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Port of Oakland Elects Stephanie Dominguez Walton as New Board President

14 Jul 2026 11:02 a.m. · Source: Port of Oakland

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.

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Former East Bay Financial Advisor Pleads Guilty in $9.5 Million Ponzi Scheme

27 May 2026 2:05 p.m. · Source: FBI

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.

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