Millions Available to Reduce Truck Pollution at Port of Oakland

July 28, 2009

Press Releases For Immediate Release July 28, 2009 Millions Available to Reduce Truck Pollution at Port of Oakland SAN FRANCISCO – Today the Bay Area Air Quality Management District announced a new $2 million federal grant to supplement the $20 million in state and local funds to install diesel exhaust filters and replace old trucks… Read More

Port Donates 200 Refurbished Computers to Oakland Recreation Centers

July 14, 2009

Press Releases For Immediate Release July 14, 2009 Port of Oakland Donates 200 Refurbished Computers for Use in Oakland Recreation Centers Computer Donation Helps Close Digital Divide Oakland, Ca. 07-14-09 – Port of Oakland donated 200 refurbished computers for use at two dozen Oakland recreation centers as part of the collaboration with Oakland Technology Exchange West… Read More

Fireworks to Light up the Sky Above Oakland’s JLS on July 4th

June 29, 2009

Press Releases June 29, 2009 Fireworks to Light Up the Sky Above Oakland’s Jack London Square on July 4th City of Oakland and Port of Oakland to Celebrate Independence Day with Fireworks Display and Live Music for the Entire Family What – July 4th Independence Day Celebration – Fireworks display – Live musical performances Where… Read More

West Coast Port Press for Funding for Port Development & Jobs

June 24, 2009

Press Releases June 24, 2009 West Coast Port Directors Visit Federal Officials to Press for Funding for Port Development, Jobs to Boost Local Economies Press Conference on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 8:00 A.M. (Est) Location for In-Person Interviews: 801 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C.—June 24, 2009 — Directors from six United States… Read More

OAK to Receive $9.7 Million in Federal Stimulus Funds

June 19, 2009

Press Releases For Immediate Release June 19, 2009 Oakland International Airport to Receive $9.7 Million in Federal Stimulus Funds for Ramp Improvements Oakland, Calif.-June 19, 2009 – Through a combination of funding sources including the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (also known as the “stimulus bill”) and Airport Improvement Project grants, Oakland International Airport… Read More

Oakland Commissioners Adopts CTMP, Directs Staff to Develop Truck Ban

June 18, 2009

Press Releases For Immediate Release June 18, 2009 Oakland Board of Port Commissioners Adopts Comprehensive Truck Management Plan (CTMP) and Directs Staff to Develop Truck Ban $15.2 Million CTMP Addresses Air Quality, Safety and Security, Business and Operations, and Community Issues Oakland, Calif.—June 18, 2009 —The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners adopted the Port of Oakland’s… Read More

Commissioners Approve Applying for Funding for BART Connector to OAK

Press Releases For Immediate Release June 18, 2009 Port of Oakland Commissioners Approve Applying for Funding for Light Rail BART Connector to Oakland International Airport Oakland, Calif. – June 18, 2009 – The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners authorized Port staff to apply for $70.4 million in airport Passenger Facility Charges (PFC funding) for an elevated… Read More

Properties Jack London Square Named Finalists for Real Estate Awards

May 15, 2009

Press Releases For Immediate Release May 15, 2009 Waterfront Properties at Port Of Oakland’s Jack London Square Named as Finalists for Real Estate Awards Jack London Square’s Waterfront Hotel and Miss Pearl’s Jam House Named Finalists for San Francisco Business Times Real Estate Awards Oakland, Calif.— May 15, 2009 — Along the Oakland Waterfront, the newly… Read More

Asian Employees Association Awards $36,000 in Scholarships

May 14, 2009

Press Releases For Immediate Release May 14, 2009 Asian Employees Association at the Port of Oakland Awards $36,000 in Scholarships OAKLAND, CA—May 14, 2009— The Asian Employees Association at the Port of Oakland (AEA) generously awarded 17 scholarships totaling $36,000 to students entering college this fall (2009). The scholarship awards were recently presented at the… Read More

Alaska Airlines to Begin Trans-Pacific Hawaii Service from Oakland International Airport

May 6, 2009

Press Releases For Immediate Release May 6, 2009 Alaska Airlines to Begin Trans-Pacific Hawaii Service from Oakland International Airport Four Weekly Flights to Maui and Three Weekly Flights to Kona Beginning Nov. 9 Oakland, Calif. (May 6, 2009) — Alaska Airlines today announced plans to launch trans-Pacific flights between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and both Maui… Read More