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Giants Eliminated, Dodgers Clinch Division

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11 years ago

September 29, 2015

San Francisco, CA – After losing game one of a four-game series last night, the Dodgers took advantage of a subpar Madison Bumgarner. Bested by Clayton Kershaw who shutout the defending World Champs 8-0 tonight. Kershaw was outstanding on the mound, allowing only one hit over nine innings.

He tossed his third shutout of the season and his fourth complete game. LA clinched their third National League West title and have reached the postseason for the third-straight year for the first time in franchise history. San Francisco was eliminated from the postseason contention with the loss tonight.

“I just talked to the guys briefly, and with all they had to go through, the four concussions, the three obliques, and here we are on Sept. 29 and we got knocked out,” Giants manager Bruce Bochy said. “They fought hard. They had an uphill climb, and of course they faced a great pitcher today, but they never stopped.”

Bumgarner found himself in trouble early when he loaded the bases in the first with no outs. He gave up back-to-back singles to Kike Hernandez and Howie Kendrick. San Francisco’s first error came when second baseman Kelby Tomlinson bobbled Kendrick’s single allowing him to reach first safely instead of rallying a double play.

Adrian Gonzalez was issued a free pass to load the bases. Justin Turner drove in Hernandez with a sacrifice fly to right field giving the Dodgers a 1-0 lead. Bumgarner settled in and retired the next two batters to end the inning without any more damage.

But Hernandez led off the third with a solo shot to left field extending LA’s lead 2-0. Kevin Frandsen was the only batter to get a hit off Kershaw bottom of the third. He lined a single to right field, followed by a walk to Angel Pagan. With two on, Tomlinson lined out to Kershaw to end the inning.

“It’s not what we wanted,” said catcher Buster Posey. “Obviously you set out in spring training to make the playoffs. And we just came up a little short this year.”
 Bumgarner was at 100 pitches to start the sixth while his counterpart Kershaw was at 59 pitches. After retiring the first two batters he faced, Bumgarner surrendered back-to-back solo home runs to both Justin Ruggiano and A.J. Ellis making it a 4-0 game. His night was done after that, he tossed 5 2/3 innings, gave up five hits, struck out six and yielded three home runs.

The lefty matched his career-high by allowing three home runs, each of them traveling more than 400 feet. The Dodgers offense exploded in the eighth scoring four more runs. Corey Seager drove in Gonzalez with a single, Andre Either’s triple RBI added on two more runs and Ellis singled on a line drive to right field scoring in Either for the 8-0 lead.

“We’ve been dealt a tough hand with the injuries that we’ve had,” Bumgarner said. “And what’s today, September 29, I think we should be pretty proud of that. Especially the young guys that have come up and stepped in; they’ve done a terrific job, all of them.”

Overall, the champs fought through a tough season of injuries that led to being without many key players. The loss of Hunter Pence, Joe Panik, Nori Aoki, Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain proved to be challenging to say the least. But their time ran out before guys could get healthy. Nonetheless, they put up a good fight until the end.

Kershaw became the second pitcher in MLB history to throw a shutout of one hit or less in a division-clinching start. He gave up a walk in the third and retired the remaining eighteen batters he faced. After the last out his teammates greeted him on the mound to being their celebration. As for the Giants, watching another team celebrate in your park is not easy.

“Everybody has to remember that feeling. It’s not a fun feeling. You don’t want to be part of it, you want to be the one celebrating,” said Bumgarner. “We’ll just have to take that into the offseason with us, and let that give us a little bit of fuel for next year.”
 “They won three World Series in the past five years,” Kershaw said. “We might have clinched the division, but they are still in a better spot than we are. That’s what we’re trying to get to.”

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New Protections for Ticket Buyers: Gov. Newsom Signs Assemblymember Isaac Bryan’s Bill

OAKLAND POST — Assembly Bill 1349 expands state regulation of original ticket sellers, resellers and online resale marketplaces. The law targets deceptive sales practices, ticket-buying software and speculative listings — tickets advertised for sale by sellers who do not possess them or have authorization to sell them.

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October 4, 2026

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Assemblymember Isaac Bryan (D-Ladera Heights). File photo.

By California Black Media Staff

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Sept. 27 authored by Assemblymember Isaac Bryan (D-Ladera Heights) that strengthens consumer protections for Californians purchasing tickets to concerts, sporting events and other live entertainment.

Assembly Bill 1349 expands state regulation of original ticket sellers, resellers and online resale marketplaces. The law targets deceptive sales practices, ticket-buying software and speculative listings — tickets advertised for sale by sellers who do not possess them or have authorization to sell them.

“Buying a ticket shouldn’t come with hidden risks or unfair practices,” Newsom wrote on social media after signing the measure.

Under AB 1349, ticket sellers are prohibited from listing tickets before they have been officially released unless they have authorization or a legally enforceable right to receive them. Online marketplaces must also take reasonable steps to prevent speculative ticket sales on their platforms.

