Zak Sos

Zak Sos

Reporter

Zak Sos joined KTVU in October 2021. Prior to joining the station, he covered the arrest of one of the first alleged January 6 co-conspirators, Lonnie Coffman, in Alabama, whose vehicle was discovered with Molotov cocktails near the Capitol building. Zak reported live after a devastating 2015 Metro North train crash outside of New York City, which killed six, injured more than a dozen, and prompted an overhaul of federal safety regulations. He was on the ground live as wildfires and floods devastated Colorado Springs in 2012.

 Zak reported at News 12 in New York City and WHNT News 19, the CBS affiliate in Huntsville, Alabama. He also worked behind the scenes at CNN and NY1 in New York City, and Reuters TV in London.

 Zak grew up in New York City. He did his undergraduate studies at Goucher College in Maryland, followed by postgraduate studies at the London School of Economics and Cardiff University in Wales.

Zak reported extensively on the Covid-19 pandemic, speaking with the Bay Area's leading health experts. He closely covered the war in Ukraine, with an eye on what everyday Bay Area residents are doing to help, including a former Uber executive's decision to fly to the war zone, and volunteer for the army. He was in Union Square live after looters ransacked the area's high-end stores, prompting city leaders to reevaluate San Francisco's policing tactics. He reported live for the return of the Chinese New Year parade after the pandemic.

Zak is a big skier and during the winter you can find him trying to plan a last-minute weekend escape to Tahoe. He also enjoys hiking some of the Bay Area's beautiful trails. And he's still trying to eat his way through all the amazing diverse food scenes that the region offers.

The latest from Zak Sos

International Women's Day rallies held in SF and around the world

International Women's Day rallies held in SF and around the world

Demonstrators took to the streets across the U.S. and around the world Saturday in recognition of International Women’s Day, calling for gender equality and justice. From San Francisco to Portland, Oregon, and across the ocean in Quito, Ecuador, and Istanbul, Turkey, thousands rallied in solidarity.

Flu season worst in 15 years

Flu season worst in 15 years

The Bay Area and U.S. are continuing to contend with the worst flu seasons in the last 15 years. To date, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there have been 370,000 hospitalizations and 16,000 deaths across the country tied to influenza.

Vigil held in San Francisco for Israeli hostages taken by Hamas

Vigil held in San Francisco for Israeli hostages taken by Hamas

A vigil was held Sunday night in San Francisco to remember the Israeli hostages killed by Hamas and those still held captive following the deadly October 7th attack. Several hundred people gathered at the Menorah Community Center in the city's Richmond District.