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Grilled Cheese Block Party at Jack London Square to draw more than 3,000 people
August 16, 2017
Oakland, Calif. – August 16, 2017 – Jack London Square is home to the new Grilled Cheese Block Party, this Saturday, as part of its summer series of food-themed events. From Noon to 6 PM, attendees can sample cheese-inspired dishes. Organizers expect more than 3,000 people to attend. Throughout the summer, Jack London Square has hosted block… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland OKs new high-power line to plug in more ships
August 14, 2017
Oakland, Calif. – August 14, 2017: Port of Oakland officials said today they’ve commissioned new equipment bolstering efforts to curb diesel emissions from ships. The Port OKd a high-voltage cable system that will connect more vessels to Oakland’s landside power grid. The Port said the breakthrough will accelerate the program that has helped cut emissions… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland sells bonds to refinance $324 million in debt
August 7, 2017
Oakland, Calif. – Aug. 7, 2017: The Port of Oakland said today it has completed the sale of bonds to lower debt costs. The Port said its $324 million refinancing will save $44 million in debt service payments over 13 years. Proceeds from the sale will be used to refund 2007 bonds issued to finance… Read More
Read Full Article...Jack London Square’s triple play of special events starts Wednesday
August 1, 2017
Oakland, Calif. – August 1, 2017: Jack London Square packs a punch this week with three special events beginning Wednesday. Party Under the Palms is tomorrow from 5:30-8:00PM at Embarcadero and Webster Streets. This is the first event of its kind at the Square featuring creative drinks and small bites made from peak-season produce. All… Read More
Read Full Article...Jack London Square features seventh annual Pedalfest Saturday
July 20, 2017
Oakland, Calif. – July 20, 2017: The seventh annual Pedalfest comes to Jack London Square, Saturday, 11 AM to 6 PM. Pedalfest organizers expect the event to draw more than 20,000 biking enthusiasts to the Oakland waterfront. The Bay Area’s premier bicycle event is free and open to the public, with food and beverage available… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland Board elects Joan Story as President
July 14, 2017
Oakland, Calif. – July 14, 2017: Joan Story has been elected President of the Board of Port Commissioners at the Port of Oakland. The Port’s seven-member governing body unanimously selected Ms. Story at a meeting last night. A two-year veteran of the Board, she’ll serve for the next year as President. “I’m gratified to have the… Read More
Read Full Article...Dance competition leads into Jack London Square’s July 4 Backyard BBQ
June 28, 2017
Oakland, Calif. – June 28, 2017: Jack London Square is home to round two of the new Oakland grown, urban dance competition, “Turfin Vs. The World Dance Battle” series. The family friendly festival is Saturday, July 1, noon to 6 PM. It is free and open to the public. This celebration of dance leads into Tuesday’s Independence Day Backyard… Read More
Read Full Article...Jack London Square adds block parties to summer line-up
June 22, 2017
Oakland, Calif. – June 22, 2017: The Port of Oakland has added block parties, a waterfront community event, to its calendar of more than 55 free public events at Jack London Square. The new summer block parties feature a food theme, beverages and more. The Tacopocalypse block party is Saturday, June 24, Noon to 6… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland employee groups’ scholarship donations reach $1.2 million
June 19, 2017
Oakland, Calif.– June 19, 2017: Two Port of Oakland employee scholarship organizations gave out a total of nearly $50,000 this year to 28 students preparing for college or vocational training. Port employees have helped fund post-secondary education of more than 600 students since the early 1990’s. The Port’s Asian Employees Association (AEA) Scholarship and Employees… Read More
Read Full Article...Moody’s upgrades Port of Oakland bond ratings
June 14, 2017
Oakland, Calif. – June 14, 2017: Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded Port of Oakland bond ratings and assigned ratings on an upcoming series of refunding revenue bonds. The upgrades, announced June 9, include: $656 million of senior lien bonds to A1 from A2; $324 million of intermediate lien bonds to A2 from A3; and a… Read More
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