Port of San Diego: Port Matters

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Port of San Diego’s Day at the Docks Celebrates Sportfishing Mar 22, 2010

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It's known as the West Coast's largest public celebration of sportfishing. The Port Of San Diego's Day At The Docks is the traditional start to Southern California's spring saltwater fishing season. There's food, fishing, seminars and rides along the beautiful San Diego Bay, and the best part is it's free. Read full press release: http://bit.ly/aWKyO5

Ask the Port: What is the Port of San Diego's Jurisdiction? Mar 17, 2010

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Ask the Port is a video feature in which Port of San Diego representatives will answer questions from the general public about what the Port is all about and how facets of the organization function throughout the district. These interactive segments are part of an ongoing effort to maintain the Port's open dialogue with the community, in the spirit of the Open Government Initiative. Please note that answers provided in each episode are accurate up to the day they are published. Stay tuned for more Ask the Port videos and keep an eye out for the Ask the Port team as they take your questions. Lastly, please take a moment to leave insightful feedback!

Public Invited to Celebrate NASSCO Navy Ship Launch Feb 17, 2010

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If you've never seen the christening and launch of a Navy ship in San Diego, your chance is coming soon.On February 27, 2010 the public is invited inside the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard to watch the launch of T-AKE 10, the USNS Charles Drew.The T-AKE dry-cargo ammunition ships are designed to meet carriers and other Navy ships at sea.

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Addresses National Port Summit in San Diego Feb 06, 2010

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Port directors from across the nation talked face-to-face with United States Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Friday, February 5, 2010, at the San Diego Convention Center. LaHood attended a special town hall morning session of the first-ever National Port Summit. The event was organized by the Department of Transportation and MARAD.

Big Bay Whale Days Makes Splash in San Diego Jan 12, 2010

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San Diego is celebrating the migration of thousands of California gray whales during its second annual Big Bay Whale Days, throughout the month of January.Just a few miles off the coast, tour providers are offering glimpses of the whales as they travel from the Bering Sea, past San Diego to the warm waters off Baja, California.The highlight of the month-long event will be the Whale Festival on January 23, 2010. There are great discounts and deals for your entire family to take advantage of.

Inside the Port of San Diego Jan 06, 2010

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If you’ve spent time along the tidelands of San Diego Bay, did you know you were enjoying the state lands entrusted to the Port of San Diego?The Port of San Diego was created by the state Legislature to manage San Diego Bay and surrounding waterfront land on December 18, 1962.The Port has operated without tax dollars since 1970 and has been responsible for $1.5 billion in public improvements in its five member cities: Chula Vista, Coronado, Imperial Beach, National City, San Diego The Port oversees two maritime cargo terminals, a cruise ship terminal, 17 public parks, various wildlife reserves and environmental initiatives, a Harbor Police department and the leases of more than 600 tenant and sub-tenant businesses around San Diego Bay. The Port is governed by a seven-member Board of Port Commissioners; one commissioner each is appointed by the city councils of Chula Vista, Coronado, Imperial Beach and National City, and three commissioners are appointed by the San Diego City Council.“The Port of San Diego could not exist without its partners,” said Robert “Dukie” Valderrama, Chairman of the Board of Port Commissioners. “Because of them, the Port is able to fulfill its mission and its roles as an economic engine, community service provider, environmental steward and provider of public safety.”

Port of San Diego Cruise Ship Terminal Taking Shape Dec 22, 2009

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The framework of what will be the West Coast's newest cruise ship terminal is taking shape.The steel structural frame of the two-story, 52,000 square-foot Broadway Pier Cruise Ship Terminal is being erected at the corner of Broadway and Harbor Drive in San Diego.It is expected to fully operational by December 2010.

San Diego Harbor Police Department Leads Teddy Bear 'Care-A-Van' Delivery to Rady Children's Hospital Dec 15, 2009

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Teddy Bears and stuffed animals of all shapes, sizes and colors were part of a special holiday delivery to Rady Children's Hospital on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009. San Diegans opened their wallets and hearts, donating thousands of stuffed toys to the 19th Annual Regional Law Enforcement Teddy Bear Drive.The Port of San Diego's Harbor Police Department was the host agency for this year's event.

Windmill Components Among Diverse Cargo at Port of San Diego's Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal Dec 03, 2009

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What goes on at the Port of San Diego's Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal? Get a glimpse inside the Working Waterfront, as a shipment of windmill components from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is offloaded at the Port's terminal. And find out what makes San Diego such a niche port in maritime trade.

Port of San Diego Holiday Tree Goes "Green" Dec 01, 2009

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The Port of San Diego is adding a whole new meaning to "going green" this holiday season. The first-ever Green Port holiday tree is brightly shining at Seaport Village. The Port partnered with SDG&E and Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institute to set an example of environmental sustainability during the holidays.The tree features LED lights and ornaments and wreaths made of recycled household items.