Take a FireWise Garden Tour at the Water Conservation Garden
From Lee Swanson, University City Fire Safe Council: If you are looking for landscape ideas that comply with the guidelines for defensible space, the Water […]
SDFD – Fire Safe Council
Zone 0 and What’s Good for the Green Bin is also Good for Fire Safety
The City of San Diego provides weekly organic waste [green bin] recycling collection services to homes serviced by the City’s Environmental Services Department. If the […]
Protect What You Love: SDFD Zone 0, Defensible Space for Property Owners, and Ready Set Go!
The Ready Set Go Guide provides tips and tools you need to prepare for wildland fire threats, gain situational awareness when a fire starts, and […]
Summer Concerts 2026 begin Sunday July 12; Let’s Go University City!
In University City, Summer is just getting started. But first, UCCA would like to thank all the volunteers, venders, and supporters who made the UC […]
Tue Jul 14, 6 PM: SDC FSC presents Tales of Wildfire Survival and Evacuation
From the San Diego County Fire Safe Council: The Fire Safe Council of San Diego County, in partnership with the United States Wildland Fire Service, […]
SDRFF Announces 2026 Project SAFE Grants to Local Fire Safe Councils; UC Fire Safe Council One of Over 30 Grant Awardees
The University City Fire Safe Council thanks the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation for supporting the University City Fire Safe Council with a grant to […]
Save the Date July / August 2026 – News & Event Highlights
It’s July and University City Community Association (UCCA)’s University City News July / August 2026 PDF newsletter is here! Print copies are expected to be […]
July / August 2026 University City News newsletter PDF is now online; delivery begins this weekend
Surprise Surprise! University City Community Association (UCCA)’s University City News July / August 2026 PDF newsletter is here! Print copies are expected to be available […]
Insurance Institute: Living with Wildfire and Reducing Fire Losses
According to the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety, 4.8 million U.S. homes have been identified at high or extreme risk of wildfire, with […]
SDUT Editorial Board: City should prioritize limiting severe fire risks
The June 5 publication by the UT Editorial Board mentions University City as a community with pre-fire conditions similar to those which existed in the Los […]
Zoom recording for Mon Jun 8, 6 pm, FSC presents Fire Safe Your Home Insurance
Thanks to all who joined the FSC Zoom Meet on June 8. In case you missed it, the Zoom recording for the May 8, 2026, Fire […]
FSC Hosts Resource Fair during National Wildfire Awareness Month
May is National Wildfire Awareness Month, dedicated to educating people about the dangers of wildfire and the simple steps we all can take to make […]
Guide to Defensible Space for Property Owners – Zone 0 and Phased Compliance Timeline
🔥The SD Fire-Rescue Department understands there will be a cost impact on property owners to comply with the State-mandated Zone 0 program. 🔥Therefore, a plan […]
SDUT: Garden Mastery – Master Gardener Working with California’s new Zone Zero Defensible Space
From the San Diego Union Tribune published May 9, 2026: Garden Mastery: Working with California’s new ‘Zone Zero’ home fire safety perimeter. Here are ways […]
Zone 0 and Defensible Space for Property Owners
The UC Fire Safe Council will host a Resource Fair at Standley Park on Saturday, May 16, from 10 to 12 noon, with information about […]
Sat, May 16, 10 to 12 noon: UCCA‘s Community Hours with Jemma Samala
You’re invited! Please join UCCA’s president Jemma on Saturday, May 16, from 10 to 12 noon, at the Fire Safe Council Resource Fair at Standley […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
