A Metrolink train struck a pedestrian in Upland last Tuesday, leading police to close Mountain Avenue between Eighth and Ninth streets and halt rail service between Upland and Montclair for hours. In county legal developments, San Bernardino County approved a $1.75 million settlement Friday regarding the 2023 death of jail inmate Adam Preston Adams.
Remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel brought a 70 percent chance of rain and up to a quarter inch of precipitation Monday, cooling temperatures to a 63-degree high before warmth returns later this week. While post offices closed for the Monday holidays, Upland City Hall and most local government offices remained open.
Upland High School ranked in the top 50 percent of California schools for the 2026–27 year, serving nearly 2,800 students with solid math proficiency results. The school district is also promoting a $237 million bond measure on the ballot to modernize aging campus buildings across its 15 facilities.
Commuters face ongoing delays on Foothill Boulevard as crews work on median landscaping and lighting, alongside long-term bridge work scheduled on Mission Boulevard. Meanwhile, October housing data showed Upland home prices stabilizing near a $700,000 median, paired with a slight uptick in market inventory.
Screamers Soda is opening its first Southern California shop in Upland, offering specialty dirty sodas while dedicating part of its proceeds to local youth recovery centers. Looking ahead, community members can join a historical walking tour of Bellevue Memorial Park this Saturday, or submit artwork of the Sooty Grouse for California's game bird stamp contest starting November 2.