Port of San Francisco
Organization that oversees port facilities in San Francisco
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| 2024 | Electronic loudspeakers that played Westminster Chimes and a siren noise were removed due to issues with the city's siren system. |
| June 2020 | A woman-owned business (SUSTAP) filed a claim alleging unfair treatment by the Port of San Francisco regarding the lease operation of the Pier 70 Shipyard, suggesting the Port did not genuinely intend to include ship repair in the redevelopment plans. |
| 2018 | The Port of San Francisco was expected to host three notable cruise ships for the first time: the Silver Explorer, Ponant's Le Soléal, and the Norwegian Bliss, which would become the largest ship to visit the city. |
| November 2018 | Voters approved a $425 million General Obligation Bond for the Embarcadero Seawall Program with 82% support, marking a significant milestone in funding critical infrastructure improvements and seismic safety for the Port of San Francisco. |
| 2016 | The E Embarcadero became San Francisco's second heritage streetcar line, running along the entire length of the Embarcadero using existing track shared with other Muni Metro lines. |
| 2015 | Launch of the San Francisco Seawall Earthquake Safety and Disaster Prevention Program by the Port of San Francisco to improve waterfront infrastructure resilience. |
| August 2014 | The new James R. Herman Cruise Terminal at Pier 27 opened, replacing Pier 35. The modern terminal features electric shore power, larger holding areas, and secure customs screening. |
| April 22 2014 | Warriors officially abandoned the Pier 30-32 arena location and purchased land in the Mission Bay neighborhood for their new arena. |
| April 17 2013 | The Exploratorium officially opened to the public at its new location on Pier 15. |
| March 16 2013 | Princess Cruises' Grand Princess became the first ship to establish a year-round home port in San Francisco, offering cruises to Alaska, California Coasts, Hawaii, and Mexico. |
| January 2 2013 | The Exploratorium closed its doors to the public at the Palace of Fine Arts and began preparations to move to a new location on Piers 15 and 17 along The Embarcadero. |
| 2012 | The USS Iowa battleship was opened as a museum at the Port of Los Angeles after being rejected by San Francisco in 2006. |
| 2012 | Golden State Warriors announced plans to construct a new 19,000-seat arena on Piers 30-32 near the Bay Bridge, with intended opening by the 2017-18 season. |
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