Oakland International Airport Thanksgiving traffic to climb eight percent

November 21, 2017

Oakland, CA – (Nov. 21, 2017): Oakland International Airport today forecast an 8 percent increase in 2017 Thanksgiving holiday passenger traffic. The Airport said it’s bracing for an estimated 450,000 travelers from Nov. 17 through Nov. 27. The busiest travel day will be Nov. 26, the Airport said.  About 51,000 people will fly in or out… Read More

Port of Oakland agreement may be a national model for local hiring

November 15, 2017

Oakland, Calif. – November 15, 2017: Community leaders said today that a new Port of Oakland development agreement could be a national model for local hiring. They’re hailing the plan to build a Seaport Logistics Complex that prioritizes employing workers from nearby neighborhoods. “This agreement is part of the growing grassroots movement across the country… Read More

Port of Oakland imports set record for second-straight month

November 14, 2017

Oakland, Calif. – Nov. 14, 2017: The Port of Oakland today reported a record-setting finish to the peak shipping season. The Port said it handled the equivalent of 76,706 20-foot import containers last month.  It was the busiest October for imports in Oakland history and followed a similar record performance in September.  The cargo rush… Read More

Port of Oakland’s landmark deal for ex-Army Base gets first OK

November 10, 2017

Oakland, Calif. – November 10, 2017: A long-held vision to revitalize this city’s decommissioned Army base is nearer reality at the Port of Oakland.  Port Commissioners have given initial approval to a landmark deal with CenterPoint Properties for a logistics center at the former base.  The tentative agreement caps nearly 15 years of planning for the… Read More

Jack London Square hosts Bay Area Black Music Association Jazz Festival

November 8, 2017

Oakland, Calif. – November 8, 2017: Jack London Square welcomes the Bay Area Black Music Association Jazz Festival this Saturday from Noon to 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The Black Music Association (BMA) event will feature several Bay Area performers including Bo Henderson, Grammy award-winning former lead singer of… Read More

TSA Pre-Check temporary enrollment center returns to OAK November 6

November 6, 2017

Event:  Oakland International Airport TSA Pre✓® Local Enrollment Event Date:  November 6th – 17th, 2017 (Closed Saturday & Sunday) Time: Weekdays, 8am to 5pm Location: Oakland International Airport, Terminal 2 Check-in Lobby Oakland, Calif. – November 6, 2017: Oakland International Airport is inviting passengers to enroll on-site in the popular TSA Pre✓® expedited screening program during a temporary enrollment event in its Terminal 2 from November… Read More

Southwest Airlines announces four new nonstop destinations at OAK

November 3, 2017

Oakland, Calif. – November 3, 2017: Southwest Airlines, and Oakland International Airport announced today that Southwest will commence nonstop service to four additional destinations from the East Bay Airport: Daily, beginning July 8, 2018: San Antonio, Texas (SAT) Daily, beginning July 15, 2018: Orlando, Florida (MCO) Minneapolis / Saint Paul, Minnesota (MSP) Indianapolis, Indiana (IND)… Read More

Jack London Square invites public for festive, pre-holiday shopping

November 2, 2017

Oakland, Calif. – November 2, 2017: With the holidays just around the corner, Jack London Square features local artisans and crafters at two events, Patchwork Fall Show, Nov. 4, and Jack of All Trades Nov. 11. “These shows support small businesses by providing a beautiful venue for local makers and vendors at the Oakland waterfront,” said… Read More

City, Port of Oakland work with neighbors to get trucks on track

Oakland, Calif. – Nov. 2, 2017: City and Port of Oakland officials are meeting with neighbors to hear concerns about big rig traffic on streets in West Oakland.  The agencies say they anticipate a new West Oakland Truck Management Plan by the fall of 2018 that will address trucking problems in the area. The goal:… Read More

Port of Oakland appoints first African American woman Board Secretary

November 1, 2017

Oakland, Calif. – Nov. 1, 2017: Port of Oakland Commissioners have selected their first African American – and woman – Secretary of the Board.  The Board of Port Commissioners last week named Daria Edgerly to the position.  She had been serving as Acting Secretary of the Board.   The position is an important one at the… Read More