{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Happening in Upland","title":"Happening in Upland: Metrolink Tragedy on Mountain Avenue and a Giant Soda Debut","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":920,"description":"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 Tropical Storm Rachel turn Upland's commute into a rare hydroplaning hazard, this episode balances heavy headlines with local curiosities, from Upland High's rise in state rankings amidst a controversial $237 million \"modernization\" bond to the arrival of Screamers Soda and their heart-pounding 54-ounce caffeine kicks. We also cover the latest real estate trends, the Sooty Grouse art contest, and a historical tour of Bellevue Memorial Park that proves our city's pioneers are just as fascinating as our current construction detours on Foothill Boulevard. Whether you're here for the local sports rivalries or to find out why Southern California summer refuses to pack its bags, this episode delivers the essential pulse of the Inland Empire with just enough wit to survive the weather whiplash.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/zqugjGLD6iS_VjNqlc5aVa8HWePqX8SwO0L4Hw734mU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jMWUy/YTgxMjg0NjA5ZjE3/ZTMyNGE2NzY1YzY2/YzkxOS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}