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FIRST Robotics “Hueneme Port Regional” takes place at FATHOMWERX Lab for Third Consecutive Year

Over 1,500 high school students from around the world will showcase their engineering skills and innovations at the Port of Hueneme.

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[PORT HUENEME, CA – March 6, 2024] – The Port of Hueneme and City of Port Hueneme are thrilled to host the FIRST Robotics Hueneme Port Regional Competition in their vibrant coastal read more

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Hundreds of Runners Participated in a Heart Pumping Race to the Finish During the First-Ever Port/City 5K

Local runners enjoyed sun and fun at the inaugural “Run for Your Heart” 5K Race
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[Port Hueneme, CA – February 29, 2024] – In a strong spirit of partnership and heart for the community, the City of Port Hueneme, and the Port of Hueneme celebrated Heart Health Awareness Month by hosting a “Run read more

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Two California State Dignitaries Create A Big Splash During First Visit to The Port of Hueneme

Chair of Select Committee on Ports & Goods Movement and GO-Biz Director Tour Port of Hueneme
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[Port Hueneme, CA – February 5, 2024] – The Port of Hueneme welcomed two distinguished visitors, Dee Dee Myers, the Director of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), and Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson, Chair read more

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Port of Hueneme, Labor and Community Leaders Join Forces in “Powerwall” Response to Infrastructure Emergency

Unprecedented December storm damaged Shoreside Power System at the
Port of Hueneme, causing more than $30M in damages
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[Port Hueneme, CA – Jan. 22, 2024] –

The Port of Hueneme, the pioneering West Coast Port in adopting Shoreside Power for cargo vessels, faced substantial setbacks following severe damage to its Shoreside Power System during an read more

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Celina Zacarias Elected as 1st Latina Woman to Serve as President of the Oxnard Harbor District, 2024-2025

Oxnard Harbor District Commissioners unanimously elect Celina Zacarias as Board President
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[Port Hueneme, CA – Jan. 18, 2024] – On January 16, 2024, the Oxnard Harbor District elected Celina Zacarias as the President of the Board of Harbor Commissioners. Zacarias will be the first Latina woman to hold this top post and brings read more

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Port of Hueneme Ends Year with Big Splash in the Community!

5,000 lbs. of Masa for Tamales, toys, and bananas distributed to two local communities!
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[Port Hueneme, CA – Jan. 2, 2024] – For the past two weekends, the Port of Hueneme alongside local collaborative groups such as; Ser Humano partnered with Nyeland Promise and the Southwinds Community Council to co-host their first annual read more

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Dock Talk Year End Newsletter 2023

The Dock Talk 2023 Year End Newsletter is now online. (Download as PDF)

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In this issue:

Message from Jess Herrera, President, Board of Harbor Commissioners
Message from Kristin Decas, CEO & Port Director
FIRST Robotics Competition Brings the Excitement of Sport and Rigor of Science and Tech to the Port of read more

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Port of Hueneme Receives Grant to Build the First in the US Port Auto Parking Structure

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[PORT HUENEME, CA – November 28, 2023] – Earlier this month, the Port of Hueneme was awarded a $2 million federal grant for planning activities related to a parking structure that will serve as the transfer point between ocean-going vessels and the rail or trucks being used to transport automobiles off port. read more

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Port of Hueneme’s Consecutive Wins Represents the Ability to Reach Highest Standards in Government Finance Reporting

For 13th Consecutive Year the Port is Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting

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[PORT HUENEME, CA – November 9, 2023] – The recognition streak continues for the 13th consecutive year! The Oxnard Harbor District was awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) read more

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Going Bananas at the Port of Hueneme’s 10th Annual Port Festival

September 30, 2023

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[Port Hueneme, CA] — Yellow banana wigs, boat rides, sounds of a tropical steel drum band and perfect late summer weather got the party started at the Port for the 10th Annual Banana Festival! Welcoming people inside the Port, Oxnard Harbor District President Jess Herrera stated, “The Banana Festival is read more

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