Guy Gets Beat Up Trying to Defend Muni During Riot (update)

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Update (9:24 p.m.): Commenter Rafael elaborated the scene in which Simon (pictured) sustained his injuries:

this bus (on 3rd st @ Market) was eventually lit on fire…but I never saw it because I wanted to get my friend to safety. By the time I met up with Simon around 12:25 (@5-10 minutes after he got sucker punched ). He was bloody and had big knot on his head.

Downtown was a war zone. fires up and down Market. firecrackers everywhere. Anyway, I walked Simon pass the empty Muni. It was still being trashed from the outside. Someone was even throwing a kids bike at the back window trying to break it.
From what I can see…no windows were broken thru yet (time 12:35).

We wish Simon a speedy recovery, and San Francisco a more respectful celebration in the future.

Original post: Trisha sends the photo above of her friend who, in her words, “tried to defend Muni bus last night. Broken nose & teeth, concussion”

I’m still scratching my head over here. And sorry that anyone got hurt in what was supposed to have been a joyous occasion that brings the city together. Here’s hoping that Wednesday’s parade brings out our better angels, or what have you.

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And now, an adorable puppy on Muni

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We’re starting to accept Life Back to Normal around here. You? And how better to ease back into that (and the always unsettling idea of a baseball offseason) than to see an utterly adorable puppy on Muni? This little lass stole Heather’s heart, and she shared it. “I fell in puppy love last night on muni. Wish I could have taken her home with me.” We sympathize, Heather. We sympathize.

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Video: Giants Riot on Muni

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Yesenia filmed this video last night of Giants revelers rioting on Muni and sent it to us via the Muni Diaries Facebook page. In the video, rioters started filming a bus rider who didn’t have as much Giants spirit as everyone else. Here’s Yesenia’s account of the evening.

Here’s video I shot on my iPhone of rioting on Muni on McAllister and Larkin. I started filming toward the end, about ten minutes before the cops showed up. There were a few buses stalled there because the streets were overflowing with people. When rioting began on Muni, this particular gentleman on the back of the bus was having none of it. He sat there stonefaced amidst all the chaos, presumably texting to his friends about his miserable experience commuting on Muni yet again. Everyone outside noticed his lack of spirit and started taking pictures and video of him until the lights went out.

Earlier: Photos of buses set on fire, trashed, and climbed on by rioters.

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Giants Win World Series! SF Trashes Muni! (update)

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Photo by Mike Hendrickson

Update (1:46 p.m.): SFist posted this video of the burning bus as well as a response (via SF Appeal) from SFMTA spokesman Paul Rose:

Muni spokesman Paul Rose tells SFAppeal that the burned-out bus had just been revamped and was worth a cool $700,000.

Original post: Good morning, San Francisco. Hope you slept well. Wasn’t that fun?

Of course, we’re elated that the 2012 San Francisco Giants won the World Series. Shortly after the 4-3 win over the Detroit Tigers, much actin’-afool commenced. Muni buses were smashed, set on fire, and climbed on by rioters on the street.

Here’s a visual recap of stopped, walked-on, and/or destroyed Muni vehicles around town last night.


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By the way, the World Series parade will be this Wednesday morning. You can expect Market Street buses to be re-routed or halted, and streetcars to be out of service for a while.

Previously: The Giants win the World Series (2010 edition)

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Your Weekend Transit Advisory

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Critical Mass
On Friday beginning at 6 p.m., the Critical Mass bicycle ride will begin at Justin Herman Plaza. There will be heavy traffic in the area. Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time.

Noe Valley Harvest Festival
On Saturday the 8th annual Noe Valley Harvest Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.on 24th Street between Church and Sanchez streets. For event details, please visit
www.noevalleyharvestfestival.com.

The following street closures will be required from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.:

· 24th Street between Church and Sanchez streets
· Intersection: Vicksburg Street at 24th Street

The 48 Quintara-24th Street Muni route will be affected.

Visitation Valley Steet Fair
On Sunday the 7th annual Visitation Valley Festival and Street Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Leland Avenue at Bayshore Boulevard. For event details, please visit http://visvalleyboom.org.

The following street closures will be required from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.:

· Leland Avenue between Bayshore Boulevard and Rutland Street
· Alpha Street between Leland Avenue and Raymond Avenue

The 56 Rutland Muni route will be affected.

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