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Contrary to what you may have heard, the Golden Gate Bridge insisted Wednesday afternoon that it is very much open. This ...
The largest tall ship in U. S. government service, the U. S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle, was floating under the Golden Gate ...
The images are real, but they are from the 50th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge in 1987. On June 14, 2025, millions of people across the U.S. showed up for the "No Kings" marches protesting ...
Although suggested as early as the late 1800s, the Golden Gate Bridge was not seriously considered until the 1920s. In 1921, Joseph Strauss was the lead architect for the bridge, with ...
According to the Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District, there were 14 confirmed suicides from people jumping off the bridge in 2023 when the suicide deterrent net began construction.
SAN FRANCISCO – Mayor Daniel Lurie today announced new appointments to the Civil Service Commission and the Golden Gate Bridge Highway Transport District. Mayor Lurie has appointed Adam Wood to join ...
A Bridge Between Life and Death The Golden Gate Bridge has a dark history alongside its beauty. Since opening in 1937, it’s been a magnet for suicide attempts. From 1937 to 2008 alone, at least ...
The installation of safety nets on the Golden Gate Bridge has led to a 73% reduction in suicides at the site within the first year, providing strong evidence that physical barriers can effectively ...
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 claims to be 4,000x more detailed where it counts — on the ground, and in its recreations of real-world aircraft.