Port of Oakland wants more ships on shore power to clear the air

September 8, 2017

Oakland, Calif. – Sept. 8, 2017: Port of Oakland Executive Director Chris Lytle met with international shipping lines here this week to clear the air – literally. He said his Port would intensify efforts to curb diesel emissions by plugging more vessels into shore power. “If there are ways to strengthen our Port electrical infrastructure… Read More

Oakland International Airport expecting high volume over Labor Day weekend

August 31, 2017

Oakland, Calif. – August 31, 2017: Oakland International Airport (OAK) is preparing for over 184,000 passengers during the five-day Labor Day holiday weekend beginning today, August 31, through Monday, September 4. The Airport is anticipating 45,000 passengers on Friday, September 1, making it the holiday weekend’s busiest travel day. Labor Day weekend traditionally marks the… Read More

Oakland International reducing carbon footprint with $3.2M FAA grant

August 30, 2017

Oakland, Calif. – August 30, 2017: Oakland International Airport (OAK) announced today that it has received $3.2 million from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as part of the agency’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP), which allocates federal funding to US airports. The AIP will fund infrastructure improvements at 67 airports in 29 states. The discretionary funds… Read More

Southwest expands at OAK with new flights from coast to coast

August 29, 2017

Oakland, Calif. – August 29, 2017: Oakland International Airport (OAK) welcomes the announcement by Southwest Airlines that it will add two new long-haul destinations at the East Bay airport. The announcement brings Southwest’s operation in Oakland to a total of 31 nonstop destinations throughout the US and Mexico. Beginning April 8, 2018, Southwest Airlines will add: Daily nonstop… Read More

Oakland International Airport welcomes 1.24 million passengers in July

August 25, 2017

Oakland, Calif. – August 25, 2017: Oakland International Airport (OAK) today reports that it served 1,235,511 passengers in July, an increase of 103,320 passengers (9.1%) over the prior year. The increase is based upon 5.3% more flight operations and 7.9% more seats.  This is OAK’s highest monthly passenger volume recorded since August 2007. While domestic… Read More

Oakland Triathlon to bring 1,000 racers to Jack London Square

August 24, 2017

Oakland, Calif. – August 24, 2017: Hundreds of participants in the annual Oakland Triathlon will complete the challenging race when they cross the finish line at the waterfront Sunday. The first event is swimming the estuary, followed by a bicycle race through the Oakland Seaport, and ending with a run to complete the competition in… Read More

A vibrant five-year outlook for Port of Oakland Commercial Real Estate

August 21, 2017

Oakland, Calif. – Aug. 21, 2017: New residential construction and improvements in Jack London Square will drive a record number of visitors to the Square by 2022. That’s the conclusion of a five-year strategic plan released this month by the Port of Oakland’s Commercial Real Estate (CRE) division. “All of the planned developments and Jack… Read More

American Idol to hold open auditions in Jack London Square Sunday

August 17, 2017

Oakland, Calif. – August 17, 2017: Jack London Square is the California location this Sunday for American Idol’s open auditions for its upcoming broadcast season. Hundreds of singers hoping for a chance at stardom will be lining up from 9 AM to 5 PM at the Oakland waterfront. Oakland is the fourth city on the… Read More

Port of Oakland may get second-fewest ship visits in a decade

Oakland, Calif. – Aug.17, 2017: New data indicates the Port of Oakland this year may receive its second-fewest container ship visits in a decade.  A Port executive today called it a positive sign. “This is a good trend,” said Maritime Director John Driscoll.  “Our cargo volume is up but with fewer ships, we reduce diesel… Read More

Grilled Cheese Block Party at Jack London Square to draw more than 3,000 people

August 16, 2017

Oakland, Calif. – August 16, 2017 – Jack London Square is home to the new Grilled Cheese Block Party, this Saturday, as part of its summer series of food-themed events. From Noon to 6 PM, attendees can sample cheese-inspired dishes. Organizers expect more than 3,000 people to attend. Throughout the summer, Jack London Square has hosted block… Read More