Press Releases

Article: Port of San Diego to Welcome Surfin' Santa to Seaport Village

Article: Helicopter Crew Helps Port on Imperial Beach Pier Project

Article: Restored Corsair Fighter Plane Joins USS Midway Museum Collection

Article: Big Bay Cannon Battles Mark Celebration of Star of India Birthday

Article: Port of San Diego Appoints New Public Art Director

Article: Ruocco Park Design Moves Forward, Next Steps Include Approval by the Board of Port Commissioners

Article: USS Midway Museum to Host Veterans Day Celebration

Article: Port of San Diego Attractions Recognized as 'Best in Class'

Article: Local Wetlands Book for Students Provided by Port of San Diego

Article: Ruocco Park Meeting to Feature Park Design and Modifications Resulting from Public Input

A third public meeting on the progress of the Ruocco Park design will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, November 2 at the Embarcadero Planning Center,

Article: Port of San Diego Seeking Applicants for 2010-11 Financial Assistance Program

Do you have a program or event that needs a little boost getting off the ground? If so, the Port of San Diego is looking for you. Events or programs that contribute to the community by promoting commerce, navigation, fisheries and...

Article: Scores of Baja-Bound Sailboats Parade Out of San Diego Bay

A procession of 180 sailboats paraded out of San DiegoBay on October 26 as they began the 16th annual Baja Ha-Ha Cruiser’s Rally which finishes in Cabo San Lucas. At 1...

Article: Swimmers to Make a Splash Across San Diego Bay at Inaugural Sharkfest™ Swim

Article: On Patrol with Damith Rodrigo, Harbor Police Officer

Article: Harbor Police Department Chief Announces Retirement

Article: San Diego’s Big Bay Hotels Earn 2010 AAA Four Diamond Award

Article: Interactive Map Showcases Green Achievements Along Port of San Diego

The Port of San Diego’s Environmental Department is u...

Article: Haunted Tales Come to Life on Embarcadero 'Ghost' Ship

Article: Lawsuit Challenging Port of San Diego’s Waterfront Project Dismissed

Article: Reserve Your Seat on Free Port of San Diego Bus Tours

Article: Harbor Police Blotter: Sept. 30-Oct. 6, 2009

The Harbor Police made 20 arrests during this period.  Five were for driving under the influence, four were for public drunkenness, two people were arrested for battery, two for outstanding warrants and two were taken to the County Psychiatric...

Article: Port of San Diego Tenants to “Clean Sweep” Chula Vista Nature Center

Article: Steve Padilla Sworn in as New Port of San Diego Commissioner

Article: Applications Being Accepted for Port of San Diego’s 2010-11 Financial Assistance Program

The Port of San Diego is accepting applications for 2010-2011 financial assistance program. Through financial assistance, the Port supports many activities and...

Article: Harbor Police Lieutenant Ken Franke to Retire

Article: Cruise for a Cause with Hornblower Cruises & Events on San Diego Bay

Article: Public Workshop Set to Discuss North Embarcadero Port Master Plan Amendment

The Port of San Diego is hosting a Public Scoping Meeting on Thursday, October 15, 2009, from 5–7 p.m. at the Embarcadero Planning Center (formerly Coral Reef Restaurant) at

Article: Historic San Diego Sign Leaves Bayfront for New Home

Article: Sculpture Honors San Diego's Tuna Cannery Workers

Article: Port of San Diego and Royal Caribbean Celebrate New Cruise Calls to Mexican Ports

Article: Disabled Veterans Compete in VA Summer Sports Clinic on San Diego Bay

Article: Port of San Diego Awarded $1 Million Security Grant from the Department of Homeland Security

Article: Emergency Drill at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Thursday

Don’t be alarmed if you hear a burst of seven small explosions and see purple and green smoke rising from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 24. It is part o...

Article: Port of San Diego Gives Viewers Historical Glimpse of the Tuna Industry

The Port of San Diego has produced a 9-minute video that will take viewers back to the boom years of the tuna fishing industry when San Diego was known as the tuna Capitol of the world. Writer Barbara Moreno and videographer Glenn Batuyong,...

Article: New Regulations for Old Trucks to Take Effect Oct. 1, 2009

Article: YachtFest Makes a Splash on San Diego's Shelter Island

Article: Lend a Hand at the 25th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day

Article: South Bay Restoration Project Draft MND Available for Public Review

The California Coastal Conservancy, as lead agency, and the Port of San Diego, as a responsible agency, have prepared a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to the

Article: Port Tenants, Public Invited to Green Business Forum

Port of San Diego tenants are taking the opportunity to spread the word about environmentally friendly procedures for businesses. The Working Waterfront Group, along with the...

