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University City History – built on pueblo land – a story of property, power and greed | San Diego Reader
From the San Diego Reader, by Bob Dorn, first published in 1982: How San Diego lost its pueblo land – property, power and greed. This article from the San Diego Reader includes a history of the University City area from the early 1800s to 1982, including changes in land ownership, land zoning, and land usage. The attached images (and more) were published in the 1982 article. An excerpt is included below. Read the complete history from the San Diego Reader at https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/1982/jul/22/cover-property-power-and-greed/
CPU Community Plan Update – No Meetings in July or August; next scheduled meeting is Sept 20, 2022
From San Diego Planning Department, Nancy Graham, AICP, Supervising Project Manager: Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our June Community Plan Update Subcommittee meeting. Staff was able to collect valuable feedback from the community and committee members. We will be taking a break from subcommittee meetings for...
District Attorney: Gift cards are for giving, not making payments; never purchase gift cards at the direction of someone you don’t know
From District Attorney Summer Stephan, Tips to Keep Seniors Safe from Scams: Every year in San Diego County, senior citizens are scammed out of millions of dollars by bad actors who prey on vulnerability and the trusting nature of our elders. No one is immune. The victims are retired military, former educators, healthcare professionals, and even retired members of law enforcement. They are our parents, grandparents, neighbors, and friends.
Sunday, July 17, 2022: Summer Concert update – It’s Side Traxx at Standley Park
🎸🥁🎶📚 Hey there University City! The “Hot Fun in the Summer Time” Summer Concert season continues at Standley Park, 3585 Governor Drive, on Sunday July 17, with the Side Traxx Band, best known for 90 and 2000s rock. Bring your friends, your family and your neighbors. Come early with your chairs, blankets, and picnic dinners … and your dancing shoes!
Saturday, July 16: It’s PARK SOCIAL EXPLORATION DAY at Standley Park
From SD Arts & Culture and Parks & Recreation: Explore art and parks during our free roving public Park Social Exploration Day! Along the way, you’ll meet many of the Park Social artists and see events and installations across the city. Arts & Culture representatives will be at Standley Park, 3585 Governor Drive, from 11 to 4 PM on Saturday, July 16. Meet Tribute to Paleteros artist Roberto Salas on Saturday, July 16, from 12 noon to 3 PM. View the outdoor art museum at Standley Park, create a craft project (or two), meet the artist, and (perhaps) have a tasty paleta.
Wed, Jul 13: UCCA Community Association meets at 6 PM via Zoom; what’s on the agenda?
The University City Community Association (UCCA) will meet on Wednesday, July 13, at 6 PM via Zoom. UCCA’s focus this month will be public safety, budgets, the Planning Group and Community Plan Update, and the University City public libraries. In addition, we will have updates from community and legislative representatives including city council, county, state and federal representatives, and the police department. The meeting will also include a public forum, announcements, and UCCA committee reports. This is a public meeting and all are invited.
July 10, 2022: Summer Concert update – Book Barn and “Hot Fun in the Summer Time” with Y3K
🎸🥁🎶📚 Hey there University City! It’s Y3K kicking off the 2022 the “Hot Fun in the Summer Time” Summer Concert season at Standley Park, 3585 Governor Drive. Bring your friends, family and neighbors. Come early with your chairs, blankets, and picnic dinners … and your dancing shoes!
From Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer: Change Is Upon Us. New County Budget Helps University City Prepare
Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer represents San Diego County’s Third Supervisorial District, spanning the region’s coastline from Carlsbad to Coronado. District 3 encompasses five incorporated cities and nearly a dozen distinct neighborhoods within the City of San Diego including University City. Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer, July 2022: If you told me...
July 12, 2022: UCPG (planning group) Meeting Agenda and Information
The University Community Planning Group (UCPG) will meet via Zoom at 6 PM on Tuesday, July 12. This is a public meeting and all are invited to attend. The July 12 agenda and Zoom information is available at the bottom of this post and is also available on the Planning Group website at https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/community/profiles/university/agendas.
July 8, 9, 10, 2022: It’s Two Summer Movies and a Summer Concert in University City
We warned you; Summer was off to a fast start with the return of the UC Celebration on July 4 at Standley Park. And the fun doesn’t stop. Our 2nd weekend in July in University City includes two Summer Movies and a Summer Concert. Friday, July 8: Summer Movie...
Were you there? ICYMI, here’s a link to some of the event photos from the 2022 UC Celebration
Wow! It was so nice to meet and greet neighbors and friends in person at the UC Celebration at Standley Park. Thanks to event planning chair Randall Tonini and to John Schindel, president of the event sponsor University City Parks Council. Community sponsors included UC MarketPlace, Nancy Beck, Grace City Church, and University City Community Association (UCCA).
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