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Port of Oakland Welcomes New Commissioner Michael Colbruno

Press Releases For Immediate Release July 11, 2013 Port of Oakland Welcomes New Commissioner Michael Colbruno Commissioner Colbruno Sworn In by Mayor Jean Quan and Joins First Board Meeting New Port Commissioner Michael Colbruno is sworn in by Oakland Mayor Jean Quan. Oakland, CA – July 12, 2013 – On Thursday, July 11, 2013, former… Read More

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Port of Oakland Installs First Maritime Visibility Sensor

Press Releases For Immediate Release June 11, 2013 Port of Oakland Installs First Maritime Visibility Sensor on West Coast to Enhance Navigational Safety High tech sensor to help mariners safely navigate the SF Bay Oakland, CA — June 11, 2013 – Port of Oakland in collaboration with local and federal agencies hosted the placement of… Read More

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Port of Oakland Closes Escrow on Brooklyn Basin Property

Press Releases For Immediate Release June 10, 2013 Port of Oakland Closes Escrow with Development Partners on Brooklyn Basin Property Ten-year-plus vision for waterfront redevelopment becoming reality Oakland, CA – June 10, 2013 – On Monday, June 10, 2013 the State Lands Commission and the Port of Oakland closed escrow with Zarsion-OHP I, LLC of… Read More

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Port of Oakland Announces New Executive Director

Press Releases For Immediate Release May 23, 2013 Port of Oakland Announces New Executive Director Oakland, CA – May 23, 2013 – The Port of Oakland Board of Commissioners proudly announces the appointment of maritime shipping industry veteran Chris Lytle as the new Executive Director of the Port of Oakland. This announcement comes after a… Read More

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OAK Ready for Peak Summer Travel

Press Releases For Immediate Release May 22, 2013 OAK Ready for Peak Summer Travel Coming or Going, We’ve Got Summer Fun Covered OAKLAND, Calif. (May 22, 2013) – The Memorial Day holiday weekend kicks off the peak Summer travel season and Oakland International Airport is ready for travelers with more flights, new destinations and great… Read More

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Oakland International Airport Celebrates Earth Day

Press Releases For Immediate Release April 22, 2013 Oakland International Airport Celebrates Earth Day Celebration featured Environmental Awards for Airport Tenants and Community Partners Oakland, Calif.–April 22, 2013–Oakland International Airport (OAK) today celebrated Earth Day 2013 by hosting an Earth Day Fair that brought together tenants, employees, community groups and green business partners. More than… Read More

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Port of Oakland Joins California China Trade Mission

Press Releases For Immediate Release April 5, 2013 Port of Oakland Joins California China Trade Mission Focus is on overseas aviation and maritime business opportunities that will create jobs here at home; also conducting business meetings in Singapore and Hong Kong Oakland, CA – April 5, 2013 – Next week Port of Oakland Acting Executive… Read More

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Port of Oakland Provides Policy Improvement Update

Press Releases For Immediate Release April 1, 2013 Port of Oakland Provides Policy Improvement Update Staff outlines policy revisions and corrective steps to promote accountability Oakland, CA – April 1, 2013 – Port of Oakland staff provided a progress report on its policy strengthening efforts to the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners at the regularly… Read More

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Allegiant Inaugurates Flights Between OAK & Provo With $59.99 Fares

Press Releases For Immediate Release March 20, 2013 Allegiant Inaugurates New Nonstop Flights Between Oakland And Provo With $59.99 Fares Airline takes Bay Area residents to Utah’s third largest city Oakland, CA. (March 20, 2013) – The Allegiant Travel Company announced new nonstop service between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Provo Municipal Airport (PVU) beginning… Read More

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Oakland Board of Port Commissioners Approves Strategic Hires

Press Releases For Immediate Release March 15, 2013 Oakland Board of Port Commissioners Approves Strategic Hires Social Responsibility Division Director and Chief Technology Officer Positions Filled Amy Tharpe Social Responsibility Division Director Ron Puccinelli Chief Technology Officer March 15, 2013 –Oakland, Calif.– The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners approved two strategic hires on Thursday, March… Read More

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