Q&A: Where are the COVID-19 testing locations in San Diego?
If you are unable to get a test from your healthcare provider, the County of San Diego has coordinated free diagnostic COVID-19 testing at many […]
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Senator Toni Atkins: Census 2020 – the Constitutional Right We Cannot Afford to Waste
It’s your Constitutional right to be counted! Did you know that for every person left out of the 2020 Census count, California could lose $1,000 per […]
Registrar of Voters: All voters will be mailed a ballot for November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election
From the County News Center: The Registrar of Voters is sending postcards to over 1.8 million registered voters in San Diego County this week telling […]
City Council Prep for August 6, 2020: Gas and electric franchises, 101 Ash St., and denouncing federal law enforcement tactics
From David Rolland, Council Communications Director: Good afternoon, friends. The City Council holds a special meeting Thursday, August 6, 2020, at 1 PM, and this […]
SD League of Women Voters sponsors Candidate Forums
The League of Women Voters (LWV) has long been known for moderating great discussions between candidates. Unfortunately, the pandemic has put a pause on their […]
City Council Prep for August 4, 2020: on the agenda – more pandemic response for businesses and employees
From David Rolland, Council Communications Director: Here’s the latest installment of “The People’s Business” for ya — a preview of the August 4 City Council […]
SDUT: re Pure Water, San Diego signs first-ever ‘project labor’ deal to help revive stalled $5B project
As published by the San Diego Union Tribune on July 31: “The pact, plus recent court victory, prompt city to resume soliciting bids for long-awaited […]
Sale of “I ♥ University City” bandanas to benefit Scripps Hospital COVID-19 team
From UCCA president Barry Bernstein: I’m happy to announce that the “I ♥ University City” bandanas are now available in blue and green with white […]
Councilmember Barbara Bry, District 1 News: Outdoor Dining, Ballot Measures, Traffic Light
Editor’s note: University City Community Association (UCCA) does not publish a print newsletter in August. The next print newsletter is scheduled for September. This column […]
Back to School: San Diego Unified Leaders and Teachers Union Announce 2020-21 Online Learning Plan
Designed with input from teachers, parents and students, the Online Learning Plan is designed to resemble Traditional Classroom instruction. In a news release dated July […]
Action for Happiness “Altruistic August” Calendar 2020: Daily actions to help you be kinder to others (and to yourself too)
The Action for Happiness calendars are packed with actions you can take to help create a happier and kinder world. Helping others is not only […]
National Night Out, Scams and other Neighborhood Watch news
From Barbara Gellman: As you know, due to the COVID virus, UCCA’s University City Neighborhood Watch will not be participating in National Night Out on […]
City Council Prep for Wednesday/Thursday, July 29/30: Budget, Transportation and Infrastructure, Land Use
From David Rolland, Council Communications Director: Hello! Got a new edition of “The People’s Business” ready for your Tuesday night (or Wednesday morning) reading pleasure. […]
Sunday, August 2: It’s Back! Coldwell Banker’s Backpacks for Kids
From Coldwell Banker UC: Backpacks for Kids (and MORE!) August 2nd, 3-7 PM in the Swanson Pool parking lot at Standley Park, 3585 Governor Drive, […]
City Council Prep for July 28, 2020: Rent-payment extension, Olive Street Park, fair and affordable housing, downtown development, and more
From David Rolland, Council Communications Director: Hello, friends. It’s probably time to start thinking up a new hobby, to take your mind off of the […]
Michael Cohen, long time State Farm agent, makes donation to SD Fire Rescue
San Diego Fire-Rescue Squad 56 (currently located on Governor Drive) was the recent recipient of a $500 Visa gift card donation from Michael Cohen, a […]
Q&A: Where are the off-leash dog parks in the University City area?
San Diego Parks and Recreation maintains several off-leash dog parks. All people bringing their dogs to leash free areas enter at their own risk and […]
Thursday, July 23: Standley Park Community Recreation Group meets at 7 PM via Zoom; all are welcome
Update 07/23/2020: Establishing a new Dog Off-Leash Area (DOLA) at an area park: Based on information received from San Diego Parks and Recreation staff at […]
City Council Prep for July 22, 2020: Smart Street Lights and Privacy, and Audits and Rules and Fraud Hotline and more
On the agenda for the Wednesday, July 22, 2020: the Audit Committee, Rules Committee, Quarterly Fraud Hotline Activity Report, Citywide Risk Assessment and Audit Work […]
Q&A: What’s going on at City Council? We don’t know but we know how you can find out
Did you know that there are just three more City Council meetings before the August legislative recess begins? The latest installment of “The People’s Business” […]