Local earnings from Port of Oakland projects top $6.5 million
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 […]
Jack London Square free holiday celebrations ring in the season
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. […]
Truck diesel emissions at Port of Oakland down 98 percent in past decade
Oakland, Calif. – October 28, 2016: Diesel emissions from trucks serving the Port of Oakland declined 98 percent between 2005 and 2015. In that same timeframe, ship emissions dropped 75 percent. Those were the key findings of an emissions inventory the Port released today. The results indicate the Port is advancing its 2008 commitment to […]
Sunday Harvest Festival at Jack London Square Farmers Market
Oakland, Calif. – October 27, 2016: Jack London Square will transform into a Harvest Festival this Sunday, October 30, from 9 AM to 2 PM. The festival includes free tastings, food demos, kids’ activities and a pie contest. Halloween costumes are welcome. Visitors can try their hand at cider pressings using heirloom organic apples from local […]
Port of Oakland revenue held steady in FY ‘16 though tenant left
Oakland, CA. – (Oct. 18, 2016): Port of Oakland operating revenue held steady in FY 2016 despite the departure of a bankrupt tenant. The Port said today its operating revenue for the year ending June 31 was $338 million. That was a record for the Port, up 0.4 percent from the old record of $336.6 […]
Port of Oakland debt upgraded by Fitch Ratings
Oakland, CA. – (Oct. 17, 2016): Port of Oakland intermediate lien revenue bonds have been upgraded by Fitch Ratings to A from A-. Fitch has also affirmed the A+ rating on the Port’s senior lien revenue bonds. The rating outlook for both liens is stable. Fitch issued its rating update October 14. It said the […]
Port of Oakland Board President honored by LGBT organization
Oakland, CA – (September 23, 2016): Michael Colbruno, president of the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners was honored last night for his leadership within the LGBT business community. The Golden Gate Business Association recognized the commissioner for his election as the first LGBT person to become president of the Board. The event was held in […]
Tall ship Hawaiian Chieftain delivers living history at Jack London Square
Oakland, CA – (September 23, 2016): Tall ship Hawaiian Chieftain serves as a living history project and is docked at Jack London Square at the Foot of Broadway today through Monday, Sept. 26, 2016. Made of steel in Hawaii in 1988 and originally designed for cargo trade among the Hawaiian Islands, the vessel is reminiscent of […]
Eat Real Festival at Jack London Square to draw big crowd
Oakland, CA – (Sept. 22, 2016): The Eat Real Festival 2016 is a multi-cultural eating extravaganza at the Oakland waterfront this weekend. The three-day event at the Port of Oakland’s Jack London Square draws tens of thousands of visitors. Admission is free. The event is family-friendly and runs Friday, Sept. 23 through Sunday, Sept. 25. […]
Port of Oakland Commissioner honored for service to City
Oakland, CA – (Sept. 16, 2016): Port of Oakland Commissioner Cestra “Ces” Butner has been honored with the Oakland Legacy Award. Commissioner Butner was one of four civic leaders to receive the annual award at a reception here last night. More than 1,000 people witnessed the award presentation. The Legacy Awards are presented by Oakland’s […]