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Month: December 2018

This New Year, Resolve to Focus on Fiscal Health

December 31, 2018 UCCA 0

Instead of hauling out those familiar New Year’s resolutions about eating less and exercising more, how about focusing on something that’s also very good for […]

Library on Governor issues January 2019 Event Highlights

December 30, 2018 UCCA 0

This month’s event highlights include Zentangle, Medical Cannabis, Energy in the Wind, Challenge Island and Check out Nature! “Check out” these many free programs and […]

Despite UCCF lawsuit, the Pure Water project will proceed and construction will begin in 2019

December 30, 2018 UCCA 0

Ruth DeSantis, president of University City Community Foundation (UCCF), provides background information and a status update on the lawsuit filed by UCCF to move the […]

University City year in review: Looking back on 2018, moving forward into 2019

December 29, 2018 UCCA 0

Do you remember when the Regents Road ‘West End Project’ construction got underway? How about the two parking lot incidents that changed the patio space […]

You don’t want to miss this! The Holiday Food Truck Festival at Balboa Park

December 25, 2018 UCCA 0

Celebrate the holidays with visiting family and friends under Balboa Park’s dazzling holiday light display. For five days and evenings between Christmas and New Year’s […]

City Council agrees to pay SDG&E $35 million to move their lines to make room for Pure Water pressurized sewer pipes

December 25, 2018 UCCA 0

San Diego Gas & Electric is refusing to pay to relocate gas and power lines to accommodate Pure Water San Diego, a long-planned water-recycling program […]

Christmas Tree Recycling at Swanson Pool on Governor Drive in University City

December 24, 2018 UCCA 0

Each year, the City of San Diego Environmental Services Department hosts its Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program beginning the day after Christmas, December 26 until […]

Seasons Greetings and Happy Holidays from UCCA

December 23, 2018 UCCA 0

To our University City Community, The University City Community Association wishes you and yours a happy and safe holiday season. No matter what holidays you […]

County Trail Etiquette: Share and Be Aware

December 22, 2018 UCCA 0

Multi-use trails can be a challenge at times when you combine horses, bikers, joggers and walkers – not to mention the width or the slope […]

UC Del Sol fastpitch softball registration for the Spring 2019 season is open now!

December 21, 2018 UCCA 0

University City Del Sol (UCDS) invites girls ages 5 to 14 to participate in our Spring softball program. UC Del Sol is a volunteer run, […]

UC Little League registration for the Spring 2019 season is open now!

December 21, 2018 UCCA 0

University City Little League invites all boys and girls ages 4 to 15 to participate in our Spring baseball program. UCLL has been an integral […]

Christmas tree fires, while rare, are unusually deadly. Some simple precautions can keep the holiday season safe.

December 20, 2018 UCCA 0

The winter holiday season should be a joyous time of year. However, certain types of fires and injuries are associated with holiday decorating. Based on […]

Newly licensed driver? SDPD announces DUI checkpoint and Teen Alcohol Awareness Program dates

December 19, 2018 UCCA 0

The T.A.A.P. program is designed to address the questions that arise when your new high school driver is ready to hit the road: what happens […]

Were you there? Evening of Celebration photos courtesy of Greg Hom

December 16, 2018 UCCA 0

Many thanks to Greg Hom for sharing his Evening of Celebration photos taken at the Dinner with Santa, Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting on Friday, […]

Carmen Espinoza to Retire from Nobel Recreation Center

December 11, 2018 UCCA 0

After serving the City of San Diego for over 36 years, Carmen Espinoza, Recreation Center Director III, is retiring from Nobel Recreation Center. We know […]

Friday, December 14: Dinner with Santa, Tree & Menorah Lighting

December 9, 2018 UCCA 0

2019 update: The 2019 Dinner with Santa is scheduled for Friday, December 13, at 5:15 PM.  This will be followed by arts and craft projects, […]

10 Years Later, University City Neighbors host Memorial and Tree Dedication to Honor Victims of Jet Crash

December 9, 2018 UCCA 0

From Barry Bernstein, UCCA President: Over a hundred University City area residents, along with many elected officials, first responders, San Diego Park and Recreation, U.S. […]

Union Tribune: A decade later, a San Diego neighborhood is still reeling from a tragic plane crash

December 8, 2018 UCCA 0

On December 8, 2008, an F/A-18 jet approaching Marine Corps Air Station Miramar crashed in San Diego’s University City. (Photo by K.C. Alfred / The […]

KPBS YouTube: 10 Years Later, University City Residents Honor Victims Of F-18 Crash

December 7, 2018 UCCA 0

Ten years ago a Marine F-18 crashed into a University City neighborhood. KPBS Military Reporter Steve Walsh had this look back at some of the […]

Do you remember where you were December 8, 2008? If you lived in San Diego, you probably do.

December 6, 2018 UCCA 0

If you were in University City, it probably started out as any other day. It was Monday, trash day for many, and the weather was […]

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Who and What is UCCA?

University City Community Association (UCCA) is a volunteer non-profit 501(c)(4) organization funded through membership dues, which provides and promotes the civic, cultural, social, educational and recreational development and improvement in University City (a neighborhood of San Diego, CA).

UCCA provides a forum where the interests of residents may be expressed and contributions made to the protection of life and property in the community. And we are volunteers!

UniversityCityNews.org is the website of UCCA. 

➡️Please note: Information and advertising items included for publication in our print newsletter or on our websites or shared at our community meetings do not constitute an endorsement by the University City Community Association (UCCA) organization or its board members.⬅️

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Event Notice!  Due to changing conditions and evolving technologies, events and meetings listed in the print newsletter are subject to change and may have been rescheduled or are held via Zoom or other video conferencing software.

Please check with your event planner or venue for more information.

General Meetings: In 2026, UCCA general meetings will be every other month in person on the third Tuesday of the month at the Library at 4155 Governor Drive from 5:30 to 7:30 PM or at the Standley Recreation Center Center 3585 Governor Drive.

General meetings will be January, March, May, July, September, and November. In addition, UCCA will periodically host special one-topic meetings. Please refer to the current newsletter for the schedule.

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