July/August 2020 University City News newsletter is now online!
With the loosening of COVID-19 restrictions, UCCA has decided to issue and deliver a print version of the July/August 2020 newsletter as well as making […]
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Barbara Bry, Councilmember District 1, Continues to Support Independent Community-Led Commission on Police Practices
University City, San Diego; statement from Council President Pro Temp Barbara Bry: Today I was proud to vote “Yes” on two resolutions that move forward […]
Canyon Fire Safety – Brush Management and Weed Abatement
The San Diego Fire Rescue Department reminds all residents that San Diego’s fire season is year-round. Even with recent rains, we are experiencing one of […]
Re Illegal Street Racing: Officer Bognuda says to call Police when you observe Drag Racing
Residents who live along Governor Drive east of Genesee and in the La Jolla Crossroads area continue to report illegal drag-racing activity, especially late on […]
San Diego Union-Tribune: Defund the Police? Commentaries from Officials and Candidates
City of San Diego officials and candidates write about the Police Department budget and the future of policing. As printed in the Sunday, June 14, […]
June 12: Police Practices Community Review Board Seeks Input
From San Diego Communications: The City of San Diego’s Community Review Board on Police Practices (CRB) is holding its Policy Committee Meeting on Friday, June […]
Union Tribune: San Diego City Council increases police funding, after thousands lobbied for cuts
As reported by the San Diego Union Tribune, City Council supported proposed city Office on Race and Equity and increased money for renters. More than […]
Watch on YouTube – SD police advisory and oversight boards to hold public meetings Wednesday & Thursday, June 3 & 4
From the City of San Diego: The police advisory and oversight boards are holding meetings to discuss de-escalation recommendations at San Diego Police Department and […]
From Northern Division, SDPD: Community Update June 3, 2020
Courtesy of Barbara Gellman, Neighborhood Watch Coordinator for University City: This response after my email to Captain Matt Novak, Northern Division, asking for reassurance for […]
Union Tribune: San Diego police end use of carotid restraint, effective immediately
As reported by the San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego police will no longer use a controversial neck hold known as a carotid restraint, a […]
Broadcastify Police & Fire Scanner: Keep up with Public Safety incidents as they happen
Are you wondering how to get real-time information about police and fire-rescue activity in our area? Listen to the “police scanner” audio feed of the […]
UC Talks with City Attorney Mara Elliott
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 […]
From Northern Division SDPD : Community Update from Captain Novak re COVID-19
Courtesy of Northern Division Captain Matt Novak, San Diego Police Department : Community Members, I hope this message finds you healthy and safe. I just […]
Protect our First Responders : Police and Fire dispatchers (call-takers) asking additional questions related to COVID-19
San Diego Police and Fire/Rescue Departments have asked for the public’s help to keep our first responders safe. Let dispatchers know if you have symptoms […]
Captain Matt Novak assumes new role at SDPD Northern Division
From Neighborhood Watch Coordinator Barbara Gellman: As of February 8, 2020, Capt. Matt Novak became Northern Division’s permanent Captain, replacing Capt. Tina Williams who was […]
Weekend Project: Spring forward Saturday night and improve your household fire safety
Are you ready University City? It seems like just yesterday that we turned our clocks back an hour and here we are about to spring […]
Coffee with a Cop in University City : Tuesday, January 28
From the SD Police Department: Community outreach is a top priority of the San Diego Police Department. Join us on the Sprouts patio, 3358 Governor […]
Updates to “Get It Done” for reporting “Encampments”
From the San Diego Police Department: The “Get It Done” application has received a few updates; one of which is great for us at the […]
SDPD Recruiting is hosting CrossFit With a Cop at JCC on Saturday, November 30
From SDPD as posted on their social media sites: Bring your family and friends out to the Lawrence Family JCC. It is a free event […]
How to Report a Crime to the San Diego Police Department
As posted on Nextdoor in November 2019 by Officer Larry Hesselgesser, Northern Division: Posting crime information on Nextdoor.com, or on any other social media outlet, […]