Happening in Upland: The Budget Blues and Baseball Bruises

The City of Upland is grappling with a projected $1.6 million drop in sales tax revenue, leading to a $1.1 million budget gap. City officials are planning to cut approximately $500,000 across all departments and are considering reductions to community programs. Assistant City Manager Stephen Parker noted that interest income and grants have offset some of the losses. The city has secured nearly $12 million in extra funding since 2022.

Upland Police Department responded to an incident last Friday in the 9100 block of North Benson Avenue. Authorities are also addressing ongoing concerns about motor vehicle theft in the area. Residents are advised to take precautions to protect their vehicles.

Upland High School has been recognized as a 2026 California Distinguished School. The Upland Unified School District is offering Wednesday Webinars for family engagement, and summer program enrollment is currently open.

Road construction continues on Foothill Boulevard from Benson to Euclid as part of a $13.2 million project in preparation for the Route 66 Centennial. The project involves water pipeline work and asphalt reconstruction. Some work is being conducted at night to minimize disruption.

The local real estate market remains a seller's market, with the median list price in Upland hovering around $743,000. Despite a slight decrease from last year, prices remain high, with a recent sale of a fixer-upper on Amber Court going for $755,000.