Toni Atkins: Looking back on 2015 legislative year with Thanksgiving
From Happy Thanksgiving email to constituents: Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, because it’s about being selfless and grateful for the kindness of others […]
People and Places
Daisy, UC celebrity rescue dog available for adoption!
From Lucky Pup Dog Rescue: Meet Miss Daisy, an elegant black and white boxer mix. She is 8 months old, about 50 lbs. Sweet and […]
Costa Verde Center to host Open House
From Regency Centers, owner of Costa Verde Center: Costa Verde Center, 8650 Genesee Avenue, plans to revitalize the center with new shops, restaurants and more, […]
Honoring a Veteran: C. Wayne Wood
Retired Commander C. Wayne Wood submitted by Terri Day My dad joined the Navy at the age of 17. Eventually graduating from the Naval Post […]
Honoring a Veteran: Leslie D High
HONORING A VETERAN, submitted by Jerry Herrman. Have you met the eighth oldest living Coast Guard aviator? You can spot him wearing his straw hat […]
Honor a Veteran: Free Meals and Discounts
2015 Veterans Day Free Meals and Discounts, courtesy of http://themilitarywallet.com/veterans-day-free-meals-and-discounts/ Many restaurants and companies will thank our veterans and active duty military by providing them […]
2nd Annual Newman Gala at OMC benefits those in need
Brook Feerick, long time UC volunteer, is currently planning UCSD Newman Center’s 2nd annual Newman Gala. The gala is a fundraiser for over 800 students, […]
Ernie McCray: A Connection to UC through the JCC
UCCA and University City News welcome Ernie McCray as a regular contributor. I just found a picture of my departed, Nancy, and me and our […]
Sherri Lightner: median beautification, Oktoberfest and more
Council President Sherri Lightner’s message to University City, November 2015: Fall is finally here, and University City always celebrates in style. I had a great […]
OMC: Breakfast proceeds to benefit wounded warriors
From Our Mother of Confidence Church: The Knights of Columbus Council of Our Mother of Confidence Church will offer a buffet breakfast on Sunday November […]
UC Garden Club meets Saturday morning, October 24
Courtesy of UC Garden Club: GARDEN CLUB OCTOBER MEETUP, Saturday, October 24, 10 AM to noon at the garden of Carol Costarikis and Rolf Haas on […]
Spreckels kids learn how to Drop, Cover and Hold On
From San Diego County News Center: Students at Spreckels Elementary practiced “drop, cover and hold on” during the 2015 Great ShakeOut drill. Nine school districts […]
Spreckels participates in Great California ShakeOut
From San Diego Union Tribune: Spreckels Elementary School in University City was one of the locations around San Diego County participating in the annual Great […]
Spreckels students prepare for earthquake in ‘Great Shakeout’ drill
From Fox 5 San Diego Students prepare for earthquake in ‘Great Shakeout’ drill: The Great California Shakeout was held Thursday morning across the country with millions […]
UCCA Provides Open Forum: Hillside project, east side of Regents at Pennant
Update 10/19/2015: From the Development Services website, Code Enforcement Case Map at http://www.sandiego.gov/development-services/opendsd/: “No permits for grading & removing native plants.” At UCCA’s October 14th meeting, UCCA […]
Fall Social & Fundraiser for I Love a Clean San Diego (ILACSD), October 17
From Vince Reardon, I Love a Clean San Diego Board Member Celebrate the change of the seasons with ILACSD. The public is invited to spend […]
Were you there? Oktoberfest photos now online!
Oktoberfest 2015 may be in the past but it’s sure to live on in our memories and pictures. Take a look at the slide show […]
Meet Native Birds of Prey, Sunday, October 11
Submitted by Debby Knight, Friends of Rose Canyon: Friends of Rose Canyon invites you to Meet Native Birds of Prey Sunday, October 11, 3 PM […]
FBCSD: Pancake Breakfast, Saturday, October 10
From First Baptist Church of San Diego: On Saturday, October 10, Student Ministries will host a pancake breakfast at First Baptist Church of San Diego, […]
UCHS Alum Competing for SD County Teacher of the Year
Submitted by a source who wishes to remain anonymous: Blakeslee Detisch has recently been recognized as “Teacher of the Year” for her school district and […]