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Tall ships bring maritime history to life at Jack London Square
February 27, 2017
Oakland, CA – (February 27, 2016): Two tall ships, Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain, are in port at Jack London Square at the foot of Broadway. The sailing vessels are reflective of what trade and transportation looked like in the mid-1700’s to the late 1800’s. Both ships will remain docked at the foot of Broadway until… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland turning 90, Mayor declares Port of Oakland Day
February 10, 2017
Oakland, Calif. – Feb. 10, 2017: Sunday will be Port of Oakland Day in this city. Mayor Libby Schaaf declared the observance last night at a meeting of the Board of Port Commissioners. She said the honor would commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Port’s creation, Feb. 12, 1927 “What a moment to celebrate,” the… Read More
Read Full Article...Jack London Square transforms into the A’s FanFest Saturday
January 27, 2017
Oakland, CA – (January 27, 2017): Jack London Square at the Oakland waterfront is the new location for A’s FanFest scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is the pre-season where fans hear from A’s executives and mingle with players and coaches. “We’re delighted that the A’s organization selected… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland ‘Year In Review 2016’ sums up record-setting businesses
January 18, 2017
Oakland, CA – January 18, 2017: The Port of Oakland gained momentum and reached new heights in its three business lines in 2016. That’s the message delivered today by the Port of Oakland in an online retrospective called “Year in Review 2016”. “Records are falling at the Port of Oakland and business volume is surging,” said… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland’s Chris Lytle: What a difference a year makes
January 13, 2017
Oakland, CA – Jan. 13, 2017: What a difference a year makes. Last January the Port of Oakland faced the bankruptcy of its second-largest marine terminal tenant. Today it faces a new year fortified by record earnings and cargo volume over the last 12 months. “I have to tell you, this feels a whole lot better,”… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland’s Jack London Square draws 3 million visitors in 2016
December 20, 2016
Oakland, Calif.– December 20, 2016: The Port of Oakland reported today that its Jack London Square has attracted a record three million visitors in 2016. The result, calculated by property manager CIM Group, makes the Square one of the Bay Area’s busiest destinations. “We’re gratified by the popularity of Jack London Square as a center… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland director new president of Bay Planning Coalition
December 14, 2016
Oakland, Calif. – Dec. 14, 2016: A Port of Oakland planning and environmental expert has been chosen President of the Bay Planning Coalition. The trade group’s 36-member Board of Directors selected Richard Sinkoff to a two-year term last week. Mr. Sinkoff is Director of Environmental Programs and Planning at the Port of Oakland. He’ll lead… Read More
Read Full Article...Jack of All Trades holiday market at Jack London Square
December 7, 2016
Oakland, Calif.– December 7, 2016: This Saturday Jack London Square will offer a special, holiday-themed market, Jack of All Trades, from 11 AM to 5 PM. Free to the public, this family and pet-friendly event includes more than 125 Indie designers, antique dealers, and start-ups making shopping for holiday gifts a unique experience at… Read More
Read Full Article...Local earnings from Port of Oakland projects top $6.5 million
December 6, 2016
Oakland, CA.–(December 6, 2016): Local workers made $6.5 million in earnings while working on Port of Oakland construction projects in 2016. More than 60 percent of those who worked on Port projects live within Alameda and Contra Costa counties. According to figures released today, the result exceeded the Port’s annual local hiring goal of 50… Read More
Read Full Article...Jack London Square free holiday celebrations ring in the season
November 28, 2016
Oakland, Calif.– November 28, 2016: Thousands of visitors are expected in Jack London Square the first weekend in December for traditional holiday celebrations. Two, free, family friendly events are scheduled with the annual tree lighting ceremony, Dec. 2, from 5 to 7 and the “Deck the Hulls” lighted yacht parade, Dec.3, beginning at 5:30 PM…. Read More
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