Tall Ship Hawaiian Chieftain Brings Maritime History To Life At Jack London Square
CREW DELIVERS HANDS-ON EDUCATION ABOUT EARLY TRADE AND LIFE AS A SAILOR Oakland, Calif. – Feb. 24, 2015 – It’s a pirate ship, it’s a trading ship…No, it’s the Hawaiian Chieftain, a swift, topsail ketch in port at Jack London Square at the Foot of Broadway. Built of steel in Hawaii in 1988 and originally designed for […]
Ferry Ridership Up Nearly 50%
Press Release For Immediate Release February 18, 2015 Ferry Ridership Up Nearly 50% at Port of Oakland’s Jack London Square 425,970 passengers give boost to local restaurants and retail Oakland, Calif. – Feb. 18, 2015 – Annual ridership on the SF Bay Ferry service to-and-from Jack London Square has increased nearly 50% in the past […]
Port Reaching Out to More Small, Local Firms
Press Release For Immediate Release January 14, 2015 Port of Oakland Reaching Out to More Small, Local Firms The bottom line: $570 million in capital improvement spending Oakland, CA – Jan. 14, 2015 – The Port of Oakland plans to spend $570 million on capital improvements over the next five years. It extended efforts […]
Christopher Boucher as Director of Human Resources
Press Releases For Immediate Release July 29, 2014 Port of Oakland Announces Christopher Boucher as Director of Human Resources Boucher brings expertise in recruitment, labor relations, training and development Oakland, California – July 29, 2014 – Port of Oakland Executive Director Chris Lytle announced Christopher Boucher as the Port’s new Director of Human Resources. […]
Board of Port Commissioners Elects New Officers
Press Releases For Immediate Release July 24, 2014 Oakland Board of Port Commissioners Elects New Officers Newly elected officers provide legal, business, and financial expertise to continue to serve the Port and its stakeholders Oakland, California – July 24, 2014 – Today the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners approved a resolution officially ratifying the […]
Port of Oakland Honored for New Worksite Wellness Program
Press Releases For Immediate Release March 28, 2014 Port of Oakland Honored for New Worksite Wellness Program Port employees foster healthy living among co-workers Oakland, CA – March 28, 2014 – The Port of Oakland was honored this week with a Certificate of Achievement in Worksite Wellness from Keenan & Associates for implementing a […]
Oakland Board of Port Commissioners Elects New Officers
Press Releases For Immediate Release July 18, 2013 Oakland Board of Port Commissioners Elects New Officers New Officers bring business, legal, and financial expertise, continued commitment to rebuilding public trust and business confidence President Cestra “Ces” Butner 1st Vice-President Alan S. Yee 2nd Vice-President Earl S. Hamlin Oakland, CA — July 18, 2013 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]