KNBR announces layoffs to on-air and behind-the-scenes staff

KNBR, the self-proclaimed Sports Leader in the Bay Area, made some significant cuts Wednesday, laying off several well-known members of its on-air staff.

Paul McCaffrey, the co-host of the “Murph and Mac Show,” was one of those cut, as was F.P. Santangelo, the evening show host. “Murph and Mac” ran from 6-10 a.m. and Santangelo’s hosting shift was 6-10 p.m. Those slots are now listed as “KNBR programming” on the station’s website.

Afternoon co-host Adam Copeland, who was promoted to programming director in recent weeks...