The law prohibits sellers from using bots, multiple accounts, email addresses or internet protocol addresses to circumvent ticket limits, presale restrictions, electronic queues and other controls. It also bans websites and advertisements designed to mislead buyers into believing they are purchasing tickets from an authorized seller, venue or event organizer.

Sellers who violate certain provisions and fail to provide a promised ticket may be held liable for twice the ticket’s contracted price. Buyers may also recover nonrefundable expenses incurred while attempting to attend an event, along with reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs.

Pastor Tecoy Porter Sr., president of the National Action Network’s Sacramento chapter, said the law establishes needed accountability.

“Buying a ticket to a concert or show shouldn’t mean entering a marketplace where the rules are stacked against you. This year, we worked with a coalition of consumers, civil rights advocates, community groups, and businesses to make AB 1349 stronger. Consumers deserve enforceable rules that protect them. We thank Assemblymember Bryan for his leadership, and we will keep working to make ticketing fair for every Californian.”

Jose L. Barrera, national vice president for the Far West Region of the League of United Latin American Citizens, also praised the measure.

“Californian families deserve certain protections when they buy tickets. Assemblymember Bryan listened to communities across California and delivered a bill that puts fans first. We thank him and Governor Newsom for making it law.”

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Zakiya Jendayi Arrested, Locked Out of Home by Sheriff’s Deputies

OALAND POST — On Tuesday, deputies followed Jendayi as she left her residence of 13 years to file documents in her case at the Appellate Court. Deputies arrested her upon arrival and transported her to Santa Rita Jail.

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October 4, 2026

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By Tanya Dennis

Yesterday, more than 10 Alameda County Sheriff’s deputies arrived to take possession of Zakiya Jendayi’s home on behalf of a court-appointed administrator. Jendayi was arrested at the courthouse and transported to Santa Rita Jail around the same time.

Jendayi, who has been embroiled in a probate court battle to retain the inheritance bestowed on her by a longtime friend and colleague who passed away in 2013, had received a notice of eviction last month.

With help from neighbors, friends and clergy, she was able to fend off the eviction from 3614 Randolph Ave. in Oakland and even obtained a reprieve when her bid to file bankruptcy was approved by a county court.

But Philip Campbell, the court-appointed administrator, had already placed Jendayi’s home in his name in October 2025.

On Tuesday, deputies followed Jendayi when she left her residence of 13 years to go to the Appellate Court to file documents in her case. Deputies arrested her upon arrival and transported her to Santa Rita jail.

Undersheriff April Luckett-Fahini said Jendayi was arrested for “safety reasons.” At this time, it is unknown what charges were used for the arrest.

In Jendayi’s absence, Campbell came to her residence accompanied by deputies, had the property taped off with yellow crime tape, and had the locks changed.

Afterward, Campbell requested a police escort to his car amid several angry neighbors who had been advocating that officials pause the eviction pending Jendayi’s appeal.

“Zakiya Jendayi is a respected Black elder in our community,” said Alameda County Supervisor Nikki Fortunato Bas, who has been working with Jendayi to prevent her eviction. “It’s outrageous that she was arrested. There needs to be more justice and equity in our probate system.”

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Ask California: Golden State Releases New AI Chatbot

Gov. Gavin Newsom introduced the prototype as part of the state’s broader effort to use artificial intelligence to make government services easier to access. The launch follows his March 2026 executive order directing state agencies to responsibly implement generative AI while protecting privacy, security and civil liberties.

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September 22, 2026

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By Bo Tefu, California Black Media

California has launched AskCA, a new artificial intelligence-powered chatbot designed to help residents find and navigate state and local government services through a single online platform.

Developed by the state’s Office of Data and Innovation, AskCA is designed around major life events rather than individual government agencies. Californians can use the tool to find information about finding a job, starting a business, accessing family services and recovering from disasters.

“When a Californian needs help, they shouldn’t have to become an expert in government to find it,” said Newsom. “We’re using the best technology California has to offer to make the government more efficient, effective, and more engaged.”

The state is now seeking Californians age 18 and older to participate in the pilot and help test and refine AskCA’s responses. Officials said subject matter experts across state governments are helping inform the chatbot’s answers, which are designed to draw from verified government sources and provide actionable information.

The prototype grew out of California’s response to the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. Early testing included more than 140 fire recovery leaders and Altadena wildfire survivors, a dozen job seekers and more than 100 general users.

Jeffery Marino, director of the Office of Data and Innovation, said the tool is intended to remove the need for residents to understand how government agencies are organized before they can get help.

“Californians should not have to understand how the government is organized just to get basic help,” Marino said.

AskCA’s technology will also be used in a new job-skills matching feature that the California Department of Human Resources plans to launch Sept. 30 on CalCareers. Job seekers will be able to upload a resume and receive potential matches to state job classifications.

The state said the CalCareers pilot will not store personal information or require users to have a CalCareers account. California plans to continue testing AskCA as officials evaluate its accuracy, performance and usefulness before expanding the system.