Video: The Truth Behind BART!
Thanks to reader Matt for the tip!
Weekend Photos: Everyday Surrealism
Photo by Shawn Clover
Check out these three fun things to do this weekend.
- Sci-Crawl. The first ever science crawl in the Mission encourages you to bring your nerd badge of honor out in force. Highlights include nerd speed dating at the Make-Out Room, a talk about the greatest science tattoos ever photographed, and opportunity to learn about the science behind chocolate and beer. Check the official Sci-Crawl site for details. Friday, Nov. 4, 6 p.m. in the Mission.
- Shadowdance. A “darkly intense, heart-pounding journey into the silhouette of night.” Belly dancing, throat singing, industrial performance art, puppet shows, circus arts, angle grinding, and more that you just have to see for yourself. Featuring world-renown fusion belly dancers Rachel Brice and Ariellah. Saturday, Nov. 5, 8 p.m. Oakland Metro Opera House. 630 3rd Street, Oakland. Take BART there: 12th Street Station.
- Dub Mission. The Elbo Room’s Sunday dub parties are legendary, and if you haven’t been to Dub Mission yet, DJ Sep and J Boogie’s got you covered this week. Sunday, Nov. 5, 9 p.m. Elbo Room. 647 Valencia Street. Take Muni there: 14, 33, 47, 49. BART: 16th Street station.
Enjoy these photos and your weekend!
Photo by Jason Flower
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Muni strikes pedestrian, who suffers serious head injury (update)
Photo by Ryan S.
Update (3:21 p.m.): Sad news, you guys. The victim, whose name hasn’t been released, has taken a turn for the worse. SFGate reports that her condition has gone from serious to critical.
Original post: An M-Ocean View struck a pedestrian at 19th Avenue and Junipero Serra yesterday evening. According to Bay City News (via SF Appeal):
The 19-year-old pedestrian was struck by a Muni vehicle on the M-Ocean View line. She suffered head trauma and was taken to San Francisco General Hospital, where she was in serious but stable condition as of this morning, according to police.
It’s unclear whether the vehicle was an M-Ocean View light-rail or shuttle bus; SF Weekly reports that it was a bus, while SF Appeal says it was an LRV. We’ll update as we learn more about the incident.
Photo Diary: Wrap Yourself in It
Impromptu U2 Medley Aboard the 49-Van Ness
Photo by Brian Brooks
I thought it might be Omer, the infamous Mission District sidewalk “musician.” After seeing a photo of Omer, Mozart thought it could be him. What do you think? I’ve never seen Omer on Muni, but it seems like he’d draw a lot of attention on it.
Muni News: New BART chief, Church/Duboce work on hold, discount BART tickets
Photo by Justin Beck
- SFMTA set to approve $2.5 million contract for workers comp investigation services (SF Examiner)
- BART’s new chief takes over at tough time (SFGate)
- Improvements being made to interior of Rockridge Station (BART.gov)
- What Will the Next Mayor Do For Muni? (Streetsblog SF)
- Church and Duboce Project Construction Cancelled for this Weekend (SFMTA)
- SFMTA Director Ed Reiskin at next Rescue Muni board meeting (Rescue Muni)
- BART ticket discounts may be implemented for frequent riders (SF Examiner)