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
Oakland non-profit fighting to give incarcerated people a voice
A non-profit group in Oakland says it's focused on building a movement. Legal Services for Prisoners with Children says it organizes communities impacted by the criminal justice system and is fighting for the human and civil rights of incarcerated people and their families.
Mental health advocacy group prepares to march in SF Chinese New Year Parade
When Gregory Broyles walks through the streets of San Francisco, he sees a place of love and support. It's a city that stood with him in his darkest moments.
California's 1st Chinese language immersion program prepares for another parade
In this year's Chinese New Year Parade, children from the Cupertino Language Immersion Program will tell the story of an old Chinese legend. an old Chinese legend.
Chinese New Year Parade will feature reunited St. Mary's performers
The St. Mary's drill team will reunite with the resurrected Drum and Bell Corps at the Chinese New Year Parade.
Actress/rapper Awkwafina will be front and center at Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco
When tens of thousands of people fill the streets of San Francisco for the Chinese New Year Parade, actress, comedian and rapper Awkwafina will be front and center as this year’s Grand Marshal.
Family still searching for answers 25 years after deadly Berkeley hit and run
It's been 25 years since Rick DeVecchi's death, and his family is still searching for answers.
New book gives people suffering from Long COVID a voice
Even though COVID is still around, most feel like it is over; there's only one problem, it's not anywhere close to being done for millions of Americans suffering from Long COVID.
Former Cal athlete allowed to sue her coach and university in a 'precedent-setting case'
A California state appeals court has now ruled that a sexual harassment lawsuit against Cal Women's Soccer Coach Neil McGuire and UC Regents can move forward.
California 'Teacher of the Year' says teaching makes him feel like a rock star
For Joseph Alvarico, teaching has always gone beyond the classroom walls. The engineering teacher, who runs the robotics club, has been named California's Teacher of the Year. He says it makes him feel like a rock star.
Firefighter and marine veteran to walk 700 miles to raise awareness about suicide prevention
Firefighter and Marine veteran will walk 700 miles to raise awareness about suicide prevention