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Oakland’s Board of Port Commissioners Elects New Officers
July 9, 2010
Press Releases For Immediate Release July 9, 2010 Oakland’s Board of Port Commissioners Elects New Officers Oakland, CA — July 9, 2010 — The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners elected three new officers at the July 6, 2010 board meeting. The Port Board elected Commissioner James W. Head to serve as president of the board…. Read More
Read Full Article...Board President Calls for Passage of Water Resource Development Act
May 14, 2010
Press Releases For Immediate Release May 14, 2010 Port of Oakland Board President Calls for Passage of Water Resource Development Act 2010 Oakland, CA–05-14-10 –President of the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners, Victor Uno, spoke before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works last week in Washington, D.C. President Uno called for the passage… Read More
Read Full Article...Bay Planning Coalition Presents Frank Boerger Award to Omar Benjamin
April 28, 2010
Press Releases For Immediate Release April 28, 2010 Bay Planning Coalition presents the Annual Frank C. Boerger Award to Omar Benjamin, Executive Director, Port of Oakland In recognition of his outstanding economic and environmental leadership for the citizens of San Francisco Bay. San Francisco, CA – The Bay Planning Coalition presents the Frank C. Boerger… Read More
Read Full Article...BABRT Presents Spotlight Award to Omar Benjamin – Executive Director
March 17, 2010
Press Releases For Immediate Release March 17, 2010 BABRT Presents Spotlight Award to Omar Benjamin Port of Oakland Executive Director Oakland – California. On Thursday March 25th, the Bay Area Business Round Table (BABRT) will present a Spotlight Award to Omar Benjamin, Port of Oakland Executive Director. The award will be presented during the BABRT’s… Read More
Read Full Article...2010 Northern California MegaRegion Summit
March 10, 2010
Press Releases For Immediate Release March 10, 2010 2010 Northern California MegaRegion Summit Moving America’s Economic Recovery Forward Megaregion Summit Focuses on Critical Issues and Investments Related to Goods Movement in Northern California Leaders to Discuss Key Infrastructure Investments, Maritime Port Development & Regional Collaboration OAKLAND, CA – On Friday, March 26th, hundreds of business,… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland has a New Commissioner
January 25, 2010
Press Releases For Immediate Release January 25, 2010 Port of Oakland Has a New Commissioner Oakland, Calif.–January 25, 2010 – The Port of Oakland has a new Port Commissioner. Oakland Mayor Ron Dellums nominated Michael Lighty who was officially confirmed last week. Lighty will be filling the position previously held by Anthony Batarse Jr. (Term… Read More
Read Full Article...Oakland Board of Port Commissioners Bans Dirty Trucks
October 9, 2009
Press Releases For Immediate Release October 9, 2009 Oakland Board of Port Commissioners Bans Dirty Trucks Strict Truck Ban Goes Beyond State Regulations and Starts January 2010 to Help Clear the Air Oakland, CA 10-09-09 – This week at the regularly scheduled October 6, 2009 board meeting, the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners adopted a strict… Read More
Read Full Article...50 FEET DELIVERED!
September 18, 2009
Press Releases For Immediate Release September 18, 2009 50 Feet Delivered! Port of Oakland, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, US Army Corps of Engineers, CA Coastal Conservancy and other Port Stakeholders Mark Major Milestone with Completion of -50 Foot Oakland Harbor Deepening Project Oakland, CA 09-18-09 – Friday afternoon at the Port’s Middle Harbor Shoreline Park, Port… Read More
Read Full Article...New Commissioner for Port of Oakland
July 30, 2009
Press Releases For Immediate Release July 30, 2009 New Commissioner for Port Of Oakland Gilda Gonzales Joins the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners Oakland, CA – July 30, 2009 – The newest member of the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners, Ms. Gilda Gonzales, was sworn in on Wednesday, July 29, 2009. Ms. Gilda Gonzales will be… Read More
Read Full Article...Millions Available to Reduce Truck Pollution at Port of Oakland
July 28, 2009
Press Releases For Immediate Release July 28, 2009 Millions Available to Reduce Truck Pollution at Port of Oakland SAN FRANCISCO – Today the Bay Area Air Quality Management District announced a new $2 million federal grant to supplement the $20 million in state and local funds to install diesel exhaust filters and replace old trucks… Read More
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