Know your Fire Zones for Fire Safety and Disaster Response
Zones are used by public safety officials such as the police and fire departments to quickly and efficiently notify residents when action is required: for […]
SDFD – Fire Safe Council
Mon, Feb 16: Zone Zero, Defensible Space, and Home Hardening for Fire Safety
Zone Zero is the area closest to a structure’s outer walls, the space from zero to five feet surrounding a home or other structure. The […]
SDUT: Residents and firefighters weigh in on new San Diego fire prevention rules
Zone Zero requires that homes in areas with ‘very high’ fire risk have nothing flammable within five feet by February 2027. Some residents want flexibility […]
Zone Zero: Homeowners must Comply with Regulations to Ban Flammable Material within 5 Feet of Home
San Diego just fast-tracked new fire-safety rules for homes. Here’s what homeowners should know. Thousands of homeowners will soon have to comply with controversial ‘Zone […]
Fire Safe Council: Dec 18, 2025 SD updates to Fire and Wildland-Urban Interface Codes at Planning Commission
On December 18, the Planning Commission will host a workshop to learn about and discuss the updated fire codes for Wildland-Urban Interface within the City […]
It’s Almost Turkey Day: Take the annual Cook-Safely Quiz and check out the Deep-Fried Turkey Tips
From the County News Center: Thanksgiving. For home chefs, it’s the Oscars, the Super Bowl, the biggest, feast-i-est day of the year. And the quickest […]
Sat, Nov 15: Fire Safety at Home at 2 PM
Update 11/15/2025: Were you there? Great turnout! Thanks so our presenter – Retired Fire Chief Bill Beck – and to our sponsors including the University […]
Save the Date November 2025; >Have you heard about this?<
Hello University City! It’s November and it’s Gratitude Month. At UCCA, we are grateful for you and all who support UCCA’s community efforts with their […]
November 2025 University City News print newsletter PDF is now online; delivery begins this weekend
Did you know that University City is celebrating 65 years as a community this year? Check it out at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/history-of-uc/ The University City News (PDF […]
The Power and Danger of Lithium-Ion Batteries – Charge into Fire Safety
From the National Fire Protection Association: Most of the electronics we use in our homes every day — smartphones, tablets, power and lawn tools, laptops, e-cigarettes, […]
Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety
From the Earthquake Country Alliance : The Alliance has worked with experts in earthquake science, preparedness, and mitigation to develop this step-by-step guide for staying […]
Save the Date September 2025 plus Newsletter and Short List of University City News, Meet-Ups & Events
Did you know that University City is celebrating 65 years as a community this year? Check it out at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/history-of-uc/ Hello University City! 🌞 It’s […]
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 […]
Tue, Jul 15: Updated Fire Hazard Map discussion and vote at City Council
City Council will hear an ‘Ordinance to Designate Fire Hazard Severity Zones’ on July 15, 2025. In California, local agencies, including the City of San […]
Save the Date July 2025 plus Newsletter and Short List of University City News, Meet-Ups & Events
Updated 7/20/2025 with City Council News – Last Chance for Public Comment before Tue, July 22 City Council Accessory Dwelling Unit / ADU Amendments Adoption: […]
Cal Fire: Start at the house and work your way out
From Cal Fire: Prepare you home and property for wildfire. Start at the house and work your way out. First, ensure you harden your home […]
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 […]
Tue Apr 22: UC Talks One on One Conversation with SDFD Chief Robert Logan
Updated May 1, 2025: In April, UCCA continued its UC Talks One-on-One conversations by hosting SDFD Fire Chief Robert Logan and Fire Marshal Tony Tosca […]
UC Talks One & One with Fire Chief Robert Logan on Tuesday, April 22, at 6 pm
UCCA hosts a special UC Talks One & One Conversation with SDFD Chief Robert Logan on Tuesday, April 22 at 6 PM, at the Community […]
Save the Date April 2025 +++ Newsletter and Short List of News, Community Meet-Ups & Events
☔🏖️🌷No fooling University City! It’s April! Let’s get the new month started with UCCA’s University City News newsletter and Save-the-Date. But first … a quick […]
