Jim Manner traces the 80-year history of his Cleveland Avenue cedar tree, the families who planted it, and recent steps to keep it healthy.

UHCA's Native Plants Team meets monthly along Meade Avenue and seeks donations to fund more drought-tolerant plants for the neighborhood.

San Diego Museum of Art and Native Poppy wrapped the UH sign pillars in flowers as a preview of Art Alive 2026.

Local artists keep transforming UH utility boxes into bright public art, with two new murals by Nicholas Danger in the neighborhood.

UHCA’s Party on Park returns on May 9, bringing music, food, drinks, shopping, and neighborhood fun to Park Boulevard.

Tributes from the community on the recent loss of longtime neighborhood advocate, leader, and friend Ernie Bonn.

Over 300 neighbors joined the 4th annual UH St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl, hitting Cheers, Gilly's, Lancers, Kairoa, Park & Rec, Tap Room, and more.

The UH Biodiversity Gardens on Meade Ave and Birney field are in full bloom. Grab an ID app and see how many native species you can spot.

UHCA needs volunteers for the April 26 Bike Tune-Up Clinic and May 9 Party on Park, plus blockwalkers and newspaper bundlers. Email volunteer@uhsd.org.

The UH Women’s Walk Club Cooking Club partnered with Timshel for a cookbook swap and fundraiser supporting nonprofit and mutual aid groups.

Diversionary Theatre marks its 40th anniversary with a year of celebration, a fundraising gala, and continued support for LGBTQIA+ artists.

UHCA’s Native Biodiversity Garden team is seeking volunteers with pickup trucks to help transport mulch for community gardens.

More than 300 neighbors joined the Lights in the Heights Walk, Run, and Bike event, celebrating the season with fitness, fun, and festive displays.

The UH community takes holiday lights very seriously... and you didn’t disappoint this year. Thanks to everyone who put in the time, effort, and energy to decorate their homes and businesses! UH never looked to great thanks to you!

Over 300 folks turned out for the Holiday Lights Walk, Run, & Bike tour event, a 5.5-mile ride (slightly less for runners and walkers) where attendees had fun and voted on the displays. 

Join the fourth annual Lights in the Heights tour on Dec. 14 at 5:30pm - bike, walk, or run through UH to view holiday light displays and vote for favorites.

Nominate your home or vote for the best holiday light displays in University Heights. Categories include traditional, modern, religious, inflatable, and most creative themes.

UHCA's Native Plant Initiative planted 30 new native species in November at the Meade Avenue garden to support bees, butterflies, birds, and local biodiversity.

Meet Fred Grim, the certified arborist who saved the 100-year-old Bunya tree at Maryland and Meade from sucking insects and potential death.

The San Diego Buddhist Association’s Hsi Fang Temple hosted the Under the Moon Lantern Walk, bringing more than 200 neighbors together to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. The lantern-lit stroll through University Heights ended with mooncakes, music, and blessings—a beautiful reminder that we all live under the same moon.