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Mariners Spoil A’s Fireworks Night

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July 3, 2015

Oakland, CA – The Mariners scored five runs in the eighth and never looked back. Four players hit two-run homers after only mustering two hits in Thursday night opener. Seattle’s 9-5 victory over the A’s put a damper on the game but not the Fourth of July fireworks that brought a sellout crowd to O.co.

J.A. Happ snapped a four-start losing streak, earning his first win since May 9. Despite scattering three runs over eight hits, he got more than enough run support. Happ yielded three runs in the second and was at 81 pitches. But he recovered by retiring the last seven batters he faced before ending his night on the mound after tossing six innings.

“No excuses, they found holes and put a couple of runs on the board in the second,” said Happ. “I tried to bear down and put up zeroes after that, and it was awesome to go out there in the sixth and pitch with the lead.”

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Jesse Chavez whose managed to stay away from giving up home runs, surrendered two for the night. Coming into the game, Chavez was ranked fourth for fewest home runs per inning. In his last four starts, he’s allowed a combined two home runs totaling five for the season. But tonight he gave up a pair in the the third and sixth frames.

“No one ever expects to swing on the first pitch,” Chavez said. “A good hitter like that executed and I didn’t. The other one shouldn’t have happened.”

Billy Burns tried to ignite the offense with a leadoff single in the first. Stephen Vogt followed with a single putting two on with no outs. But Ben Zobrist hit into a forceout and Billy Butler followed hitting into a double play to end the frame. But a few errors by the Mariners put two batters on base in the second.

Mark Canha’s RBI single put Oakland on the board with a 1-0 lead. Marcus Semien grounded out but picked up the RBI for scoring in Josh Reddick making it a 2-0 game. Both Brett Lawrie and Reddick got on base with singles following a few mistakes from Seattle’s defense. Burns RBI double put another run on the board, extending Oakland’s lead 3-0.

Happ had given up three runs. The Mariners defense fell apart and the A’s took advantage. But the lead didn’t last long when Logan Morrison took Chavez deep on the first pitch in the third making it a 3-2 game. Mike Zunino led off the frame with a single and Morrison’s two-run homer got the Mariners back in the game.

The A’s turned a few double plays which frustrated Seattle through two innings. Chavez had retired eight batters until he gave up a a single to Kyle Seager in the sixth and former Oakland player Seth Smith followed with the two-run shot giving the Mariners the lead for the first time tonight.

Down by a run, the A’s bullpen didn’t fair any better against Seattle’s offense that did a complete 180. By the eighth Oakland’s bullpen had unraveled. The Mariners scored five runs in one frame. Robinson Cano led off with a single, and Nelson Cruz hit a two-run homer making it a 6-3 game.

“We bounced back real nice today,” said Seattle’s manager Lloyd McClendon. “That was a big win for us, particularly falling behind 3-0. The guys kept fighting.”

Seager followed with a double, Dustin Ackley grounded to first base, but Vogt mishandled the ball and was charged with an error. Ackley reached first safely on a fielding error scoring in Seager. Brad Miller blasted a two-run shot to right field extending Seattle’s lead 9-3.

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The A’s tried to rally a comeback in the ninth. Eric Sogard led off the inning with a single, Ike Davis struck out but Reddick singled putting two on. Canha doubled clearing the bases making it a 9-5 game. But the hole was too deep to dig. Four Mariners hit two-run home runs a piece.

Evan Scribner has been no surprise to giving up home runs. He allowed his eighth and ninth home runs of the year and now leads American League relievers for most home runs. Scribner gave up two home runs in the eighth to both Cruz and Miller. His ERA went from 1.10 in early May to 3.64 in just one month.

“When I first started struggling, it was just my fastball location,” Scribner said. “I lost it for like a week, and then I think I tried to overcompensate with my off-speed stuff, and now everybody’s just sitting on that.”

“It’s some balls up in the zone, whether it’s a heater up or whether it’s a curveball hung to Miller,” Oakland’s manager Bob Melvin said. “He has the ability to pitch very well for us. He’s just going through a tough time.”

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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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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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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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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.