Black Panther movie at Jack London Square to kick off holiday events

August 30, 2018

Oakland, Calif. – August 30, 2018: Thousands of visitors are expected to come to Jack London Square over Labor Day weekend for a series of events beginning tonight with a free outdoor screening of the “Black Panther” movie. “Black Panther is such a blockbuster movie that we decided to carry over the Thursday theme to… Read More

Labor Day weekend to attract nearly 200,000 travelers at Oakland International Airport

Oakland, Calif. – August 30, 2018:  This Labor Day holiday weekend travelers will be departing Oakland International Airport (OAK) to more destinations than ever before. OAK is preparing for a busy Labor Day holiday weekend, which traditionally marks the end of the peak summer travel period. OAK is anticipating nearly 200,000 passengers during the five-day… Read More

Port of Oakland appoints Principal Engineer for seaport projects

August 28, 2018

Oakland, Calif. – August 28, 2018: The Port of Oakland today promoted Thanh Vuong to Principal Engineer in the Maritime Project Design and Delivery Department. The department manages more than $50 million worth of seaport capital projects each year and provides upkeep of more than $1 billion worth of infrastructure. Mr. Vuong will be responsible for managing… Read More

OAK regional roster expands with Santa Barbara flights

August 27, 2018

Oakland, CA (August 27, 2018) – Good news for travelers in the Bay Area and Santa Barbara today, as Contour Airlines announces highly sought nonstop service between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Santa Barbara Airport (SBA). Beginning October 16th, Contour will operate daily flights aboard its 30-seat ERJ-135 aircraft. Santa Barbara represents one of OAK’s… Read More

Done! Four cranes raised to soar 393 feet at Port of Oakland

August 24, 2018

Link to time-lapse video that demonstrates how cranes are raised Oakland, Calif. – August 24, 2018: Four ship-to-shore cranes at Oakland International Container Terminal (OICT), the busiest terminal at the Port of Oakland, are 27 feet taller following completion this week of a year-long, crane-raising project. The fourth and final raised crane went back into service… Read More

Oakland International Airport goes green with blue natural gas buses

August 14, 2018

Oakland, CA – (August 14, 2018):  Oakland International Airport proudly presents the arrival of nine new parking shuttle buses. The vibrant blue buses have just completed the testing period and are already in use. OAK now provides convenient and environmentally sustainable service between airline terminals and parking facilities. Powered by compressed natural gas, the shuttle… Read More

Jack London Square hosts five free events in four days

August 1, 2018

Oakland, Calif. – August 1, 2018: Thousands of visitors will come to Jack London Square during one of its busiest summer weekends, with five events in four days beginning Thursday. Here’s a rundown of the series of events: Thursday night, Waterfront Flicks features “Bridesmaids” on the Jack London Square Ferry Lawn beginning at sundown; Friday… Read More

Jack London Square’s Pedalfest to draw 25,000 visitors

July 25, 2018

  Oakland, Calif. – July 25, 2018: Pedalfest, a celebration of cycling, food and family, will draw 25,000 biking enthusiasts to the Oakland waterfront on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Veteran cyclers, beginners and casual observers are all welcome at the admission-free event. “Pedalfest is a fun celebration for everyone,” said interim Executive… Read More

Three new restaurants for Oakland’s Jack London Square

July 17, 2018

Oakland, Calif. – July 17, 2018: New restaurants are settling into Jack London Square this summer bringing international flavor to Oakland’s waterfront. Two have already opened with a third to follow by September. The influx of dining spots is generating increased interest in the Square at its busiest time of the year. “The restaurant scene… Read More

Southwest Airlines launches five new daily nonstop routes at Oakland International Airport this summer

July 14, 2018

Oakland, CA – (July 14, 2018):  Tomorrow, Sunday, July 15, Oakland International Airport (OAK), together with Southwest Airlines, celebrate daily nonstop service to five highly-sought destinations from the East Bay: New York/Newark, New Jersey (EWR) San Antonio, Texas (SAT) Orlando, Florida (MCO) Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota (MSP) Indianapolis, Indiana (IND) Daily nonstop service to Newark/New York… Read More