Commercial Real Estate
Huge market hall coming to Jack London Square in 2020
November 20, 2019
Oakland, CA – Nov. 20, 2019: Jack London Square announced this week that it’s getting a 40,000-square-foot, indoor market hall next summer. A number of celebrity chefs have already signed on to the project at 55 Harrison St. along the Port of Oakland’s waterfront. “We’re excited to see this concept coming to Jack London Square,” said… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland names Danny Wan Executive Director
November 14, 2019
Click here to see Port of Oakland Executive Director Danny Wan’s introductory video Oakland, Calif. – Nov. 14, 2019: Danny Wan, who has been serving as the Port of Oakland’s interim Executive Director since last summer, and was Port Attorney for six years before that, has been named permanent Port Executive Director. The Port’s governing… Read More
Read Full Article...Thousands expected at Jack London Square’s Boo! Bark, Brews + Bites
October 23, 2019
Oakland, Calif. – October 23, 2019: Jack London Square welcomes dogs, puppies and their people for a free Halloween festival this Saturday. The fourth annual “Boo! Bark, Brews + Bites” at the Oakland waterfront offers frights and delights from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is no admission fee and food and beverage are available for… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland operating income up 4.1 percent in FY 2019
September 27, 2019
Oakland, Calif. – Sept. 27, 2019: Operating income at the Port of Oakland increased 4.1 percent in Fiscal Year 2019, according to figures released today. The Port reported operating income of $66 million for the year on operating revenue of $397 million. The Port said its operating income was at an all-time high. FY 2019… Read More
Read Full Article...Tens of thousands of visitors expected at Eat Real Festival
September 18, 2019
Oakland, Calif. – September 18, 2019: The annual Eat Real Festival returns to the Port of Oakland’s Jack London Square for two days of feasting on specialty foods. Tens of thousands of visitors will attend this year’s largest event at the Oakland waterfront. The festival is family-friendly and features cooking demonstrations by Bay Area chefs,… Read More
Read Full Article...New event at Jack London Square Saturday
August 21, 2019
Oakland, Calif. – August 21, 2019: For the first time Jack London Square welcomes the Oakland M.O.V.E.ment Festival (Motivating Others, Valuing Everyone), a fitness-focused event, to the waterfront this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free, family-friendly community day is in its third year. The festival is focused on inspiring people of all ages… Read More
Read Full Article...Jack London Square’s “six pack” of special events starts Thursday
August 7, 2019
Oakland, Calif. – August 7, 2019: Jack London Square packs a punch this week with six special events starting Thursday. The summer weather brings out the crowds for a variety of free, family-friendly fun at the waterfront with a movie night on the Ferry Lawn, outdoor dance lessons and Second Saturday, a festive market. Schedule of… Read More
Read Full Article...Jack London Square’s Pedalfest expected to attract 20,000 visitors
July 31, 2019
Oakland, Calif. – July 31, 2019: Pedalfest, celebrating all things cycling, food and family, will attract more than 20,000 bike lovers and the bike-curious to Jack London Square this Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stunt performers are scheduled throughout the day at the Oakland waterfront. For attendees who enjoy something out of the ordinary,… Read More
Read Full Article...Today’s chatter: Port of Oakland welcomes 10,000th visitor
July 30, 2019
Oakland, Calif. – July 30, 2019: Talk may be cheap but it’s popular online, according to the Port of Oakland. The Port said today that its web-based customer service feature LiveChat this month has passed 10,000 visitors since launching in December 2015. The Port said its online representatives are responding to about 200 online queries… Read More
Read Full Article...Puppies and kittens at Jack London Square for Adopt-a-Thon
July 25, 2019
Oakland, Calif. – July 25, 2019: Jack London Square welcomes the East Bay SPCA’s annual Adopt-a-Thon this Sunday where close to 30 local animal shelters and rescues come together. “The goal of the event is to raise awareness about the thousands of homeless animals in our community,” said East Bay SPCA CEO and President Allison… Read More
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