Happening in Upland: Tax Reform, Tactical Training, and the 900k Median Dream

The Upland City Council recently voted on August 6th to place a Business License Reform Measure on the November 2026 ballot, aimed at updating the city's licensing structure. Separately, the Upland Police Department invites residents to its Citizens Police Academy. This six-week program starts August 18th, offering insight into police operations, with applications for individuals 21 and over due by August 11th.

Upland Unified School District students return on August 24th, following summer maintenance and teacher preparations. Residents should anticipate increased traffic around school zones, particularly on 15th Street and near Upland High School.

A significant cooling trend is forecast for this week. After today's 94 degrees, temperatures will drop to a pleasant 83 degrees by Thursday, with lows in the low 60s, continuing moderately through the weekend. Upcoming events include the ongoing Saturday Farmer's Market, the 626 Night Market in Arcadia (August 14th-16th), and the Ontario Art Walk (Saturday, August 15th, 6:00 PM).

The Foothill Boulevard improvement project continues between Benson and Euclid; alternate routes are advised. The city addresses a backlog in road repairs, with residents encouraged to report issues via the UplandConnect app. The median price for a single-family home in Upland for August 2026 reached $908,200, an 8.5 percent year-over-year increase, reflecting a persistent seller's market.