Spirit Airlines Grows Bay Area Gateway with Service to Chicago-O’Hare
Press Releases For Immediate Release February 14, 2014 Port and City of Oakland Officials Dedicate Bessie Coleman Drive at Oakland International Airport Formal Dedication Honors First Female African-American Aviator Oakland, CA – January 29, 2014 –Port of Oakland, operator of Oakland International Airport (OAK), and City of Oakland officials today announced the formal dedication […]
Port of Oakland Joins Farmers to Advocate for Infrastructure Funding
Press Releases For Immediate Release September 27, 2013 Port of Oakland Joins Farmers to Advocate for Infrastructure Funding September 27, 2013—Oakland, Calif.—The American Farm Bureau Federation and the Port of Oakland today called for much needed improvements in port infrastructure. Leaders from AFBF’s Trade Advisory Committee and Port officials are encouraging Congress to better utilize […]
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 International Airport Celebrates Earth Day
Press Releases For Immediate Release April 22, 2013 Oakland International Airport Celebrates Earth Day Celebration featured Environmental Awards for Airport Tenants and Community Partners Oakland, Calif.–April 22, 2013–Oakland International Airport (OAK) today celebrated Earth Day 2013 by hosting an Earth Day Fair that brought together tenants, employees, community groups and green business partners. More than […]
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 […]
Port of Oakland Takes Comprehensive Action on Expenditures
Press Releases For Immediate Release December 10, 2012 Port of Oakland Takes Comprehensive Action on Expenditures Oakland, CA – December 10, 2012 – Today the Port of Oakland is taking comprehensive and decisive action that demonstrates a new era of transparency and accountability at the Port. Specifically, the Port is: releasing the Port Purchasing Card […]
FedEx to Deploy New Clean Air Technology at OAK
Press Releases For Immediate Release December 9, 2012 FedEx to Deploy New Clean Air Technology at OAK Department of Energy Award will Retrofit Vehicles with Hydrogen Powered Fuel Cells Oakland, Calif. (Dec. 19, 2012) — FedEx at the Oakland International Airport will receive tow tractors retrofitted with hydrogen powered fuel cells as announced by U.S. Senator […]
Port Accelerates Action on Alleged Improper Expenditures
Press Releases For Immediate Release October 18, 2012 Port Accelerates Action on Alleged Improper Expenditures Oakland, Calif. – October 18, 2012 – The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners has taken the following actions: The Board has put Executive Director Omar R. Benjamin on Administrative Leave with pay effective immediately. The Board has directed and empowered current […]