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That’s a Tree! Fantastical Front Yard Forest Decorating Derby 2025

December 7, 2025 UCCA 0

For upcoming Holiday Events in the University City area, visit: https://www.universitycitynews.org/UCCA/HolidayGreetings2025 From Community Contributor (and Chief Judge of the Fantastical Tree Contest) Robyn Frattali: Florey […]

Were you there? UC Celebration 2025 Thanks and Photos

July 5, 2025 UCCA 0

Oh what a day! It started off early with the 5-K run and ended with a concert … with a whole lot of community-building activities […]

May 2025 University City News print newsletter PDF is now online; delivery begins this weekend

April 29, 2025 UCCA 0

The May 2025 University City News, published by the volunteers of University City Community Association (UCCA), is now available to download and share. Print copies […]

February 2025 University City News print newsletter PDF is now online; delivery begins this weekend

January 29, 2025 UCCA 0

Support University City News! Many publications charge a fee to read articles on their website. UCCA’s newsletters are free as a University City community resource for […]

Were you there? ICYMI, here’s a link to some of the event photos from Dinner with Santa and Holiday Lights Celebration 2024

December 14, 2024 UCCA 0

Courtesy of UCCA volunteer Greg Hom: Happy Holidays to One and All! The photos are set up for free downloads. When viewing the photos individually, […]

December 2024 University City News print newsletter PDF is now online; delivery begins this weekend

December 3, 2024 UCCA 0

Hello University City! ❄️☃️ It’s here! Here is a link to the PDF version of the December University City News that you can read and […]

Don Hotz Named UCCA Volunteer of the Year 2024

August 26, 2024 UCCA 0

The last Summer Concert is traditionally when University City Community Association thanks its volunteers. This year UCCA recognized and thankd Don Hotz for his many […]

University City’s 2024 Summer Concert season begins on Sunday, July 14 for 7 weeks through Sunday, August 25

July 11, 2024 UCCA 0

The 2024 Summer Concert season begins on Sunday July 14 for 7 weeks through Sunday, August 25. The Summer Concerts are sponsored by the University […]

Were you there? ICYMI, here’s a link to some of the event photos from the 2024 UC Celebration

July 5, 2024 UCCA 0

Wow! It was so nice to meet and greet neighbors and friends in person at the UC Celebration at Standley Park. Thanks to event planning […]

UCCA receives “Honored Nonprofit” Award from State Senator Brian Jones

July 1, 2024 UCCA 0

June was national nonprofit month and in celebration of the month, District 40 State Senator Brian Jones invited University City Community Association to a reception […]

The March 2023 University City News print newsletter PDF is now online; delivery begins this weekend

February 28, 2023 UCCA 0

The March 2023 newsletter (PDF version) is now online and available to read, print, and share with family and friends. The print version of the […]

Save the Date: Here’s the September / October 2022 Short List For University City – What We Know about Events and Meetings

September 1, 2022 UCCA 0

Hello University City neighbor, is it true? September is here and there’s a lot going on in University City. Check out the September newsletter; it’s […]

Were you there? Dinner with Santa, Arts & Crafts, and Holiday Celebration at Standley Park provide Festive Fun for all Ages

December 11, 2021 UCCA 0

Standley Park and Recreation Center provided a festive holiday backdrop on Friday evening as families and friends gathered in University City to celebrate the holiday […]

What’s going on behind the fence between Standley Middle School and Standley Park? It’s the October 2021 episode of “Behind the Blue Wall”

October 18, 2021 UCCA 0

From Karl Cranford, JK Computer Services (karl@jkcomputerservices.com): As a long time University City resident, it is always fun to fly the drone with a mission.  Seeing what is […]

New at Standley Park: It’s Sunburst California in University City

October 17, 2021 UCCA 0

The University City Parks Council (UCPC) is excited to announce that the Sunburst California art installation at Standley Park, 3585 Governor Drive, has been completed. […]

Oktoberfest 2021: were you there? What a great event to support University City public schools

October 12, 2021 UCCA 0

On Saturday, October 9, EdUCate!, the University City Foundation for Public Schools, hosted its 12th Annual Oktoberfest at Standley Park on Governor Drive. Over 1000 […]

The September 2021 University City News is now online! View and download the PDF today

August 31, 2021 UCCA 0

The September 2021 print University City News newsletter is available for download as a PDF at at https://www.universitycitynews.org/ucca-newsletter-archives/. Print copies are available for pickup at the Recreation […]

June 2021 University City News is now online; read and download the PDF; home delivery begins this weekend

May 28, 2021 UCCA 0

Hello University City! Home delivery of the June 2021 print University City News will begin this weekend. Print copies are currently available at the Recreation […]

Councilmember Barbara Bry reporting from Fire Station 50 Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

November 24, 2020 UCCA 0

As posted on Facebook @BarbaraBryD1 Councilmember Barbara Bry: Fire Station 50 in University City is officially open! We’ve seen University City and the surrounding areas […]

It’s on YouTube! What’s going on behind that blue construction fence with Imagine UC 2020 at Standley Park?

November 20, 2020 UCCA 0

From Karl Cranford, JK Computers: Here’s a video Standley Park construction update. Curious about what is going on behind the blue curtain at Standley Park? […]

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  • Pure Water Construction Alert: includes Bike Lane install and Street Parking removal; night work begins Sunday, August 2

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

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

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  • Costa Verde update at Tue Jul 21 – UCCA Community Association In-Person at the Library on Governor at 5:30 pm

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

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  • Zoom Recording for Tue Jul 14 – UCPG Planning Group meets in hybrid format with Zoom option at 6 PM

    July 9, 2026 0

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  • Pure Water Construction Alert: includes Bike Lane install and Street Parking removal; night work begins Sunday, August 2 July 30, 2026
  • University Community Library site under consideration for Affordable Housing; Open House Wed, Aug 12 July 29, 2026
  • Saturday and Sunday, Aug 1 & Aug 2 at Standley Park – Banana Split and Summer Concert July 28, 2026
  • SDUT: Are San Diego’s streets safe for kids? Here’s what San Diego Unified wants the city to fix July 26, 2026
  • City News Team: Speed Limits Reduced as Part of Comprehensive Speed Management Plan July 26, 2026
  • SDUT: A strategic fire break helped save Ramona homes July 24, 2026
  • SDFD: Wildland firefighting demands a different kind of mindset July 24, 2026
  • Garden Club and Fire Safe Council meet to discuss Fire Safe Landscaping and Home Hardening July 19, 2026
  • Costa Verde update at Tue Jul 21 – UCCA Community Association In-Person at the Library on Governor at 5:30 pm July 18, 2026
  • Sun July 19, 3-6 PM: Backpacks for Kids donation Drop Off at Swanson Pool Lot July 16, 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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3298 Governor Dr, PO Box 22574
San Diego, CA 92122

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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/

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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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