Hello University City! October got off to a fast start when the first of the month was on a Wednesday! A mid-week start always seems to throw me off! What happened to September? If you think September was over way too quickly, please take another look at the October newsletter; it’s filled with news and pics and community resources and shared memories.
And now we’re in full October mode and there’s still a lot going on this month. 😯 Scroll down to take a look at UCCA’s News Highlights, a link to the October PDF University City News as well as some late-breaking news about SB79, the Costa Verde property project and Halloween Happenings as well as community events and meet-ups.
As always, UCCA features University City News you won’t find anywhere else. UCCA is the only hyper-local news source in our area. Thanks for reading … and for helping to make University City more than just a neighborhood. Have a great month; we hope to see you out and about connecting with volunteers and neighbors in our wonderful community of University City.
Friday, October 10: Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 79, the Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act. Read via The Shareable Link at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/UCCA/SDUT-SB79-Oct2025
Saturday, October 11: Jemma is hosting her “office hours“ at Starbucks on Saturday morning from 9 to 11 AM. This is a nice time to chat and to share your concerns, to hang out, and to share some community time. Why not invite friend or neighbor to join you? For information, visit: https://www.universitycitynews.org/UCCA/OfficeHoursOct2025
Tuesday, October 14, 6PM: UCPG (the planning group) meets in hybrid format (in-person with Zoom option). For a link to the agenda and Zoom info, visit: https://www.universitycitynews.org/UCCA/PG-Oct2025
Friday, October 17, at Nobel Park – Halloween Festival, Costume Parade, and the movie Encanto, beginning at 4 pm. For information, visit: https://www.universitycitynews.org/UCCA/Halloween2025
Tuesday, October 21: Costa Verde Center property project goes to City Council for Approval. For information, visit: https://www.universitycitynews.org/UCCA/CostaVerdeOct2025
Thursday, October 23: The Standley Community Recreation Group CRG will meet on Thursday at 7 PM. For information and to get on the email list for the agenda, contact the Rec Center at: 858-552-1652
Friday, October 24, at Standley Park – Halloween Crafts, Costume Parade, and the movie IF (Imaginary Friend), beginning at 5pm. For information, visit: https://www.universitycitynews.org/UCCA/Halloween2025
Saturday, October 25, at UCHS: TV & Computer E-Waster Recycling; details at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/UCCA/E-RecycleOct-25-2025
Saturday, October 25, at Cal Coast Credit Union, it’s Laughter is Medicine, sponsored by UCCA’s Senior Watch.
Wednesday, October 29 at Doyle Park – Halloween Party with Crafts, Games, and a DJ from 12 – 2:30 pm. For information, visit: https://www.universitycitynews.org/UCCA/Halloween2025
In Case You Missed It, this update is coming to you from Diane Ahern, grateful volunteer and proud dues-paying member of University City Community Association. Join UCCA today at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/join-ucca-today/
The October University City News (PDF) version and copies of all newsletters since 2001 are available on UCCA’s University City News site.
The choice is still yours! New trash bins are on the way!
The Power and Danger of Lithium-Ion Batteries – Charge into Fire Safety
Check out the Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety
Ongoing Construction, City Council, and Related Updates:
Pure Water Construction Notices available at: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-utilities/sustainability/pure-water-sd/phase-1-projects/university-city-eastgate-mall/morena-northern-pipeline-alignment-and-tunnels
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
- Development Services (DSD) Permit Finder Map: Permit Finder Map
- Capital Improvement (CIP) Project Finder Map: Project Finder Map
- 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/phased-rollout-new-trash-bins-begin-next-week
- 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
As always, UCCA features University City News you won’t find anywhere else. UCCA is the only hyper-local news source in our area. Thanks for reading … and for helping to make University City more than just a neighborhood. Have a great month; we hope to see you out and about connecting with volunteers and neighbors in our wonderful community of University City.
This update is coming to you from Diane Ahern, Corresponding Secretary / Past President, University City Community Association; have a great month! 🌞
- UCCA Voice Mail: 858-412-0786
- UCCA Email: UniversityCityNews@gmail.com
