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Bob March, early pioneer of Bay Area children’s television, dies at 93

by Kevin Mendez August 12, 2020August 10, 2020

Bob March, who rose to fame during the early years of television broadcasting in the Bay Area as “Captain Satellite,” has died at home near Sacramento. March died the morning of Aug. 6, according to Louise Ann Pennella-March, his daughter-in-law. He was 93. He had been living with his wife, Alice, in the Sacramento area […]

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Fremont bowling alley calls it quits after six decades, citing coronavirus shutdown

by Kevin Mendez July 28, 2020July 27, 2020
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Beloved S.F. Zoo giraffe dies

by Kevin Mendez July 27, 2020July 27, 2020
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Oakland offers summer food program for children

by Kevin Mendez June 25, 2020June 23, 2020

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