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Happening in Upland is your weekly rundown of what’s going on around town—local news, community events, public safety updates, new restaurants, development, weather, schools, and the stuff Upland residents actually talk about.Delivered with humor, honesty, and a very local…
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Happening in Upland: Labor Day Heatwave and Lobsterfest Fever (opens the original)
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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 is your best bet for avoiding a daytime meltdown. We're digging into the reality of the thirteen-mil
Happening in Upland: Lake America, E-Bike Pursuits, and the $237 Million Bond (opens the original)
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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 if our $210 million infrastructure backlog can handle another influx of "luxury" apartment developme
Happening in Upland: The Sweat and the Schools Edition (opens the original)
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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 discuss the highly anticipated return of 'Taco Bout Good' in downtown Upland, the rising $900,000 media
Happening in Upland: Forest Bosses, Puppet Shows, and the Great 210 Drainage Nightmare (opens the original)
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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. From felony weapon charges and the culinary mysteries of "Hot Legs" at The Heights to the solar po
Happening in Upland: Tax Reform, Tactical Training, and the 900k Median Dream (opens the original)
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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 bracing for the "circle of hell" that is back-to-school traffic. Whether you're looking for a weather for
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