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May 2023 – Upcoming Protests and Rallies and Events and More
ICYMI the D6 Budget Town Hall (on May 4): Please email your budget priorities to: D6Budget@sandiego.gov. From UCCA President Diane Ahern: UCCA is aware of many events planned this weekend that are focused on housing. For your situational awareness, please refer to the information posted on the websites below. Meanwhile,...
Sat & Sun, May 6 & 7: UC San Diego Surplus Sales Garage Sale
UC San Diego’s Surplus Sales will open its warehouse doors on the weekend of May 6th and 7th to showcase items from top-selling categories, hand-picked by our team from over 100 pallets of ‘new’ inventory. Attendees can peruse our aisles, test items, and make onsite purchases. This event is open to the Public. Learn more: https://bit.ly/440o4rJ.
SD Emergency: New Hazard Dashboard Tracks Environmental Threats
From the City of San Diego: To help San Diegans understand and better prepare for environmental threats like wildfires and flooding, the City of San Diego has developed the San Diego Hazard Dashboard. This new tool is accessible online and designed to give City staff a common operating picture about current weather conditions, potential environmental threats and emerging information about regional incidents.
Re SANDAG’s New Rapid 41 Bus Route on Genesee: Complete the Next Gen Rapid Route 41 Survey
From SANDAG: Rapid 41 will connect Hillcrest, Fashion Valley, Linda Vista, Clairemont, University City, UTC, and UC San Diego. SANDAG is planning a new Rapid bus route that will have fewer stops, go around traffic with separate bus lanes, get green light priority, and arrive every ten minutes all day.
May 4, 6 PM: D6 Budget Town Hall with CM Kent Lee
From the Office of Councilmember Kent Lee: As we enter the month of May, my office is also now moving forward with the budget process here at City Hall. While the Mayor has released his proposed budget, his proposed budget is still a proposal. We are now looking to District...
May 2023 University City News print newsletter PDF is now online; delivery begins this weekend
The May 2023 newsletter (PDF version) is now online and available to read, print, and share with family and friends. Click on the Newsletter Cover image (below) to read and download the PDF version. The print versions of the May 2023 University City News will be available at the Libraries and Recreation Centers on Friday, April 28. Home delivery begins this weekend.
Save the Date May 2023: Here’s the May Short List For University City – What We Know about Events and Meetings
April 29, 2023 Special Event: Library on Governor celebrates 50 years of service to University City. Details at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/2023/04/26/sat-apr-29-uc-library-on-governor-celebrating-50-years-in-university-city-with-a-community-party/. From UCCA’s President Diane Ahern: Hello University City. It’s May already! And just like that, we’re well into the 2nd quarter of the year. What’s your focus this...
Sat Apr 29: UC Library on Governor Celebrating 50 Years in University City with a Community Party!
From the University Community Library: UC LIBRARY 50th ANNIVERSARY PARTY is Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 1:30pm – 3:00pm, at the University Community Library, 4155 Governor Dr. Join us as we celebrate 50 years of library service to University City!. Speakers: Councilmember Kent Lee and Library Director Misty Jones.
FOX 5: Potential of high-density housing prompts debate in University City
Posted on fox5sandiego.com on Apr 18, 2023: Residents in the University City area met once again to discuss plans that could lead to more high-density housing in the area, sparking debate Tuesday night as to how the community will move forward. There were a mix of voices Tuesday in a...
Facebook Live Stream Option for April 18 Community Plan Update (CPUS) Meeting
From UCCA’s President Diane Ahern: Hello University City friends, I’m happy to share that we have set up a Facebook Live broadcast of the Tuesday, April 18 CPUS meeting. Many thanks to Laurie Phillips. From the Planning Department: The University Community Plan Update Subcommittee will meet to take...
Tue, Apr 18, 6 PM: Register Now for the April 18 University City Community Plan Update (CPUS) Subcommittee Meeting
From the Planning Department: The University Community Plan Update Subcommittee will meet to take comments on the Discussion Draft of the University Community Plan. The meeting details are as follows:. University Community Plan Update Subcommittee Meeting. Tuesday, Apr. 18 at 6pm. University City High School – Media Center/Library Room.
Wed, Apr 12: UCCA Community Association meets In-Person; What’s on Your Agenda?
UCCA Community Association will host an in-person meeting on Wednesday, April 12, at the California Coast Credit Union University City location, 3202 Governor Drive, Suite 102. This is the same building as Primos Mexican Food & Cantina; the Cal Coast Credit Union entrance is next to Great Clips. Please enter and exit through the front entrance which faces Governor Drive.
Tue Apr 11: UCPG Planning Group meets at 6 PM in hybrid format with Zoom option; releases preliminary agenda
The University Community Planning Group UCPG will meet on Tuesday, April 11, at 6 PM, in a hybrid format with a Zoom option available. Please note that seating is limited at the in-person meeting location, therefore community members are highly encouraged to participate virtually on Zoom. Agenda with Zoom information...
Planning Department releases “Community Discussion Draft” for the University City Community Plan Update (CPU)
Information from the City Planning Department: The Planning Department has released the first draft of the updated University Community Plan; available for viewing and download at PlanUniversity.org. The purpose of this draft, referred to as a “Community Discussion Draft,” is to provide a comprehensive document for the community to review...
Should University City residents have a say in how the community will grow? Yes, of course!
From UCCA President Diane Ahern: It’s April and we’re looking forward to sunny warm weather, outdoor activities, another Aztecs victory, and a winning Padres season. April is Spring Egg Hunt Month and Earth Month and you’ll find information in the April newsletter (available at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/ucca-newsletter-archives/) about upcoming events at our local parks and throughout San Diego. What a great time to get out with family and friends.
April 2023 University City News print newsletter PDF is now online; delivery begins this weekend
The April 2023 newsletter (PDF version) is now online and available to read, print, and share with family and friends. Refer to the Table of Contents (below) and click on the Newsletter Cover image (below) to read and download the PDF version. The print versions of the April University City News will be available at the Libraries and Recreation Centers on Friday, March 31. Home delivery begins this weekend.
Save the Date April 2023: Here’s the April Short List For University City – What We Know about Events and Meetings
From UCCA’s President Diane Ahern: It’s April … and we’re looking forward to warmer and sunny weather … and another Aztecs’ win! We’re fortunate to have supportive UCCA members, active volunteers, and local advertisers. You are the neighbors who help support many of the events, activities and programs that make University City more than just a neighborhood.
March / April 2023 – Hop into Spring at City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Centers
From Parks & Recreation: It may be cloudy and cold, but Spring has officially arrived and the City of San Diego’s Parks and Recreation Department is ready to celebrate the season through spring-themed special events at recreation centers across the City during March and April. Various programs are planned including egg hunts, scavenger hunts, Earth Day celebrations and more beginning Thursday, March 23, and running through Saturday, April 22.
Mar 21 6 PM: Community Plan Update Subcommittee (CPUS) meets in person at UC High School; Facebook LiveStream view & listen option available
In-person meeting: The University Community Plan Update Subcommittee will meet on Tuesday, Mar. 21 at 6 p.m. at the University City High School – Media Center/Library Room located at 6949 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA 92122. Please note that this meeting will be in-person and will focus on preparing a format for how the Subcommittee will provide feedback to the discussion draft University Community Plan.
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