City Advances Plan to Implement New State Law SB 79 that Encourages More Homes Near Transit
From Inside San Diego: The City of San Diego is advancing a locally tailored approach to implement a new California law [SB 79] that encourages […]
SDFD – Fire Safe Council
UC Fire Safe Council is hosting two public events in May – May 11 Zoom and May 16 Resource Fair
The University City Fire Safe Council is hosting two public events in May: Zoom on Monday, May 11, at 6 pm. Learn how to create a […]
SDUT : April’s unseasonably warm, dry weather increased wildfire risk across San Diego County
By Gary Robbins | The San Diego Union-Tribune | PUBLISHED: April 30, 2026 at 5:00 AM PDT: April will go into the history books as […]
Saturday, May 9: Dumpster Day, District 6 – Save the Date May 2026; News & Event Highlights
Saturday, May 9: Dumpster Day, District 6: Time for some spring cleaning? 🌷 Join our office for a FREE Dumpster Day on Saturday, May 9, […]
May 2026 University City News print newsletter PDF is now online; delivery begins this weekend
Hello University City and Hello May! University City Community Association (UCCA)’s University City News May 2026 PDF newsletter is here ➡️➡️➡️ Print copies are expected […]
SDFD releases Zone 0 Guidelines for Existing Structures
From the City of San Diego, April 22, 2026, the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Releases Zone 0 Guidelines for Existing Structures: The San Diego Fire-Rescue […]
Mon, April 13: Everything you Need to Know about Zone Zero but Were Afraid to Ask
The University City Fire Safe Council will host a Zoom Meet on Monday, April 13, at 6 pm with the latest information on Zone Zero […]
Wed, Apr 1 – CPR / AED Workshop at North University Library
SD Fire-Rescue Department’s Project Heartbeat will host a free CPR / AED Workshop on Wednesday, April 1, from 1 to 2 pm, at the North […]
Pre-Fire Planning: Fire Safe Your Home and Neighborhood
🔥The work you complete today may save your home and protect a firefighter tomorrow. [Ref: Ready Set Go page 3.]* From Diane Ahern, University City […]
Sat Mar 14: Fire Safe Your Neighborhood
Saturday, March 14, from 1 to 3 pm, at University Village Neighborhood Park at the corner of Florey and Cather, 7100 Florey Street, it’s Fire […]
State-Mandated ‘Zone Zero’ Requirements Set to Go into Effect to Build Wildfire Resilience
From Inside San Diego published 02/12/2026: Effective today, Zone Zero requirements apply to all new structures built in designated Very High Fire Severity Zones within the […]
Zoom Recording for Mon, Feb 16: Fire Safe Your Place with the UC Fire Safe Council
The Zoom Recording and Presentation for the Monday, February 16, Zoom meet up is now available: Zoom Recording – Copy this Passcode : was+Q?=6 Zoom […]
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 […]
Mon, Feb 16: Fire Safe Your Place – Zone Zero, Defensible Space, and Home Hardening for Fire Safety
🔥Join Zoom meeting on Monday, February 16, 6 pm : : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81426760858?pwd=Y241NWdVVTlsdDdMUUgrVHBrcHZ5dz09 🔥Fire Safe Your Place presentation: FSC Fire Safe Your Place – Feb 16 2026_compressed […]
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 […]
