13.2 million Foothill Boulevard cons...

Welcome to a blistering edition of Happening in Upland, where the March heat is hitting triple digits and the Tesla Superchargers on Arrow Route are currently doubling as a monument to failed paperwork. Hosts Mark and Joleen navigate the week's highs and lows, from the bureaucratic "rounding error" stalling local EV charging to the $13 million construction headache on Foothill Boulevard that's tes...

Navigate the local chaos with Happening in Upland, your essential guide to surviving and thriving in the City of Gracious Living. In this episode, hosts Mark and Joleen break down the latest from the March 2026 City Council meeting and the Upland Unified School District's "Great Eight" school restructuring, while offering a blunt reality check on the city's spike in vehicle thefts. Whether you're...

Join Mark and Joleen for a candid look at the real-life chaos and community spirit defining Upland, California, in this episode of *Happening in Upland* for March 3, 2026. This week, we navigate the bureaucratic "foreplay" of the City Council's latest unhoused roundtable, the persistent budget gaps leading to new development fees, and why the "City of Gracious Living" currently feels more like the...

Get the unfiltered lowdown on Upland, California, with Mark and Joleen as they navigate the local landscape on Monday, February 23rd, 2026. In this episode of "Happening in Upland," we dive into the latest City Council drama on Euclid, analyze a confusing shift in local crime trends where property theft is down but violent incidents are rising, and highlight the surprisingly organized student club...

Welcome to *Happening in Upland*, the local news podcast that treats life in the Inland Empire with the mixture of community pride and mild exasperation it deserves. Join hosts Mark and Joleen as they navigate the beautiful, chaotic mess of our city--from the massive student walkouts hitting the Southland and the tragic reality of local road safety to the "elevated" pub fare at Rescue Brewery in H...

Welcome to Happening in Upland, the local podcast where hosts Mark and Joleen navigate the "City of Gracious Living" with a healthy dose of realism and just enough caffeine to survive the 10 freeway. In this February 9, 2026, episode, we break down the Upland Unified School District's high-tech athletic field renovation and Mayor Bill Velto's optimistic take on the $13.2 million Foothill Boulevard...

Welcome to Happening in Upland, the local podcast that delivers an honest, unfiltered look at life in the heart of the Inland Empire. In this episode for February 2026, hosts Mark and Joleen navigate the "concrete hellscape" to bring you the latest on the Pipeline Upland Memorial Skate Park, a fascinating piece of local history involving clandestine Bible smuggling, and the reality of the city's r...

On this episode of Happening in Upland, your guide to the pleasant living and questionable choices of Upland, CA, we dissect the bureaucratic absurdity behind the ongoing shutdown of the giant Tesla Supercharger station on Arrow Route by San Bernardino County. We also check in on the soul-crushing 'progress' of the I-10 Express Lanes project and a wild high-speed police chase that found its dramat...

Welcome to "Happening in Upland," your guide to what's sort of, maybe, kind of going on in the City of Gracious Living. This week, join hosts Mark and Joleen as they dissect a blissfully uneventful Upland city council meeting, a surprisingly silent police blotter, and a school district that's just... schooling. For our Upland food review, we find a reliable burger at The Heights Restaurant and Bar...