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Happy New Year! Let’s Keep in Touch through Social Media and Zoom and Email and Voice Mail

January 1, 2021 UCCA 0

None of us know exactly what the next few months will bring as we wait for vaccines to become widely available. UCCA continues to urge […]

Let’s keep the Thanks in Thanksgiving

November 23, 2020 UCCA 0

Thanksgiving week is here and the pandemic continues to be on everyone’s mind. Although we look forward to celebrating with friends and family, this year […]

Veterans Day 2020: Meet Naval Aviator Commander Norbert Lee Bausch

November 6, 2020 UCCA 0

Update for Wednesday, September 7, 2022: A Memorial Flyover flyover is scheduled for September 7 at the National Cemetery to honor University City resident Norbert […]

The November 2020 University City News PDF newsletter is now online

October 29, 2020 UCCA 0

Print copies are available now at the Recreation Center, the U-City Coin Wash Laundromat , and the Community Library on Governor Drive. Print copies will […]

UC Talks with City Attorney Mara Elliott

April 30, 2020 UCCA 0

City Attorney Mara Elliott discusses with UC Talks host Jemma Samala about how the City Attorney’s office is run, and the unique environment during the […]

Updated ! Open for Business list of local retail and dining options

April 23, 2020 UCCA 0

From UCCA’s University City News editor Jemma Samala: Click on the image to access UCCA”s “Open for Business” Google Doc Spreadsheet of open food and […]

UC Talks : Listen to the April University City News; no special equipment needed

April 8, 2020 UCCA 0

UC Talks is a hyper-local podcast that features conversations, interviews, and news of University City. It’s managed by the University City Community Association (UCCA). To […]

What’s open in the University City area?

April 6, 2020 UCCA 0

As featured on page 10 in the April 2020 University City News : Editor Jemma Samala has compiled a list of carry out restaurants and […]

Little Free Libraries Abound in University City

April 6, 2020 UCCA 0

As featured on page 9 of the April 2020 University City News, from Jemma Samala: Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization that aims to […]

Be Counted, University City : Complete the 2020 Census Today

March 31, 2020 UCCA 0

By now, your invitation to participate in the 2020 Census should have arrived at your household through the US Mail.  This invitation includes instructions on […]

Gov. Newsom* asks California bars to close, tells older residents to isolate due to coronavirus

March 15, 2020 UCCA 0

We wish the news were better University City; please take necessary steps to stay healthy. UCCA urges all to follow state, county and local guidelines. […]

Be Counted, University City: 2020 Census Invites Arriving Soon

March 9, 2020 UCCA 0

Between March 12 and March 20, invitations to participate in the 2020 Census will start arriving in households throughout California. This invitation will include instructions […]

September 2019 University City News is now online!

August 29, 2019 UCCA 0

Correction: On page 13 of the September 2019 print newsletter, UCCA printed an event notice for a District 1 Candidate Forum that did not include […]

Neighbors keeping neighbors informed: Newsletter September 2017 is now online!

August 31, 2017 UCCA 0

UCCA’s volunteer neighbors help to keep other neighbors informed in University City. That’s what we do; and we’re doing a great job! Take a look […]

That Pale Blue Dot: Celebrating Earth Day early in University City

April 6, 2017 UCCA 0

Courtesy of Vince Reardon: Earth Day celebrates its 47th birthday on April 22. Believe it or not, the movement grew out of bipartisan support in […]

April 2017 University City newsletter is now online!

March 31, 2017 UCCA 0

The April newsletter is now available at the University Community Library at 4155 Governor Drive and at the Recreation Center and will be delivered to […]

Think back to 2002; did you live in University City?

February 12, 2017 UCCA 0

University City Community Association and the newsletter are celebrating our 15 year anniversary. Neither UCCA nor the monthly newsletter would be here today if not […]

February 2017 Newsletter now online!

January 26, 2017 UCCA 0

The February newsletter is now available at the University Community Library at 4155 Governor Drive and at the Recreation Center and will be delivered to […]

Ernie Lippe remembered fondly by University City and UCCA

January 18, 2017 UCCA 0

The sad news of the recent passing of Dr. Ernie Lippe, husband to UCCA’s longtime volunteer and friend Sandy Lippe, means our community has lost […]

2017 Membership Cards and Complimentary Bumper/Window Stickers are in the Mail*

December 30, 2016 UCCA 0

From Barry Bernstein, University City Community Association President: Happy New Year from UCCA. Thanks to all who have joined or renewed their UCCA membership for […]

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  • Summer Concerts 2026 begin Sunday July 12; Let’s Go University City!

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  • Were you there? Share your photos of the 2026 UC Celebration at Standley Park

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  • UC Celebration 5K and Fun Run Results

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  • Happy 4th of July to all our University City neighbors!

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  • Jemma’s Community Hours at UC Celebration on July 4 at the UCCA Booth

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      • – C.A.S.A. – Citizens Advocating Safe Aviation
      • – December 8, 2008 MCAS Miramar F-18 fighter jet crashes in University City
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  • Were you there? Share your photos of the 2026 UC Celebration at Standley Park July 5, 2026
  • UC Celebration 5K and Fun Run Results July 5, 2026
  • Happy 4th of July to all our University City neighbors! July 3, 2026
  • Jemma’s Community Hours at UC Celebration on July 4 at the UCCA Booth July 3, 2026
  • Pancakes in the Park – July 4 UC Celebration 2026 Pancake Breakfast benefits the UCHS Music Boosters July 2, 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!

UniversityCityNews.org is the website of UCCA. 

➡️Please note: Information and advertising items included for publication in our print newsletter or on our websites or shared at our community meetings do not constitute an endorsement by the University City Community Association (UCCA) organization or its board members.⬅️

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University City Community Association
3298 Governor Dr, PO Box 22574
San Diego, CA 92122

Voice Mail: 858-412-0786

Email: universitycitynews@gmail.com

Be the Eyes and Ears of UC: The University City Community Association Newsletter is comprised of information sent to the editor. The association does not have reporters, photographers or staff. You are welcome to write and submit articles and story suggestions that pertain to community and residents.

We welcome community contributors. For more information, visit : https://www.universitycitynews.org/ucca-newsletter-archives/

Event Notices

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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