BREAKING NEWS:
Aug & Sep Construction Alert: Pure Water moves back to Nobel between Genesee and Lombard Place
Hello University City! It’s almost August and it’s almost Back to School Time! 🍨🌞 But first, let’s get the new month started with UCCA’s University City News Update and Save-the-Date.
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The Volunteers at University City Community Association (UCCA) don’t publish a print newsletter in August. However, please scroll down for the August Update. And keep in mind that our volunteers regularly post updates on our University City News site at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/
- To review the July / August Newsletter, please visit: https://www.universitycitynews.org/ucca-newsletter-archives/
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August Save-the-Date:
- Saturday, August 2: Banana Split 2:00 PM at Standley Park & Recreation Center
- Summer Concert at Standley Park; details at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/summer-concerts-in-standley-park/
- Sunday, August 3 Summer Concert at Standley Park: True Stories – British Invasion
- Sunday, August 10 Summer Concert at Standley Park: Mama’s and Papa’s Experience – Mamas and Papas
- Sunday, August 17 Summer Concert at Standley Park: Rolling Heartbreakers – Rolling Stones & Tom Petty
- Sunday, August 24 Summer Concert at Standley Park: Santana Soul – Santana
- Tuesday, August 5: National Night Out
- Movies In the Park! Details at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/movies-in-the-park/
- August 8 at Nobel Recreation Center: Wicked
- August 22 at Villa Jolla Park: Despicable Me 4
- Monday, August 11: First Day of School for SDUSD
- Jemma at Starbucks, Saturday, August 16, Office Hours from 9 10 11 AM. For more info, Contact Us at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/contact-us-or-volunteer-in-uc/
- August 18: Library on Governor temporarily closes on August 18 for facility improvements.
- Solid Waste Management Trash Services Fee; details at: https://www.insidesandiego.org/next-steps-customers-eligible-city-provided-trash-services
- Summer Concert at Standley Park; details at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/summer-concerts-in-standley-park/
- Sunday, August 3 Summer Concert at Standley Park: True Stories – British Invasion
- Sunday, August 10 Summer Concert at Standley Park: Mama’s and Papa’s Experience – Mamas and Papas
- Sunday, August 17 Summer Concert at Standley Park: Rolling Heartbreakers – Rolling Stones & Tom Petty
- Sunday, August 24 Summer Concert at Standley Park: Santana Soul – Santana
Save-the-Date September and October:
- Miramar Air Show September 26, 27, and 28 : https://www.universitycitynews.org/2025/07/18/miramar-air-show-2025-americas-air-show-is-almost-ready-for-takeoff/
- Oktoberfest Update: https://uceducate.org/events/oktoberfest/
Ongoing Construction, City Council, and Related Updates:
- City of San Diego Council Agendas and Meetings: https://www.sandiego.gov/citywide-agendas-minutes
- UC Talks Construction (Pure Water on Genesee / Water and Sewer on Governor): https://www.universitycitynews.org/2025/06/26/uc-construction-alert-governor-drive-genesee-avenue-nobel-drive-marcy-park/
- Pure Water construction work on Genesee between Governor and Nobel; Construction Notices at: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-utilities/sustainability/pure-water-sd/phase-1-projects/university-city-eastgate-mall/morena-northern-pipeline-alignment-and-tunnels
- San Diego Budget 2026: https://www.universitycitynews.org/2025/06/26/san-diego-budget-update-fy-2026/
This month’s Schedules and Events at our Libraries, Parks, and Pools:
- Libraries – University Community and North University – program schedules:
- University Community Library on Governor: https://www.
sandiego.gov/public-library/ locations/university- community-library - North University Library on Judicial: https://www.
sandiego.gov/public-library/ locations/north-university- community-library
- University Community Library on Governor: https://www.
- Pools and Parks and Recreation Centers – program schedules:
- Doyle Recreation Center: https://www.sandiego.
gov/park-and-recreation/ centers/recctr/doyle - Nobel Recreation Center: https://www.sandiego.
gov/park-and-recreation/ centers/recctr/nobel - Standley Recreation Center: https://www.sandiego.
gov/park-and-recreation/ centers/recctr/standley - Standley Aquatic Center: https://www.sandiego.
gov/pools/standley-aquatic- center - Swanson Memorial Pool: https://www.sandiego.
gov/pools/swanson-memorial- pool
- Doyle Recreation Center: https://www.sandiego.
Ongoing Events and Training and Networking Opportunities:
- Connect with UCCA: https://www.universitycitynews.org/contact-us-or-volunteer-in-uc/
- Connect with the City of San Diego: https://www.sandiego.gov/connect
- Trash Talk – Trash Fees Information: https://www.insidesandiego.org/next-steps-customers-eligible-city-provided-trash-services
- City Budget Information: https://www.sandiego.gov/finance
- Pure Water construction on Genesee and on Nobel. For the most up-to-date information, access the current Construction Notices at: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-utilities/sustainability/pure-water-sd/phase-1-projects/university-city-eastgate-mall/morena-northern-pipeline-alignment-and-tunnels
- Bicycle Master Plan: The Bicycle Master Plan Update (BMPU) is a citywide effort that will result in an overarching update to the 2013 Bicycle Master Plan. The BMPU will refresh the City’s bicycle facility recommendations and prioritization of active transportation projects to meet the City’s Strategic Plan and Climate Action Plan goals with increased emphasis on equity and serving areas with the greatest needs. Take the survey at: https://www.sandiego.gov/sustainability-mobility/mobility/mobility-master-plan/bicycleplan
- University Community Plan Update: https://www.planuniversity.org/
- Land Development Code (LDC) Update list, visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/work/land-development-code/updates-in-process
- Mobility Master Plan, visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/sustainability-mobility/mobility/mobility-master-plan
- Infrastructure / CIP (capital improvement project) Survey for parks, libraries, bike lanes, recreation centers, roads, etc: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/programs/work-programs/infrastructure-prioritization-engagement
- Planning Group Reform and Operations: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/community-plans/cpg/recognition-operations
- Organic Waste Recycling: https://www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services/recycling/sb1383
- Single Use Plastic Reduction Ordinance: https://www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services/recycling/pf-ban
- City of San Diego Council Agendas and Meetings: https://www.sandiego.gov/citywide-agendas-minutes
In Case We Missed It:
- Please let us know; contact us via email at: UCCA@universitycitynews.org
- Refer to current event listings at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/category/events/
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Save-the-Date is compiled by Diane Ahern, Corresponding Secretary / Past President, University City Community Association
- UCCA Voice Mail: 858-412-0786
- UCCA Email: UniversityCityNews@gmail.com
