Eat Real Festival at Jack London Square to draw big crowd
Oakland, CA – (Sept. 22, 2016): The Eat Real Festival 2016 is a multi-cultural eating extravaganza at the Oakland waterfront this weekend. The three-day event at the Port of Oakland’s Jack London Square draws tens of thousands of visitors. Admission is free. The event is family-friendly and runs Friday, Sept. 23 through Sunday, Sept. 25. […]
Port of Oakland Commissioner honored for service to City
Oakland, CA – (Sept. 16, 2016): Port of Oakland Commissioner Cestra “Ces” Butner has been honored with the Oakland Legacy Award. Commissioner Butner was one of four civic leaders to receive the annual award at a reception here last night. More than 1,000 people witnessed the award presentation. The Legacy Awards are presented by Oakland’s […]
Coastal cleanup volunteers to pitch in at Port of Oakland shoreline
Oakland, Calif.– September 15, 2016: Over 60,000 Californians are expected to clean up beaches and waterways for the annual California Coastal Cleanup Day this Saturday. As part of the statewide effort, about 200 volunteers will gather at two Port of Oakland properties to clean up the shoreline. “This event is a wonderful opportunity for our […]
Port of Oakland seeks business opportunities from small, local firms
Oakland, Calif. – Sept. 14, 2016: The Port of Oakland plans to spend $498 million on capital improvements over the next five years. That means the Port will be selecting contractors to carry out major public works projects. Today the Port is offering a “Contracting 101” seminar to help small and local firms compete for upcoming […]
How to become certified with the Port of Oakland
Oakland, CA.- August 3, 2016– Three instructional videos were unveiled today on the Port of Oakland website to help local firms get certified with the Port for business opportunities. The Port said the videos will help further promote local hiring and regional economic growth. “We are releasing these videos to show local businesses the ease […]
Port of Oakland Board elects Michael Colbruno President
Oakland, Calif. – July 15, 2016: Michael Colbruno, a managing partner with the Milo Group of California, has been elected President of the Port of Oakland’s Board of Port Commissioners. The former two-term member and past chair of the Oakland Planning Commission was chosen unanimously by the seven-member Board last night. He succeeds Commissioner Earl […]
Port of Oakland budget for Fiscal Year 2017: $477 million
Oakland, Calif. – June 29, 2016: A $477 million Fiscal Year 2017 budget has been approved for the Port of Oakland. The spending plan, OK’d by Port Commissioners last week, is up 1.7 percent from the 2016 budget. It takes effect July 1. The Port’s budget forecasts a 3.9 percent boost in 2017 revenue. Expenses […]
Port of Oakland gives Executive Director new 3-year contract
Oakland, Calif. – June 27, 2016: Port of Oakland Commissioners have awarded Executive Director Chris Lytle a new three-year contract. The agreement means the longtime industry veteran will remain at the helm in Oakland through July 2019. Commissioners unanimously approved the new deal at a meeting last week. “Chris Lytle has transformed the Port of […]
Port of Oakland scholarship awards surpass $1 million mark
Oakland, Calif. – June 20, 2016: The Port of Oakland’s two employee scholarship organizations have reached a milestone this month by surpassing the $1 million mark in scholarships for students. Over the past 20 years, Port employees have given 600 Oakland high school students $1.1 million in scholarship funds. Since 1993 and 1994 respectively, the Port’s […]
Port of Oakland free harbor tours return July 1
Oakland, Calif. – June 14, 2016: Summer’s best cruise bargain returns to the Port of Oakland next month. The Port said today it’s resuming free harbor cruises with the first sailing July 1. The excursions provide a rare glimpse inside one of the world’s key trade gateways. “Harbor tours are our most popular public outreach initiative,” […]