Trash Talk Deadline! It’s UCCA’s understanding that residents who have missed the September 30th deadline will have have chance to make a choice after the new bins are delivered. Go to SanDiego.gov/trash
Did you know that University City is celebrating 65 years as a community this year? Check it out at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/history-of-uc/
Hello University City! 🎃 It’s October and a touch of fall is in the air. We’re all looking forward to Halloween Happenings and the last days of Daylight Saving Time. And that’s not all the “new news”!
- The 🆕 October University City NEWS is now available in PDF form to read and share at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/ucca-newsletter-archives/
- There are 😀three Halloween events this month, one at each of our University City Recreation Centers.
- We are welcoming a 📚 new Library Manager at the North University Community Library; and at the Library on Governor, renovations are underway.
- UCCA’s Senor Watch is sponsoring 🤣Laughter Is Medicine at the end of the month.
- Council District 6 is sponsoring an 💽 e-waste disposal at the end of the month at UCHS.
There’s a lot going on in University City and we have your “new news” and “save the date” highlights available here on our web and social sites and in our print newsletter.
- Support University City News! Many thanks to all of UCCA’s supporters and UCCA paid members, our contributors, and our advertisers who help to cover the costs to keep the University City News in print.
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It’s HOT! 🔥UCCA’s University City News is hot off the press and available now as a PDF.
- To review the October Newsletter as a PDF, please visit: https://www.universitycitynews.org/ucca-newsletter-archives/
- Print copies will be available at the UC Laundromat, the Standley Recreation Center, Cal Coast Credit Union, and at the North Library on Judicial this weekend.
- Delivery begins this weekend also.
October Headline News and Save-the-Date
October University City News is now Online!
For all the News, please read and share the University City NEWS at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/ucca-newsletter-archives/
Here are some of the Event Highlights for University City:
- Sunday, October 11, from 9 – 11 AM, meet up with UCCA’s President Jemma Samala at Starbuck on Governor Drive. Details are in the October News.
- Tuesday, October 14, 6 PM, it’s UCPG (the planning group). The details are on the City’s website at: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/community-plans/university/planning-group
- 🎃Friday, October 17, at 4 PM, it’s Halloween and a Movie at Nobel Park. Details are in the October News.
- Thursday, October 23, at 7 PM, it’s Standley Park’s Community Recreation Group meet-up. Details are in the October News.
- 🎃Friday, October 24, at 5 PM, it’s Halloween and a Movie at Standley Park. Details are in the October News.
- Saturday, October 25, from 9 AM to 12 noon, it’s E-Waste Disposal sponsored by Council District 6 at UCHS. Details are in the October News.
- Saturday, October 25, at 2 PM, it’s Senior Watch: Laugher is Medicine at Cal Coast Credit Union. Details are in the October News.
- 🎃Wednesday, October 29, 12 noon, Halloween Party and Crafts at Doyle Park. Details are in the October News.
- Tuesday, November 18, at 5:30 PM, UCCA will host an in-person meeting at Standley Recreation Center. Details are in the October News.
Pure Water construction at Genesee / Nobel Intersection
UCCA thanks its many dues paying members and advertisers who help to keep the University City NEWS in print. You can support UCCA today by making a contribution or renewing your membership today.
Complete the Survey: What are your thoughts about recreation centers, parks, programs, and services?
Tuesday, October 14, UCPG (the planning group) meets at 6 PM
Oktoberfest 2025 Cancelled – A Message to the Community
Ongoing Construction, City Council, and Related Updates:
DSD Permit Finder Map and CIP Project Finder Map: Look up Permits and Projects
The Library on Governor Drive is closed until early next year for much needed renovations
Water and Sewer Main Replacements on Governor Drive – Improv 1
In Case You Missed It:
- City of San Diego Council Agendas and Meetings: https://www.sandiego.gov/citywide-agendas-minutes
- Permit Finder Map: Look up projects for remodels, additions, ADUs and garage conversions: https://www.universitycitynews.org/2025/08/07/introducing-the-permit-finder-map-look-up-projects-for-remodels-additions-adus-and-garage-conversions/
- University City News: https://www.universitycitynews.org/
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 – Temporarily Closed for Renovations: 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 – Temporarily Closed for Renovations: 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/
- Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniversityCityCommunityAssociation/
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
