SDGE: Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) a possibility in San Diego and County
From San Diego Gas and Electric (SDGE): As California’s climate conditions have changed, the traditional idea of a fire “season” has evolved into a year-long […]
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Fire Weather Watch in San Diego for Thursday and Friday, October 10 and 11, 2019
From the San Diego County News Center: The National Weather Service issued a Fire Weather Watch from early Thursday (October 10, 2019) through late Friday. […]
CAL FIRE Prepares To Add New Aerial Attack Plane
From the County of San Diego Communications Office: While San Diego has more locally stationed resources to fight fire from the air than any other […]
Ready, Set, Go: Getting ready for wildfire in University City
From UCCA’s newsletter editor Jemma Samala: The room was packed last month at the University Community Library when Charles Butler, Code Compliance Officer SD Fire-Rescue […]
Back-to-School Safety Reminders
As children across San Diego head back to school, you can help them arrive safely by staying focused on the road. Eliminate distractions behind the […]
SDFD: Ready, Set, Go; learn Wildfire and Disaster Preparedness on Saturday, August 24
Be prepared! Learn how to set up a personal family disaster plan and how to reduce your risk of wildfire in this program from the San […]
August 24: SD Fire Department: Ready, Set, Go; Wildfire and Disaster Preparedness
No one knows when or where the next major wildfire will occur in our region. But it is a question of when — not if […]
University City community public meeting Wednesday, July 10, 2019; agenda items sought
July 8 update: UCCA issues preliminary agenda for July 10 meeting; agenda available for download at UNIVERSITY CITY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION JULY 10 2019 preliminary agenda […]
ShakeAlert (Earthquake Early Warning) test scheduled for 11 AM, Thursday, June 27
All cell phones in San Diego County area will receive this test message at 11 AM on Thursday, June 27, 2019, to test ShakeAlert, the […]
National drug take back day: Saturday, April 27
Saturday is DEA National Drug Take Back Day. This event helps keep dangerous drugs off the streets. Please see the attached flyer to find a […]
City Breaks Ground on Fire Station 50 in University City
On Thursday, April 4, 2019, Mayor Kevin Faulconer, Councilmember Barbara Bry and San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Chief Colin Stowell, accompanied by UCPG chair Chris Neilsen […]
UC Community Association meets and greets on Wed, March 13; issues preliminary agenda
On Wednesday, March 13, UCCA hosts Neighbor Networking at 5:30, community meeting at 6 PM. All are welcome. Please join us. UCCA issues preliminary agenda for […]
Weekend Project: Spring forward Saturday night and improve your household safety
The County News Center reminds San Diego residents to change your clocks forward one hour Saturday night for Daylight Saving Time. And while you’re at […]
Meet the Artist Open House: Susan Zoccola to create artwork for Fire Station No. 50 in University City
Join Susan Zoccola for an artist open house on Saturday, January 12, at the North University Community Library to learn about her proposed artwork and […]
Christmas tree fires, while rare, are unusually deadly. Some simple precautions can keep the holiday season safe.
The winter holiday season should be a joyous time of year. However, certain types of fires and injuries are associated with holiday decorating. Based on […]
Don’t be Caught Off Guard by an Emergency: Register with AlertSanDiego
Recent devastating wildfires throughout our state and the most recent Red Flag Warning in our county have served as critical reminders that we must do […]
Friday, October 19: Santa Ana conditions – SDFR and MCAS Miramar
From SDFR – Beginning Friday, October 19, 2018 at 8 a.m., SD Fire-Rescue will add five additional brush engines and two water tenders to our […]
UCCA (University City’s Community Association) meets Wednesday, October 10
Update re UCCA Delegate to Plan Update Subcommittee: At its October 2018 meeting, the UCCA board approved Katie Nelson Rodolico to serve as UCCA’s delegate with Deanna […]
Presidential Alert: Emergency System Test Scheduled for Wednesday, October 3
Mobile phones will emit a special tone and vibrate as they receive an emergency test message on October 3. It is part of a nationwide […]
County News Center: Vehicles Remain a Top Cause of Local Wildfires
Wildfires are the biggest disaster risk San Diegans face regularly, and most are caused by people in some way. In fact, vehicle-related fires are in […]