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Bay Area broadcasting veteran Greg Papa was laid off by KNBR
Summary by The Galveston Editorial Desk Noe Padilla, USA TODAY , as published by Galveston County Daily News
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Greg Papa, a 63-year-old familiar voice to fans, is no longer with the station.
A Bay Area broadcasting veteran has been laid off by KNBR. Greg Papa, a 63-year-old familiar voice to fans, is no longer with the station. His departure may come as a surprise to longtime listeners of Bay Area sports.
Details about the layoff are limited, but it is known that Papa has been a part of the sports broadcasting scene for a significant amount of time. His voice has been a staple for generations of fans in the area. For more information about Greg Papa's layoff from KNBR, readers can refer to the original source, the Galveston County Daily News.
Further details about the situation are available there.
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Category: local Published: August 5, 2026 Source: Galveston County Daily News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A Bay Area broadcasting veteran has been laid off by KNBR. Greg Papa, a 63-year-old familiar voice to fans, is no longer with the station. His departure may come as a surprise to longtime listeners…
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