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Feb 2024 – Free Wildfire Preparedness Home Assessments available through SD County Fire Safe Council

February 1, 2024 UCCA 0

In University City, free wildfire preparedness home assessments will be scheduled from Monday, February 5 through Friday, February 16.* From the SD County Fire Safe […]

Free Wildfire Preparedness Home Assessments available through SD County Fire Safe Council

January 19, 2024 UCCA 0

In University City, free wildfire preparedness home assessments will be scheduled from Monday, February 5 through Friday, February 16.* From the SD County Fire Safe […]

Wed, Oct 4: FEMA and FCC Plan Nationwide Emergency Alert Test at Approximately 11:20 a.m. PT

October 1, 2023 UCCA 0

From The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): Test Messages Will be Sent to All TVs, Radios and Cell Phones FEMA, in coordination with the Federal […]

Hurricane Hilary: City of San Diego to Close Facilities, Parks and Beaches Due to Tropical Storm Warning; Monday Trash Services Will NOT be Delayed

August 20, 2023 UCCA 0

University City Updates: online pharmacy purchase cytotec online generic The Summer Concert scheduled for Sunday, August 20, at Standley Park has been cancelled. Details at: […]

[Update 6 AM Sun Aug 20] Preparing for Hurricane Hilary: Rain, Wind, Flooding and Erosion Control

August 18, 2023 UCCA 0

[Updated 6 AM Sat 08/20/2023] From UCCA President Diane Ahern: As we all prepare for wind and rain and potential flooding, here are some references […]

SD Emergency: New Hazard Dashboard Tracks Environmental Threats

May 2, 2023 UCCA 0

From the City of San Diego: To help San Diegans understand and better prepare for environmental threats like wildfires and flooding, the City of San […]

Fire Safe your Place to Increase your Fire Safety and Home’s Survivability

May 5, 2022 UCCA 0

From the National Fire Protection Association and the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department: San Diego’s fire season is year-round. We are experiencing one of the driest […]

Spring Forward Saturday night, March 12, and Improve your Household Fire Safety

March 12, 2022 UCCA 0

Are you ready University City? It’s seems like just yesterday that we turned our clocks back an hour and here we are about to spring […]

SDFD Conducts “Over-the-Side” Training in University City

February 21, 2022 UCCA 0

As posted on Facebook @SDFDofficial: In February, Fire Department crews did some over-the-side training using the Lyfe Pulley System on Truck 35 to practice rescuing […]

Jan 24 Last Chance Survival Guide: Fire Safe Council issues agenda and invite

January 23, 2022 UCCA 0

From President UC Fire Safe Council Louis Rodolico: The University City Fire Safe Council will host its January Zoom Meeting on January 24, 2022, 06:30 […]

Red Cross seeks Volunteers to Respond to Local Emergencies

January 20, 2022 UCCA 0

Did you know that the Red Cross responds to more home fires than any other disaster? Red Cross volunteers help families with their immediate needs […]

Fire Safe Council meets Mon, Nov 22, 6:30 PM via Zoom for (World Premier) Rose Canyon Video Brush Assessment

November 21, 2021 UCCA 0

From UC Fire Safe Council president Diane Ahern: Karl Cranford (JK Computer Services) has recently completed a drone video survey of brush conditions in Rose […]

Earthquake Country Alliance: It’s The Great “Online” ShakeOut from 8:30 to 11 AM, October 21, 2021

October 21, 2021 UCCA 0

From ShakeOut California: Just a reminder to join us between 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM PT, October 21, 2021, for the special YouTube Live event, […]

Fire Safe Council welcomes SDFD and Lifeguards to Oktoberfest; receives City and County recognitions

October 14, 2021 UCCA 0

It was a big day for the University City Fire Safe Council at Saturday’s Oktoberfest sponsored by EdUCate!, the University City Foundation for Public Schools […]

Fire Safe Council offers Defensible Space Assistance Program

October 3, 2021 UCCA 0

From the Fire Safe Council of San Diego County: Defensible space is the buffer you create between a building on your property and the grass, […]

Fire Safety Protocols – From Prevention to Evacuation

September 14, 2021 UCCA 0

Message from District 1 Councilmember Joe LaCava: Fire safety protocols in University City is of utmost importance to all of us due to the number of […]

Get Prepared during Red Cross Preparedness Month with Wildfire and Home Fire presentations Sept 8 and Sept 29, 2021

September 8, 2021 UCCA 0

From Melissa Altman, Regional Preparedness Manager, American Red Cross Southern California Region: September is National Preparedness month and to celebrate the Red Cross will be […]

Fire Safe Council granted Fire Agency approval for University City’s first Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)

September 7, 2021 UCCA 0

From University City Fire Safe Council president Diane Ahern: The University City Fire Safe Council is pleased and proud to announce that the Community Wildfire […]

Evacuation Planning starts at Home; Plan and Practice your personal Fire Drill today

September 6, 2021 UCCA 0

Courtesy of the American Red Cross: Having smoke alarms that work is very important, but that’s not the only thing that will keep you and […]

UCCA releases agenda for community meeting on Wed, Sept 8, 2021; save date for upcoming events

September 6, 2021 UCCA 0

From UCCA president Barry Bernstein: UCCA wishes all in our community a healthy and happy and safe Labor Day holiday. Please note our tentative agenda […]

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  • Zone 0 and Defensible Space for Property Owners May 12, 2026
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  • In University City, the Rollout of Light Blue Recycling Bins begins First Week of May May 3, 2026
Who and What is UCCA?

University City Community Association (UCCA) is a volunteer non-profit 501(c)(4) organization funded through membership dues, which provides and promotes the civic, cultural, social, educational and recreational development and improvement in University City (a neighborhood of San Diego, CA).

UCCA provides a forum where the interests of residents may be expressed and contributions made to the protection of life and property in the community. And we are volunteers!

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Event Notice!  Due to changing conditions and evolving technologies, events and meetings listed in the print newsletter are subject to change and may have been rescheduled or are held via Zoom or other video conferencing software.

Please check with your event planner or venue for more information.

General Meetings: In 2026, UCCA general meetings will be every other month in person on the third Tuesday of the month at the Library at 4155 Governor Drive from 5:30 to 7:30 PM or at the Standley Recreation Center Center 3585 Governor Drive.

General meetings will be January, March, May, July, September, and November. In addition, UCCA will periodically host special one-topic meetings. Please refer to the current newsletter for the schedule.

For a list of current events, visit https://www.universitycitynews.org/category/events/

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