Hello University City! It’s November and it’s Gratitude Month. At UCCA, we are grateful for you and all who support UCCA’s community efforts with their time, talent, and donations.
It’s time to get ready for November and Fall Back to shorter days and the promise of Fall and Winter holidays. We’re all looking forward to community gatherings and meet-ups and Thanksgiving time with family, neighbors and friends.
And that’s not all the “New NEWS”!
- The 🆕 November University City NEWS is now available in PDF form to read and share at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/ucca-newsletter-archives/
- Thank you to all the volunteers who contribute the time and energy to University City and to those who support UCCA with their donations and membership dues. More info at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/join-ucca-today/
It’s HOT! 🔥UCCA’s University City News is hot off the press and available now as a PDF.
- To review the November 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.
- UCCA’s volunteers will begin delivery this weekend also.
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.
- Free to read but not free to print. As we all know, many publications charge a fee to read articles on their website. UCCA’s newsletters are free as a University City community resource for everyone … but they are not free to produce and print. If you can make a donation to help us to stay in print, please do so at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/join-ucca-today/
November University City News is now Online!
Please read and share the University City NEWS at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/ucca-newsletter-archives/
>Have you heard about this?< Read about about this on our website:
- Pure Water Detours and more? See our website at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/?s=pure+water
- Costa Verde demolition and construction? See our website at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/?s=costa+verde
- Trash Tax and the new bins? See our website at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/?s=trash+tax
>Have you heard about this?< Read about this in UCCA’s November NEWS PDF: November University City NEWS!
- SDPD Northern Division changes? Read about this in the November University City NEWS!
- Thanksgiving Pies? UC’s Veterans and Veterans Day Events? Read about this in the November University City NEWS!
- UC’s sports teams? Library updates? UCCA’s membership drive? Read about this in the November University City NEWS!
- Senior Watch? Jemma’s Office Hours at Starbucks? Read about this in the November University City NEWS!
Here are some of the November Event Highlights for University City; for details, please refer to the November University City News.
- Saturday, November 1: University City News print newsletter – UCCA volunteers begin distribution.
- Sunday, November 2, at 2 am: Daylight Saving Time Ends; set your clocks back one hour.
- Tuesday, November 4: Election Day; last day to vote in the special election.
- Saturday, November 8: Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial; details at: https://soledadmemorial.org/veterans-day-2025/
- Tuesday, November 11: Veterans Day. Events at Miramar National Cemetery cancelled. Info at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/UCCA/VeteransDay2025-1
- Tuesday, November 11, 6 pm: UCPG (the planning group) meets in hybrid format. Information is posted now on the City website at: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/community-plans/university/planning-group
- Thursday, November 13, 5:30 – 6:30 pm: Jemma / UCCA’s Open Hours at Starbucks on Governor Drive. Stop by to say hi, bring your UCCA 2026 membership check, and get a thank you gift from UCCA.
- Thursday, November 13: First Call Content Deadline for December print newsletter.
- Saturday, November 15, at 2 pm: Fire Safety at Home presented by the Fire Safe Council and Senior Watch, at Cal Coast Credit Union, 3202 Governor Drive, #102. Details at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/senior-watch/
- Tuesday, November 18, 5:30 pm: UCCA’s General Meeting and Officer Election; at Standley Recreation Center, 3585 Governor Drive. This meeting is open to the public and all are invited.
- Thursday, November 20: Final Content Deadline for December print newsletter.
- Thursday, November 27: Thanksgiving Day
Here are two Save the Dates for December. UCCA will have mor information in the December NEWS.
- Friday, December 12: Save the Date for Dinner with Santa and Holiday Lighting
- Saturday, December 13: Save the Date for Breakfast with Santa
The City of San Diego’s contractor has implemented a new traffic control set up as pipeline installation progresses through the Nobel Drive and Genesee Avenue intersection. Due to the critical nature of this work, work in this segment is scheduled from Monday to Saturday through Nov. 2025. Pure Water construction at Genesee / Nobel Intersection
With gratitude, 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.
The UCPG Planning Group meets on Tuesday, November 11, in a hybrid format. Details at: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/community-plans/university/planning-group
UCCA’s Senior Watch presents Fire Safety at Home on Saturday, November 15, at 2 pm, at Cal Coast Credit Union. Join us for an informative presentation by retired New York Fire Chief William Beck. Learn about Fire Safety at Home for Seniors including: common causes of home fires; simple steps to prevent them; what to do if a fire starts; and special fire safety considerations for seniors. Details at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/senior-watch/
UCCA Meets in-person on Tuesday, November 18, at 5:30 pm at the Standley Recreation Center at 3585 Governor Drive. This is a public meeting and all are invited. UCCA will conduct its biennial officer election. For meeting and election information, please refer to the November University City News at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/ucca-newsletter-archives/
What do you want from Parks & Recreation? Complete the Survey: What are your thoughts about recreation centers, parks, programs, and services?
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
