State Water Board Announces New Executive Director Former Federal Official Eileen Sobeck Brings 40 Years of Government Experience SACRAMENTO — After a lengthy, competitive, and deliberative process, the State Water Resources Control Board has named Eileen Sobeck as its next Executive Director. She replaces Tom Howard, who retired in May 2017. After reviewing a wealth of […]
Press Release: Oakland International Airport Makes Room for More International Arrivals
July 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment
PRESS RELEASE NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oakland International Airport Makes Room for More International Arrivals Expansion of International Arrivals Building Accommodates Soaring Foreign Travel at OAK Oakland, CA: (July 28, 2017) – As passenger traffic continues to climb, Oakland International Airport (OAK) today opens the first phase of its expanded International Arrivals Building (IAB) […]
Press Release: Port of Oakland sets all-time record for June import volume
July 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
P R E S S R E L E A S E FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Port of Oakland sets all-time record for June import volume Uptick comes as peak shipping season nears on […]
Port of Oakland Press Release: investors show faith in future of global gateway
June 26, 2017 by Leave a Comment
P R E S S R E L E A S E FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Port of Oakland: investors show faith in future of global gateway ‘Putting money where their mouth is’ at marine terminals, new […]
Port of Oakland Press Release: Moody’s upgrades Port of Oakland bond ratings
June 14, 2017 by
P R E S S R E L E A S E FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Moody’s upgrades Port of Oakland bond ratings Says outlook is stable Oakland, Calif. – June 14, 2017: Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded Port of Oakland bond ratings and assigned ratings on an upcoming series of refunding revenue bonds. The […]
Press Release: Port of Oakland import volume reaches highest level since 2015
June 8, 2017 by
P R E S S R E L E A S E FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Port of Oakland import volume reaches highest level since 2015 Positive sign ahead of peak shipping season Oakland, Calif. – June 8, 2017: The Port of Oakland said today that containerized import volume reached a two-year high in May. The […]
Press Release: Port of Oakland President receives LGBT leadership award
June 5, 2017 by
P R E S S R E L E A S E FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Port of Oakland President receives LGBT leadership award Michael Colbruno honored as an “OUTstanding voice” in Bay Area Business Oakland, Calif. – June 5, 2017: Oakland Board of Port Commissioners President Michael Colbruno has received the “OUTstanding Voices” award from […]
President Proposed $1.1 Billion Fiscal Year 2018 Budget for Bureau of Reclamation
May 23, 2017 by
Media Contact: Dan DuBray, ddubray@usbr.gov, (202) 513-0574 For Immediate Release: May 23, 2017 President Proposed $1.1 Billion Fiscal Year 2018 Budget for Bureau of Reclamation Budget sustains Reclamation’s efforts to deliver water and generate hydropower in cost-efficient and environmentally responsible manner WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump proposed a $1.097 billion Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18) budget for the Department […]
Press Release: Port of Oakland vessel calls to Southeast Asia up 50 percent
May 23, 2017 by
P R E S S R E L E A S E FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Port of Oakland vessel calls to Southeast Asia up 50 percent U.S. Ambassadors learn about growing ties to Cambodia and Indonesia Oakland, Calif. – May 23, 2017: Direct vessel calls from here to Southeast Asia are up 50 percent this […]
Press Release: Port of Oakland hails mariners and industry contributions on National Maritime Day
May 22, 2017 by
P R E S S R E L E A S E FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Port of Oakland hails mariners and industry contributions on National Maritime Day Oakland maritime activities support thousands of regional jobs Oakland, Calif. – May 22, 2017: The Port of Oakland hailed today the men and women who have served as […]
