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Giants Spoil Dodgers Home Opener

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April 4, 2014

Los Angeles, CA – Opening Day blues started early for the Dodgers. After having their home opener spoiled with a 8-4 loss to the Giants. LA had troubles long before the first pitch was thrown. Matt Kemp who was activated today after a rigorous off-season workout was not listed in today’s lineup.

That led to a disgruntled center fielder and a remorseful manager. Don Mattingly tried to explain his reasoning for benching Kemp and even compared his situation to NBA Star Dwayne Wade. But Yasiel Puig’s tardiness during batting practice got him benched and that put Kemp back in the lineup.

“That wasn’t how we drew it up to start this one,” said Mattingly.

“I knew that I wasn’t going to play when I showed up late,” Puig said. “I feel very sad that I wasn’t able to play. It’s not something that I’m proud of and I take full responsibility.”

The Dodgers woes continued when Hyun-Jin Ryu took the mound lasting only two innings. Taking a 6-0 lead in the first frame, San Francisco at-bats stayed hot. Ryu surrendered six hits on six runs, Buster Posey doubled on a line drive and Michael Morse singled to Kemp in center field scoring in both Sandoval and Posey while advancing to second on Kemp’s error.

Brandon Belt hit a RBI single and Ryan Vogelsong singled on a pop up scoring in Belt and Brandon Hicks. Angel Pagan followed with another RBi single and gave the Giants a 6-0 lead. The hits didn’t stop there, Hicks RBI double and Joaquin Arias RBI single extended their lead 8-0 in the second.

“It felt like two different games,” said San Francisco manager Bruce Bochy. “We had everything fall into place in those first two innings. Voggie had a good start early but then his pitches caught up to him.”

“It’s just mechanical stuff,” Vogelsong said. “It’s the same thing that I’ve been struggling with last year. It’s just a bad habit that I’ve got when I’m thinking too much, it just gets away from me.”

Ryu finished with eight hits, eight runs (six earned), three walks (one intentional) and two strikeouts. The bullpen took over in the third and quieted San Francisco’s bats. Vogelsong had done a good job of getting out of a few jams until, he gave up back-to-back homers to both Adrian Gonzalez and Andre Either. The last time two Dodger players homered back-to-back was on Sept 13, 2013 from Juan Uribe and Andre Either.

LA rallied back in the fifth when Kemp singled to center field and scored in Carl Crawford. Vogelsong allowed three more consecutive hits and his time on the mound was over. David Huff came in and struck out Gonzalez. But gave up a run when Either singled to center field. Sandoval’s defense came in handy when he caught Uribe’s line drive and Huff struck out A.J. Ellis leaving two stranded to end the inning.

“Those first two innings were sloppy,” Kemp said. “We didn’t do a good job of anything. But we kept fighting and the bullpen did a good job keeping us in the game.”

While the Giants struggled on offense they kept the Dodgers at bay with good defense. Bottom of the seventh, Ramirez stole second and looked to be out. Bochy ran onto the field calling for the reply and the call was in favor of San Francisco, one out and no one on. Two strikeouts later and the Giants got out of that inning unscathed.

LA’s bullpen pitched a no-hitter through seven innings and was the highlight of the game. They combined for 10 strikeouts facing 21 batters. But luckily for the Giants they did all of their damage early providing enough defense to seal their victory in this three-game series.

“We tried to get good at-bats,” said Sandoval. “They had a different rhythm by using a lefty and a righty in the bullpen and that threw us off.”

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S.F. Black Leaders Rally to Protest, Discuss ‘Epidemic’ of Racial Slurs Against Black Students in SF Public School System

Parents at the meeting spoke of their children as no longer feeling safe in school because of bullying and discrimination. Parents also said that reported incidents such as racial slurs and intimidation are not dealt with to their satisfaction and feel ignored.

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Rev. Amos C. Brown, president of the San Francisco NAACP and pastor of Third Baptist Church. Photo courtesy Third Baptist Church.

By Carla Thomas

San Francisco’s Third Baptist Church hosted a rally and meeting Sunday to discuss hatred toward African American students of the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD).

Rev. Amos C. Brown, president of the San Francisco NAACP and pastor of Third Baptist Church, along with leadership from local civil rights groups, the city’s faith-based community and Black community leadership convened at the church.

“There has been an epidemic of racial slurs and mistreatment of Black children in our public schools in the city,” said Brown. “This will not be tolerated.”

According to civil rights advocate Mattie Scott, students from elementary to high school have reported an extraordinary amount of racial slurs directed at them.

“There is a surge of overt racism in the schools, and our children should not be subjected to this,” said Scott. “Students are in school to learn, develop, and grow, not be hated on,” said Scott. “The parents of the children feel they have not received the support necessary to protect their children.”

Attendees were briefed last Friday in a meeting with SFUSD Superintendent Dr. Matt Wayne.

SFUSD states that their policies protect children and they are not at liberty to publicly discuss the issues to protect the children’s privacy.

Some parents said they have removed their students from school while other parents and community leaders called on the removal of the SFUSD superintendent, the firing of certain school principals and the need for more supportive school board members.

Community advocates discussed boycotting the schools and creating Freedom Schools led by Black leaders and educators, reassuring parents that their child’s wellbeing and education are the highest priority and youth are not to be disrupted by racism or policies that don’t support them.

Virginia Marshall, chair of the San Francisco NAACP’s education committee, offered encouragement to the parents and students in attendance while also announcing an upcoming May 14 school board meeting to demand accountability over their mistreatment.

“I’m urging anyone that cares about our students to pack the May 14 school board meeting,” said Marshall.

