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Major outdoor exhibition of Mark di Suvero's sculptures near Golden Gate Bridge

12 hours agoArts : Artdaily

From May 22, 2013, to May 26, 2014, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS) and Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy presents a major outdoor exhibition of sculptor Mark di Suvero?s...Show More Summary

Kevin Briggs Honored by a Man Whose Life He Saved

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Kevin Berthia both recognized the life-saving efforts of Kevin Briggs, the "Guardian of the Golden Gate Bridge," last week at a public service ceremony.

Adventures in Exterior Design: When a San Francisco resident realized...

When a San Francisco resident realized his roof had views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, the Palace of Fine Arts, and downtown, he called upon local architect studio Peek Ancona to create what quickly became one of the sweetes...

Years later, cop reunites with suicidal man he saved on Golden Gate Bridge

last weekNews : The Lookout

On March 11 2005, Kevin Berthia wanted to take his own life. He had climbed over the railing of the Golden Gate Bridge and was prepared to end his life with a fatal jump into the San Francisco Bay when he heard a voice calling out to him from above. It wasn’t the voice of [...]

San Francisco's Finest: Campaign Chest, Shaker Bench & Stools — The Thursday Scavenger

There's more to San Francisco than Ghiradelli, the Golden Gate Bridge and Chinatown. Here's some of the best that the Bay area has to offer. San Anselmo, CA: Campaign Chest - $450 San Francisco, CA: Shaker Woven Bench - $350 San Francisco, CA: Industrial Metal Shelves - $160 San Francisco, CA: CB2 Wingback Chair - $600 San Francisco, CA: Danish Modern Stools - $150 More

Don’t Forget Down Under

2 weeks agoVehicles / Cars : Gearbox

SYDNEY—Odd things keep catching my eye here, simply because they look familiar. The small fortress island in the center of Sydney Harbour makes me think of Alcatraz in San Francisco Bay; the Harbour Bridge reminds me of Golden Gate.Show More Summary

Beautiful Pic Of San Fran From Solar Bird

This article originally appeared on 1Sun4All.com. By Amber Archangel This is a breathtaking view of the solar plane, Solar Impulse flying over the Golden Gate Bridge. The Solar Impulse team said it best: Golden Flight! What an incredible...Show More Summary

Joanna Zelman: Life Is What Happens When You're Killing Time

I don't remember the Eiffel Tower. I have photos that tell me I went. I know I wore a black jacket, which I later lost. My photos also tell me I have seen Ghana's slave castles, San Francisco's Golden Gate bridge and Spain's Gaudí museum, but I don't remember much of those either.

Stunning Photos Of The Solar-Powered Plane Flying Over The Golden Gate Bridge

The Solar Impulse flew around the Bay Area as the start of its cross-country flight. It looks pretty good up there. The Solar Impulse, a solar-powered plane created by explorer Bertrand Piccard and engineer André Borschberg, is a delicate creature. Show More Summary

Explore San Franciso’s Prolific Murals with This Street Art App

Most visitors to San Francisco visit The Golden Gate Bridge or China Town, but if you are not familiar with the city’s great wall murals, you might miss them altogether. To help you discover some great street art, there’s a nice little...Show More Summary

Bridging Gaps in the Presidio: The infrastructure overhaul transforming the seismically-unsound...

The infrastructure overhaul transforming the seismically-unsound Doyle Drive into the "Presidio Parkway" will provide more for the visiting public than a safer and prettier-sounding approach to the Golden Gate Bridge. A new pair of new tunnels—a key element of the...

Fireworks Photos Taken by John Law from Atop the Golden Gate Bridge North Tower in 1987

last monthOdd : Laughing Squid

In 1987, years before rooftopping and urban exploration gained notoriety on the Internet, Laughing Squid partner John Law climbed the Golden Gate Bridge to take these striking photos of fireworks over San Francisco Bay. He snapped the photos from the second cross member of the 746-foot-tall north tower. I clamped my Pentax SLR to a [...]

President Obama And The Golden Gate Bridge Got Together For A Landmark Photo Shoot

Two of America's most treasured landmarks: a black president and an orange bridge, appeared together for their first photo shoot ever yesterday. [ more › ]

Fire-Breathing Dragon Bridge Officially Opened In Vietnam

2 months agoTechnology / Gadgets : Ubergizmo

There are a couple of bridges in the world that are famous, such as San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge and the Sydney Harbour Bridge just to name a few, although it looks like for the bridge-enthusiast, Vietnam might be your next stop. Show More Summary

Stunning 4k Footage of the San Francisco Bay Area [Video]

Lights off! Sound Up! Full Screen! From the Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz to the Bay Lights at night, see the Bay Area’s most iconic locations like you’ve never seen them before. Shot in 4K/”Ultra-HD,” Teton Gravity Research presents the first footage from their new RED Epic-equipped gyrostabilized camera platform: The GSS C520. The GSS [...]

The 10 Best Classic Restaurants In San Francisco

Baghdad by the Bay has seen its fair share restaurants tank with alarming speed and quantity. But some places manage to stay at the top. They are as representative of San Francisco as the Golden Gate Bridge, Sutro Tower, and wackadoo politics. Here are our picks for the city's best classic restaurants. [ more › ]

Real Estate Sold: Top Three Residential Property Sales for the Past Seven Days

Listed for: $3,600,000 Received: $3,275,000 Size: 2-bed, 2.5-bath, 1,981 sq. ft. co-op Location: 2555 Larkin Street, Russian Hill The skinny: This penthouse on top of Russian Hill has views of the Bay and Golden Gate Bridge. The unit was "renovated...

A.M. Links: Democrats Still Scaring on Sequester, Judge Rules Careful Driving Not Illegal, Golden Gate Bridge Now Tracking You

2 months agoNews : Reason

Democrats are still trying to whip up fear about he sequester and blame Republicans for it, now taking a law and order ack. Obamacare will be raising the costs of health insurance, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius admitted. Show More Summary

Covered at Reason 24/7: Automated Tolls Track Everybody Crossing Golden Gate Bridge

2 months agoNews : Reason

You have to run an intrusive  security gauntlet to board an airplane. Gone are he days of traveling Amtrak anonymously — the nation's skanky, money-losing, publicly owned railroad now requires photo identification to buy a ticket. You even have to show ID for most bus lines. Show More Summary

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