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Giants Take Series With Win Over Reds

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11 years ago

September 16, 2015

San Francisco, CA – Jake Peavy recorded his third home run of his career and struck out eight batters. Overall, he had a pretty great night as the Giants backed him with enough run support to take the series with a 5-3 win over the Reds.

Peavy blasted his solo home run in the fourth, his first home run in nine years since July 26, 2006 at LA. He now joins four other pitchers who have homered this season, Madison Bumgarner (5), Tim Hudson (1), Mike Leake (1) and Ryan Vogelsong (1).

“Chris Heston hated to see that home run more than anybody,” Peavy said. “The pressure’s on him now. He probably hits the most home runs of the pitchers in batting practice.”

San Francisco ties a Major League record tonight with five different pitchers hitting home runs this season. The New York Giants accomplished this feat in 1930 and the 2002 Dodgers were the last team to have five pitchers hit home runs as well, (Andy Ashby, Kevin Brown, Omar Daal, Hideo Nomo and Odalis Perez.

“It was big for everybody. It wasn’t big for me,” said Peavy. “Never am I on the mound thinking about anything personal. I take things personally. But it was a big moment for the team.”

After a tough loss last night, San Francisco took a steady pace by scoring four runs through four frames. Buster Posey’s bloop single over third baseman Todd Frazier, drove in Alejandro De Anza for the 1-0 lead in the first. Posey has driven in seven runs in the last three games.

Marlon Byrd led off the second with a double. Ehire Adrianza knocked a double down the right field line scoring in Byrd making it a 2-0 game. By the third Byrd’s triple RBI extended the Giants lead 3-0. And Peavy’s solo shot made it a 4-0 game. Despite a few miscues on defense, Peavy’s performance kept Cincinnati off the board until the sixth.

“That’s the goal is to jump out early,” Byrd said. “I don’t know what they’re doing but whatever they’re drinking I want some. I don’t know, it’s something in the water with these pitchers. It’s impressive what they’re doing all the way around the game. It’s just not eight hitters up there, it’s nine and their doing a great job on the mound.”

Brandon Phillips led off the second with a double and advanced to third on Peavy’s throw to second. With the tying run at third, Peavy struck out the last two batters to end the threat. Jason Bourgeois hit a triple to center field while Angel Pagan made a sliding catch for the ball but missed. Peavy struck out Jay Bruce to end the inning.

But back-to-back doubles from Joey Votto and Phillips but the Reds on the board with one run. Peavy then walked Todd Frazier which brought Giants manager Bruce Bochy to the mound. He kept Peavy in who forced Ramon Cabrera to pop out to end the frame leaving two stranded. By the seventh the Reds knocked Peavy out of the game when he surrendered two more back-to-back doubles.

“We talked before he went out (for the seventh), and he said he felt great,” said Bochy. “Two doubles later, I found out he lied to me. But really, he had good stuff. He just hung a slider there.”

Eugenio Suarez hit a double to center field, leaving Pagan scrambling to chase it before it bounced over the wall. Skip Schumaker followed with a double driving in Suarez making it a 4-2 game. Corey Gearrin retired the next two batters before Javier Lopez came in to force Bruce to line out ending the inning.

San Francisco’s offense woke back up in the seventh when Kelby Tomlinson hit a single. Adrianza followed with his second hit of the night, a triple RBI giving the Giants a 5-2 lead. Mike Broadway replaced Lopez who put three on with a single to Votto, hit-by-pitch to Phillips and walked Frazier.

Hunter Strickland replaced Broadway with the bases loaded. He forced Cabrera into a double play despite Votto scoring. And Suarez followed flying out to right field keeping Cincinnati from tying the game or taking the lead. The Reds managed six extra-base hits off the Giants pitching.

‘Guys did a good job of picking each other up,” Bochy said. “When Mike [Broadway] was struggling, Strickland saved us. He kept it to one run there, as far as them scoring, and [Santiago] Casilla found a way to get the last out.”

“It was differently huge, especially coming off of yesterday’s loss,” said Strickland. “You have to have a short memory, come back today and help the team out. I’m honored that Bochy put me back in the same situation to go out there and compete.”

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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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6 days ago

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.