Hello University City, March is a month of change in our area – including changing weather, changing projects, changing clocks … and the closing of Round Table Pizza on Governor; scroll down for the 🍕March 15 Round Table / UCCA office hours event reminder. Details are included in the March University City News.
The March print newsletter PDF – University City News – is available online on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at : https://www.universitycitynews.org/ucca-newsletter-archives/
Here’s a preview of some of the upcoming news and community meets. We look forward to seeing you out and about in University City this month.
Coming soon! The March print newsletter PDF – University City News – will be online on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. You can read about the Comprehensive Speed Management Plan and the Governor Drive and Genesee Plans online today:
Slower Speeds planned for School Zones : Comprehensive Speed Management Plan includes Governor and Genesee
Project Updates for Governor Drive : University City Improv 1 Bike Lanes and Water and Sewer Main Projects
March Event highlights include those in the list below. For all the details, please refer to the March University City News print newsletter available online on March 3; and check out University City News site for updates.
In University City, Get Ready For Spring with Parks & Recreation
- Friday, March 20 – St. Patrick’s Day Mardi Gras Free Senior Luncheon Doyle Recreation Center 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Saturday, March 21 – Spring Egg Hunt Standley Park 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Wednesday, March 25 – Spring Egg Hunt Doyle Recreation Center 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm
- Saturday, March 28 – Spring Egg Hunt Nobel Recreation Center 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Community Meets Reminders:
- Tuesday, March 10: The UCPG Planning Group meets at 6 pm. City staff and liaisons regularly attend the planning group meeting and it is open to all. This is the meeting at which the City Staff are expected to release the information about the Governor Drive Traffic Study. When available, the agenda and location details will be posted at: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/community-plans/university/planning-group
- 🔥Saturday, March 14: Fire Safe Your Neighborhood with the University City Fire Safe Council, in-person event at University Village Park, 7100 Florey Street (corner of Gullstrand/Cather and Florey. Details at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/fire-safe-council-university-city/
- 🍕Sunday, March 15: UCCA President Jemma Samala will host her Open Hours at Round Table Pizza on from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Come by to chat about our community, reminisce about good times gathering at Round Table, and bid a fond farewell to Joe and his staff.
- Tuesday, March 17: The UCCA Community Association meets at 5:30 pm via Zoom. City Staff are expected to release information about the Governor Drive Traffic Study. When available, the agenda and Zoom details will be posted at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/category/ucca-meeting/
- Wednesday, March 25: UC Celebration / 4th of July Committee meets at 6:30 at Standley Recreation Center. Details at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/uc-4th-of-july/
- Thursday, March 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
- Saturday, March 28: Senior Watch presents Estate Planning Basics on Saturday, March 28, starting at 2:00 at Cal Coast Credit Union, 3202 Governor Drive (at the Sprouts Marketplace). Open to seniors, or anyone who has a senior in their life. More information in the University City News, available online on March 3.
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:
- Planning Group – UCPG – information available at: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/community-plans/university/planning-group
- 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
