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Keeping Birney Safe During Campus Construction
Alice Birney Elementary’s Whole Site Modernization project, running through December 2029, means construction, congestion, and temporary changes around campus. The Birney Beekeepers Alliance asks everyone near Campus and Meade avenues to slow down and watch for pedestrians, and to report traffic safety concerns through Get It Done, including support for a marked student loading zone on Meade.
October Meeting and Zone Zero
At UHCA’s Oct. 1 meeting at Hsi Fang Temple, members re-elected all four officers by unanimous ballot. San Diego Fire-Rescue and Code Compliance then explained the coming Zone Zero rules for a five-foot ember-resistant zone around homes. Enforcement starts in 2027, with full compliance required by 2029, and home risk assessments are available for about $163.
Drop ALPR: Shut the Door on AI Surveillance
In the second of two perspectives on automated license plate readers, UC San Diego professor Lilly Irani argues that ALPRs threaten neighbors’ safety. She cites stalking and wrongful-arrest cases, past improper data sharing by SDPD, third-party data access, and expanding AI features, and calls on San Diego to drop Flock in favor of community-designed safety.
What ALPR Is, and How SDPD Uses It
Automated license plate readers photograph passing vehicles and log plate, time, and location. In the first of two perspectives, Deborah Morrison explains how SDPD uses ALPRs, the results the department reports since December 2023, and the policy safeguards it cites, including 30-day data deletion and a ban on immigration enforcement. A more critical view follows in November.
From Orchid to Eyesore
Vermont Street Bridge, once an 'Orchid', now faces rising encampments, drug use, and trash—making neighbors feel unsafe. Police responses displace but don't solve root causes.
New 'Zone Zero' Wildfire Safety Requirements: What University Heights Homeowners Need to Know
San Diego is enforcing new state-mandated 'Zone Zero' wildfire safety rules requiring ember-resistant perimeters around homes in high fire severity zones.
Canyon Safety Update: Pushing City and Caltrans on Encampments
City officials and UHCA push to clear encampments and resolve Caltrans jurisdiction issues affecting University Heights canyons.
Going Electric Safely: Lithium-Ion Battery Precautions
Judith Annicchiarico highlights fire risks of lithium-ion batteries and offers safety tips for using, storing, and disposing of them properly.
Maintaining a Strong Community Voice in UH
UH residents are encouraged to use Zone Watch teams and SDPD channels to address issues, ensuring the neighborhood’s voice stays strong.
Can We Be More Careful Out There? UH Resident Speaks out About Traffic Danger Near Vermont Bridge
A longtime resident calls for safer driving at a UH intersection known for near-misses and rising traffic concerns.
Burned Down and Boarded Up: The Danger of Empty Spaces
A UH resident documents a house fire—and the broader risks of neglected private properties in public spaces.
Vermont Street Bridge Lights Restored After Months in the Dark
After nearly a year in the dark, lights on the Vermont Street pedestrian bridge are back on thanks to community action.
Fix the Fork: Momentum Grows to Improve Park & El Cajon Intersection
After years of accidents and near-misses, community members and officials are uniting to demand safety upgrades at Park and El Cajon.
Not AGAIN… Dog Park Hit for 3rd Time in a Year at Notorious Park/ElCajon/Normal Intersection
Another crash hits UH’s dog park, sparking renewed calls for traffic safety at a dangerous intersection.
Madison & Florida Intersection to Receive New Crosswalk Safety Upgrades
After a local resident was struck, UHCA advocacy led to crosswalk upgrades at Madison & Florida to make the intersection safer.
UH Off-Leash Dog Park Damaged Again After Car Crash
The UH Off-Leash Dog Park was struck by a car for the second time in a year, raising safety concerns for this popular neighborhood spot.
Pedestrian Injured at Madison & Florida Intersection Raises Safety Concerns
A University Heights resident was struck by a car at Madison and Florida, renewing calls for stronger traffic safety measures in the neighborhood.
Park Blvd. Bike Lane Reconfiguration
Compendium of articles, letters, and opinion pieces around the Park Blvd. bike lanes that were implemented in May-July 2022.