Sundays at Jack London Square serve up real food and local goods
Farmers Market video here Oakland, Calif. – March 28, 2018: Family friendly Sundays are a significant part of Jack London Square’s schedule of free community events throughout the year. Every Sunday, Farmers Market offers fresh produce and artisanal food from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. The Buck is a new event providing […]
Step back in time with Tall Ships at Jack London Square
Tall Ships video here Oakland, Calif. – March 14, 2018: Tall Ships are sailing back into port at Jack London Square Friday. Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain will berth at the foot of Broadway and be open to the public beginning Saturday for on-dock tours and weekend sailing adventures. The sailing ships provide a peek at maritime […]
Port of Oakland’s new 5-year strategy: ‘Growth with Care’
Oakland, Calif. – March 12, 2018: The Port of Oakland released a new 5-year strategic plan today that pairs business expansion with community benefits. Called “Growth with Care,” the plan envisions more jobs and economic stimulus as the Port grows. “We can grow, but we want our neighbors to grow with us,” said Port of […]
New open air market kicks off this Saturday at Jack London Square
Oakland, Calif. – March 8, 2018: Second Saturday, a new event at Jack London Square, rolls out March 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and runs throughout the year. It transforms Jack London Square into a lively, open-air market featuring up to 100 unique vendors, live entertainment, children’s activities and food. The market is every […]
Port of Oakland director receives Powerful Women award
Oakland, Calif. – March 7, 2018: Port of Oakland Director of Social Responsibility Amy Tharpe will receive the Powerful Women award from the Powerful Women of the Bay Area on March 9. The annual award recognizes the outstanding achievements of Bay Area women whose work helped enrich the lives of others. “I’m honored and grateful to receive […]
Port of Oakland first: battery-powered truck enters the fleet
Oakland, Calif. – Feb. 27, 2018: A battery-powered truck has entered the Port of Oakland fleet for the first time, testing the feasibility of zero-emission freight hauling. The Port said today that GSC Logistics, a major California trucking operator, introduced the 10-ton rig earlier this month. It’s the only electric truck alongside more than 6,000 […]
Port of Oakland launches 2018 Summer College Internship Program
Oakland, Calif. – February 5, 2018: The Port of Oakland is recruiting for its 2018 Summer College Internship Program. Through a competitive process, students apply for paid internships in a variety of fields at the Port. Applications are being accepted through Friday, March 9, 2018. “This program offers college students exposure to the day-to-day business […]
Port of Oakland launches year in review web portal
EDITOR’S NOTE: Click here for ‘year in review’ video summaries Oakland, Calif. – Jan. 24, 2018: The Port of Oakland today launched its year in review web portal: Year in review 2017. The portal provides an interactive annual report on the Port’s activities during its record-breaking 2017 year and previews what’s ahead in 2018. The web portal features […]
Port of Oakland to freight haulers: There’s money to clear the air
Oakland, Calif. – January 12, 2018: Port of Oakland officials are making an 11th hour financial pitch to freight haulers this month. Their message: the state of California has millions of dollars available for purchasing new, lower-emission trucks and cargo-handling equipment. The Port is meeting with trucking company owners and harbor drivers to inform them about clean-truck grants. […]
Jack London Square restaurants give back during Oakland Restaurant Week
Oakland, Calif. – January 10, 2018: Jack London Square restaurants are offering special prix-fixed meals as part of Oakland Restaurant Week. The eighth annual event, a fundraiser for the Alameda County Food bank, begins tomorrow and runs through Sunday, January 21. “Restaurant Week is a wonderful way for locals and visitors alike to come to the Oakland waterfront […]