Press Releases

TSA Pre-Check temporary enrollment center returns to OAK November 6

November 6, 2017

Event:  Oakland International Airport TSA Pre✓® Local Enrollment Event Date:  November 6th – 17th, 2017 (Closed Saturday & Sunday) Time: Weekdays, 8am to 5pm Location: Oakland International Airport, Terminal 2 Check-in Lobby Oakland, Calif. – November 6, 2017: Oakland International Airport is inviting passengers to enroll on-site in the popular TSA Pre✓® expedited screening program during a temporary enrollment event in its Terminal 2 from November… Read More

Southwest Airlines announces four new nonstop destinations at OAK

November 3, 2017

Oakland, Calif. – November 3, 2017: Southwest Airlines, and Oakland International Airport announced today that Southwest will commence nonstop service to four additional destinations from the East Bay Airport: Daily, beginning July 8, 2018: San Antonio, Texas (SAT) Daily, beginning July 15, 2018: Orlando, Florida (MCO) Minneapolis / Saint Paul, Minnesota (MSP) Indianapolis, Indiana (IND)… Read More

Jack London Square invites public for festive, pre-holiday shopping

November 2, 2017

Oakland, Calif. – November 2, 2017: With the holidays just around the corner, Jack London Square features local artisans and crafters at two events, Patchwork Fall Show, Nov. 4, and Jack of All Trades Nov. 11. “These shows support small businesses by providing a beautiful venue for local makers and vendors at the Oakland waterfront,” said… Read More

City, Port of Oakland work with neighbors to get trucks on track

Oakland, Calif. – Nov. 2, 2017: City and Port of Oakland officials are meeting with neighbors to hear concerns about big rig traffic on streets in West Oakland.  The agencies say they anticipate a new West Oakland Truck Management Plan by the fall of 2018 that will address trucking problems in the area. The goal:… Read More

Port of Oakland appoints first African American woman Board Secretary

November 1, 2017

Oakland, Calif. – Nov. 1, 2017: Port of Oakland Commissioners have selected their first African American – and woman – Secretary of the Board.  The Board of Port Commissioners last week named Daria Edgerly to the position.  She had been serving as Acting Secretary of the Board.   The position is an important one at the… Read More

Oakland International tops 1 million passengers in September

October 31, 2017

Oakland, CA: (October 31, 2017) – Oakland International Airport (OAK) today reports that it served 1,083,301 passengers in September, an increase of 65,511 passengers (6.4%) over the prior year, reflecting 4.3% more flight operations and 7.5% more seats.  This is OAK’s highest monthly passenger volume for the month of September since 2007. While domestic passenger… Read More

Port of Oakland freight-hauler steps up drive to clear the air

October 26, 2017

Oakland, Calif. – October 26, 2017: A second Port of Oakland freight-hauler is joining the effort this month to clear the air. Trucking and warehousing specialist Impact Transportation said today that it’s spending more than $1 million on cleaner cargo-handling equipment.  The company said it’s buying nine new forklifts plus a yard tractor to reduce diesel… Read More

Jack London Square to draw thousands of visitors for Boo! Bark, Brews + Bites

October 25, 2017

Oakland, Calif. – October 25, 2017: Jack London Square welcomes puppies, pooches and their owners for Halloween festivities at the Oakland waterfront this Saturday. The third annual Boo! Bark, Brews + Bites treats pets and their humans to tricks, frights and delights from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 7,000 visitors are expected to attend… Read More

Jack London Square hosts TURFinc Dance Battle 2017 finale

October 18, 2017

Oakland, Calif. – October 18, 2017: Jack London Square is home to the final round of the Oakland grown, urban dance competition Turfin vs. the World Dance Battle III. The family friendly festival is Saturday, Oct. 21, noon to 7 p.m. It is free and open to the public. “I’m excited to bring turfing, an… Read More

Port of Oakland reports FY 2017 revenue record of $358.7 million

October 13, 2017

Oakland, Calif. – Oct. 13, 2017: The Port of Oakland today reported record operating revenue of $358.7 million for Fiscal Year 2017.  The Port said that was 6 percent higher than the previous record of $338 million set last year.  It added that growth in all three of its business lines contributed to the performance…. Read More