FAQ

You can get a copy of an individuals’ death certificate from the Office of Vital Records. On the death certificate in the second marked “final disposition” section #40 you will …
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The Office of Vital Records requests that requests for birth certificates are made no later than 6 week’s after the baby’s birth.

It is important to note this 6 week …
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Eleven men died during the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge. Until February 17, 1937, only man had died, setting a new all-time record for construction projects. However, sadly on …
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The Golden Gate Bridge took slightly over four years to complete. Construction on the bridge began on January 5, 1933. The bridge was first opened to motor traffic on May …
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For information about Bay to Breakers street closures you can visit the official Bay to Breakers website at zazzlebaytobreakers.com. The Bay to Breakers race is held on the third Sunday …
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The first woman ran the Bay to Breakers race in 1940, Barbara "Bobbie" Burke was the first woman to participate in the race.

Burke signed up to run the race …
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