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October 2026

Rolando does Halloween like nowhere else!

👻🎃

The leaves are turning, the porches are being decorated, and our neighborhood calendar is anything but scary. We are also excited to share that the renovation work at Pendleton Park is moving forward, with the project now approximately 25% complete. More about the progress and the anticipated timeline for completion can be found under Community Information and Updates!

Here’s what’s brewing in Rolando this October:

Don’t miss our next

General Meeting!

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

@ 6:00 pm

🍂 Cooler nights, big neighborhood plans—October’s General Meeting is calling, Rolando!

As the season shifts, there’s plenty on our plate: updates on local projects, news from our officials, and a chance to weigh in on what matters most to you. This is where neighbors turn ideas into action, and every voice adds something to the mix.

Whether you’ve been to every meeting this year or you’re finally checking one out, there’s a spot waiting for you at the table. 🧡

📅 Tuesday, October 20, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 UDW Hall – 4855 Seminole Dr

Come curious, leave connected—and feel free to bring a neighbor along.

See you on the 20th!

Future Happenings

Oct 20th– RCC General Meeting @ UDW Hall  6 PM

Oct 24th– Rolando Night Out: Halloween Walk @ Rolando & Alamo 6 PM

Nov 7th– Rolando Coffee Connections @ Fire Station 10 9 AM

Nov 17th – RCC General Meeting @ UDW Hall  6 PM

You can find our full calendar by clicking the button below.

Pendleton Park Updates

Renovation work at Pendleton Park is moving forward, with the project now approximately 25% complete.

Much of the early site and infrastructure work is already underway or completed, including demolition and salvage, stormwater and tree-protection measures, utility work, installation of a new irrigation water service and meter, storm drain work, playground demolition, and the beginning of site grading and concrete formwork. Work has also started on installation of the new prefabricated comfort station.

As construction continues, neighbors can expect to see some of the park’s most visible new features begin to take shape. Upcoming work includes:

• Completing utility connections for the new comfort station

• Installing a potable water line for drinking fountains

• Building the new picnic area and shade structure

• Installing the playground and shade sails

• Adding the new entry arbor, walkways, and site furnishings

• Developing the new dog park

• Installing security lighting and fencing

• Completing landscaping and irrigation throughout the park

The City currently anticipates substantial completion in winter 2026–27, with construction wrapping up in spring 2027. As with any major construction project, timing may shift as work progresses, but the park is now well into the construction phase and the community should begin seeing more of the finished design emerge over the coming months.

We’ll continue sharing updates as the Pendleton Park renovation progresses. You can learn more about the City of San Diego’s plan for the park here.

El Niño in San Diego

The City of San Diego is preparing for significant impacts from an El Niño that the National Weather Service is predicting will intensify during the fall and winter of 2026 and 2027.

Because these conditions have the potential to impact communities across the city, it is critical to understand the risks and take steps to prepare.

Visit the City of San Diego El Niño Website for more information and tips for preparation, readiness, and responsiveness.

Stay Ready San Diego! It’s everyone’s responsibility.

Library Parking During Construction

A note from the Friends of the College-Rolando Library:

There no longer is a thru-driveway connecting Montezuma Road and Mohawk Street.

The library has two parking areas. One is on city property at the back of the library off of Mohawk Street. That lot is now closed. We know that the limited parking remaining in the Montezuma lot is creating difficult situations. We share your frustration and are doing what we can to improve things.

During busy times at the library, try street parking in the areas to the east of the library and north of El Cajon Blvd. They can be reached by going around Ralphs on 67th Street. Saranac and Mohawk Streets may have the best availability.

Parking on the streets towards SDSU is difficult. Reservoir Drive, right next to the library, descends steeply towards I-8 and is heavily parked by nearby apartment residents. Other residential streets to the west have resident-limited paking except on the weekends.

We are told that in mid-October, the Montezuma driveway will be closed and the back library driveway and parking will be opened. That driveway will be the main library entrance for the next two years. We apologize for these disruptions to the use of our library and are looking to the city to improve this situation.

The College Area Community Council will be discussing this situation at its next meeting on October 6 at 5:30 pm. The meeting will be held at UDW Hall (4855 Seminole Dr). Come and learn more about what is being constructed. Please email us at [email protected] for more details.

University Bikeway Project Updates

The University Bikeway project is underway! Crews have begun construction along University Avenue between 60th and 69th Street, with lanes reduced to one in each direction. Work is anticipated to last several months. Bonillo Drive, Aragon Drive, and Alamo Drive will be closed to through traffic at University Avenue with no left turn permitted. Parking will be reduced on University Avenue during construction. For more information on the project plan and progress, please visit the SANDAG University Bikeway Project website.

Or Call (619) 543-0430