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Happening in Upland
by The Happening Network
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 point of view, this isn’t stiff broadcast news. It’s real, relevant information with personality. If you live in Upland or anywhere nearby in the Inland Empire, this is your weekly shortcut to staying in the loop.
Episodes
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Happening in Upland: Measure A's $237 Million Vote and Western Wednesday Dancing
This week on Happening in Upland, Mark and Joleen break down the massive $237 million Measure A school bond on the November ballot, exploring whether the steep property tax hike is a necessary investment in the city's aging infrastructure or just another case of expensive "government-speak" for...
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Happening in Upland: Metrolink Tragedy on Mountain Avenue and a Giant Soda Debut
Join Joleen and Mark on *Happening in Upland* for a deep dive into a week of high-stakes local news, starting with the tragic Metrolink collision on Mountain Avenue and a $1.75 million jail death settlement that has San Bernardino County taxpayers asking pointed questions. As the remnants of...
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Happening in Upland: October Swelter in Upland, Home Prices Remain High, Thai Food Respite
In this episode of Happening in Upland, Mark and Joleen navigate a week that feels more like a convection oven than mid-autumn as a triple-digit heatwave settles over the valley. We dive into Governor Newsom's new law set to expand the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, questioning if…
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Happening in Upland: Feline Crisis and Upland's Quarter-Billion Dollar Question
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…
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Happening in Upland: State Takeovers and the Buffalo Inn's New Life
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...
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Happening in Upland: 0-4 Blues and the Million-Dollar Pothole
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...
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Happening in Upland: Labor Day Heatwave and Lobsterfest Fever
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…
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Happening in Upland: Lake America, E-Bike Pursuits, and the $237 Million Bond
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…
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Happening in Upland: The Sweat and the Schools Edition
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…
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Happening in Upland: Forest Bosses, Puppet Shows, and the Great 210 Drainage Nightmare
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...
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Happening in Upland: Tax Reform, Tactical Training, and the 900k Median Dream
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…
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Happening in Upland: FBI Raids, School Bonds, and the Melting Pavement
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…
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Happening in Upland: Buffalo Wings, Baseball, and Brutal Heat
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...
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Happening in Upland: Heatwaves, Health Violations, and Highway Justice
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...
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Happening in Upland: Heatwaves, Road Rage, and Real Estate Realities
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...
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Happening in Upland: Heatwaves, Heavy Punches, and Half-Million Dollar Sheds
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...
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Happening in Upland: World Cup Fever, Rescinded Layoffs, and Eternal Construction
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...
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Happening in Upland: Sneaky Politics and Hot Air
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...
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Happening in Upland: Upside Down Wings and Cocaine K-9s
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…
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Happening in Upland: Lemon Festivals, Scholarship Millionaires, and the Soccer Apocalypse
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...
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Happening in Upland: Gracious Living and Graduation Blues
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...
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Happening in Upland: Lemonade Dreams and Budget Nightmares
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...
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Happening in Upland: 100 Years of Tea and The Great Paving of 2026
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...
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Happening in Upland: Millionaires, Magic, and Meat
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…
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Happening in Upland: Rainy Mondays and Real Estate Nightmares
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...
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Happening in Upland: Speed Dating, Hawaiian BBQ, and the 800k Bungalow
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…
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Happening in Upland: Potholes, Pints, and Pre-Lemon Fest Panic
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…
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Happening in Upland: The Budget Blues and Baseball Bruises
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...
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Happening in Upland: Bridge Blues and Easter Sunday Speedsters
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…
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Happening in Upland: Route 66 Murals and Cracker Crust Controversies
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...
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Happening in Upland: Distinguished Schools and Distinguishable Traffic
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…
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Happening in Upland: The 97-Degree March Nightmare
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…
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Happening in Upland: Heat Waves, High Stakes, and High Rises
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...
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Happening in Upland: Shelters, Sourdough, and Sarcastic Spirits
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…
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Happening in Upland: Potholes, Property Spikes, and Puberty Pains
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…
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Happening in Upland: Presidents Day Protests and the Eternal Construction Hell
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...
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Happening in Upland: Potholes, Pucks, and Public Nuisances
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...
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Happening in Upland: Skateboarding, Bibles, and the Curse of 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...
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Happening in Upland: Tesla Troubles and Unsolicited Opinions
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…
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Happening in Upland: Council Quibbles and Real Estate Riddles
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...
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Happening In Upland: The Oreo Robbery and Real Estate Lies
Happening in Upland is your essential weekly guide to everything you love, and love to complain about, in the City of Gracious Living. Join hosts Mark and Joleen for a balanced, no-nonsense look at what matters most to Upland, California residents. From the latest City Council decisions (or lack...
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Happening in Upland: New Year, New Nonsense
Tune into Happening in Upland, your essential weekly guide to the city's municipal minutiae, delivered with a healthy dose of sarcasm and thinly veiled affection. This week, hosts Mark and Joleen kick off 2026 by wading through the latest local news so you don't have to. We cover the bizarre…
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Happening in Upland: The New Year's Eve Pre-Game Show
This week on Happening in Upland, we dissect the suspiciously quiet week between Christmas and New Year's in the City of Gracious Living. Join us as we explore why the Upland City Council decided to clock out early for the year, celebrate the festive holiday lull in our local crime rate, and…
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Happening in Upland: Holiday Headaches & New Year's Nightmares
This week on Happening in Upland, we explore the strange pre-holiday lull that has descended upon the City of Gracious Living. Is it a Christmas miracle or just the calm before the storm of returned gifts and abandoned fitness resolutions? Join hosts Mark and Joleen as they dive into the...
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Happening in Upland: The Gracious Hole Edition
Mark and Joleen return to dissect the mid-December chaos in Upland, where the "City of Gracious Living" is currently defined by pothole-ridden roads and a City Council that has officially checked out for the year under Resolution 6520. This episode explores the mystery of the stalled Amazon Fresh...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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 point of view, this isn’t stiff broadcast news. It’s real, relevant information with personality. If you live in Upland or anywhere nearby in the Inland Empire, this is your weekly shortcut to staying in the loop.
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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 point of view, this isn’t...
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