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Federal funding headed to Port of Oakland for hydrogen projects

Oakland, Calif. – October 16, 2023: Hydrogen projects at the Port of Oakland are in line for federal and state funding. This is thanks to the Biden administration’s announcement October 13, awarding up to $1.2 billion to California as a designated hydrogen hub. “We are grateful to have outstanding federal, state, and local support for our vision […]

Port of Oakland appoints its first woman Director of Engineering

Oakland, Calif. – October 12, 2023:  The Port of Oakland has appointed Emilia Sánchez as its new Director of Engineering. Ms. Sánchez joined the Port in February as an Engineering Project Manager. She is the first woman and first Latina to serve in this leadership position at the Port. Ms. Sánchez spent over a decade at BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), where she served in various positions. She managed the development of […]

Oakland Airport awarded Level Two Airport Carbon Accreditation

Oakland, Calif. – October 9, 2023: Oakland International Airport (operated by the Port of Oakland) is officially awarded Level Two status within Airports Council International’s Airport Carbon Accreditation program. The award was received at the Airports Council International North America 2023 Annual Conference & Exhibition which was held in Long Beach, California last week. Airport Carbon […]

Port of Oakland joins environmental non-profit Green Marine

Oakland, Calif. – October 4, 2023:  Green Marine certified the Port of Oakland this week through its environmental program. The certification process supports the Port’s transition to zero emissions operations. The Port doubled down on its commitment to the environment by joining Green Marine earlier this year. Green Marine is a Canadian- and U.S.-based non-profit organization dedicated […]

Port of Oakland reaches milestone for proposed Turning Basins Widening Project

Oakland, Calif. – October 3, 2023: The proposed Oakland Harbor Turning Basins Widening Navigation Project has reached another important milestone with the release of a Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR). The Port of Oakland will host three public meetings during the 45-day public review and comment period to collect feedback from the community. The […]

New restaurant Southie opens in Oakland Airport’s Terminal 2

Oakland, Calif. – October 2, 2023: Southie, a new quick-service restaurant at Oakland International Airport (OAK), is now open and serving East Bay passengers. The restaurant is based on the Southie streetside location found on College Avenue in Oakland, and offers fresh salads, soups, sandwiches, and breakfast made from local ingredients. Additionally, a wide coffee and […]

Oakland Airport to host Blue Angels for SF Fleet Week 2023

Oakland, Calif. – September 29, 2023: San Francisco Fleet Week 2023 is scheduled from Monday, October 2, through Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Air show performers will include the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and other military and general aviation performers who will be based at Oakland International Airport (OAK). With the exception of 2020 when the event […]

Viva Aerobus announces service to the San Francisco Bay Area at OAK

*Spanish version of release is available below. Oakland, Calif. – September 28, 2023: Mexico’s Viva Aerobus announced that it will commence twice weekly Monday and Friday service between Oakland International Airport and Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, beginning July 1, 2024. Viva Aerobus will operate the new service on its Airbus A320 NEO aircraft, which seats 186 passengers […]