🌱 Why are Upland police leading a felony case against a Pasadena cop?
Upland, California Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Upland! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why are Upland police leading a felony case against a Pasadena cop?
Also on today's calendar: 4th Of July Parade, Fireworks And Celebration 2026: La Verne and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the turtle cross the road ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 58.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pasadena Police Officer Arrested on Vandalism Charges (pasadenanow.com) — Upland readers should know that local police are handling the criminal case against Pasadena Officer Kalvin Blake, who was arrested by Upland officers on a felony vandalism warrant. Blake, now on unpaid leave, has pleaded not guilty and is due back in court July 9, while Pasadena’s chief emphasizes accountability amid recent departmental scrutiny. 
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Rough & Tumbled Gems @ Upland Pride →
Upland Memorial Park, Foothill Blvd, Upland
12:00 pm
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Swim at Glen Helen & Yucaipa
San Bernardino Regional Parks Glen Helen Regional Park, 2555 Glen Helen Parkway, San Bernardino, CA, 92407, United States
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SparkleFizz Science Lad Activity at Cucamonga-Guasti
San Bernardino Regional Parks Cucamonga-Guasti, 800 N. Archibald Avenue, Ontario, CA, 91764, United States
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Swim at Glen Helen & Yucaipa
San Bernardino Regional Parks Glen Helen Regional Park, 2555 Glen Helen Parkway, San Bernardino, CA, 92407, United States
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Swim at Glen Helen & Yucaipa
San Bernardino Regional Parks Glen Helen Regional Park, 2555 Glen Helen Parkway, San Bernardino, CA, 92407, United States
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SparkleFizz Science Lab Activity at Yucaipa
San Bernardino Regional Parks Yucaipa Regional Park, 33900 Oak Glen Road, Yucaipa, CA, 92399, United States
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SJUSD School Board Meeting
Snowline Joint Unified SLSS Board Room
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Swim at Glen Helen & Yucaipa
San Bernardino Regional Parks Glen Helen Regional Park, 2555 Glen Helen Parkway, San Bernardino, CA, 92407, United States
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4th Of July Parade, Fireworks And Celebration 2026: La Verne →
D Street & 10th Street, La Verne
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4th of July Fireworks Spectacular In Upland: Block Party, Light Up The Night →
1401 N Benson Ave, Upland
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4th Of July Fireworks Show And Concert: Claremont →
Strehle Track, 522 N Mills Ave, Claremont
9:00 pm
Thursday June 25
Friday June 26
Tuesday June 30
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🗓 Events Nearby
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ELOP Starts
Heritage Intermediate School Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
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Swim at Glen Helen & Yucaipa
San Bernardino Regional Parks Glen Helen Regional Park, 2555 Glen Helen Parkway, San Bernardino, CA, 92407, United States
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Team Chapter Meeting
Pomona Chamber of Commerce Pomona Chamber Office, 320 S. Thomas Street, Downtown Pomona, CA, 91766, United States
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Board Meeting
Greater Ontario Business Council 3200 Inland Empire Blvd #130 Ontario, CA. 91764
4:00 pm
Wednesday June 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello Neighbors!!
Happy Monday! We just rescued a Golden Retriever I want to say around 4 years old. He has what seems to be an exterior skin rash pretty bad. Does… (Nextdoor Cascade) - Has anyone seen my cat.
I work nights. I just woke up and my front door is wide open. He’s a “teen” recently fixed, he’s chipped and extremely friendly. All black. Tattered… (Nextdoor McCarthy)
- Keck Graduate Institute posted a job opening for Dean, School of Pharmacy in Claremont. Apply here.
- BoxLunch / Hot Topic posted a job opening for Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 1 in Montclair. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Upland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Claremont
- Now Is a Good Time in America to Read The Odyssey (medium.com)
- This New Student Loan Discount Cuts Your Interest Rate by 1% (money.com)
- Political hires break with tradition at the Forest Service (eenews.net)
Montclair
- Truck Crashes Into Montclair Taco Stand (jnylaw.com)
- Smoke From The Lineage Logistics Fire Continues To Pollute L.A. ~ L.A. TACO (lataco.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She was going to the shell station (Thank you Nettie D. for sending it in!)
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