Hello University City and Happy Valentines Day! We ❤️ University City! Let’s get this new month started with an overview of some of what’s going on and a preview of what’s to come. Check out the February newsletter; it is now online and delivery will begin this weekend. Available at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/ucca-newsletter-archives/
UCCA thanks all who help us keep the University City News in print – those who pay membership, those who donate, our advertisers, and our community contributors.
Event highlights include those in the list below. For all the details, please refer to the print newsletter; and check out University City News site for updates.
- Tuesday, February 10: The UCPG Planning Group meets in February; city staff and liaisons regularly attend the planning group meeting and it is open to all. Save the date for the UCPG planning group on Tuesday, February 10, both in persona and via Zoom at 6 pm. Details at: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/community-plans/university/planning-group
- Saturday, February 14: I Love University City! I Love Donuts! UCCA’s President Jemma Samala hosts Open Hours at the Golden Donut, 4041 Governor Dr, near Vons, from 9 am to 11 am. Please stop by to tell her why We Love University City! ❤️UC
- Monday, February 16: Fire Safe Your Place with the University City Fire Safe Council, via Zoom, at 6 pm. We will talk about Hardening Your Home to make your home less likely to burn; Creating Defensible Space / Zone Zero to make a fire break around your place; and Planning for Evacuation to know how to get out of your home and neighborhood. Please join via Zoom: bit.ly/ZoomFireSafeCouncilUniversityCity For more information about the Fire Safe Council, email: UCFireSafeCouncil@gmail.com
- Saturday, February 21: Age Well Drive Smart, Senior Watch presentation; 2 pm, at Cal Coast Credit Union, 3202 Governor Dr, Suite 102.
- Sunday, February 22: Tai Chi / Qigong intro at Standley Park; a Senion Watch presentation; from 11-12 am in the grassy area behind Swanson Pool, 3585 Governor Dr.
- Thursday, February 26: The CRG Standley Recreation Group meets on Thursday, February 26 at 7 pm at Standley Rec Center. City staff and community liaisons regularly attend the Standley meeting and it is open to all. For more information, stop by or call the Recreation Center at: 858-552-1652
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/
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/category/university-city-news-ucca/
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:
- Mobility Master Plan, visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/sustainability-mobility/mobility/mobility-master-plan
- 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
- 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
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- UCCA Voice Mail: 858-412-0786
- UCCA Email: UniversityCityNews@gmail.com
