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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Halloween Safety Tips from the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department; Trunk or Treat on Wed, Oct 30
👉 Please make plans to vote if you haven’t already done so. We have many options in University City including Drop Boxes and Vote Centers […]
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 […]
