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 […]
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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) […]
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P R E S S R E L E A S E FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Port of Oakland Board elects Joan Story as President Commissioners choose real estate law expert who had been 2nd Vice President Oakland, Calif. – July 14, […]
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Final Plan and Environmental Impact Report Released for Policymakers’ Review Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) staff today released proposed revisions to the Draft Plan Bay Area 2040 and the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for consideration by the Commission and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)’s Executive Board. Policymakers will discuss both documents […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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