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SDUT: Building homes at libraries? San Diego’s new solution to its affordable housing crunch

August 14, 2026 UCCA 0

 Affordable Home Development Master Plan Community Survey : https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/ae361ef69942497f89f0626dc39c735d?portalUrl=https://webmaps.sandiego.gov/portal From the San Diego Union Tribune, by David Garrick, published August 14, 2026: San Diego’s new solution […]

University Community Library site under consideration for Affordable Housing; Open House Wed, Aug 12

July 29, 2026 UCCA 0

Q&A: Where did this idea come from? From the Library Master Plan. The Library Master Plan was the result of a partnership between San Diego […]

Saturday and Sunday, Aug 1 & Aug 2 at Standley Park – Banana Split and Summer Concert

July 28, 2026 UCCA 0

It’s a double header weekend at Standley Park, 3585 Governor Drive. Let’s get out there! Saturday, August 1, from 12 noon to 2 pm – […]

Sun July 19, 3-6 PM: Backpacks for Kids donation Drop Off at Swanson Pool Lot

July 16, 2026 UCCA 0

Coldwell Banker UC is collecting backpacks, hygiene products and school supplies for more than 8500 homeless and foster children covered under The Office for Children […]

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

July 7, 2026 UCCA 0

In University City, Summer is just getting started. But first, UCCA would like to thank all the volunteers, venders, and supporters who made the UC […]

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

July 5, 2026 UCCA 0

Oh what a day! It started off early with the 5-K run and ended with last call on the Old Town Trolley … with a […]

UC Celebration 5K and Fun Run Results

July 4, 2026 UCCA 0

The UC Celebration 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run are now available. Thanks to all who participated this year at Standley Park. The results are in: […]

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

July 3, 2026 UCCA 0

Wishing everyone a safe, sunny, and spectacular Independence Day weekend. Please join the University City Community Association and all our friends and neighbors at the […]

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

July 3, 2026 UCCA 0

You’re invited! Please stop by UCCA’s booth to chat with president Jemma on Saturday, July 4, from 10 to 3:30 , at the UC Celebration […]

Pancakes in the Park – July 4 UC Celebration 2026 Pancake Breakfast benefits the UCHS Music Boosters

July 2, 2026 UCCA 0

The UC Celebration Pancake Breakfast has a new sponsor this year – the Centurion Alumni Foundation of University City High School and the UCHS Music […]

Jul 4 UC Celebration features Community Groups, Booths, and a return of the Photo Scavenger Hunt

July 2, 2026 UCCA 0

The Photo Scavenger Hunt is back by popular demand for 2026! Enter this free, exciting photo race. Bring your phone and sign up your team of […]

UC Celebration Sat Jul 4; Summer Concerts begin Sun Jul 12 in University City at Standley Park

July 1, 2026 UCCA 0

The University City Parks Council has announced both the UC Celebration and the UC Summer Concerts schedules. UC Celebration Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Standley […]

Sat July 4 – UC Celebration at Standley Park 2026

June 27, 2026 UCCA 0

UC Celebration 2026:  Save the Date University City for the UC Celebration 2026! It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help shape the United States 250 Year […]

Save the Date July / August 2026 – News & Event Highlights

June 25, 2026 UCCA 0

It’s July and University City Community Association (UCCA)’s University City News July / August 2026 PDF newsletter is here! Print copies are expected to be […]

Insurance Institute: Living with Wildfire and Reducing Fire Losses

June 24, 2026 UCCA 0

According to the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety, 4.8 million U.S. homes have been identified at high or extreme risk of wildfire, with […]

Sat Jun 20: Marcy Park Grand Re-Opening at 6 p.m.

June 18, 2026 UCCA 0

From Ruth DeSantis, University City Community Foundation President: U.C.C.F. is hosting an end-of-construction celebration for Marcy Park on Saturday, June 20. 6:00 Belinda’s Cocina Food […]

SDUT: City Council OKs compromise spending plan, capping a contentious budget season

June 10, 2026 UCCA 0

The mayor didn’t announce Tuesday night whether he would sign the budget or possibly use his line-item veto power to reverse some of the last-minute […]

SDUT: An alternate San Diego budget proposal takes shape, as residents slam cuts to libraries, arts

May 29, 2026 UCCA 0

The compromise proposal — which needs at least one more supporter on the nine-member council — would pay for a long list of budget restorations […]

June 2026 University City News print newsletter PDF is now online; delivery begins this weekend

May 28, 2026 UCCA 0

🆕 University City Community Association (UCCA)’s University City News June 2026 PDF newsletter is here! Print copies are delayed because of the Memorial Day holiday […]

FSC Hosts Resource Fair during National Wildfire Awareness Month

May 23, 2026 UCCA 0

May is National Wildfire Awareness Month, dedicated to educating people about the dangers of wildfire and the simple steps we all can take to make […]

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  • UCCA Meets In-Person at the University Community Library on Tue, Sep 15, at 5:30 pm

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  • Sat Sept 12, from 2 to 4 pm: Fire Safe Your Place with the SDFD Code Compliance team at the Library on Governor

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  • Sat Sep 12, 9 to 11 am – Jemma’s Open Hours at Starbucks on Governor

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  • SDUT: a new Goodwill will open soon in University City on Governor Drive

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  • City Encourages Safety Precautions During Extreme Heat – UC Libraries and Nobel Rec Center open until 8 pm on Wednesday night

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  • Sat Sept 12, 2-4 pm: Fire Safe Your Place – at the Library on Governor

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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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3298 Governor Dr, PO Box 22574
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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.

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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.

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