News: Upland, California


Vigil supports workers
In an effort to keep the firing of more than a dozen cafeteria workers in the public's mind, about 65 people gathered Wednesday at Pomona College to protest the action taken last year.
Video: Vigil on Ash Wednesday for Pomona College workers fired last year
Fundraisers will help Marine's family
Justin Crabbe has fought bravely for his country, enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps just after graduating from Los Osos High School in Rancho Cucamonga. He was critically injured in Afghanistan this past summer and now faces a long and daunting recovery.
Huff introduces Brown's pension plan
State Sen. Republican leader Bob Huff, R-Walnut, and Assembly Republican leader Connie Conway, R-Tulare, on Wednesday introduced legislation that duplicates Gov. Jerry Brown's pension reform plan.
California Community Colleges system announces new budget cuts
More cuts could soon be coming to local community colleges such as Chaffey College, Mt. San Antonio College and San Bernardino Valley College.
Request looks for ONT money answer
ONTARIO - It was a figure that turned many heads - $250 million - which was what Ontario was willing to offer in hopes of gaining autonomy of LA/Ontario International Airport.
View: Ontario's response to financial request
Locals react to Supreme court hearing torn over Stolen Valor Act
The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday over a law that makes it a crime to lie about having been awarded top military honors. Pomona resident Xavier Alvarez was one of the first people prosecuted for violating the Stolen Valor Act.
Cal State faculty to vote on systemwide strike
Faculty members in the California State University system will soon vote on whether to conduct a faculty strike across the 23-campus system, which includes Cal Poly Pomona and Cal State San Bernardino.
Supreme court torn over Stolen Valor Act
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court appeared sharply divided Wednesday over a law that makes it a crime to lie about having been awarded top military honors.
Volunteers participate in Upland homeless count
UPLAND - Cheyenne English's near brush with homelessness encouraged her to participate Wednesday in this city's 2012 Point-In-Time Homeless Count.
Upland councilman Gino Filippi to run for mayor
UPLAND - Councilman Gino Filippi has announced his intentions to run for mayor in the November election.
Deputy's car rammed in Rancho Cucamonga
RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A vehicle rammed into a San Bernardino County sheriff's patrol car before leading deputies on a chase.
University of La Verne students promote ballot initiative
A group of University of La Verne graduate students are hosting an event Thursday to promote the California Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act, a ballot initiative that would require clear food labeling of genetically modified organisms.
Chino council approves payment schedule related to RDA
CHINO - As a measure to dissolve its redevelopment agency, City Council members on Tuesday approved a six month payment schedule to the state Controller's Office and Department of Finance.
Unemployed flock to Ontario for job fair
ONTARIO - As a facilitator for National Career Fairs, Robert Brown has grown accustomed to seeing familiar faces among jobseekers.
Video perspectives: Unemployed since October | Unemployed since 2009
Open carry advocates battle Upland
UPLAND - Although it is now illegal to openly carry unloaded handguns in California, two open-carry advocates are fighting the city over a confrontation with Upland police officers.

Sports - Bulletin: Upland, California

CLIPPERS 103, DENVER 95: Clippers hit All-Star break on high note
NBA: Paul scores 23 of his season-high 36 points in the second half of win. And just like that, the halfway point.
Prep digest
Alyssa Anderson scored 12 points, including the go-ahead layup with a minute to play to give Etiwanda its first lead of the game. Ashtyn Anderson, who had 12 points and 12 rebounds, made four free throws in the final minute to give Etiwanda (23-3) some breathing room.
So many questions need answers
The NASCAR Sprint Cup season is days away, although we get a wonderful teaser today with twin qualifying races at Daytona, and there are many questions yet to be unanswered.
Los Osos starts fast, holds on
IRVINE - Los Osos High School lived up to its top seeding in the CIF-SS Division 4 girls water polo playoffs with a 15-11 victory over Fullerton Troy on Wednesday at the William Woollett Aquatics Center.
Cal Poly falls out of first place with loss
POMONA - The Cal Poly Pomona men's basketball team took the floor against Cal State Los Angeles on Wednesday looking to maintain its share of the lead in the CCAA. This time it wasn't quite up to the challenge as the visiting Eagles registered a 64-61 win at Kellogg Gymnasium.
Sudden ending
WALNUT - For the second consecutive season Redlands East Valley's girls water polo team proved it was good enough to play for a CIF-Southern Section championship. But for the second season in a row the Wildcats were denied that opportunity.
Colorado makes Reign wait
The Reign's playoff-clinching party will have to wait. Their typically stingy defense allowed six goals in a 6-4 loss to the Colorado Eagles on Wednesday at the Budwesier Events Center.
Cal Poly women get big victory at home
POMONA - It's the last week of the regular season and teams are jockeying for playoff position. The Cal Poly Pomona women's basketball team picked up a critical win by turning back Cal State Los Angeles 73-56 in CCAA play on Wednesday at Kellogg Gymnasium.
Cajon girls can't find the mark
SAN BERNARDINO - Head coach Mark Lehman didn't have to look far to find a positive from the Cajon girls basketball team's season-ending loss Wednesday.
Yucaipa gains respect but not a win
YUCAIPA - The Yucaipa High School girls soccer team, underappreciated and disrespected in CIF-SS Division 1 all year, did everything it could to earn that respect well into the second half Wednesday.
Fourth-quarter stretch leads Bonita
LA VERNE - What was trending like a game that may come down to the final possession turned into anything but that for the Bonita High School girls basketball team Wednesday night.
Local colleges
Sonoma State (11-14, 9-12) clinched a tournament berth with the CCAA victory over Cal State San Bernardino. The Coyotes (9-16, 8-13) are one-half game behind eighth-place Cal State East Bay as the regular season ends Friday night.
Panthers advance to semis
POMONA - The third- seeded Diamond Ranch High School girls basketball team advanced to the semifinals for the third consecutive year with a 43-34 win over Palos Verdes in a CIF-Southern Section Division 3AA quarterfinal game Wednesday night.
St. Lucy's lets one slip away
IRVINE - St. Lucy's Priory held a 4-0 lead in Wednesday's CIF-SS Division 3 girls water polo semifinals with 2:30 left in the first half at the William Woollett Aquatics Center.
Local colleges
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The Mail: Upland, California

Paying tribute
On the third Wednesday of every month at 9 a.m, at Riverside National Cemetery (RNC), Shelter G near the Medal of Honor memorial, Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Chapter 47 and others who attend take time to honor unclaimed veterans for their service to their country.
Slow transition in Egypt
It has been over a year since Hosni Mubarak's fall from power in Egypt.
'Free' health services?
In his Dec. 1 point of view ("Class warfare crushing 99 percenters"), Terry Masl wrote, "There is no product or service that anyone can produce having no cost attached to it.
Putting the warrior spirit to work
Veterans are the men and women you want on your team. As a former National Guardsman and CEO of Dalton Trucking, I've hired many retired and recently separated veterans who served in all branches of the military.
On the wrong track
Two recent articles have resonated in my memory. The first was by Jon Novack ("Resources, support for manufacturers," Jan. 31 point of view).
On the wrong track
Two recent articles have resonated in my memory. The first was by Jon Novack ("Resources, support for manufacturers," Jan. 31 point of view).
Assembly speaker's scholarship plan: Too good to be true?
There's an old adage that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.