Article: Voluntary Vessel Speed Reduction Program Showing Signs of Success

Article: Port of San Diego's Rooftop Solar Panels Celebrated

Article: New Urban Trees Exhibit Premieres

Article: Port of San Diego to Dedicate New System for Generating Energy

Article: Royal Caribbean International Announces New Cruises Leaving From the Port of San Diego

Article: Palm Avenue Street End Project Honored with Public Works Award

Article: Historic Star of India Returns Home Along San Diego Embarcadero

Article: Harbor Police Blotter: Sept. 2-9, 2009

The Harbor Police made 27 arrests during this period.  Eight were for public drunkenness, five were for outstanding warrants, five were for possession of drugs and four were for driving under the influence of alcohol.  In addition, there was one...

Article: North Embarcadero is Blooming with New Urban Trees

Article: Harbor Police Blotter: August 26-September 1, 2009

Harbor Police Department officers arrested 33 people this week. Several were arrested for parole violations, public drunkenness and outstanding warrants. Five juveniles were taken into custody and two of them were turned over to their mothers. One...

Article: William Hall Resigns from Board of Port Commissioners

Article: 'Green' Tenant Recognized by Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners

Article: Port Of San Diego, Birch Aquarium Partner on New San Diego Bay Exhibit

Article: Port of San Diego Vehicle Fleet Goes Greener With CNG Hondas

Article: Scripps Researchers to Study Pollution Flow Along Imperial Beach Coastline

Scientists from Scripps Institution of Oceanography will begin conducting experiments next week along the Imperial Beach coastline to study how pollutants are carried by ocean waves, currents and...

Article: Volunteers, Port Tenants Rid San Diego Bay Tidelands of Junk

Article: Historic Tall Ship Star of India Getting in Ship Shape

Article: Former President Bill Clinton Keynote Speaker at San Diego Convention Center

Article: New Plants Save Water, Add Color to Port of San Diego's Coronado Tidelands Park

Article: Port of San Diego ‘Planting’ Urban Trees

Article: Hollywood Film Crew Recreates Comic-Con at San Diego Convention Center

Article: Port of San Diego Executives Brief Coast Guard Commander on Security Issues

Article: Star of India to Leave Berth for Routine Maintenance

Article: 19th Annual Operation Clean Sweep Takes a Broom to Bay Pollution

Article: NASSCO to Launch Navy Supply Ship Matthew Perry on August 16

Article: Solar Panels Add Green Power to Port of San Diego

Article: BMW ORACLE Racing Introduces U.S. America’s Cup Team

Article: New Hyundais and Kias Offloaded at National City Marine Terminal

Article: Construction to Begin on New Restroom at Pepper Park in National City

Article: Port of San Diego Breaks Ground on New Cruise Ship Terminal

Article: Port to Conduct Public Hearing on Demolition of Former Teledyne Ryan

The Final Environmental Impact Report for a project to demolish the former Teledyne Ryan property at 2701 North Harbor Drive is complete and is now ready to go before the Board of Port Commissioners for certification.

Article: Port to Host Information Sessions on New Terminal Access Requirements for Truckers

To prepare for new state requirements that will take effect in less than six months, the Port of San Diego is holding three informational meetings for owners of diesel-fueled, heavy-duty trucks, also known as drayage trucks, that transport cargo to...

Article: Port of San Diego’s New Cruise Ship Terminal Breaks Ground on August 4

Article: New Crop of Urban Trees Coming to San Diego's Embarcadero

Article: Blue Whale Nature Cruise Sailing From San Diego Bay

Article: Pasha Automotive Services Acquires Seven New Trucks with the Help of the Port’s Clean Truck Program

Article: A Tribute to Bob Hope: Thanks for the Memories

Article: San Diego Bay Plays Role in 'Transformers' Summer Blockbuster

Article: Bob Hope’s Family to Join Port of San Diego Celebration, Dedication of Public Artwork

Article: Ancient History Comes to the Waterfront as the Port Installs the Public Artwork “Penelope”

Article: Appeals Court Upholds Port of San Diego’s Removal, Destruction of ‘Party Boats’ From South Bay

Article: Board of Port Commissioners Approves $145 Million Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2009-2010

The Board of Port Commissioners has approved the fiscal year 2009-2010 budget for the Port of San Diego.  The $145...

Article: Port of San Diego Names New Executive Vice President

The Port of San Diego has appointed Ellen Corey Born to the position of Executive Vice President of the Port of San Diego, effective June 19, 2009. In this position, Ms. Corey Born will serve as the No. 2 executive at the Port...

Article: Sailboats to Race San Diego's Big Bay for Good Cause