County issues COVID-19 update; San Diego County is now on the State’s Watch List
In a report issues July 7, 2020, San Diego County Public Health Officer Wilma Wooten updated the Board on the COVID-19 situation in the County. […]
Community Health
County Board Approves Small Business Stimulus Program; Accepting Grant Applications
In a report published July 7, 2020, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors announced that local small businesses and restaurants suffering financial losses due […]
Let’s Go! Here are the Clues for the 2020 UC Celebration 4th of July Photo Scavenger Hunt
From James Floyd at sdrocketrace@gmail.com: Since we all can’t join together for the annual photo scavenger hunt race held at UC Celebration on the 4th […]
Councilmember Bry: Wearing a face mask is the single most important thing you can do to slow the spread of COVID-19
July 2, 2020 Update from Council President Pro Tem Barbara Bry: Wearing a face mask is the single most important thing you can do to […]
Need Help? COVID-19 testing, food, health, housing, financial and other resources are a phone call away with 2-1-1
San Diego County’s 2-1-1 is a free, 24 hour confidential phone service and searchable online database. 2-1-1 San Diego is a resource hub for finding […]
UC Celebration 4th of July Photo Scavenger Hunt continues despite COVID-19 restrictions
While the traditional 4th of July UC Celebration at Standley Park in University City is cancelled for 2020, the Photo Scavenger Hunt will continue in […]
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 […]
UCRC Racquet Club at Standley Park is currently open by reservation only
University City — The University City Racquet Club (UCRC) is open by reservation only; contact Brad Vo by email for information and to make a […]
SDG&E to host public Wildfire & Power Safety Shutoff & Operations Open House Webinars
Power company invites the public to an online Open House Q&A Webinar Session: With fire season around the corner, we want to continue to share […]
Dr. Cheryl Anderson has been named founding dean of UC San Diego’s Wertheim School of Public Health
As reported by the La Jolla Light: Dr. Cheryl Anderson, an epidemiologist known for her insights on how diet and nutrition factor into the development […]
Face Coverings are Now Required While in Public
From Assemblymember Todd Gloria: Today (June 18, 2020), Governor Gavin Newsom and the State Department of Public Health issued new guidance requiring all Californians to wear face […]
Our Neighborhood, Our Environment: Countywide Cleanup “I Love a Clean San Diego” June 20, 2020
Save the Date! On June 20, I Love A Clean San Diego is taking one of its largest volunteer events virtual through Facebook Live in […]
Coming Together: Standing Up to Racism
Courtesy of Diane Ahern: This morning, CNN and ‘Sesame Street’ hosted a town hall addressing racism. The 60-minute special “Coming Together: Standing Up to Racism, […]
Union Tribune: Health officer says ingrained virus-fighting practices keeping (new cases of COVID-19) numbers lower than predicted
As reported by the San Diego Union Tribune on June 1, 2020: Another day with under 100 new coronavirus cases and a positive test rate […]
Re Permit for Miramar Landfill 25-foot Height Increase Proposal – Public Comment Period Continues
The West Miramar Sanitary Landfill is requesting a Solid Waste Facility Permit revision to increase the permitted height of the existing active portion of West […]
Sitting and sunbathing will be allowed in local beaches starting Tuesday, June 2, 2020 with social distancing restrictions
Starting June 2, people will be allowed to sit and lounge at local beaches provided they maintain physical distancing or wear a face covering when […]
Yikes! Miramar Landfill to be 25 feet higher? That’s the current proposal; public info meeting Thursday, May 28, 2020
The West Miramar Sanitary Landfill is requesting a Solid Waste Facility Permit revision to increase the permitted height of the existing active portion of West […]
2020 UC Celebration 4th of July event at Standley Park cancelled
In alignment with the State of California’s Stay-at-Home Order prohibiting large events and gatherings, and prioritizing public health, the University City Parks Council (UCPC) and […]
Reporting Odors and Emissions and other Air Contaminants in San Diego
UCCA is getting multiple inquiries about noxious odors in the area and along the coast. The San Diego County Air Pollution Control District is urging […]