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How You Can Help Protect the Environment and Your Well-Being
From native plants to river cleanups, learn how local groups are helping the environment—and how you can join in.
UHCA Board Celebrates Party on Park Success at Sonny’s
Board members and their guests toasted the success of the Party on Park event at new hotspot Sonny’s on Madison.
Park Boulevard Cleanup Brings Neighbors Together
With gloves, brooms, and community spirit, residents cleaned up Park Blvd, leaving it sparkling and more inviting.
Buchanan Canyon Fire Contained With No Damage, Community Reflects
The fifth canyon fire in five years sparked concern in University Heights. Thankfully, no homes were threatened, but calls for preparedness continue.
UH Community Gears Up for Annual Garage Sale and E-Waste Drive
The annual UH Garage Sale returns with over 50 sales, e-waste recycling, and exciting community activities at Birney Elementary.
April/May North Park Planning Committee Update: Housing, Safety & Lucky Lane
A recap of key initiatives in housing, pedestrian safety, and community engagement from April and May meetings.
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.
Yard Sale Day & Recycling Event Return June 7
UH’s favorite yard sale tradition returns — plus electronics recycling and a chance to protest trash fees.
Party on Park 2025 Becomes UHCA’s Biggest Fundraiser Ever
Nearly 1,000 visitors, 50+ vendors, and a packed Park Blvd made this year’s Party on Park one for the record books.
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.
Historic Craftsman Home to Be Replaced by Apartments
A historic craftsman will make way for a 5-story apartment building — here’s what’s planned.
UH Community Rallies Behind AVRP Plan for Brucker Site Redevelopment
UH residents packed the Birney Auditorium to show overwhelming support for the AVRP redevelopment plan, presenting 100 signed posters to SDUSD.
Pet of the Month: Henny
Henny’s SoCal spirit and snuggle-loving nature make him this month’s UH pet star.
UHCA Relaunches 'Neighbors Helping Neighbors' Yard Support Program
UHCA revives its community service program to assist residents with yard cleanup and outdoor projects this summer.
Trash Fee Protest Period Now Open
City Council moves toward a $47.59 monthly trash fee — here’s how UH residents can protest.
April UHCA Meeting Recap: Public Safety, Brucker Site Updates, and Library News
Highlights from UHCA’s April meeting, including safety updates and the latest on the Brucker Site.
FAQ: Brucker Site Redevelopment
To help everyone better understand how we got to this point, we’ve assembled this FAQ.
Brucker Ed Center Site: 7 years and $500,000 Later... and We're Starting Over
SDUSD and the UH community have had large-scale visioning meetings at the Brucker Auditorium four times already since 2018, with the final one on November 8, 2023. This is not the beginning - this is a complete restart.
Lack of City Transparency in Development Approvals
Changes to San Diego’s building permit process leave communities with less say.
Ensuring Responsible Development at the Brucker Site: What Can We Do
In “The Brucker Site: Past, Present, and Future” on the front page, Kristin Harms and Bill Ellig have given us a comprehensive (and excellent) summary of how we got to this point today.