No on Prop 53 has launched their first TV ads today, featuring firefighters throughout the state. More than 250 public safety, local government, family farmers, business, labor and environmental leaders have joined in opposition against Prop 53, including the Bay Planning Coalition. Prop 53 allows residents in faraway regions — like San Diego or LA […]
Continue ReadingOAKLAND – Today, the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) airlifted nearly 2,500 feet of pipe to the Berkeley Oakland Hills just north of the Claremont Hotel. This is a first for EBMUD. “Our pipes and drinking water traverse every street and hill of the East Bay. It’s a challenging area and sometimes upgrading our […]
Continue ReadingP R E S S R E L E A S E FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Port of Oakland Commissioner honored for service to City Ces Butner one of four to receive Oakland Legacy Award Oakland, Calif. – Sept. 16, 2016: Port of Oakland Commissioner Cestra “Ces” Butner has been honored with the Oakland Legacy Award. […]
Continue ReadingP R E S S R E L E A S E FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Coastal cleanup volunteers to pitch in at Port of Oakland shoreline 200 volunteers expected to tackle trash Oakland, Calif.– September 15, 2016: Over 60,000 Californians are expected to clean up beaches and waterways for the annual California Coastal Cleanup […]
Continue ReadingYour Definitive Guide to PortFest Saturday, October 1 Plan Your PortFest Day Activities The Hitmen play from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, October 1, 2016. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission and free parking. 9:00 a.m. Public Participation Activity: City Tree Planting, grassy Traffic Circle near parking lot […]
Continue Readingwww.redwoodcityport.com September 8, 2016 Redwood City Part of International Coastal Cleanup Day International Coastal Cleanup WHAT: The International Coastal Cleanup is the world’s largest volunteer effort for our ocean and […]
Continue ReadingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 7, 2016 Contact: Tony Livoti Monterey Bay International Trade Association / TradePort Tel.: (831) 335-4780 tlivoti@mbita.org The ‘Blue Silicon Valley’ Emerges from the ‘Serengeti of the Sea’ Sometimes referred to as the ‘Serengeti of the Sea’, the one-of-a-kind Monterey Bay of California is now embracing a new name, the ˜Blue […]
Continue ReadingMore than 200 of California’s most respected state and local organizations representing public safety leaders, local governments, business, labor, civil rights groups, environmentalists, farmers and taxpayers have all come out in strong opposition to Prop 53. That’s because the measure will erode local control and hurt the development of vital infrastructure our communities need. We need […]
Continue ReadingThe NOAA Marine Debris Program has just announced the opening of the FY17 Community-based Marine Debris Removal federal funding opportunity. This opportunity provides funding to support locally-driven, marine debris assessment and removal projects that will benefit coastal habitat, waterways, and NOAA trust resources. Funding for this purpose comes through the NOAA Marine Debris Program. Projects awarded […]
Continue ReadingThe 2016 Oakland Legacy Event is just a month away. We are expecting a tremendous turnout, and tickets are selling fast. If you have not already done so, please purchase your tickets before we sell out. Tickets are $250 each and can be purchased here. Please join us on Thursday, September 15th from 6-9pm at […]
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