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 […]
SDFD – Fire Safe Council
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 […]
Save the Date November 2024 with Newsletter and Short List of University City News, Community Meetings & Events
👋Hello University City! Thank you for reading (and sharing) this post with University City’s Save-the-Date for November. We hope you are doing well and that […]
Sunday, November 3: Reset Your Clocks and Fall Back Into Safety
A message from the University City Fire Safe Council: Each year, daylight saving time starts on the second Sunday of March and ends on the […]
SDUT: City unveils new $22 million fire station and city’s first electric engine in Torrey Pines
UCCA president Jemma Samala and UCPG chair Chris Nielsen were among many city and community leaders who attended the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony […]
Friday Night Fireworks: The UCHS Homecoming Game is Friday, October 18, at 7 PM
Public Service Announcement from University City High School Principal Paredes to all University City area residents: Friday, October 18, is our Homecoming Football Game. This […]
Fire Safe Council presents Home Hardening and Vegetation Management for Fire Prevention and Preparation
From Lou Rodolico, University City Fire Safe Council president: Join us at the North University City Library, on Saturday, September 14, 3:30 PM to learn […]
April 2024 University City News print newsletter PDF is now online; delivery begins this weekend
The April 2024 University City News (PDF version) is now online and available to read, print, and share with family and friends. Click on the […]
Fire Safe Council Hosts Community Information Session
From FSC vice president Diane Ahern: The UC Fire Safe Council thanks representatives of the San Diego Fire Department who helped UCFSC volunteers Lou Rodolico […]
Mar 23 Info Session: Insurance Companies Are Canceling Fire Policies; Five Factors that Can Impact your Ability to Get Coverage
From University City Fire Safe Council President Louis Rodolico: All across California insurance companies are canceling homeowner policies due to fire losses. Homes within 500 […]
Beware of Price Gouging and Scams After a Disaster
During a declared state of emergency, it is illegal for a business to increase its prices for essential goods or services by more than 10 […]
Feb 2024 – Free Wildfire Preparedness Home Assessments available through SD County Fire Safe Council
In University City, free wildfire preparedness home assessments will be scheduled from Monday, February 5 through Friday, February 16.* From the SD County Fire Safe […]
Free Wildfire Preparedness Home Assessments available through SD County Fire Safe Council
In University City, free wildfire preparedness home assessments will be scheduled from Monday, February 5 through Friday, February 16.* From the SD County Fire Safe […]
Mon Jan 8 2024: Fire Safe Council meets via Zoom at 7 PM
The University City Fire Safe Council will host its first meeting of the new year on Monday, January 8, at 7 PM via Zoom. This […]