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Tribute to mariners unveiled at Port of Oakland
Friday February 14th, 2020
Oakland, Calif. – Feb. 14, 2020: The Port of Oakland has joined the International Maritime Center (IMC) to unveil a tribute to mariners. The new, abstract sculpture titled “Sea Remembrance” was installed in January next to the IMC facility at Port View Park. “Seafarers make costly sacrifices being away from home at sea for months at… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland appoints first Chief Operating Officer
Thursday February 6th, 2020
Oakland, Calif. – Feb. 6, 2020: Veteran aviation executive Kristi McKenney has been named Chief Operating Officer at the Port of Oakland. Executive Director Danny Wan announced the appointment today after the Port’s governing Board created the new position last month. Ms. McKenney had been serving as Assistant Director of Aviation at the Port’s Oakland… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland Executive Director wants ‘industrial sanctuary’
Thursday January 30th, 2020
Oakland, Calif. – Jan. 30, 2020: Calling it “everyone’s Port,” the Port of Oakland’s new leader wants an industrial sanctuary to sustain economic vitality here. Executive Director Danny Wan delivered his State of the Port address yesterday saying there’s plenty to feel good about. But he asked a sold-out audience of 350 to help him… Read More
Read Full Article...Oakland A’s Fan Fest comes to Jack London Square
Friday January 24th, 2020
Oakland, Calif. – January 24, 2020: Jack London Square will transform into the Oakland A’s Fan Fest, Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. This is the team’s preseason event where fans of all ages can come to see A’s executives, players, coaches, and alumni and enjoy a free community event at… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland seeks summer college interns
Tuesday January 21st, 2020
Oakland, Calif. – Jan. 21, 2020: The Port of Oakland is seeking ambitious, creative and highly-motivated, full-time college students for its 2020 Summer College Internship Program. Through a competitive process, prospective applicants apply for paid internships in a variety of fields, including Audit, Aviation, Communications, Engineering, Governmental Affairs, Human Resources, Information Technology, Planning & Development… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland appoints first female Port Attorney
Friday December 13th, 2019
Oakland, Calif. – Dec. 13, 2019: For the first time in its 92-year history, a woman has been named Port Attorney at the Port of Oakland. The Port’s governing Board last night appointed Michele Heffes as the head of its in-house Legal Department. Ms. Heffes succeeds Danny Wan, the prior Port Attorney, who became the… Read More
Read Full Article...Jack London Square’s holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony is Friday
Thursday November 21st, 2019
Link to sneak peek video of Tree Lighting Ceremony Short video clip of worker in top of tree prepping wiring/lighting Oakland, CA – Nov. 21, 2019: Jack London Square lights up for the holidays with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. The event includes the lighting of a real, 55-foot… Read More
Read Full Article...Huge market hall coming to Jack London Square in 2020
Wednesday November 20th, 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
Thursday November 14th, 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
Wednesday October 23rd, 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
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