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A stainless-steel deterrent system installed on both sides of the Golden Gate Bridge coincides with a dramatic drop in suicides, recording zero fatalities in the second half of 2025 after decades of about 30 deaths per year, continuing a long campaign to reduce loss of life at the landmark.
Kevin Berthia, on the verge of jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge in 2005 due to depression, was saved by Kevin Briggs, a highway patrol officer, who talked him down. Their encounter led to a deep friendship and a shared mission to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention, inspiring Berthia to create a foundation and speak publicly about his experience.
The Golden State Warriors have unveiled their 2024-25 City Edition uniforms, inspired by the Golden Gate Bridge, featuring navy-blue jerseys with red depictions of the bridge's towers and cables, and yellow lettering. The uniforms will debut against the Atlanta Hawks and are part of a broader initiative with Rakuten to empower middle-school girls in STEM and arts. The unveiling coincides with the Warriors' preparations to host the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, celebrating their San Francisco identity.
After protesters shut down the Golden Gate Bridge, the California Highway Patrol is considering charging them with felony conspiracy and false imprisonment, sparking concerns about the potential chilling effect on free speech. The ACLU and legal experts argue that while the government can place reasonable limits on protests for public safety, charging protesters with false imprisonment for blocking traffic may be excessive. The situation raises questions about the balance between exercising free speech and maintaining public safety.
More than two dozen anti-Israel protesters who blocked traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge were released without charges due to lack of evidence, prompting the district attorney to urge affected drivers to contact the California Highway Patrol. The case has been sent back for further investigation into possible false imprisonment charges, as protesters chained themselves to cars and barrels filled with concrete. The protesters were part of a global campaign called the A15 Economic Blockade, aiming to push for a ceasefire in Gaza.
A commuter, Ronald Davis, expressed frustration over the recent anti-Israel protest that blocked traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge for six hours, causing him to miss work and lose wages needed for his brother's funeral. He criticized the protest as an inconvenience and felt that the police handled the situation too gently, releasing arrested protesters back to their vehicles. The protest resulted in 26 arrests, and the district attorney is considering false imprisonment charges. Davis described the impact on himself and others as devastating and unfair.
San Francisco's district attorney is considering whether to charge the A15 Golden Gate Bridge protesters who were arrested, but for now, they will be released from jail due to a legal deadline. The protesters were arrested for blocking access across the bridge, and the district attorney's office needs time to evaluate evidence before deciding whether to prosecute them. The decision on how to proceed with the prosecution is at least several days away.
Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted traffic at various locations across the US, including the Golden Gate Bridge, O’Hare airport, and roads to major airports, to protest US support for Israel in the Gaza conflict. President Biden expressed focus on Israel’s security and reaching a ceasefire in Gaza. Over 150 people were arrested or taken into custody, with demonstrations causing significant disruptions and delays. The protests come amid escalating tensions between Israel and Hamas, with the US providing support to Israel while facing divisions over civilian casualties and the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge and Interstate 880 in Oakland, demanding an end to U.S. support for Israel in the Gaza conflict. A total of 38 people were arrested during the demonstrations, which caused significant traffic delays and involved protesters blocking lanes with concrete-filled barrels.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protesting the war in Gaza shut down San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge for around five hours, while protests were also held in other U.S. cities, including Oakland, Chicago, New York City, and Seattle. The demonstrators used various tactics, such as chaining themselves together and blocking traffic lanes, resulting in multiple arrests. The protests aimed to draw attention to the conflict and demand an end to U.S. weapon supplies to Israel, reflecting the heightened emotions surrounding the ongoing Gaza war.
Pro-Palestinian protesters blocked both directions of I-880 in Oakland, with additional demonstrations causing traffic disruptions on the Golden Gate Bridge and I-80 connector ramps. The protests were part of a coordinated "economic blockade" aimed at targeting the global economy for its complicity in Israel's actions against the Palestinian people. Law enforcement worked to clear the protesters, leading to partial reopenings of affected roadways. Similar disruptions were reported in New York and Chicago, with additional protests planned in San Francisco and at the Tesla factory in Fremont.
Pro-Palestinian protesters shut down traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge in both directions for hours, causing gridlock on both sides of the span. The demonstration, which displayed a banner reading "STOP THE WORLD FOR GAZA," resulted in the arrest of 20 individuals. Additionally, another protest is planned in San Francisco, with further actions scheduled at the Tesla factory in Fremont.
'Free Palestine' protesters blocked sections of I-880 in Oakland and the Golden Gate Bridge during the morning commute, causing significant traffic delays. The demonstration aimed to raise awareness about the ongoing conflict in Palestine and disrupt the global economy to demand an end to the war between Israel and Hamas. Several protesters were detained as law enforcement agencies worked to clear the highways. The protests are part of a larger effort in 56 cities worldwide to create blockades, with similar actions planned in other California cities.
Pro-Palestinian protesters shut down the Golden Gate Bridge and I-880 in Oakland as part of a worldwide economic blockade in solidarity with Gaza, leading to arrests and traffic disruptions. The protests are part of A15, calling for an arms embargo and an end to US taxpayer funding for Israel. This follows previous protests during the APEC Summit in November 2023, and similar demonstrations in 56 cities worldwide.
Activists protesting the war in Gaza shut down southbound Highway 101 on the Golden Gate Bridge, demanding the U.S. stop arming and funding Israel in the conflict. The protest caused a Sig-alert to be issued by the California Highway Patrol, and a similar demonstration blocked all lanes of northbound Interstate 880 in the East Bay.