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Thousands of visitors expected for Jack London Square weekend events
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
Read Full Article...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
Read Full Article...Jobs study: Port of Oakland generates 84,000 jobs in the Bay Area
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
Read Full Article...Tall ship sailing adventures return to Jack London Square
Oakland, Calif. – April 10, 2019: Two tall ships, Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain, are in port at Jack London Square. The sailing vessels give visitors a glimpse of maritime history from the mid-1700’s to the late 1800’s. The ships are docked at the foot of Broadway through April 23, 2019. Vessel tours are open to the public for… Read More
Read Full Article...Southwest inaugurates Maui service in Oakland; Airport celebrates with free parking
Oakland, CA – (April 8, 2019): Oakland International Airport is celebrating another first today following Southwest Airlines’ inaugural flight to Maui on Sunday. The Airport and Airline celebrated with a Hawaii-inspired send-off at Oakland International Airport, complete with Hula dancers, live music, fresh leis, and an offer to park free for four days. Port of Oakland… Read More
Read Full Article...Jack London Square offers real food, local goods and an art exhibit Sunday
Attention editors: See Farmers Market video here. Oakland, Calif. – April 4, 2019: Jack London Square serves up family-friendly activities this Sunday, with a local focus. – Farmers Market provides fresh produce and artisanal food, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – The Buck offers unique items from local vendors, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – A free… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland free harbor tours return May through October
Oakland, Calif. – April 1, 2019: The Port of Oakland’s free harbor tours will return this May and run through October. The Port published its 2019 harbor tour schedule on its web site today. The 90-minute harbor excursions include a guided narration and are conducted aboard the Blue & Gold Fleet. “Port of Oakland harbor tours allow… Read More
Read Full Article...Delta Air Lines to fly year-round from OAK to the world’s busiest airport – Atlanta
Oakland, Calif. – March 5, 2019: Oakland International Airport (OAK) announces today that beginning June 9, 2019, Delta Air Lines will resume nonstop service between Oakland and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Passengers will appreciate the early morning arrival in ATL and connections to the Delta global network. The new daily flight will depart OAK at 10:30 PM and arrive… Read More
Read Full Article...Southwest Airlines’ new Hawaii service will launch from Oakland
Oakland, Calif. – March 4, 2019: Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced plans to launch its highly-anticipated, first-ever service to the Hawaiian Islands from Oakland International Airport (OAK) with an inaugural flight to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu (HNL) on March 17, followed by inaugural service to Kahului Airport (OGG) on Maui, on April 7…. Read More
Read Full Article...Jack London Square free exhibit highlights local Beat Generation artists
Oakland, Calif. – Feb. 28, 2019: Several local, prominent, African American artists’ works are highlighted in a new, free exhibit at Jack London Square that opens today for the public at 1 p.m. “The-Beat-Generation-Exhibition” features a representative collection of art, by Abstract Expressionist Arthur Monroe. The display demonstrates Mr. Monroe’s lifetime artistic achievement in preparation… Read More
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