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Cooking competition series kicks off at Jack London Square Sunday

May 23, 2019

Oakland, Calif. – May 23, 2019: Five chefs will compete in Knife Fight Gauntlet, an outdoor cooking competition at Jack London Square, the last Sunday of the month in May, June and July. The contest is free to watch and open to the public. The series is May 26, June 30, and July 28 from… Read More

Port of Oakland Board approves term sheet for ballpark plan

May 14, 2019

Oakland, Calif. – May 14, 2019: Port of Oakland Commissioners have approved a plan that gives the Oakland Athletics four years to advance their quest for a proposed baseball stadium at the Port’s Howard Terminal.  The seven-member Board of Port Commissioners voted unanimously yesterday to adopt an Exclusive Negotiation Term Sheet. The document imposes requirements… Read More

Jack London Square Art and Wine Festival to draw crowds Saturday

May 10, 2019

Oakland, Calif. – May 10, 2019: Jack London Square officials expect large crowds tomorrow for an Art and Wine Festival from noon to 5 p.m. The event celebrates local artists and showcases more than 20 Northern California wineries. Live music will be a part of the festivities including a performance by local soul and funk… Read More

Port of Oakland, Oakland Fire Department unveil new firefighting apparatuses

May 9, 2019

Oakland, CA. (May 9, 2019) – Today, Oakland International Airport (OAK), Oakland Fire Department (OFD), and regional emergency response partners conducted a Full-Scale Emergency Response Exercise at Oakland International Airport, introducing two new state-of-the-art firefighting apparatuses. Participants practiced live response to a simulated aircraft emergency, which required activation of the Airport’s Emergency Operations Center, along… Read More

Indie music concert series starts Thursday night at Jack London Square

May 8, 2019

Oakland, Calif. – May 8, 2019: Jack London Square is hosting the new, MUSH concert series beginning tomorrow night on the Marina Lawn (across from 55 Harrison St.) from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The event is free, open to the public and dog friendly. Community radio station BFF.fm is presenting the event as part of… Read More

Port of Oakland to consider outlines for proposed ballpark

May 3, 2019

Oakland, Calif. – May 3, 2019: Port of Oakland Commissioners have scheduled a vote May 13 on a proposal giving the Oakland Athletics four years to complete an environmental impact report (EIR), secure land use approvals and reach real estate agreements for a proposed ballpark at Howard Terminal.  The seven-member Board of Port Commissioners has called… Read More

Jack London Square to host community Cinco de Mayo Festival

May 2, 2019

Oakland, Calif. – May 2, 2019: A celebration of Mexican heritage will bring the community together at Jack London Square for Cinco de Mayo, Saturday, from noon to 7 p.m. The free event offers a wide variety of performers from kids to adults in recognition of Mexican traditions and its diverse culture. The Cinco de… Read More

Thousands of visitors expected for Jack London Square weekend events

April 26, 2019

Oakland, Calif. – April 26, 2019: Two family-friendly, cultural festivals take center stage at Jack London Square tomorrow and Sunday. Both are free and open to the public. More than 7,000 people are expected to come to the waterfront over the two days. The Songkran Festival recognizes the Thai, Lao, and Myanmar New Year, which… Read More

Port-City of Oakland truck plan nears ok, a boon for neighbors

Oakland, Calif. – April 26, 2019: A 5-year plan to make truck traffic less annoying moved closer to adoption at the Port of Oakland last night.  The Port’s governing board endorsed the West Oakland Truck Management Plan addressing everything from big rig thoroughfares to parking in neighborhoods. It’s now up to the Executive Director of… Read More

Jobs study: Port of Oakland generates 84,000 jobs in the Bay Area

April 18, 2019

Oakland, Calif. – April 18, 2019:  The Port of Oakland supports 84,144 jobs in the Bay Area and 20 percent of those jobs are Oakland-based, according to an economic impact study released today. The study by Martin Associates shows that the Port’s overall economic value—from business revenue, consumer spending, and total value of goods and… Read More