UC Talks One & One with Fire Chief Robert Logan on Tuesday, April 22, at 6 pm
UCCA hosts a special UC Talks One & One Conversation with SDFD Chief Robert Logan on Tuesday, April 22 at 6 PM, at the Community […]
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Save the Date April 2025 +++ Newsletter and Short List of News, Community Meet-Ups & Events
☔🏖️🌷No fooling University City! It’s April! Let’s get the new month started with UCCA’s University City News newsletter and Save-the-Date. But first … a quick […]
April 2025 University City News print newsletter PDF is now online; delivery begins this weekend
From UCCA”s President Jemma Samala: I was out of town for most of March, and I can’t believe it’s April already – time for spring cleaning […]
Air Station Miramar issues “burn notice” for Saturday, March 29, 2025
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar has issued a controlled burn notice for Saturday, March 29, 2025: The MCAS Miramar Air Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) […]
Fire Hazard Severity Zones maps, Home Hardening and Defensible Space Tips from the Office of the State Fire Marshal
The updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps and recent wildfires have prompted many property owners and residents to learn more about how to prevent and prepare […]
New fire maps put nearly 4 million Californians in hazardous zones. What does that mean for the people who live there?
By Ben Christopher March 24, 2025 CalMatters: In summary : CalFire released its fourth and final round of color-coded hazard maps. Different colors come with different rules. […]
March 4 2025 – Fire Protection Zone 0 Workshop re CA’s new Defensible Space regulations
From the CA Board of Forestry and Fire Protection: In response to the Governor’s Executive Order, N-18-25, the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection will […]
Save the Date March 2025 with Newsletter and Short List of University City News, Community Meet-Ups & Events
☘️🌷Hello University City! Happy March University City! Let’s get ready to Spring Forward with UCCA’s University City News print newsletter. Q: What do Bob Harvey, […]
More than 2 million acres of local land in California designated as ‘high’ or ‘very high’ fire danger areas
By Julie Cart. This story was originally published on February 11, 2025 by CalMatters. Reflecting intensifying wildfires and updated science, new state maps designate more […]
Fire Prevention and Preparation: Will You Do Something Now?
Courtesy of UC Fire Safe Council board member and Ex-Fire Chief William H. Beck: Firefighters dedicate their careers to protecting homes and property from devastating […]
Recording available for Tue Jan 28: Community Planners Committee Request Building Moratorium in Fire Hazard Zones
January 29 update: At its meeting on Tuesday, January 28, the Community Planners Committee (CPC) approved a motion to write a formal recommendation to the […]
Fire Safe Council provides Community Preparedness and Response Information
Courtesy of the University City Fire Safe Council, what follows is a list of some of the resources available to residents to make homes and […]
Planning Group & UCCA Updates for January 2025 – plus Code Enforcement and Prepare for Emergency
Hello Neighbor! Hello University City! We hope your New Year is off to a healthy and safe start. With all the concern about wildfire in […]
Zoom Recording Update for Jan 13 2025: Fire Safe Council meets at 6:30 PM; Ready, Set, Go!
Two updates posted 01-14-2025: Zoom Recording of the Monday, January 13, 2025, Fire Safe Council meeting is now available. To view the Zoom recording, copy […]
Stay Informed with Genasys Protect and Alert San Diego; Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone
From the City of San Diego: Staying informed is essential to your successful preparedness during an emergency. The City’s Office of Emergency Services has resources […]
January 8 2025: Santa Ana Winds with Red Flag Warning; could impact flights at MCAS Miramar (Joe Foss Field)
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a high wind and red flag fire warning for much of San Diego County. More information at NWS […]
Christmas Tree Recycling Program 2024-2025
From the City of San Diego: The annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program begins the day after Christmas, Dec. 26, 2024 and runs through Jan. 16, 2025 and features 16 drop-off […]
Are You Prepared for Floods, Earthquakes, and Fires? Make Sure with these Emergency Preparedness Resources
It’s always a good time to get prepared. Find resources to help you prepare for emergencies such as earthquakes, fires, and floods on the City […]
In the Aftermath of the October 31 Montezuma Fire – Reduce Exposure & Increase Structure Hardening
By Diane Ahern; sources SD Union Tribune, College Times Courier, University City Fire Safe Council, FSC of San Diego County: The recent Montezuma Fire, which […]
Santa Ana Winds with Red Flag Warning Wednesday & Thursday
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a red flag fire warning for much of San Diego County effective Wednesday and Thursday. In a video […]
