UC Talks delves into social injustice, mental health, public schools, and faith community
While many of us have spent much of the Spring and Summer coping with the unknowns related to current events, UC Talks host Jemma Samala […]
UC Talks podcasts
Have you seen and heard this? UC Talks podcasts are now available on both YouTube and SoundCloud
UC Talks – Podcasts featuring conversations, interviews, and news of University City, are now available on both YouTube and SoundCloud. It seems as though everyone […]
UC Talks with Randall Tonini, founder and pastor at Grace City Church
Originally, we thought we’d be talking to Randall Tonini as the chair of the 4th of July UC Celebration. (Randall has been the volunteer chair […]
UC Talks with Mary Baker-Ericzen, Clinical Psychologist, about Mental Health
Mental health and mental illness are important topics, especially during the trauma of living during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode of UC Talks, Host […]
World Premier Video: University City loves its public school Teachers!
University City knows how much our local teachers and staff mean to our community. This year’s COVID-19 environment has created many challenges for all. Photos […]
UC Talks with John Lee Evans, President of the San Diego School Board
John Lee Evans, San Diego Unified School Board President, was the guest on UC Talks on June 20, 2020. Host Jemma Samala talks with him […]
UC Talks with Liana Alston, the creator of the Nextdoor group UC Residents Against Racism!
Liana Alston grew up in University City. As a black woman, after the killing of George Floyd, she felt compelled to share a post on […]
June 2020 University City News newsletter is now available as a podcast; listen on SoundCloud
UC Talks is a hyper-local podcast that features conversations, interviews, and news of University City. It’s managed by the University City Community Association (UCCA). To […]
What’s it like to be a High School Senior during COVID-19 restrictions? UC Talks with three Centurion Seniors
UC Talks host Jemma Samala talks with University City High School seniors about what it’s like experiencing their last semester while under stay-at-home orders. Centurion […]
UC Talks with Chris Nielsen of the UC Planning Group
Chris Nielsen, president of the University Community Planning Group chats with UC Talks host Jemma Samala about the purpose and set up of the planning […]
UC Talks Podcasts featuring conversations, interviews, and news of University City, are now available on both YouTube and SoundCloud
It seems as though everyone is using Zoom and so is UC Talks! Podcast host Jemma Samala chats with local leaders and neighbors in University […]
UC Talks with Anthony Davis, 2020 Pulitzer Prize winner for Music for “The Central Park Five”
Anthony Davis, 2020 Pulitzer Prize winner for Music, chats with UC Talks host Jemma Samala about his winning opera “The Central Park Five” and the […]
May 2020 University City News newsletter is now available as a podcast; listen on SoundCloud
UC Talks is a hyper-local podcast that features conversations, interviews, and news of University City. It’s managed by the University City Community Association (UCCA). To […]
Calling all Poets! Take the San Diego “Poetry Together” Challenge
The City of San Diego and its Poet Laureate, Ron Salisbury, invite all San Diegans to participate in the Poetry Together Challenge! Ron Salisbury will […]
UC Talks with City Attorney Mara Elliott
City Attorney Mara Elliott discusses with UC Talks host Jemma Samala about how the City Attorney’s office is run, and the unique environment during the […]
UC Talks with Scott Slater of Spitfire Tacos and Head Lettuce and their Ready Meals program for families in need
The COVID-19 outbreak has led many businesses to suffer, including a number of locally owned restaurants. Scott Slater, who owns Spitfire Tacos https://www.spitfiretacos.com/ and Head […]
UC Talks with SD County Supervisor Kristin Gaspar
San Diego County District 3 Supervisor Kristin Gaspar talks remotely with UC Talks host Jemma Samala to discuss the role of the county during the […]
UC Talks : Listen to the April University City News; no special equipment needed
UC Talks is a hyper-local podcast that features conversations, interviews, and news of University City. It’s managed by the University City Community Association (UCCA). To […]
UC Talks: Ron Salisbury, San Diego’s (and University City’s) Inaugural Poet Laureate
The City of San Diego’s Inaugural Poet Laureate, Ron Salisbury, lives in University City and sits down with UC Talks host Jemma Samala to discuss […]
UC Talks: Ruth Mitchell, author of a fictional book set in future University City
UCCA’s podcast host Jemma Samala talks with University City resident Ruth Mitchell about her fictional book Deleted – a young adult novel set in the […]