Jack London Square hosts Taste of Oakland series
July 5, 2018
Oakland, Calif. – July 5, 2018: Jack London Square hosts the first of three Taste of Oakland festivals Saturday, from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The free, multicultural event will feature live music, tech demos and local food and craft vendors. Yoga sessions and soccer clinics kick off the day at 7:30 a.m. Celebrity Chef… Read More
Read Full Article...Oakland surpasses 1 million passengers in May
June 30, 2018
Oakland, CA: (June 30, 2018) – Officials at Oakland International Airport today released May traffic reports, which indicate that total passengers at the airport increased 4.1%, from 1,140,821 in May 2017, to 1,187,120 passengers in May this year. The increase is based upon 1.7% more flight operations and 4.8% more seats. International traffic volume of… Read More
Read Full Article...Jack London Square July 4th Block Party to draw 10,000 people
June 29, 2018
Editors: See here for an overview video about events at Jack London Square. Oakland, Calif. – June 29 2018: Organizers expect more than 10,000 people to attend Jack London Square’s Fourth of July Block Party, Wednesday, from noon to 5 p.m. The Independence Day celebration includes live music, entertainment and specialty food trucks from local vendors. Admission is free… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland employee groups to award 18 scholarships
June 21, 2018
Oakland, Calif. – June 21, 2018: Port of Oakland employees will award 18 scholarships by this summer. The Port Employees’ Scholarship Program and the Asian Employees Association at the Port of Oakland (AEA) raised nearly $39,000 for high school seniors in May. The organizations have given out nearly $1.2 million to more than 500 students since… Read More
Read Full Article...Summer at Jack London Square features free movies at the waterfront
June 19, 2018
Editors: See here for an overview video about events at Jack London Square. Oakland, Calif. – June 19, 2018: Waterfront Flicks at Jack London Square starts Thursday evening at sundown with a special Oakland A’s night. The event will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the baseball film, “The Sandlot.” Guests will be treated to swag, photo… Read More
Read Full Article...Patchwork’s Summer Show at Jack London Square features emerging artists
June 13, 2018
Oakland, Calif. – June 13, 2018: Jack London Square is home to Patchwork’s Summer Show Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event features local emerging artists, crafters and designers along with workshops, indie music and gourmet food trucks. Patchwork is free and open to the public. “This Jack London Square event is family-friendly… Read More
Read Full Article...Oakland International experiencing strong summer demand for expanded domestic and international service
June 8, 2018
Oakland, Calif. – June 8, 2018: On the brink of what is anticipated to be a near record summer travel period, Oakland International Airport officials remain optimistic following the announcement that one airline partner, LEVEL, will shift its twice weekly operation from the East Bay to San Francisco. LEVEL, operated by Iberia Airlines, launched its inaugural U.S. service last June with nonstop flights between… Read More
Read Full Article...Oakland International Airport will be home to two American Heart Association Hands-Only CPR training kiosks
June 4, 2018
Oakland, Calif. – June 4, 2018: — The American Heart Association – the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease – unveiled two Hands-Only CPR training kiosks today at Oakland International Airport during National CPR and AED Awareness Week, an annual observance that highlights how lives can be saved if more Americans… Read More
Read Full Article...April passenger traffic up 5.4% at Oakland International
May 31, 2018
Oakland, Calif. – May 31, 2018: The Oakland International Airport (OAK) has released its April Passenger Traffic reporting, adding yet another month of consecutive growth. Total passenger traffic at the airport increased from 1,061,616 in April 2017, to 1,119,019 passengers in April 2018. The increase represents 5.4 percent annual passenger growth. The airport has increased both… Read More
Read Full Article...Jack London Square kicks off Dancing Under the Stars this Friday
May 30, 2018
Oakland, Calif. – May 30, 2018: Dancing Under the Stars at Jack London Square kicks off Friday. The free dance lesson and party for locals and visitors runs every Friday night through August. All ages are welcome. “It’s great to see hundreds of people, including families with kids, coming to this big outdoor dance party… Read More
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