Today, the Golden Gate Bridge has come to symbolize San Francisco, and it is the universally recognizable icon of that great port city. Although conceived as a way to move people from place to place, it has become a destination in its own right. Spanning the Golden Gate Strait, a place of stunning natural beauty,…

The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced on Jan. 23 it would be spending $400 million on upgrades and safety measures for California’s Golden Gate Bridge. “We’re investing $400 million to replace, retrofit, and install critical structural elements on the Golden Gate Bridge that will make it more resilient during earthquakes and ensure commuters and businesses…

SAN FRANCISCO—A suicide prevention net on San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge that is already years behind schedule will cost about $400 million, more than double its original price, because of problems sparked by the government agency that manages the span, the lead contractors allege. The allegations filed Nov. 28 in state court by Shimmick Construction…

Kevin Hines jumped from the Golden Gate Bridge in a desperate attempt to end his life at the age of 19. A split second after releasing his hands from the rail, falling 245 feet at over 90 mph, Kevin desperately wanted to live! A sea lion saved him and the coast guard called him a…

SAN FRANCISCO—Hundreds of people gathered at the Golden Gate Bridge on Nov. 11 to protest vaccine mandates. The Thursday afternoon protest was one of many protests that are being held throughout the month of November as part of the Nationwide Walkout. California recently adopted vaccine mandates for children aged 5 to 11, in addition to…