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Port of Oakland Appoints Sharla Sullivan as Director of Social Responsibility
The Port of Oakland has named Sharla Sullivan as its new Director of Social Responsibility. She will lead initiatives to expand opportunities for small and local businesses, promote workforce development, and enhance community engagement, aiming for inclusive economic growth in…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborEconomyEducationSocial IssuesTransportation Port of OaklandSharla SullivanSocial ResponsibilityWorkforce DevelopmentCommunity EngagementSmall BusinessOakland
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Port of Oakland Elects Stephanie Dominguez Walton as New Board President
Stephanie Dominguez Walton has been unanimously elected President of the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners, with Andres Cluver and Barbara Leslie also taking leadership roles. Her 12-month term begins July 23, 2026, focusing on responsible growth and economic impact.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and LaborTransportationElection Stephanie Dominguez WaltonPort of OaklandBoard of Port CommissionersOaklandLeadershipEconomic DevelopmentGovernance
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Former East Bay Financial Advisor Pleads Guilty in $9.5 Million Ponzi Scheme
Former East Bay financial advisor Edwin Emmett Lickiss Jr. pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering, admitting to a $9.5 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded over 93 investors from 1998 to 2024. Sentencing is set for August 2026.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFinancial MarketsFederal GovernmentEconomy Edwin Emmett Lickiss Jr.Ponzi schemeWire fraudMoney launderingOaklandFBIFinancial Crime