Digital producer and writer

Pueng Vongs

Pueng Vongs is a Bay Area News Group digital producer for The Mercury News and East Bay Times. She has previously worked in the sports and features department. She holds a BBA degree in management from Pace University with a minor in English and Philosophy.

Location: San Francisco Bay Area

Language: Thai (Conversational)

Affiliation: Society of Professional Journalists, Northern California chapter

Affiliation: Asian American Journalists Association

Affiliation: Online News Association

Award: Knight News Challenge in digital networking finalist for an entry on how to create a cohesive narrative from Twitter posts

Expertise: Sports; entertainment; weather; data visualization

San Francisco 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey (23) runs against the Tennessee Titans in the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)

How to watch 49ers vs. Bears on Sunday Night Football

December 27, 2025 at 11:48 p.m.

It's a must-win game for the 49ers on the road to capturing the NFC West crown and No. 1 seed in the playoffs. They may be without star tight end...

San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle (85) high-fives San Francisco 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey (23) after Kittle scored a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in the third quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)

How to watch 49ers vs. Colts on Monday Night Football

December 22, 2025 at 4:22 a.m.

The San Francisco 49ers are taking on the Indianapolis Colts at 5:15 p.m. PDT on Dec. 22 at Lucas Oil Stadium on Monday Night Football.

MODIS Land Rapid Response Team, NASA GSFC

Photo: Eerie bloom off of Northern California

December 18, 2025 at 11:09 a.m.

Eerie green swirls were seen off the coast of Northern California recently in NASA satellite photos.

This image released by Netflix shows characters, from left, Mira, Rumi, Zoey in a scene from “KPop Demon Hunters.” (Netflix via AP)

Last chance of the year to see KPop Demon Hunters group sing ‘Golden’ live

December 15, 2025 at 10:26 a.m.

The singers behind the insanely popular KPop Demon Hunters hit “Golden” will sing live one last time in 2025.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy #13 looks to pass in the first quarter of their NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

How to watch the 49ers against the Titans on Sunday

December 13, 2025 at 5:25 a.m.

The Niners are coming off their bye week, having won three straight games before the week off.

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé celebrates after scoring before his goal was disallowed during a La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Barcelona in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

How to watch Real Madrid vs Manchester City in the Champions League

December 9, 2025 at 8:09 a.m.

Real Madrid takes on Manchester City in a Champions League battle on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at noon PDT at Estadio Bernabéu in Madrid. These two superpowers find themselves in a...

Photos: Historic Oakland home in Rockridge sold for $3.7 million, above asking price

December 3, 2025 at 4:35 a.m.

The home was built by three-time Oakland mayor, Howard Beach in 1941.

FILE - Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates after scoring his side's second goal before it is disallowed after a VAR review during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and Chelsea at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, on Sept. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)

How to watch Chelsea vs. Arsenal

November 29, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

Chelsea battles Arsenal in Premier League action at Stamford Bridge in London on Sunday, Nov. 30 at 8:30 a.m. PDT. With just one loss in the Premier League, Arsenal (9-2-1)...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) passes against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz., Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

How to watch 49ers vs. Browns on Sunday

December 1, 2025 at 4:40 a.m.

The 49ers are coming off a Monday Night Football win at home over the Carolina Panthers

BILBAO, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 16: Leandro Trossard of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's second goal with Gabriel Martinelli during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Athletic Club and Arsenal FC at Estadio de San Mames on September 16, 2025 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

How to watch Arsenal vs Bayern in the Champions League

November 25, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

Arsenal takes on Bayern Munich in a Champions League battle on Wednesday, Nov. 26, at noon PDT at Emirates Stadium in London. And what a battle this is! Bayern and...

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