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A Landmark is Born: The Colorful History of the University Heights Sign
A brief history of the UH Trolley Sign
Our Iconic Sign Is Going Dark — and the Money to Fix It Is Gone
University Heights' iconic neon trolley sign will be switched off after City overspending drained the MAD reserve. With only ~$10k available, options are a $25k quick neon repair or $175k full LED overhaul. The community is demanding City accountability and funds.
Party on Park 2026
Party on Park 2026 drew an estimated 1,200 visitors to 75+ stores, restaurants, artists, and vendors along Park Boulevard on May 9—making it UHCA's largest and most successful fundraiser to date. Over 560 tickets were sold for this landmark community event.
UHCA President's Corner: New Volunteer Roles and a Stronger Year Ahead
UHCA President Marc Johnson celebrates record growth and recruits volunteers for distribution, blockwalking, membership, and Uptown planning roles.
2025 By the Numbers
2025 was a banner year for UHCA, and your support is what fueled it! Check out our 2025 “by the numbers” and also link to our 2024-2025 fiscal year annual report, part of our commitment to be transparent about how your organization operates.
March 2026 Community Meeting Recap
Hear about zone zero during the March 2026 Community Board Meeting.
Volunteer Corner: Spring Events Need Your Help
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.
2025: A Banner Year for UHCA
UHCA looks back on a record-breaking year of membership growth, financial stability, events, and community impact.
UHCA Board Updates
The UHCA Board shares updates from its annual strategy session, including governance changes, membership growth, and priorities for 2026.
Congressman Scott Peters: Government Shutdown Update and Holiday Message
Congressman Peters addresses the historic government shutdown, introduces the No Budget No Pay Act, and donates his pay to local organizations during the crisis.
UHCA Fiscal Year End Financial Update: Record Income Restores Reserves
UHCA ended fiscal year 2024-25 with record gross income of $57,306 and net income of $8,467, successfully turning around two years of financial losses.
UHCA Community Appreciation Awards and Cookie Exchange Celebrate Volunteers
UHCA honored dedicated volunteers with appreciation awards and a festive cookie exchange at the November general meeting, featuring gifts from local UH businesses.
President’s Corner: Thnaks for Giving Back to UH
UHCA President Marc Johnson reflects on this month’s community accomplishments, upcoming initiatives, and the continued importance of civic engagement.
President’s Corner: Addressing UH’s Housing and Infrastructure Challenges
Marc Johnson shares insights on UH’s housing challenges, zoning changes, and community priorities for affordable housing and infrastructure.
UHCA September 2025 Meeting Recap
The September UHCA meeting covered community updates, library news, and city announcements on parking, recreation, and local projects.
Welcome to UHSD.ORG 3.0!
Our refreshed website is launched! Our new website includes everything that was on our old site- but with a fresh, updated, more organized and mobile-friendly look and feel. Learn more about it here!
UHCA and UHCDC: What our neighborhood organizations do for University Heights
Get to know the local organizations shaping life in UH—from events and safety to beautification and historic preservation.
June UHCA Meeting Recap: Membership, Events, and Big Wins
Highlights from the June UHCA meeting, including membership updates, volunteer growth, and new community initiatives.
UHCA Officers Share 6-Month Progress and Growth Report
From financial recovery to growing volunteer participation, UHCA leadership shares key milestones and what’s ahead.
May UHCA Meeting Recap: Updates from SDPD, the Library Foundation, and Councilmember Whitburn’s office
From crime mapping and budget cuts to seed swaps and intersection plans, the May UHCA meeting covered critical neighborhood updates.