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More than 1,000 bicyclists to roll out from Jack London Square Sunday

September 28, 2017

Oakland, CA (Sept. 28, 2017) – Jack London Square will be filled with some 1,200 bicyclists this Sunday for the Oakland Gran Fondo, an event with multiple bike rides of varying lengths. Moderate to advanced riders of all ages will select one of four touring experiences that all begin and end at the Oakland waterfront…. Read More

Fleet Week 2017 takes off from Oakland International Airport

September 27, 2017

Oakland, CA – (September 27, 2017):  Oakland International Airport (OAK) will welcome the Blue Angels back to Oakland over the weekend as its base for Fleet Week 2017.  It is the fourth straight year the precision Navy fliers will make Oakland their home on the road. The Fleet Week air show takes to the skies above… Read More

Oakland A’s moving headquarters to Port’s Jack London Square

Oakland, Calif. – Sept. 27, 2017: Port of Oakland officials today applauded an Oakland A’s decision to move their headquarters to Jack London Square.  The baseball team announced that it’s moving the front office as part of a plan to build a new downtown ballpark. The A’s said they could relocate headquarters to Jack London… Read More

Oakland International reopens main runway on schedule following overlay

September 26, 2017

Oakland, CA – (September 26, 2017): The main commercial air carrier runway at Oakland International Airport (OAK) has re-opened following two full weeks of around-the-clock construction. The $67 million project replaced 8,300 feet of asphalt to provide a new operating surface for aircraft. [For B-roll of construction and the first flight operations on the new runway, CLICK HERE.] As Runway 12-30 is typically in service 24-hours per day, Port of Oakland staff… Read More

Eat Real Festival at Jack London Square offers symphony of innovative foods

September 21, 2017

Oakland, CA (Sept. 21, 2017) – The Eat Real Festival at Jack London Square returns to the Oakland waterfront this Friday through Sunday. The event celebrates regional and sustainable food craft in three city blocks with local food vendors, artisan products, craft beers and demonstrations from the Bay Area’s top chefs and culinary experts. The… Read More

‘The world is your oyster’ at Jack London Square’s final summer block party

September 13, 2017

Oakland, Calif. – September 13, 2017: Jack London Square hosts its fifth and final block party of the summer with Oyster Oyster, Saturday, from 12 PM to 6 PM. The free event features Oyster dishes from local vendors and favorite eateries, local craft beers, and live music. The block party is also child and dog… Read More

Port of Oakland Attorney named Oakland Pride Grand Marshal

September 11, 2017

Oakland, Calif. – September 11, 2017: Port of Oakland Attorney Danny Wan led the Oakland Pride celebration as Legacy Grand Marshal yesterday. He was given the honor for his significant contributions to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. “I’m deeply honored to receive this recognition for the work of promoting greater LGBT awareness… Read More

Port of Oakland wants more ships on shore power to clear the air

September 8, 2017

Oakland, Calif. – Sept. 8, 2017: Port of Oakland Executive Director Chris Lytle met with international shipping lines here this week to clear the air – literally. He said his Port would intensify efforts to curb diesel emissions by plugging more vessels into shore power. “If there are ways to strengthen our Port electrical infrastructure… Read More

Oakland International reducing carbon footprint with $3.2M FAA grant

August 30, 2017

Oakland, Calif. – August 30, 2017: Oakland International Airport (OAK) announced today that it has received $3.2 million from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as part of the agency’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP), which allocates federal funding to US airports. The AIP will fund infrastructure improvements at 67 airports in 29 states. The discretionary funds… Read More

Oakland Triathlon to bring 1,000 racers to Jack London Square

August 24, 2017

Oakland, Calif. – August 24, 2017: Hundreds of participants in the annual Oakland Triathlon will complete the challenging race when they cross the finish line at the waterfront Sunday. The first event is swimming the estuary, followed by a bicycle race through the Oakland Seaport, and ending with a run to complete the competition in… Read More