Second Look

In this episode of Second Look, Claudine Wong reconnects with Will Pemble — better known years ago as “Roller Coaster Dad” after building elaborate backyard coasters. Since our first conversation in 2018, Will has been busy moving back to Connecticut, creating custom Sprinter vans, experimenting with geodesic domes, and—most recently—constructing an 18-foot wooden sphere that’s become both a neigh...

Claudine revisits the inspiring story of Rich Goodwin, a man who overcame homelessness and drug addiction in San Francisco's Tenderloin. After hitting rock bottom with an overdose, Goodwin entered detox and began a remarkable journey of recovery and helping others. He became a certified drug and alcohol counselor, now directing a successful program at Solano prison with a remarkably low recidivism...

It's been 14 years since KTVU's Claudine Wong talked with then-22 year old Denzel "Chonkie" Worthington.... an Oakland dancer at the forefront of a viral movement called "turf dancing." The artistic tributes through dance first went viral in 2011, and enjoyed another moment of fame after turf dancers were featured in Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX Halftime show. Following that, Claudine sat down...

In November of 2017, KTVU's Claudine Wong sat down with Donna Terry, a Morgan Hill woman who had been diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer earlier that year. She was given just six months to two years to live. Now, eight years later, Claudine sits down with Donna again… to take a second look at what has become a years-long battle with cancer — and what's still inspiring her to fight. Learn more abou...

Welcome to 2nd Look. Eight years ago, KTVU's Claudine Wong sat down with Daniel Burkhardt, the owner & head coach of Rock Steady Boxing -- the Bay Area chapter of an organization dedicated to the fight against Parkinson's Disease. Through specialized fitness classes, Rock Steady Boxing gives people with the disease a unique chance at improving their quality of life. Today, Claudine sits down with...

The Bromance Continues. Two Benicia teachers brought together by what they believe is fate almost a decade ago reunite to continue telling their story.  Claudine first chatted with them back in 2018 when Eli Stamps suffering from end stage renal failure found out that his close friend and fellow teacher Joe Farrell was a perfect match for a kidney transplant.  We were there when the transplant sur...