Port of Oakland freight-hauler steps up drive to clear the air
October 26, 2017
Oakland, Calif. – October 26, 2017: A second Port of Oakland freight-hauler is joining the effort this month to clear the air. Trucking and warehousing specialist Impact Transportation said today that it’s spending more than $1 million on cleaner cargo-handling equipment. The company said it’s buying nine new forklifts plus a yard tractor to reduce diesel… Read More
Read Full Article...Jack London Square to draw thousands of visitors for Boo! Bark, Brews + Bites
October 25, 2017
Oakland, Calif. – October 25, 2017: Jack London Square welcomes puppies, pooches and their owners for Halloween festivities at the Oakland waterfront this Saturday. The third annual Boo! Bark, Brews + Bites treats pets and their humans to tricks, frights and delights from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 7,000 visitors are expected to attend… Read More
Read Full Article...Jack London Square hosts TURFinc Dance Battle 2017 finale
October 18, 2017
Oakland, Calif. – October 18, 2017: Jack London Square is home to the final round of the Oakland grown, urban dance competition Turfin vs. the World Dance Battle III. The family friendly festival is Saturday, Oct. 21, noon to 7 p.m. It is free and open to the public. “I’m excited to bring turfing, an… Read More
Read Full Article...Bay Day celebration offers music, kayaking, eco-information and art at Jack London Square
October 5, 2017
Oakland, CA (Oct. 5, 2017) – Jack London Square will be home to the second annual Bay Day this Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM. Bay Day, established by the non-profit Save The Bay, is dedicated to connecting Bay Area communities with the unique environment of San Francisco Bay and helping them learn more about… Read More
Read Full Article...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
Read Full Article...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
Read Full Article...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
Read Full Article...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
Read Full Article...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
Read Full Article...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
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