Port of Oakland awarded $1.8 million in federal seaport security grants
Oakland, Calif. – September 14, 2017: The Port of Oakland said today it will receive approximately $1.8 million in federal Port Security Grant Program funding to implement two new Port security projects. Oakland is one of 33 U.S. ports to receive grant funds awarded by FEMA. “This federal funding supports critical security initiatives that serve […]
‘The world is your oyster’ at Jack London Square’s final summer block party
Oakland, Calif. – September 13, 2017: Jack London Square hosts its fifth and final block party of the summer with Oyster Oyster, Saturday, from 12 PM to 6 PM. The free event features Oyster dishes from local vendors and favorite eateries, local craft beers, and live music. The block party is also child and dog […]
Port of Oakland reports busiest month in the past year
Oakland, Calif. – September 12, 2017: The Port of Oakland reported today that August was its busiest month in the past year. The Port said it handled the equivalent of 212,692 standard 20-foot cargo containers. That was the most since August 2016 when the Port handled 220,604 containers. The Port said that total container volume, […]
Port of Oakland Attorney named Oakland Pride Grand Marshal
Oakland, Calif. – September 11, 2017: Port of Oakland Attorney Danny Wan led the Oakland Pride celebration as Legacy Grand Marshal yesterday. He was given the honor for his significant contributions to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. “I’m deeply honored to receive this recognition for the work of promoting greater LGBT awareness […]
Port of Oakland wants more ships on shore power to clear the air
Oakland, Calif. – Sept. 8, 2017: Port of Oakland Executive Director Chris Lytle met with international shipping lines here this week to clear the air – literally. He said his Port would intensify efforts to curb diesel emissions by plugging more vessels into shore power. “If there are ways to strengthen our Port electrical infrastructure […]
Oakland International Airport expecting high volume over Labor Day weekend
Oakland, Calif. – August 31, 2017: Oakland International Airport (OAK) is preparing for over 184,000 passengers during the five-day Labor Day holiday weekend beginning today, August 31, through Monday, September 4. The Airport is anticipating 45,000 passengers on Friday, September 1, making it the holiday weekend’s busiest travel day. Labor Day weekend traditionally marks the […]
Oakland International reducing carbon footprint with $3.2M FAA grant
Oakland, Calif. – August 30, 2017: Oakland International Airport (OAK) announced today that it has received $3.2 million from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as part of the agency’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP), which allocates federal funding to US airports. The AIP will fund infrastructure improvements at 67 airports in 29 states. The discretionary funds […]
Southwest expands at OAK with new flights from coast to coast
Oakland, Calif. – August 29, 2017: Oakland International Airport (OAK) welcomes the announcement by Southwest Airlines that it will add two new long-haul destinations at the East Bay airport. The announcement brings Southwest’s operation in Oakland to a total of 31 nonstop destinations throughout the US and Mexico. Beginning April 8, 2018, Southwest Airlines will add: Daily nonstop […]
Oakland International Airport welcomes 1.24 million passengers in July
Oakland, Calif. – August 25, 2017: Oakland International Airport (OAK) today reports that it served 1,235,511 passengers in July, an increase of 103,320 passengers (9.1%) over the prior year. The increase is based upon 5.3% more flight operations and 7.9% more seats. This is OAK’s highest monthly passenger volume recorded since August 2007. While domestic […]
Oakland Triathlon to bring 1,000 racers to Jack London Square
Oakland, Calif. – August 24, 2017: Hundreds of participants in the annual Oakland Triathlon will complete the challenging race when they cross the finish line at the waterfront Sunday. The first event is swimming the estuary, followed by a bicycle race through the Oakland Seaport, and ending with a run to complete the competition in […]