SD Water and Sewer Rate Hikes Update
Courtesy of Mike Frattali: The City Council voted on October 28 to increase sewer rates by 31% over the next four years and water rates by 31% […]
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SDUT – Direct Potable Reuse (DPR) – a new way to turn sewage into drinking water – Pure Water Phase Two
SDUT October 26, 2025: San Diego may shift the second phase of the city’s Pure Water sewage recycling system to a more efficient purification method […]
SDUT: Shuttered Costa Verde Center slated to be razed early next year
SDUT October 23, 2025: Owner of the Westfield UTC-adjacent property is moving forward with demolition plans after securing a land-use change that allows for residential […]
Trash Tax: SDUT reports San Diegans flood county offices over increased property taxes
From San Diego Union Tribune October 22, 2025: A new $500 charge for many San Diego homeowners has caused confusion. Thousands of city of San […]
SDUT: Newsom signs SB 79; San Diego already allows dense housing near transit — but cities like Santee and El Cajon could see big changes
From the San Diego Union Tribune published online October 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM PDT: Gov. Gavin Newsom signed controversial legislation Friday that overrides local […]
What now? It’s your October 2025 Mid-Month Update with Costa Verde News and Halloween Events and More
Hello University City! October got off to a fast start when the first of the month was on a Wednesday! A mid-week start always seems […]
SDUT: Parents be warned: e-dirt bikes are not e-bicycles. And they are not legal on city streets.
San Diego police say kids are riding them on streets, and parents might not realize difference between e-dirt bikes and e-bicycles. San Diego police Traffic […]
Happy Labor Day Weekend 2025 University City
UCCA wishes all a safe and happy Labor Day Weekend. Relax and enjoy the day off. A special thank you to those who are working […]
SDUT: The city is considering changes to Old Town sidewalks, cannabis business signage, housing near MCAS Miramar, businesses in City Heights, and much more
As published by the San Diego Union Tribune 08/17/2025: It’s time for San Diego’s giant batch of development rule changes — more than 140 this […]
SDUT: Irvine Company adding hundreds of apartments to University City office campus
Update April 15, 2026, from UCPG Planning Group re Item #10 Information Item for Irvine Co. Redevelopment of The Plaza along Genesee: Zoom recording now […]
SDUT: Additional “brush rigs” and new helicopter for SD Fire-Rescue Dept
As published by the San Diego Union Tribune on August 7, 2025: When San Diego’s fire season hits its peak this year, there should be […]
SDUT: Watchdog panel says San Diego chronically breaks the law on developer impact fees (DIF)
As published July 31, 2025 by the San Diego Union Tribune: A county watchdog panel is raising new concerns about how San Diego spends and […]
SDUT: San Diego’s new ADU cap is official. But don’t expect it to stop giant projects already in the pipeline.
‘The ordinance before you does not include a retroactive provision,’ a city lawyer told concerned council members on July 22. From the San Diego Union […]
Last Chance for Public Comment before Tue, July 22 City Council Accessory Dwelling Unit / ADU Amendments Adoption
There is still time to share your thoughts about the proposed rollback of the bonus ADU incentives and ADU regulations. The City Council proposal places […]
SDUT: San Diego council reluctantly OKs controversial housing development in Encanto
Update 07/20/2025: Last Chance for Public Comment before Tue, July 22 City Council Accessory Dwelling Unit / ADU Amendments Adoption As published by the SD […]
Costa Verde Reimagined as a Mix of Housing and Community Serving Spaces
Updated 9/23/2025: After the Planning Commission meeting on September 11, the Costa Verde proposal heads to City Council on October 20. When available, the October […]
Gloria Administration’s ADU Program Reforms Advance to Land Use & Housing Committee
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
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
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: Costa Verde Center near UTC sold for $124M: The shuttered Costa Verde Center, which takes up 13.9 acres just opposite Westfield UTC […]
