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SDUT: San Diego council reluctantly OKs controversial housing development in Encanto

July 16, 2025 UCCA 0

As published by the SD Union Tribune on July 15, 2025, San Diego city council reluctantly OKs controversial housing development in Encanto. Article highlights include […]

Costa Verde Reimagined as a Mix of Housing and Community Serving Spaces

May 18, 2025 UCCA 0

Summarized by UCCA’s Diane Ahern based on the May 2025 UCPG meeting; published 05/18/2025: The former Costa Verde Center property is approximately 14 acres, located […]

Gloria Administration’s ADU Program Reforms Advance to Land Use & Housing Committee

May 1, 2025 UCCA 0

May 1, 2025 | CITY NEWS TEAM: The City of San Diego’s Planning Commission today advanced Mayor Todd Gloria’s proposed amendments to the City’s Accessory […]

BOLO April 21: Protest Cards for Home Trash Pick-up Fee to be Mailed to Affected Households

April 20, 2025 UCCA 0

Be on the lookout (BOLO) Home Trash Pick-up Fee Protest Cards to be Mailed to Affected Households the week of April 21. From the San […]

City Council Talks Trash Fees at Monday, April 14, Meeting; Votes to Move the Fee Proposal Forward

April 13, 2025 UCCA 0

From the SDUT April 18: Time for bullied San Diegans to fight back, only starting with trash fee Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from the  San […]

Costa Verde Center at Nobel and Genesee sold for $124M

February 14, 2025 UCCA 0

February 14, 2025: Costa Verde Center near UTC sold for $124M: The shuttered Costa Verde Center, which takes up 13.9 acres just opposite Westfield UTC […]

In the Aftermath of the October 31 Montezuma Fire – Reduce Exposure & Increase Structure Hardening

November 20, 2024 UCCA 0

By Diane Ahern; sources SD Union Tribune, College Times Courier, University City Fire Safe Council, FSC of San Diego County: The recent Montezuma Fire, which […]

SDUT: Housing project could add 2,200 units in eight buildings at Campus Point in University City

November 10, 2024 UCCA 0

Proposal for Campus Point Drive in University City across from Scripps Memorial Hospital is the latest large residential development planned for close to La Jolla. […]

SDUT: City unveils new $22 million fire station and city’s first electric engine in Torrey Pines

October 18, 2024 UCCA 0

UCCA president Jemma Samala and UCPG chair Chris Nielsen were among many city and community leaders who attended the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony […]

City Council Approves Its Vision for Future Development in Hillcrest and University City

August 1, 2024 UCCA 0

City Says: “Plans help address housing crisis, celebrate unique community culture, promote job growth and implement climate and equity goals.” From a News Release from […]

From the Union Tribune: With a sweeping blueprint for its future, San Diego acknowledges the lasting imprint of segregation — and seeks to reverse it

July 22, 2024 UCCA 0

How to Join and Participate in City Council Meetings: https://www.sandiego.gov/cityclerk/participate Please note that Public Comment may be submitted using the webform indicating the comment type […]

Agenda for July 10, 2024: UCCA meets in person at the University Community Library on Wed, July 10

July 6, 2024 UCCA 0

From UCCA Community Association President Jemma Samala: University City Community Association (UCCA) will host an in-person general public meeting on Wednesday, July 10, at the […]

SDUT: City’s Land Use and Housing Committee approves plans for Hillcrest and University City

June 14, 2024 UCCA 0

From San Diego Union Tribune published June 13, 2024 at 7:26 p.m., updated June 13, 2024 at 9:18 p.m.: Proposals to potentially double the populations […]

SDUT: San Diego’s mobility master plan lays out grand aims — and sets priorities for neighborhood projects

December 25, 2023 UCCA 0

San Diego’s mobility master plan lays out grand aims and sets priorities for neighborhood projects; it faces criticism for not prioritizing the city’s most car-dependent […]

SDUT: San Diego OKs sweeping package of new incentives to build housing, and a controversial change to a current one

December 13, 2023 UCCA 0

The council voted 7-1 for the package, including a policy update that critics say could worsen segregation. BY DAVID GARRICK, DEC. 12, 2023: San Diego […]

Union-Tribune: Planning Commission supports Housing Action Package 2.0 but votes against Senate Bill 10 (SB10)

August 3, 2023 UCCA 0

San Diego’s sweeping Housing Action Package 2.0 moves forward without Senate Bill 10, its biggest element. As posted by the SDUT August 3, 2023: San Diego’s […]

SDUT: Can University City handle twice as many people, jobs and homes? What’s in the proposed community plan update?

December 26, 2022 UCCA 0

As published by the San Diego Union Tribune 12/26/2022: Can University City handle twice as many people, jobs and homes? That’s what San Diego has […]

SDUT: Leadership changes are coming to some key San Diego City Council panels; One member calls them ‘divisive’

December 16, 2022 UCCA 0

As reported by the San Diego Union Tribune: Some significant leadership changes are coming to San Diego’s City Council committees, where new legislation and policies […]

Mon, Dec 12, 2022 @ 10 AM: Election Results Certification and Inauguration Day for newly elected City Councilmembers

December 12, 2022 UCCA 0

➡️ Please note: The University City News website and print newsletter are free to read but are not free to produce and print and maintain. UCCA […]

Pure Water: Construction of sewage recycling pipeline expected to disrupt University City and other neighborhoods this summer and fall

May 4, 2022 UCCA 0

From the San Diego Union Tribune: Neighborhoods across northern San Diego will be disrupted by tunneling and pipeline construction this summer when work kicks into […]

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  • Miramar Air Show 2025, America’s Air Show, is (Almost) Ready for Takeoff July 18, 2025
  • Construction Alert: Governor Drive at Mercer for week of July 20 July 16, 2025
  • SDUT: San Diego council reluctantly OKs controversial housing development in Encanto July 16, 2025
  • Library on Governor to Close Temporarily for Improvement Work July 14, 2025
  • UCCA Meets on Tuesday, July 15, 2025; will you join us? Agenda Posted July 10, 2025
  • Tue, Jul 15: Updated Fire Hazard Map discussion and vote at City Council July 10, 2025
  • Sun July 13: 2025 Backpacks (and Hygiene Products) For Kids July 10, 2025
  • Animal Lovers, Beware of Pet Adoption Scams July 10, 2025
  • Starting July 13 2025 – It’s a “Summer of Tributes” at the University City Summer Concerts July 6, 2025
  • Zoom Recording for July 8 2025 – UCPG Planning Group meets in hybrid format with Zoom option at 6 PM July 5, 2025
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

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 2025, 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.

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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