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During construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, engineers used aerial cable spinning, completing the main cables in six months and nine days before the bridge opened in 1937

In 1935, crews expertly spun thousands of wires over the Golden Gate Strait, fashioning the iconic bridge's main cables in an astonishing timeframe of under seven months. Amidst the challenges of the Great Depression and using only fundamental tools, they executed this bold engineering venture, rigorously enforcing safety protocols to…

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Felony charges dropped against Golden Gate Bridge protesters

Seven protesters who blocked traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge in a dramatic protest against the war on Gaza have received 30-day sentences and $1,000 fines

The Independent UK

Originality is more important than ever in photography – and this drone shot of the Golden Gate Bridge is unlike any other I’ve seen

Polish photographer Marcin Zając has been recognized by the International Aerial Photographer of the Year Awards for his original depiction of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge

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Discover the essence of San Francisco: culture, urban landscapes, and local flavors

San Francisco is a city that offers diversity, innovation, and cultural richness. From the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and vibrant neighborhoods like Chinatown to the emblematic Victorian architecture in Alamo Square, visitors are enchanted by the city's history and relaxed lifestyle. Every street offers a different experience: urban art, live…

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Here are the dozens of bridges that could be at risk of collapse across the U.S.

The NTSB identified bridges with ‘unknown levels’ of collapse risk including famous landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge in California, and the Brooklyn Bridge in New York

The Independent UK

CHP Warns Against Unlawful Protests Blocking California Highways

California Highway Patrol arrests 38 protesters for disrupting traffic on Golden Gate Bridge and I-880. Demonstrators used obstructive tactics, leading to ...

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Pro-Palestinian Protest Blocks San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge on Monday, completely halting traffic for hours as part of what appeared to be a coordinated day of action against Israel's war in Gaza.

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California dreamin': why San Francisco to Los Angeles should be your next fly drive holiday with kids

From e-biking over the Golden Gate bridge to hiking to the Hollywood sign, with dolphin spotting and rollercoaster rides in-between, Elliot Wagland discovered that a road trip on the route 101 offered all the family fun his brood had dreamed of

Evening Standard

After decades of advocacy, suicide deterrent finally comes to the Golden Gate Bridge

About 2,000 people are estimated to have jumped from the Golden Gate Bridge since 1937. Now, a safety net below the bridge is nearly complete.

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It took decades, but San Francisco finally installs nets to stop suicides off Golden Gate Bridge

Suicide-prevention barriers at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge have been completed more than a decade after officials greenlighted a project to install stainless-steel mesh nets on both sides of the 1.7-mile bridge

The Independent UK

Can I sell you the Golden Gate Bridge? How San Francisco’s savvy business leaders are betting on ineffective advertising to save the city’s reputation

Advertising has limited power to change deeply held beliefs or opinions on core issues.

Fortune

Disneyland to begin rolling opening of San Fransokyo Square in July

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The twin towers of San Fransokyo’s Shinto shrine-inspired Golden Gate Bridge are being installed as Disneyland continues the transformation of the Pacific Wharf dining area into a tribute to the “Big Hero 6” film.

The Orange County Register

Can you tell UK landmarks from famous spots abroad? Take quiz to find out

The quiz comes as more than a fifth of Brits admit they have mistaken the Humber Bridge, in Kingston-upon-Hull - for the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco

Daily Mirror

'You can love something deep inside your heart and there is nothing wrong with it': why we still love The Room, 20 years on

A jaunty yet dramatic piano-driven soundtrack motif; a view of the Golden Gate Bridge; a series of location shots around San Francisco. The generic title sequence of the 2003 film The Room barely hints at what follows.

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Los Angeles Times

Golden Gate Bridge, in 'fair' shape, gets $400 million to brace against earthquakes

The Golden Gate Bridge is set to receive $400 million from the multibillion-dollar infrastructure bill signed last year by President Joe Biden, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday.

Los Angeles Times

Golden Gate Bridge 'suicide net' could cost $400 million, double the original estimate

A net designed to prevent suicides from the Golden Gate Bridge could cost nearly $400 million — double what was originally estimated for the project, according to the two construction firms in charge of the project.

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Could an underwater microphone in Pacific Ocean hold the key to protecting whales?

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Sitting 280 feet below water on the floor of the Pacific Ocean just 26 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge, a credit-card-sized underwater microphone represents the latest attempt to keep Earth’s largest mammals safe from human-caused destruction.

Tribune News Service

$343 a trip: San Francisco ferry costs led nation despite slashed service. Can they stay afloat?

When Alexis Nelson hitches a ride to work on a 450-passenger boat heading from San Francisco to Marin County, she is arguably getting the best deal in Bay Area travel: Nearly private ocean views for $8.50.

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First responders get new training tool to save people who jump from Golden Gate Bridge

As construction continues on attaching a steel web underneath San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge to help prevent suicides, first responders will now be able to practice saving people who jump onto the net.

The Independent UK

Best hotels in San Francisco: Where to stay in Downtown, the Bay and more

From sky-high scenes to luxe stays, the Golden Gate city has it all

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Motiv Medium-Duty EV Drives 150+ Miles Hauling 3 Tons Of Payload

The vehicle hauling 6,000 pounds of payload traveled the 150-mile drive south from San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge to the Bixby Bridge in Monterey.

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