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Dodgers stay alive, force game 6 in St. Louis

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13 years ago

October 16, 2013

Los Angeles, CA – Elimination game no more, the Dodgers force a game six in St. Louis. L.A. opened up their bats to dominate the Cardinals with a 6-4 win and stay alive in the National League Championship Series.

The San Francisco Giants did the impossible last October and rallied back from being down 3-1 in the NLCS to beat St. Louis and win the World Series. The Dodgers are hoping to accomplish the same feat this Friday.

“They were up, 3-1 last year and they lost it,” said Adrian Gonzalez. “We’re looking to do the same thing that happened last year.”

L.A. hit a total of four home runs, Gonzalez hit two and both Carl Crawford and A.J. Ellis went yard as well. The Dodgers tied a franchise postseason record, set in the 1977 World Series and 1978 NLCS. They had gone homeless in the first four games in the series.

“We need to think about it as a one-game Super Bowl. We’ve got the best pitcher in baseball going Friday, but they’ve already beaten him once,” Ellis said. “We’ve still got to climb a mountain, but we’re a little closer than at the beginning of the day.”

The champagne will remain on ice after St. Louis failed to clinch in LA. They still hold the edge, heading back home up 3-2. But you have to wonder if things were different in that first inning, would the outcome be the same.

Zach Greinke loaded the bases with no outs after giving up two singles and free pass. But he struck out Matt Adams and Yadier Molina grounded out to third baseman Juan Uribe to first baseman Adrian [Gonzalez] to end the threat unscathed.

“We’re OK, Carls Beltran said. “We have a one-game lead. We weren’t expecting to come here and have it easy. That’s why they’re here. They are a good ball club. We have to give credit to them. We have to battle, we have to find ways to get it done.”

“You’ve got to have the timely hits,” said Cardinals manager Mike Matheny. “…We had a couple opportunities to do something and just couldn’t make it happen. Those usually come back to haunt you, and today they did.”

St. Louis tried to rally back in the ninth scoring two runs after Matt Holiday sparked the offense with a leadoff double. But closer Kenley Jansen struck out Molina, Jon Jay hit a single to right field and Pete Kozma was the possible tying run with a RBI single. Jansen struck out Adron Chambers to end the game.

The Dodgers like their chances when their ace Clayton Kershaw and NL Cy Young front-runner takes the mound on Friday. Their backs are to the wall yet they still believe the game is in their hands. Brian Wilson knows this situation all too well as he was apart of San Francisco’s success last season in October.

“You always feel good with Kersh on the mound. He’s the best pitcher in the National League,” said Mark Ellis. “It’s do or die, we don’t want to go home. We want to keep playing. We feel like we have a good thing going on here.”

Wilson recovered from Tommy John surgery last year and traveled with the team back to St. Louis to witness a comeback no one expected. The game Barry Zito pitched changed the momentum of the series for the Giants. L.A. hopes to have the same luck when they travel back to St. Louis Thursday.

When asked about the turnaround, Wilson said, “There’s no panic on our part. We’re not the ones up in the series right now. There can be a little bit of panic settling in [for them]…I can’t speak for the other team, I can only assume.”

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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.