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Fire Hazard Severity Zones maps, Home Hardening and Defensible Space Tips from the Office of the State Fire Marshal

March 27, 2025 UCCA 0

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?

March 24, 2025 UCCA 0

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

March 2, 2025 UCCA 0

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

February 26, 2025 UCCA 0

☘️🌷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, […]

More than 2 million acres of local land in California designated as ‘high’ or ‘very high’ fire danger areas

February 18, 2025 UCCA 0

By Julie Cart.  This story was originally published on February 11, 2025 by CalMatters. Reflecting intensifying wildfires and updated science, new state maps designate more […]

Fire Prevention and Preparation: Will You Do Something Now?

February 10, 2025 UCCA 0

Courtesy of UC Fire Safe Council board member and Ex-Fire Chief William H. Beck: Firefighters dedicate their careers to protecting homes and property from devastating […]

Recording available for Tue Jan 28: Community Planners Committee Request Building Moratorium in Fire Hazard Zones

January 26, 2025 UCCA 0

January 29 update: At its meeting on Tuesday, January 28, the Community Planners Committee (CPC) approved a motion to write a formal recommendation to the […]

Fire Safe Council provides Community Preparedness and Response Information

January 23, 2025 UCCA 0

Courtesy of the University City Fire Safe Council, what follows is a list of some of the resources available to residents to make homes and […]

Planning Group & UCCA Updates for January 2025 – plus Code Enforcement and Prepare for Emergency

January 11, 2025 UCCA 0

Hello Neighbor! Hello University City! We hope your New Year is off to a healthy and safe start. With all the concern about wildfire in […]

Zoom Recording Update for Jan 13 2025: Fire Safe Council meets at 6:30 PM; Ready, Set, Go!

January 11, 2025 UCCA 0

Two updates posted 01-14-2025: Zoom Recording of the Monday, January 13, 2025, Fire Safe Council meeting is now available.  To view the Zoom recording, copy […]

Stay Informed with Genasys Protect and Alert San Diego; Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone

January 9, 2025 UCCA 0

Staying informed is essential to your successful preparedness during an emergency. The City’s Office of Emergency Services has resources for information on Current Incidents, Evacuations, […]

January 8 2025: Santa Ana Winds with Red Flag Warning; could impact flights at MCAS Miramar (Joe Foss Field)

January 8, 2025 UCCA 0

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a high wind and red flag fire warning for much of San Diego County. More information at NWS […]

Christmas Tree Recycling Program 2024-2025

December 25, 2024 UCCA 0

From the City of San Diego: The annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program begins the day after Christmas, Dec. 26, 2024 and runs through Jan. 16, 2025 and features 16 drop-off […]

Are You Prepared for Floods, Earthquakes, and Fires? Make Sure with these Emergency Preparedness Resources

December 18, 2024 UCCA 0

It’s always a good time to get prepared. Find resources to help you prepare for emergencies such as earthquakes, fires, and floods on the City […]

In the Aftermath of the October 31 Montezuma Fire – Reduce Exposure & Increase Structure Hardening

November 20, 2024 UCCA 0

By Diane Ahern; sources SD Union Tribune, College Times Courier, University City Fire Safe Council, FSC of San Diego County: The recent Montezuma Fire, which […]

Santa Ana Winds with Red Flag Warning Wednesday & Thursday

November 6, 2024 UCCA 0

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a red flag fire warning for much of San Diego County effective Wednesday and Thursday. In a video […]

Save the Date November 2024 with Newsletter and Short List of University City News, Community Meetings & Events

October 30, 2024 UCCA 0

👋Hello University City! Thank you for reading (and sharing) this post with University City’s Save-the-Date for November. We hope you are doing well and that […]

Sunday, November 3: Reset Your Clocks and Fall Back Into Safety

October 29, 2024 UCCA 0

A message from the University City Fire Safe Council: Each year, daylight saving time starts on the second Sunday of March and ends on the […]

Halloween Safety Tips from the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department; Trunk or Treat on Wed, Oct 30

October 28, 2024 UCCA 0

👉 Please make plans to vote if you haven’t already done so. We have many options in University City including Drop Boxes and Vote Centers […]

SDUT: City unveils new $22 million fire station and city’s first electric engine in Torrey Pines

October 18, 2024 UCCA 0

UCCA president Jemma Samala and UCPG chair Chris Nielsen were among many city and community leaders who attended the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony […]

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  • Community Association UCCA Meets In-Person at the University Community Library on Tue, Nov 17, at 5:30 pm

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  • Senior Watch November Update – Managing Your Finances, Sing-Along, Senior Luncheon, and Walking on Wednesday

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  • Draft 2027 General Plan Amendment is Available for Public Review and Comment

    November 10, 2026 0
  • Zoom Recording for Tue Nov 10 – UCPG Planning Group meets in hybrid format with Zoom option at 6 PM

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  • 6705 Robbins Way Lot Split and Four New Homes – DSD Notice of Public Hearing on Nov 19, 2026

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  • Sun Nov 8 – Family Bike Ride on Governor from Stresemann to Standley Park

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Who and What is UCCA?

University City Community Association (UCCA) is a volunteer non-profit 501(c)(4) organization funded through membership dues, which provides and promotes the civic, cultural, social, educational and recreational development and improvement in University City (a neighborhood of San Diego, CA).

UCCA provides a forum where the interests of residents may be expressed and contributions made to the protection of life and property in the community. And we are volunteers!

UniversityCityNews.org is the website of UCCA. 

➡️Please note: Information and advertising items included for publication in our print newsletter or on our websites or shared at our community meetings do not constitute an endorsement by the University City Community Association (UCCA) organization or its board members.⬅️

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3298 Governor Dr, PO Box 22574
San Diego, CA 92122

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Email: universitycitynews@gmail.com

Be the Eyes and Ears of UC: The University City Community Association Newsletter is comprised of information sent to the editor. The association does not have reporters, photographers or staff. You are welcome to write and submit articles and story suggestions that pertain to community and residents.

We welcome community contributors. For more information, visit : https://www.universitycitynews.org/ucca-newsletter-archives/

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Event Notice!  Due to changing conditions and evolving technologies, events and meetings listed in the print newsletter are subject to change and may have been rescheduled or are held via Zoom or other video conferencing software.

Please check with your event planner or venue for more information.

General Meetings: In 2026, UCCA general meetings will be every other month in person on the third Tuesday of the month at the Library at 4155 Governor Drive from 5:30 to 7:30 PM or at the Standley Recreation Center Center 3585 Governor Drive.

General meetings will be January, March, May, July, September, and November. In addition, UCCA will periodically host special one-topic meetings. Please refer to the current newsletter for the schedule.

For a list of current events, visit https://www.universitycitynews.org/category/events/

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