The Holy Redeemer Church parishioners believe Francis spread a different kind of message than that shared by a more conservative Vatican.
Dennis Richmond, the calm presence behind KTVU's Ten O'Clock News for over 30 years, died Wednesday at 82.
Jay will be remembered as a lover of books, good conversation, and all movies.
Phan, who won the James Beard Award for Best Chef in California, died of cardiac arrest, his family confirmed.
"My condolences go out to his loved ones, and thank you Greg for the Rock KIHN Roll," Martha Quinn, an original MTV VJ, wrote.
A public celebration of Willie Mays was held Monday in San Francisco.
A founding member of the San Francisco band Train died after slipping in the shower while housesitting for a friend, according to reports.
In a statement, San Francisco Mayor London Breed described Williams as the "conscience of San Francisco community."
Bennett's signature song was, "I Left My Heart in San Francisco."
Doyle Brunson, one of the most influential poker players of all time and a two-time world champion, died Sunday. He was 89.
"He dramatically changed the industry he was a part of. He was a creative force of nature."
Now, with the discovery of his body, those who knew him now know they won't ever again see the man who brightened their mornings.
Sukari was an "ambassador" for educating guests and raising awareness of the importance of lion conservation since her arrival in 2009.
Joel Bartlett, who worked as a meteorologist for more than three decades at KPIX and KGO-TV, has died. He was 81.
After a long battle with cancer, Feinstein's husband of 40 years, died.
The longtime member of the University of California Board of Regents and husband of U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, died Sunday evening.
Barry McGrath was killed in a traffic crash last weekend.
The victim was working as a crossing guard outside a school when he was struck by a vehicle. A child was also hit.
The crash happened Friday night near the corner of Geneva Avenue and Prague Street.
She was boundless in her energy and in her devotion to this City and to her fellow San Franciscans.
Prentice Earl Sanders was 83.
The car-to-car shooting happened near Cesar Chavez Street.
The woman was killed last Friday, according to police.
The victim was just 21-years-old.
The man was a San Francisco resident. The driver, also a San Francisco resident, was arrested.
A generation of kids growing up in the Bay Area and Northern California watched Captain Satellite every afternoon after school.
The man killed by a hit-and-run driver was 53-year-old Michael Kingsley.
One other person was rescued from the fire, which happened late Sunday morning.
His family asked for donations to pay for Jace Young's funeral. With their personal checkbooks, police are saying that Black Lives Matter.
The man was shot to death Sunday night.
The motorcyclist hit a guardrail and died at the scene, authorities with CHP and the sheriff's office said.
The Golden Gate Park crash took the life of Tim Cramer, 53.
Britt was appointed to the Board of Supervisors after Milk was assasinated.
Another person was hospitalized following the Potrero Hill accident.
The shooting happened last Saturday.
The pedestrian, 36-year-old Shelly Murphy, was in the left lane when she was struck.
The former player was an assistant offensive line coach for the 49ers in 1981, when the team won Super Bowl XVI.
The man fell 200 feet onto rocks.
The crash happened Saturday night in San Francisco's Bayview District.
The victim went over a railing and landed on a street below.