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Our Mission Engaging the Oakland community to advance equity and economic mobility through cradle to college and career achievement.
Oakland ranks number one by TEU volume in international refrigerated (reefer) export trade among United States ports. “The Port of Oakland is a major international gateway for California's and the nation's farmers,” said Port of Oakland Maritime Director Bryan Brandes.
Some people believe the name originates from a drug kingpin who referred to the area as a ghost town due to the shortage of other drug dealers whose absence was attributed to the kingpin's dominance over the area.
Oakland has a history and cultural, political, social, and economic diversity, Oakland is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the United States.
Chosen as the western terminus of the first transcontinental railroad (1869), Oakland began developing its harbour. After the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire, it received a large influx of refugees, which boosted its population significantly.
History The area was inhabited by Costanoan Indians when it was explored by the Spanish in the late 18th century. Chosen as the western terminus of the first transcontinental railroad (1869), Oakland began developing its harbour. By 1960, however, the city was in decline.
Port city influence. As a major shipping hub on the West Coast, Oakland has a long history of maritime trade and commerce. The port not only drives the local economy but also contributes to the city's unique character and identity.
As the cultural center of the East Bay, Oakland is also home to a symphony recognized regionally and nationally for its unique convergence of artistic excellence and community service, an award-winning zoo with more than 400 animals, the beautifully restored Art Deco Paramount Theater movie palace and renovated Fox ...
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