Claudia Gomez first caught the news bug as a young girl. Even before she kissed her father hello as he returned home from work, she would grab his copy of the New York Daily News and read it cover to cover.
Her career kicked into gear soon after college, while working as a production assistant at KRON-TV in San Francisco. Claudia was riding a public bus home from work one afternoon when fate intervened. As the bus crossed the Bay Bridge, the Loma Prieta earthquake struck, stranding Claudia and the other passengers on the bridge. When word reached them that the bridge was collapsing, they all made a run for it. She returned to KRON and gave a first-hand account of her experience. The next night, Larry King interviewed her live on his show. During that interview, he mentioned that Claudia was an aspiring journalist (a comment for which she is forever grateful). Within a few days, KTLA-TV in Los Angeles called and offered her a job.
Claudia spent five years as a writer for KTLA's "Ten O'Clock News." During that time, her bosses let her try her hand at reporting. Her very first report, an account of vigilantes in the L.A. riots, received an EMMY nomination.
Claudia then moved to Reno, Nevada, to hone her reporting skills for two years. She moved to Sacramento, CA, in 1997 to report for the morning show "Good Day Sacramento."
In May, 2001, a sleep-deprived Claudia moved across the country to become a general assignment reporter for WTXF-FOX 29's "Ten O'Clock News."
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:58:16 GMT
Under a "doomsday" budget now being enacted, schools and students in the city of Philadelphia are facing devastating losses. Philadelphia is trying to convince the state not to let it happen.
Under a "doomsday" budget now being enacted, schools and students in the city of Philadelphia are facing devastating losses. Philadelphia is trying to convince the state not to let it happen.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:25:14 GMT
A vandal shattered both windows and nerves in a Cumberland County, New Jersey neighborhood. He did plenty of damage, but residents are thankful it wasn't any worse.
A vandal shattered both windows and nerves in a Cumberland County, New Jersey neighborhood. He did plenty of damage, but residents are thankful it wasn't any worse, because they know the vandal easily could have hurt someone.
Thursday, June 13 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-06-13 21:55:49 GMT
A week ago Sarah cheered at the prospect of getting another chance at life. Now her family is waiting for her to take her first breath with her new donor lungs.
A week ago Sarah cheered at the prospect of getting another chance at life. Now her family is waiting for her to take her first breath with her new donor lungs.
Thursday, June 13 2013 5:44 PM EDT2013-06-13 21:44:11 GMT
It's a critical waiting period right now for a 10-year-old Delaware County girl. Sarah Murnaghan received her double lung transplant Wednesday, thanks to a judge's order that allowed her to get on
It's a critical waiting period right now for a 10-year-old Delaware County girl. Sarah Murnaghan received her double lung transplant Wednesday, thanks to a judge's order that allowed her to get on an adult organ donor waiting list despite her young age. And while the transplant is cause for celebration, Sarah still has quite a fight ahead.
Tuesday, June 11 2013 6:33 PM EDT2013-06-11 22:33:58 GMT
Golf fans are flocking to Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, getting ready for the US open. But with all the excitement comes some traffic headaches for residents of the mainline.
Golf fans are flocking to Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, getting ready for the US open. But with all the excitement comes some traffic headaches for residents of the mainline.
Tuesday, June 11 2013 5:54 AM EDT2013-06-11 09:54:40 GMT
Will Sarah Murnaghan receive the lungs she needs to save her life? No one can answer that question just yet. But she and other children like her may now have a better chance of survival.
Will Sarah Murnaghan receive the lungs she needs to save her life? No one can answer that question just yet. But she and other children like her may now have a better chance of survival.
Friday, June 7 2013 6:18 PM EDT2013-06-07 22:18:50 GMT
A Delaware County girl is hoping she's one day closer to receiving a new lung. And thanks to the overwhelming push to help 10-year-old Sarah Murnaghan, a little boy and his family also have new hope.
A Delaware County girl is hoping she's one day closer to receiving a new lung. And thanks to the overwhelming push to help 10-year-old Sarah Murnaghan, a little boy and his family also have new hope. But time is ticking away on the temporary restraining order that allows these children a chance at adult organs.
