Oakland Airport reports 10.5 percent increase in August passengers

September 29, 2017

Oakland, CA:  (September 29, 2017) – Officials at Oakland International Airport released August traffic reports today, revealing 10.5 percent passenger growth over August 2016. Total passengers increased from 1,110,385 in August 2016, to 1,226,648 this year.  The increase was supported by 5.3 percent more flight operations and 7.3 percent more seats.  Passenger traffic for the last 12 months increased 9.1 percent over the prior year. Marking the 45th consecutive… Read More

More than 1,000 bicyclists to roll out from Jack London Square Sunday

September 28, 2017

Oakland, CA (Sept. 28, 2017) – Jack London Square will be filled with some 1,200 bicyclists this Sunday for the Oakland Gran Fondo, an event with multiple bike rides of varying lengths. Moderate to advanced riders of all ages will select one of four touring experiences that all begin and end at the Oakland waterfront…. Read More

Fleet Week 2017 takes off from Oakland International Airport

September 27, 2017

Oakland, CA – (September 27, 2017):  Oakland International Airport (OAK) will welcome the Blue Angels back to Oakland over the weekend as its base for Fleet Week 2017.  It is the fourth straight year the precision Navy fliers will make Oakland their home on the road. The Fleet Week air show takes to the skies above… Read More

Oakland A’s moving headquarters to Port’s Jack London Square

Oakland, Calif. – Sept. 27, 2017: Port of Oakland officials today applauded an Oakland A’s decision to move their headquarters to Jack London Square.  The baseball team announced that it’s moving the front office as part of a plan to build a new downtown ballpark. The A’s said they could relocate headquarters to Jack London… Read More

Oakland International reopens main runway on schedule following overlay

September 26, 2017

Oakland, CA – (September 26, 2017): The main commercial air carrier runway at Oakland International Airport (OAK) has re-opened following two full weeks of around-the-clock construction. The $67 million project replaced 8,300 feet of asphalt to provide a new operating surface for aircraft. [For B-roll of construction and the first flight operations on the new runway, CLICK HERE.] As Runway 12-30 is typically in service 24-hours per day, Port of Oakland staff… Read More

Eat Real Festival at Jack London Square offers symphony of innovative foods

September 21, 2017

Oakland, CA (Sept. 21, 2017) – The Eat Real Festival at Jack London Square returns to the Oakland waterfront this Friday through Sunday. The event celebrates regional and sustainable food craft in three city blocks with local food vendors, artisan products, craft beers and demonstrations from the Bay Area’s top chefs and culinary experts. The… Read More

Port of Oakland awarded $1.8 million in federal seaport security grants

September 14, 2017

Oakland, Calif. – September 14, 2017: The Port of Oakland said today it will receive approximately $1.8 million in federal Port Security Grant Program funding to implement two new Port security projects. Oakland is one of 33 U.S. ports to receive grant funds awarded by FEMA. “This federal funding supports critical security initiatives that serve… Read More

‘The world is your oyster’ at Jack London Square’s final summer block party

September 13, 2017

Oakland, Calif. – September 13, 2017: Jack London Square hosts its fifth and final block party of the summer with Oyster Oyster, Saturday, from 12 PM to 6 PM. The free event features Oyster dishes from local vendors and favorite eateries, local craft beers, and live music. The block party is also child and dog… Read More

Port of Oakland reports busiest month in the past year

September 12, 2017

Oakland, Calif. – September 12, 2017:  The Port of Oakland reported today that August was its busiest month in the past year.  The Port said it handled the equivalent of 212,692 standard 20-foot cargo containers. That was the most since August 2016 when the Port handled 220,604 containers. The Port said that total container volume,… Read More

Port of Oakland Attorney named Oakland Pride Grand Marshal

September 11, 2017

Oakland, Calif. – September 11, 2017: Port of Oakland Attorney Danny Wan led the Oakland Pride celebration as Legacy Grand Marshal yesterday. He was given the honor for his significant contributions to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. “I’m deeply honored to receive this recognition for the work of promoting greater LGBT awareness… Read More