We came into work late this morning, partly because of a fine breakfast, partly to avoid the inevitable transportation mess that would result from today's protest. As of about 10:15 a.m, here's what's going on.

• Market Street is closed east of Kearny. We were biking and there was no way we could get through.
  
• Someone has broken a fire hydrant on Grant at Post, essentially blocking the street with a water jet. Two cops were there in a truck, watching.
  
• About fifty policemen with helmets but without those plastic shields, walking east on Market from Powell.
  
• Drums and shouting, but things seemed pretty calm.
  

In general, the city seemed tense this morning, hunkered down. How was it for you this morning? Throw updates in the comments if you like.