Press Releases
Port of Oakland to shipping partners: ‘Committed to growth’
May 16, 2019
Oakland, Calif. – May 16, 2019: Plans for a new Major League ballpark here won’t dampen the Port of Oakland’s commitment to maritime business. That was the word the Port’s two top leaders delivered this week to shipping executives nationwide. “In partnership with you, we’ve achieved great things at the Port of Oakland,” the Port said… Read More
Read Full Article...Volaris celebrates 10 years at Oakland International Airport
May 15, 2019
Oakland, Calif. – May 15, 2019: Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Volaris celebrate ten years of air service between the U.S. and Mexico. Volaris inaugurated service between Guadalajara, Mexico, and Oakland in 2009. OAK, along with LAX, were Volaris’ first two U.S. destinations. Volaris, Mexico’s leading airline for destinations in the USA, serves both domestic and international destinations… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland Board approves term sheet for ballpark plan
May 14, 2019
Oakland, Calif. – May 14, 2019: Port of Oakland Commissioners have approved a plan that gives the Oakland Athletics four years to advance their quest for a proposed baseball stadium at the Port’s Howard Terminal. The seven-member Board of Port Commissioners voted unanimously yesterday to adopt an Exclusive Negotiation Term Sheet. The document imposes requirements… Read More
Read Full Article...Jack London Square Art and Wine Festival to draw crowds Saturday
May 10, 2019
Oakland, Calif. – May 10, 2019: Jack London Square officials expect large crowds tomorrow for an Art and Wine Festival from noon to 5 p.m. The event celebrates local artists and showcases more than 20 Northern California wineries. Live music will be a part of the festivities including a performance by local soul and funk… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland could return to roots with bulk shipping plan
Oakland, Calif. – May 10, 2019: Bulk shipping operations could soon return to the Port of Oakland for the first time in 20 years. The Port said today it’s negotiating with a Canadian building materials shipper to transport sand and gravel here. The Port’s governing Board yesterday authorized talks with Vancouver-based Eagle Rock Aggregates. The firm… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland, Oakland Fire Department unveil new firefighting apparatuses
May 9, 2019
Oakland, CA. (May 9, 2019) – Today, Oakland International Airport (OAK), Oakland Fire Department (OFD), and regional emergency response partners conducted a Full-Scale Emergency Response Exercise at Oakland International Airport, introducing two new state-of-the-art firefighting apparatuses. Participants practiced live response to a simulated aircraft emergency, which required activation of the Airport’s Emergency Operations Center, along… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland imports up 7 percent as tariff hike looms
Oakland, Calif. – May 9, 2019: On the eve of threatened tariff increases, the Port of Oakland says its import business is still growing. The Port reported today that its containerized import volume jumped 7 percent last month compared to April 2018. It was the busiest April in the Port’s 92-year history. The Port said… Read More
Read Full Article...Indie music concert series starts Thursday night at Jack London Square
May 8, 2019
Oakland, Calif. – May 8, 2019: Jack London Square is hosting the new, MUSH concert series beginning tomorrow night on the Marina Lawn (across from 55 Harrison St.) from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The event is free, open to the public and dog friendly. Community radio station BFF.fm is presenting the event as part of… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland to consider outlines for proposed ballpark
May 3, 2019
Oakland, Calif. – May 3, 2019: Port of Oakland Commissioners have scheduled a vote May 13 on a proposal giving the Oakland Athletics four years to complete an environmental impact report (EIR), secure land use approvals and reach real estate agreements for a proposed ballpark at Howard Terminal. The seven-member Board of Port Commissioners has called… Read More
Read Full Article...Jack London Square to host community Cinco de Mayo Festival
May 2, 2019
Oakland, Calif. – May 2, 2019: A celebration of Mexican heritage will bring the community together at Jack London Square for Cinco de Mayo, Saturday, from noon to 7 p.m. The free event offers a wide variety of performers from kids to adults in recognition of Mexican traditions and its diverse culture. The Cinco de… Read More
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