Indie music concert series starts Thursday night at Jack London Square

May 8, 2019

Oakland, Calif. – May 8, 2019: Jack London Square is hosting the new, MUSH concert series beginning tomorrow night on the Marina Lawn (across from 55 Harrison St.) from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The event is free, open to the public and dog friendly. Community radio station BFF.fm is presenting the event as part of… Read More

Port of Oakland to consider outlines for proposed ballpark

May 3, 2019

Oakland, Calif. – May 3, 2019: Port of Oakland Commissioners have scheduled a vote May 13 on a proposal giving the Oakland Athletics four years to complete an environmental impact report (EIR), secure land use approvals and reach real estate agreements for a proposed ballpark at Howard Terminal.  The seven-member Board of Port Commissioners has called… Read More

Jack London Square to host community Cinco de Mayo Festival

May 2, 2019

Oakland, Calif. – May 2, 2019: A celebration of Mexican heritage will bring the community together at Jack London Square for Cinco de Mayo, Saturday, from noon to 7 p.m. The free event offers a wide variety of performers from kids to adults in recognition of Mexican traditions and its diverse culture. The Cinco de… Read More

Thousands of visitors expected for Jack London Square weekend events

April 26, 2019

Oakland, Calif. – April 26, 2019: Two family-friendly, cultural festivals take center stage at Jack London Square tomorrow and Sunday. Both are free and open to the public. More than 7,000 people are expected to come to the waterfront over the two days. The Songkran Festival recognizes the Thai, Lao, and Myanmar New Year, which… Read More

Port-City of Oakland truck plan nears ok, a boon for neighbors

Oakland, Calif. – April 26, 2019: A 5-year plan to make truck traffic less annoying moved closer to adoption at the Port of Oakland last night.  The Port’s governing board endorsed the West Oakland Truck Management Plan addressing everything from big rig thoroughfares to parking in neighborhoods. It’s now up to the Executive Director of… Read More

Jobs study: Port of Oakland generates 84,000 jobs in the Bay Area

April 18, 2019

Oakland, Calif. – April 18, 2019:  The Port of Oakland supports 84,144 jobs in the Bay Area and 20 percent of those jobs are Oakland-based, according to an economic impact study released today. The study by Martin Associates shows that the Port’s overall economic value—from business revenue, consumer spending, and total value of goods and… Read More

Port of Oakland adds new shipping service to Vietnam

April 15, 2019

Oakland, Calif. – April 15, 2019:  The Port of Oakland will add new direct service to Vietnam by late April. Pacific International Lines (PIL) will launch direct Vietnam links using vessels that can carry up to 11,900 twenty-foot containers. PIL’s new service is called AC5 and is in partnership with Cosco and Wan Hai. New… Read More

Port of Oakland reports positive first quarter

April 12, 2019

  Oakland, Calif. – April 12, 2019: The Port of Oakland today reported a positive first quarter in its cargo volume. Through the end of March 2019, the Port handled 612,151 TEUs—the equivalent of one 20-foot long container—compared to 587,356 TEUs during the same period in 2018. That represents a 4.2 percent increase. There has been… Read More

Tall ship sailing adventures return to Jack London Square

April 10, 2019

Oakland, Calif. – April 10, 2019: Two tall ships, Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain, are in port at Jack London Square. The sailing vessels give visitors a glimpse of maritime history from the mid-1700’s to the late 1800’s. The ships are docked at the foot of Broadway through April 23, 2019. Vessel tours are open to the public for… Read More

Southwest inaugurates Maui service in Oakland; Airport celebrates with free parking

April 8, 2019

Oakland, CA – (April 8, 2019):  Oakland International Airport is celebrating another first today following Southwest Airlines’ inaugural flight to Maui on Sunday. The Airport and Airline celebrated with a Hawaii-inspired send-off at Oakland International Airport, complete with Hula dancers, live music, fresh leis, and an offer to park free for four days. Port of Oakland… Read More