General Press Releases

As a part of its mission to advance science and promote the growth of emerging industries with strong potential for job creation, the Port of San Diego is actively advancing aquaculture through its proposed Shellfish and Seaweed Aquaculture Program...

Contact: Irene McCormack C: 619.991.0119 The Port of San Diego and San Diego Working Waterfront invite the public to participate in the 34th annual Operation Clean Sweep on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at various locations around...

The Port of San Diego will soon begin revamping the parking lot at Chula Vista Bayfront Park, with construction starting July 22 and completion anticipated by October 17, 2024. The pavement maintenance project will be constructed in stages to ensure...

On July 9, the Board of Port Commissioners authorized a resolution proclaiming its support of Parks and Recreation Month. The Port of San Diego’s Park and Recreation department manages public access to 22 beautiful parks on the San Diego Bay...

Free Educational Opportunity for Adult Residents Includes Bus, Boat Tours of Waterfront The Port of San Diego invites residents to sign up for the next cohort of the Portside Community Academy, an educational program aimed at building deeper...

The Port of San Diego has been honored with four awards from the San Diego American Planning Association (SDAPA), which recognizes outstanding contributions to urban planning, community engagement, and comprehensive development initiatives. The Port...

(Press release was originally issued by Pacifica and reposted here.) Pacifica Companies has officially broken ground on the public improvements for the Amara Bay project on the Chula Vista Bayfront. In a ceremony attended by representatives of the...

The Port of San Diego has been awarded a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for planning, design, and environmental permitting for Phase II of the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal (TAMT) Redevelopment Plan. The project...

The Port of San Diego is proud to announce receipt of two Honor Awards at the American Public Works Association (APWA) San Diego/Imperial Chapter’s 2024 Annual Awards Program. The Port was recognized for its Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal (TAMT)...

The Port of San Diego is proud to announce its recertification by Green Marine, North America’s largest voluntary environmental certification program for the maritime industry. The Port first enrolled in Green Marine in 2018 and has achieved annual...

The Port of San Diego has released the fifth edition of its Blue Economy Incubator Report , which features the program’s impact in numbers, a growing list of worldwide partnerships, local, national and international media coverage including a Ted...

Board of Port Commissioners Approves Construction Contract The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has approved a construction contract for improvements in Pepper Park, a first step toward upgrading and expanding recreational amenities on...

The Port of San Diego invites our neighbors and visitors to “A Day at the Park: A Port Experiences Series” event at Bayfront Park in Chula Vista. The free, family-friendly, fun event is scheduled for Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m...

The Port of San Diego welcomes GilAnthony Ungab as the newest commissioner to be appointed by the National City Council. On June 14, 2024, Commissioner Ungab was sworn in by his nephew, Richard Ungab. The Port is governed by a seven-member board, of...

Get ready for a spectacular evening of pyrotechnics on San Diego Bay with the Port of San Diego’s Big Bay Boom. The annual holiday tradition is one of the most anticipated fireworks shows in the nation and takes place at 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 4...

Unified in the fight to end the escalating Tijuana River Valley environmental, public health, and economic crisis, South Bay leaders and stakeholders are urging the State of California to declare a State of Emergency and for the U.S. Centers for...

The Port of San Diego’s own Lesley Nishihira, Assistant Vice President of Planning, has been honored as a 2024 Asian Pacific Islander Leader of Influence by the San Diego Business Journal. This prestigious recognition celebrates Nishihira's...

The Port of San Diego and ECOncrete have been honored by The Climate Registry (TCR) with the Innovative Partnership Award in the 2024 Climate Leadership Awards. The prestigious accolade recognizes exemplary leadership in reducing carbon pollution and...

The Port of San Diego joins public agencies throughout the country in celebrating May 19-25 as National Public Works Week, sponsored by the American Public Works Association (APWA). On May 14, 2024, the Board of Port Commissioners authorized a...

The Port of San Diego invites our neighbors and visitors to join the next “A Day at the Park: A Port Experiences Series” event at Cesar Chavez Park. The free, family-friendly fun is scheduled for Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. This...

27 Trees Liven Up Embarcadero Marina Park North The Port of San Diego along with the San Diego Convention Center, American Thoracic Society (ATS), AstraZeneca, Breathe Southern California and other partners teamed up to plant 27 new trees in...

As a result of public and stakeholder input, the Board of Port Commissioners has voted to double funding to the Port of San Diego’s Maritime Industrial Impact Fund (MIIF), the second funding increase in less than a year, as well as to expand the type...

More Caulerpa Patches Discovered The Port of San Diego is continuing its local emergency declaration in the fight against the spread of an invasive algae scientifically known as Caulerpa prolifera in San Diego Bay. Since its discovery in September...

(Press release was originally issued by A ssemblymember Mike Gipson's office and reposted here.) Media Contacts: Capitol Office: 916.319.2065; District Office: 310.324.6408 SACRAMENTO, Calif. – (May 8, 2024) --- Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D...

The Port of San Diego is proud to celebrate the hard work and professionalism of its staff in the Office of the District Clerk during the 55th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week. Municipal Clerks throughout the United States, Canada, and 15...

The Port of San Diego invites our neighbors and visitors to join the first-ever “A Day at the Park: A Port Experiences Series” at Pepper Park. The event is family-friendly and free to the public. The festivities occur on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from...

May is Maritime Month at the Port of San Diego. Throughout the month, the Port highlights how the four maritime sectors vital to the region’s economy create our Bay of Life. The four sectors are cargo, cruise, shipbuilding and ship repair, and...

As environmental champions and in solidarity with coordinated regional efforts, the Port of San Diego has declared a local emergency related to the ongoing Tijuana River Valley pollution crisis. The declaration follows similar actions by the cities...

The Port of San Diego is postponing the first “A Day at the Park: A Port Experiences Series” event originally scheduled for Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Pepper Park in National City from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. The decision comes out of an abundance of...

The Port of San Diego, in partnership with the San Diego Working Waterfront and Port tenants, is hosting the second annual People of the Port Career Fair. The goal is to provide opportunities for people throughout the region to learn about and apply...