Claudine Wong
Claudine has been at the station since 2003 covering a wide range of breaking and impactful stories in the Bay Area. From the highly watched court cases including the Scott Peterson trial and the Oscar Grant case and the Johannes Mehserle trial, to the Occupy movement, San Bruno explosion, along with the Napa Earthquakes, too many wildfires, many championship parades and even a couple of Super Bowls.
Claudine began her career in Klamath Falls, Oregon as the Bureau Chief for KDKF and KDRV, the ABC affiliate. She moved to the Medford, Oregon station before heading to Indiana. She spent 5 years in South Bend, Indiana at the NBC affiliate, WNDU, as an anchor and reporter.
Claudine was born in Oakland and was raised in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood as well as the East Bay. She went to UCLA and got her bachelor's degree in mass communications.
Claudine says the Bay Area is the one place in the world that feels like home. She loves so many things about the Bay Area, from the diversity, to the passion of its residents, and the amazing food. She says it’s the ongoing conversation and really the people that are unique to this amazing place.
Claudine loves running and hiking, and exploring new spots for food and fun, and spending as much time as possible with family and friends and of course her dog Leo.
The latest from Claudine Wong
Bay Area-designed gown lives at De Young Museum
The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco now has another addition to its permanent collection of costumes and textile arts.
Hip-Hop meets History: Mexodus tells untold story of the Underground Railroad on stage
Mexodus is what is described as a live-loop musical about the underground railroad that led south to Mexico. Now on the stage at the Berkeley Repertory Theater, this two-man show incorporates instruments, hip-hop, and storytelling meant to draw in the audience to a part of American history.
Local elections hoping to benefit from high presidential election turnout
Voter turnout is critical in every election, but statistics show when there is a presidential race, the numbers are higher.
East Bay man still diving at 97 years old
Even as he approaches the age of 97, walking up the ladder to his beloved diving board is a well-worn routine for Bob Sherman of Walnut Creek.
BART's old paper tickets transformed into fashionable dress designs
Inside this room at the Oakland School for the Arts, a transformation is taking place, as students turn thousands of old BART paper tickets into inspired fashion creations.
Two people in their 80's find love, in a story transcends continents and language
An 81-year-old bride and 88-year-old groom find love. They don't speak the same language; She only speaks Italian, he only speaks English but Dwight Moberg says in their hearts he and Gina speak the same language.
Steph Curry talks bourbon, basketball and babies
Steph Curry sits down for a one-on-one to talk about his new bourbon brand, basketball and his new baby.
A college for special needs adults serves as a forever school
Students here will tell you that being at the College of Adaptive Arts in Saratoga is about belonging. The college was founded by two women who 15 years ago saw a need and decided to fill it.
Identical twins from the South Bay are heading to the Olympics in Badminton
As the twins prepare to head to Paris for the 2024 Olympics, what is clear is that these identical twins should not be underestimated. The 24-year-olds will compete in badminton doubles and are the first twins to compete in a U.S. Summer Olympics team since 1996.
Chinese Folk Dance Association's free classes link generations in Bay Area
For dancers with the Chinese Folk Dance Association (CDFA), every movement is about connecting to culture and heritage. The CDFA is one of the oldest organizations of its kind. It started in San Francisco's Chinatown 65 years ago and was created as a way for generations to connect.