Ask the Port: What is the Port of San Diego's Jurisdiction?

Wednesday, 17 March 2010

Ask the Port is a video feature in which Port of San Diego representatives answer questions from the general public about the Port, Port projects and how facets of the organization function throughout the district.

In this episode, a Carlsbad resident asks us to explain what the Port is responsible for on San Diego tidelands.

Harbor Police Department to Take Part in Desert Law Enforcement Run

Contact: Barbara Moreno (619) 686-6216 Tuesday, 16 March 2010

It's known as the police challenge: the annual Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay Race.

Thousands of men and women in law enforcement from all around the world come together to run 120 miles from Baker, CA to Las Vegas over a 24-hour period. Temperatures can range from a shivering 30 degrees to triple digits.

Family Fun at Maritime Museum’s Spring Sailor Days

Contact: Barbara Moreno Monday, 15 March 2010

The historic Star of India and all other ships within the Maritime Museum of San Diego's collection will offer hands-on activities designed to give sailing enthusiasts a taste of maritime life this spring.

Review Set for Draft of Public Art Master Plan

Contact: John Gilmore (619) 686-7206, (619) 341-5684 Friday, 12 March 2010

The draft of the proposed new public art master plan will be presented at the March 17, 2010 Public Art Committee meeting. A public art master planning consulting team was selected by the Port in the fall of 2009 to assist with the process. The draft of the plan, which outlines the vision for the Port's Public Art Program, is available for download (PDF).

•  Public Art Master Plan (Draft) (600.76 kB)

Port of San Diego Cruise Ship Terminal Offers Free Wi-Fi

Contact: Barbara Moreno (619) 686-6216 Thursday, 11 March 2010

The Port of San Diego is adding its name to the list of public Wi-Fi hotspots.

As a courtesy to cruise ship passengers, the Port has activated Wi-Fi Internet service within the B Street Pier Cruise Ship terminal to lead them to local businesses and attractions.

The service, called OpenPort, offers users four hours of Wi-Fi access, free of charge at a lower bandwidth. Higher speed access is also available for all-day use at $5 per day.