This resource was supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library via California Black Media as part of the Stop the Hate Program. The program is supported by partnership with California Department of Social Services and the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs as part of the Stop the Hate program. To report a hate incident or hate crime and get support, go to CA vs Hate.

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Mayor London Breed: State Awards San Francisco Over $37M for Affordable Housing

On April 30, Mayor London N. Breed announced San Francisco has been awarded more than $37.9 million in funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) as part of the State’s Multifamily Housing Program (MHP). The HCD loan will provide the final funding necessary for development of Casa Adelante – 1515 South Van Ness, a 168-unit affordable housing project located in San Francisco’s Mission District.

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May 4, 2024

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San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed (File Photo)

By Oakland Post Staff

The HCD loan will provide the final funding necessary for development of Casa Adelante – 1515 South Van Ness, a 168-unit affordable housing project located in San Francisco’s Mission District.

The new development at 1515 South Van Ness Ave. will provide 168 affordable homes to low-income families, formerly homeless families, and persons living with HIV earning between 25-80% of the San Francisco Area Median Income (AMI).

In addition, the project is anticipated to provide family-friendly amenities and ground floor community-serving commercial spaces that preserve the prevailing neighborhood character of the Calle 24 Latino Cultural District.

“This funding unlocks our ability to move on building affordable housing units for families in San Francisco at a crucial time. We understand the level of need for more housing that is accessible, and like the state, the city continues to face a challenging budget cycle,” said Breed. “1515 South Van Ness is a good example of what can be achieved in San Francisco when you have strong community partnerships and an unwavering commitment to deliver on critical needs for our residents.”

“From the beginning of my term as Supervisor, I have fought to bring affordable housing to 1515 South Van Ness” said Supervisor Hillary Ronen. “In the interim, the site has been utilized for homeless services and shelter, and I am thrilled that HCD has recognized the value of this development, and we are finally ready to break ground and bring 168 affordable homes to low income and formerly homeless families in the Mission.”

Owned and occupied by McMillan Electric Company until 2015, the City and County of San Francisco purchased 1515 South Van Ness Avenue in June 2019 with the intent of developing new affordable housing.

In November 2020, the San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) released a Multi-site Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking qualified developers to build affordable housing on the site, and subsequently selected Chinatown Community Development Corporation (CCDC) and Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) in May 2021 to develop the site.

The project is expected to begin construction in winter 2025.

“A strong, long-term push by Mission advocates to make this site 100% affordable is now paying off, with 168 family units that include services and childcare. People of color communities know what they need, and we are excited to be in partnership with a team, consisting of MEDA, CCDC, and MOHCD, that listens,” said Malcolm Yeung, Executive Director at CCDC.

“We are excited to be in partnership with CCDC, yet again, and for the opportunity to develop intergenerational affordable housing in the City’s Mission District,” said Luis Granados, executive director at MEDA.

Increasing housing affordable to lower-income and vulnerable residents is a key priority in the City’s Housing Element which calls for additional funding for affordable housing production and preservation, as well as Mayor Breed’s Housing for All Executive Directive that sets out the steps the City will take to meet the bold goal of allowing for 82,000 new homes to be built over the next eight years.

Tuesday’s funding announcement emphasizes the importance of regional and state collaboration in order to reach our housing and climate goals.

“We are thrilled—not just to bring a project of this size to a community with great need — but to do so with community-based developers and their partners who understand the neighborhood and sensitivities around cultural preservation,” said HCD Director Gustavo Velasquez.

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Opening Soon: Vibe Bistro Is Richmond’s New Hub for Coffee, Cuisine, Community and Culture

Vibe Bistro, located at 1503 MacDonald Ave., Suite B, Richmond, CA, is announcing its grand opening week, May 21-26, 2024. The café will be a hub where people can come together to enjoy coffee, cuisine, community, and culture, according to the establishment’s owner, Free Brown.

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May 4, 2024

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By Y’Anad Burrell

Vibe Bistro, located at 1503 MacDonald Ave., Suite B, Richmond, CA, is announcing its grand opening week, May 21-26, 2024.

The café will be a hub where people can come together to enjoy coffee, cuisine, community, and culture, according to the establishment’s owner, Free Brown.

“Vibe Bistro is Richmond’s neighborhood haven for soulful coffee, delicious food, and vibrant experiences. Vibe Bistro is not just a coffee shop; it’s a place where ‘coffee meets community” says Brown.

It occupies the space formerly known as the Richmond Food Hall, which was also the former location of OakStop Richmond.

During the grand opening week, folks are invited to join in celebrating the spirit of community. From Tuesday, May 21, Vibe Bistro will be open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays, serving specialty coffees, convenient grab-n-go options, and delicious breakfast and lunch selections.

The official ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 23, from noon to 2 p.m., followed by surprise festivities that the owners say you will need to experience in-person to fully enjoy.

Vibe Bistro’s art exhibition opens May 23, through Sunday, May 26. It features a special artist talk led by renowned curator Jowhari Trahan, a story on glass, and a mural unveiling by Richmond’s own Nakari Syon.

Additionally, the community is invited to immerse themselves in artistic expression throughout the week with art and craft classes.

Get ready for ‘Feature Fridays’ at Vibe Bistro, where they will showcase the culinary creations of local food businesses. This initiative is not just about food, it’s about fostering a spirit of collaboration and community.

All local businesses are invited to be part of this exciting journey, says Brown.

For more information, visit www.VibeBistro.com, sign up for the newsletter to stay connected, and follow all social media platforms at @TheVibeBistro.