Oakland International reducing carbon footprint with $3.2M FAA grant
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 […]
Oakland Triathlon to bring 1,000 racers to Jack London Square
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 […]
American Idol to hold open auditions in Jack London Square Sunday
Oakland, Calif. – August 17, 2017: Jack London Square is the California location this Sunday for American Idol’s open auditions for its upcoming broadcast season. Hundreds of singers hoping for a chance at stardom will be lining up from 9 AM to 5 PM at the Oakland waterfront. Oakland is the fourth city on the […]
Grilled Cheese Block Party at Jack London Square to draw more than 3,000 people
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 […]
Port of Oakland OKs new high-power line to plug in more ships
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 […]
Port of Oakland sells bonds to refinance $324 million in debt
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 […]
Jack London Square’s triple play of special events starts Wednesday
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 […]
Jack London Square features seventh annual Pedalfest Saturday
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 […]
Port of Oakland Board elects Joan Story as President
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 […]
Dance competition leads into Jack London Square’s July 4 Backyard BBQ
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 […]