OAK Ready for Holiday Travelers
Press Releases For Immediate Release November 20, 2012 OAK Ready for Holiday Travelers More Nonstop Destinations than Ever Before; Unique “Free Parking” Offers Begins Thanksgiving Day Oakland, Calif. (Updated Nov. 20, 2012) — Oakland International Airport expects a busy holiday travel season and is focused on providing a safe, on-time and positive airport experience for […]
Port of Oakland & SEIU Local 1021 to Renew Discussions
Press Releases For Immediate Release November 20, 2012 Port of Oakland & SEIU Local 1021 to Renew Discussions Mayor of Oakland Helps Bring Parties Together to Re-Engage so that Work can Resume at the Seaport Oakland-CA – November 20, 2012 – Oakland Mayor Jean Quan brought the leadership of the Port of Oakland and Service […]
Normal Operations Expected at OAK During Union Action, Nov. 20
Press Releases For Immediate Release November 19, 2012 Normal Operations Expected at Oakland International Airport During Union Action Today and Tuesday, Nov. 20 However, Port Expresses Concern on Impact to Shipping, Finances, and Jobs by Union Picketing Oakland, CA—November 19, 2012— Port of Oakland officials today said that a labor action starting tonight and running through […]
Port of Oakland Executive Director Retires
Press Releases For Immediate Release November 12, 2012 Port of Oakland Executive Director Retires Nov. 12, 2012, OAKLAND, CA — Omar Benjamin has notified the Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners that he is retiring from his position as Executive Director of the Port of Oakland, effective immediately. Acting Executive Director Deborah Ale Flint will […]
Update Acting Executive Director Deborah Ale Flint
Press Releases For Immediate Release November 1, 2012 Update from Port of Oakland Acting Executive Director Deborah Ale Flint Focused on Progress Toward Financial Sustainability and Maintaining 24/7 Operations for Customers and Community I would like to take this opportunity to address the Port’s leadership and provide an update on where we are with the […]
Statement from Acting Executive Director Deborah Ale Flint
Press Releases For Immediate Release October 25, 2012 Statement from Port of Oakland Acting Executive Director Deborah Ale Flint As I communicated to my Port of Oakland colleagues earlier today, the last week has been particularly challenging for our organization, our leadership, and our employees. I want to take this opportunity to share my perspective […]
OAK Offers Free Parking to Help Boost Travel Between Holidays
Press Releases For Immediate Release October 23, 2012 Oakland International Airport Offers Free Parking to Help Boost Travel Between Holidays Depart Midweek and Park Free for Up to Three Days Oakland, CA (Oct. 23, 2012) – Oakland International Airport (OAK) is brightening the outlook for travel during the holiday season with up to three days […]
Port Accelerates Action on Alleged Improper Expenditures
Press Releases For Immediate Release October 18, 2012 Port Accelerates Action on Alleged Improper Expenditures Oakland, Calif. – October 18, 2012 – The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners has taken the following actions: The Board has put Executive Director Omar R. Benjamin on Administrative Leave with pay effective immediately. The Board has directed and empowered current […]
Coastal Cleanup Volunteers Scour Jack London Square Shoreline
Press Releases For Immediate Release September 24, 2012 More Than 100 California Coastal Cleanup Day Volunteers Scour Jack London Square Shoreline Port-Sponsored Event Removed 500 Pounds of Trash from Waterfront Sept. 24, 2012 – Oakland, Calif. – More than 100 volunteers including Boy Scout and Cub Scouts armed with rubber gloves, trash bags and plenty of […]
Significant Milestone in Former OAB Redevelopment
Press Releases For Immediate Release August 24, 2012 City and Port of Oakland Achieve Significant Milestone in Former Oakland Army Base Redevelopment California Transportation Commission Affirms $242 Million for Army Base Project Oakland, Calif. —August 24, 2012— The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners praised the California Transportation Commission (CTC) for their decision to commit $242 […]