The Golden Gate Bridge was once one of the world’s leading suicide destinations. When the bridge was built in 1937, chief engineer Joseph Strauss was convinced that none would end their lives on ...

The Golden Gate Bridge’s name isn’t from the Gold Rush. It actually comes from the Golden Gate Strait. Explorer John C. Frémont named it in the mid-1800s.

Golden Gate Bridge Golden Gate Bridge patrol officers say suicides are down with new safety nets By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News • Published April 10, 2025 • Updated on April 10, 2025 at 9:39 am ...

In 2023, as the net was being constructed, that number fell to 14. In 2024, there were eight suicides, Golden Gate Bridge District spokesperson Paolo Cosulich-Schwartz told SFGATE over email.

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 ...

The net, which cost hundreds of millions of dollars and was completed behind schedule, greatly reduced suicide deaths in 2023, according to the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District.

In a press release and on social media, Jenkins instructed those who were stuck on the Golden Gate Bridge to call CHP at 415-924-1105 or via email at chpmarin@chp.ca.gov.