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Get Prepared during Red Cross Preparedness Month with Wildfire and Home Fire presentations Sept 8 and Sept 29, 2021

September 8, 2021 UCCA 0

From Melissa Altman, Regional Preparedness Manager, American Red Cross Southern California Region: September is National Preparedness month and to celebrate the Red Cross will be […]

Fire Safe Council granted Fire Agency approval for University City’s first Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP 2021)

September 7, 2021 UCCA 0

From University City Fire Safe Council president Diane Ahern: The University City Fire Safe Council is pleased and proud to announce that the Community Wildfire […]

Evacuation Planning starts at Home; Plan and Practice your personal Fire Drill today

September 6, 2021 UCCA 0

Courtesy of the American Red Cross: Having smoke alarms that work is very important, but that’s not the only thing that will keep you and […]

UCCA releases agenda for community meeting on Wed, Sept 8, 2021; save date for upcoming events

September 6, 2021 UCCA 0

From UCCA president Barry Bernstein: UCCA wishes all in our community a healthy and happy and safe Labor Day holiday. Please note our tentative agenda […]

As fire risks rise in San Diego area, insurance companies increasingly drop policies

September 3, 2021 UCCA 0

Insurance companies increasingly drop homes throughout San Diego County as fire risks rise. Why this matters: The City of San Diego is required by the […]

International Coastal Cleanup Day 2021: San Diego County’s Largest Environmental Cleanup Returns on September 18

August 31, 2021 UCCA 0

Free online volunteer registration opens September 1, 2021 at CleanupDay.org. Volunteer groups expected to grow significantly from 2020. Courtesy Press Release — SAN DIEGO COUNTY (August 25, […]

Here’s another reason to get the SD Emergency App – Earthquake Early Warnings with ShakeReadySD

August 26, 2021 UCCA 0

From the SD County News Center: SD Emergency App Users Now Can Have Earthquake Early Warning. The County of San Diego’s SD Emergency app is […]

Wed, August 11, 2021: FEMA to Conduct Emergency Alert Systems Testing

August 10, 2021 UCCA 0

From the County News Center: Televisions, radios and some cellphones will receive a test message as part of a nationwide emergency alert systems test on […]

Councilmember LaCava’s District 1 Email for July 2021: San Diego is getting hot and with increased temperature comes a heightened fire risk

July 22, 2021 UCCA 0

This is an excerpt from an email from District 1 Councilmember Joe LaCava: Friends, San Diego is getting hot and with increased temperature comes a heightened fire […]

San Diego Fire and Partner Agencies are Ready to Respond to Wildfires, Are You? Tips to Get Ready Today

July 17, 2021 UCCA 0

From the County News Center: Drought, high temperature and other factors are combining to create historic wildfire conditions, and County officials want to make sure […]

Stay Informed in an Emergency with these Mobile Device Apps and Notification Systems

July 14, 2021 UCCA 0

From the University City Fire Safe Council: San Diego’s fire season is year-round. We are experiencing one of the driest periods in state history. It’s […]

FIREWORKS SAFETY: Don’t Spark a Fire this Fourth of July; fireworks are illegal in the City and County of San Diego

July 2, 2021 UCCA 0

From the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department: If you live in San Diego, there’s really only one thing you need to know about consumer fireworks: all […]

Union-Tribune: Fire inspections expand beyond brush and weeds to cover structural issues; complaints getting more attention; new policies help prepare San Diego for 2021 wildfire season

June 27, 2021 UCCA 0

As published online in the San Diego Union-Tribune June 25, 2021: San Diego officials say they feel better prepared for what appears to be an […]

A University City teen created the @CalFireBot to notify users of wildfire calls in the state; @SDFireBot for San Diego calls

June 26, 2021 UCCA 0

From CBS 8: A local teen is on a mission to help people prepare for wildfires. Bennett Kedrosky created the Twitter @CalFireBot (a bot that tweets […]

Do you live in a canyon rim home? Door-to-door brush management inspections begin soon in the University City area

June 22, 2021 UCCA 0

Information from the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department: Starting in the next 4 to 6 weeks, the Fire-Rescue Department’s Fire Prevention Bureau staff will begin conducting […]

Sunday, June 20, 2021: Water Safety Days at Beach Front Parks continue at Ellen Browning Scripps Park in La Jolla

June 18, 2021 UCCA 0

From the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department: The San Diego coast is a popular destination for visitors and residents alike, keeping the San Diego Fire-Rescue Lifeguard […]

It’s Boot Drive week! On Thursday, firefighters Fill the Boot to raise money for the Burn Institute’s burn survivor services and fire prevention programs

June 15, 2021 UCCA 0

From SDFD and the Burn Institute: The annual “Fill the Boot” Firefighter Boot Drive is Thursday, June 17, 2021. Help our firefighters raise money to […]

It’s Back! Toyota Water Safety Days Summer 2021; next date is Sunday, June 13 in Mission Beach

June 10, 2021 UCCA 0

From the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department: You already know this: The San Diego coast is a popular destination for visitors and residents alike. But did […]

Camp Pendleton issues Smoke Advisory due to Wildland Fire School training

June 7, 2021 UCCA 0

As posted on Camp Pendleton Facebook @MCIWPendletonCA: This week, smoke will be visible due to the annual Wildland Fire School. From 7-11 June, CPFD will be […]

SD Fire-Rescue Department firefighters train to respond to canyon brush fires

June 4, 2021 UCCA 0

From Facebook San Diego Fire-Rescue Department @SDFDofficial: In May, SD Fire-Rescue firefighters completed a specially designed in-service training (IST) focused on wildland firefighting. The scenario […]

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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

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  • 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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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/

Event Notices

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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