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Possible Suicide Cluster Linked to Zizian Group, on Top of Killings

With more stories emerging of individuals whose lives were impacted by the so-called Zizian cult in the Bay Area and beyond, it's become clear that there were more victims besides the six people who were allegedly killed at the hands of group members.

Person Struck By BART Train at Civic Center Causes Major Delays

A major medical emergency on the BART tracks at Civic Center Station Tuesday morning led to trains single-tracking through the station and significant systemwide delays.

San Mateo Deaths Look to Be Triple Murder-Suicide, Father Was Gunman

While San Mateo police have been slow to release information in the case of a family found dead inside a home on a quiet street Monday morning, some pieces are starting to come together via multiple sources.

Body of Missing Netflix Engineer Found Near Golden Gate Bridge

The remains of a young man who had just graduated from college and moved to the Bay Area to take a job with Netflix were found near the Golden Gate Bridge last week, and they've now been positively identified.

Arts & Entertainment

'Euphoria' Actor Angus Cloud Dead at 25, Found at Home In Oakland

It appears that actor Angus Cloud, who played Fezco on two seasons of the HBO series 'Euphoria,' has taken his own life at age 25, and he was found dead in his family's home in Oakland.

Golden Gate Bridge To Hire Additional Suicide Prevention Officers

As most everyone knows, the Golden Gate Bridge plays host to breathtaking views as well as, unfortunately, tragedy. Officers have long patrolled the bridge with the goal of preventing suicides, and now the

Soaring Cost Won't Stop Construction Of Golden Gate Bridge Suicide Net

Despite a much higher than expected projected cost, Golden Gate Bridge officials said this week that they intend to move forward with plans to construct a steel suicide-prevention net under the iconic bridge.

Two Apparent BART Suicides Closed Embarcadero And Berkeley Stations Tuesday Night

One apparent suicide and an apparent suicide attempt that occurred within two hours of each other shut down both the Downtown Berkeley and Embarcadero stations last night, one during rush hour. The first

Grandson Of Suicide Prevention Advocate Commits Suicide From Golden Gate Bridge

CBS5/KPIX is reporting 27-year-old Sean Moylan of Novato became the latest person to commit suicide from the Golden Gate Bridge. Although suicides are not generally reported in the media, this one is

Apparent Crew Member Suicide Diverts Hawaii-Bound Cruise From S.F.

A cruise ship bound for the Big Island of Hawaii that left San Francisco Bay on Saturday has been diverted off its course as it searches for a missing crew member who went

Body Found on Emeryville Beach Suspected Suicide

The body that was found, wet and clothed, yesterday morning at Shorebird Park in Emeryville has not been publicly identified, however Fremont police are suggesting that it belongs to a Fremont woman who

Missing Oakland Woman Possibly Jumped From Golden Gate Bridge

On Monday we relayed the story of a missing 31-year-old woman, Erica Maskaleris, who was last seen on surveillance video in workout sweats, appearing like she was heading out for a morning jog

Assault Suspect Climbs Scaffolding, Threatens Suicide On Embarcadero [Updated]

The northeast part of the Embarcadero around Pier 29 was shut down around 3:15 p.m. this afternoon when a jumper climbed a scaffolding and threatened to commit suicide. According to police,

Man Killed in Muni Tunnel Friday ID'd

The man who was struck and killed by a Muni Metro train Friday morning near Montgomery Station has been identified as 37-year-old Aman Melles of Oakland. As the Chron reports. It's still not

Man Who Once Torched Burning Man Takes Own Life at Embarcadero BART

Paul Addis, a playwright and performer best known for prematurely setting fire to the man at Burning Man in 2007 (and also did two years jail time for the incident), died Saturday night

Man Struck, Killed By BART Train at Glen Park Station

A man who was possibly lying in the East Bay-bound tracks at Glen Park Station on Saturday was struck by a train around 2:30 p.m. and later died of his injuries.

Ceremony Remembers 75 Years Of Golden Gate Bridge Suicides

While the Golden Gate Bridge may have celebrated her 75th birthday on Memorial Day, a more somber remembrance was held yesterday evening to mark 75 years since the first suicide on the Bay