The Opening of the Golden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge, a modern feat of engineering during the Great Depression, opened to the public on May 27, 1937. The first day of opening was reserved for pedestrians who paid a toll of 25 cents to cross the bridge. The bridge is now free for pedestrians but cars pay a toll of $9.40 to travel into San Francisco.

Marathon Swim from Golden Gate Bridge to Farallon Islands

55-year-old grandmother from Pacifica becomes 6th person in history to swim nearly 30-mile stretch through Gulf of the Farallones, facing extreme challenges and dangers but successfully completing the swim in over 17 hours.

Amy Appelhans Gubser's Historic Swim

Amy Appelhans Gubser became the first person to swim from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Farallon Islands, a distance of 29.7 miles through freezing, shark-infested waters. Her achievement is considered one of the toughest marathon swims in the world.

Pro-Palestinian Protest on the Golden Gate Bridge

Pro-Palestinian protesters caused gridlock on the Golden Gate Bridge, trapping commuters for hours, resulting in frustration and inconvenience. The protesters were arrested and released, facing potential charges of false imprisonment.

Anti-Israel Protest on Golden Gate Bridge

Anti-Israel protesters disrupted traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco while Mayor London Breed was in China on a business trip. California authorities made arrests following the incident.

Sen. Tom Cotton urges people to remove pro-Palestine protesters blocking streets

Sen. Tom Cotton urges people delayed by traffic from pro-Palestine demonstrations to forcibly remove protesters blocking streets, stating it's time to put an end to the blockades.

Anti-Israel Protesters Disrupt Traffic in California

Anti-Israel protesters disrupt traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge and Interstate-880 in California, leading to 38 arrests. California Highway Patrol warns against such tactics.

Protests against the war in Gaza

Protests against the war in Gaza led to the shutdown of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge and other cities in the U.S., with demonstrators demanding a stop to the violence and U.S. weapon supplies to Israel.

Anti-Israel Protesters Shut Down Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco

Anti-Israel protesters shut down San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge demanding the U.S. stop arming and funding Israel in the war in Gaza, resulting in multiple arrests and traffic disruptions for several hours.

Anti-Israel Protests in California

Traffic on California's Golden Gate Bridge shut down due to anti-Israel protests, causing delays and blockages on multiple roadways in the Bay Area.