Sat, Nov 15: Fire Safety at Home at 2 PM
UCCA’s Senior Watch and the UC Fire Safe Council invite you to join us for an informative presentation by retired New York Fire Chief William […]
SDFD – Fire Safe Council
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 […]
April 2025 University City News print newsletter PDF is now online; delivery begins this weekend
From UCCA”s President Jemma Samala: I was out of town for most of March, and I can’t believe it’s April already – time for spring cleaning […]
Air Station Miramar issues “burn notice” for Saturday, March 29, 2025
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar has issued a controlled burn notice for Saturday, March 29, 2025: The MCAS Miramar Air Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) […]
Fire Hazard Severity Zones maps, Home Hardening and Defensible Space Tips from the Office of the State Fire Marshal
The updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps and recent wildfires have prompted many property owners and residents to learn more about how to prevent and prepare […]
New fire maps put nearly 4 million Californians in hazardous zones. What does that mean for the people who live there?
By Ben Christopher March 24, 2025 CalMatters: In summary : CalFire released its fourth and final round of color-coded hazard maps. Different colors come with different rules. […]
March 4 2025 – Fire Protection Zone 0 Workshop re CA’s new Defensible Space regulations
From the CA Board of Forestry and Fire Protection: In response to the Governor’s Executive Order, N-18-25, the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection will […]
Save the Date March 2025 with Newsletter and Short List of University City News, Community Meet-Ups & Events
☘️🌷Hello University City! Happy March University City! Let’s get ready to Spring Forward with UCCA’s University City News print newsletter. Q: What do Bob Harvey, […]
