Zak Sos
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
Godmother of slain 8th-grade teacher speaks at Oakland town hall on public safety
Community members and city leaders gathered Thursday night at Taylor Memorial Methodist Church for a public safety town hall, days after a deadly mass shooting in downtown Oakland left two people dead and five others injured.
Oakland begins search for new police chief with first community forum
The city of Oakland officially kicked off its search for a new police chief Wednesday night, hosting the first of several public forums to gather community input on what residents want in the department’s next leader.
Hayward family, including child with disability, deported to Colombia after immigration check-in
An immigration attorney says a Hayward mother and her two young sons were deported to Colombia after arriving for what they believed was a routine immigration check-in this week.
Oakland resident's dream soccer pitch opens ahead of World Cup buzz
As soccer excitement builds across the Bay Area ahead of this summer’s World Cup matches, an Oakland native hopes a new neighborhood soccer pitch will inspire the next generation of players.
Vigil held for 2-year-old girl killed in SF Mission Bay crash
Walk SF and Families for Safe Streets held a vigil Monday evening to honor a 2-year-old girl who was struck and killed by a driver Friday night in San Francisco’s Mission Bay neighborhood.
Oakland school board approves 400 layoffs
The Oakland Unified School District board voted Wednesday night to approve controversial layoffs that could affect more than 400 positions as the district works to close a nearly $100 million budget deficit.
OUSD board to vote on cutting hundreds of jobs
Oakland Unified School District board members are set to vote Wednesday on cutting hundreds of jobs as they work to close a nearly $100-million budget deficit, while also negotiating with teachers to avoid a potential strike.
AI-altered dog photos fuel online euthanasia scam targeting South Bay animal lovers
Animal lovers in the South Bay are being targeted by an online scam, which includes artificial intelligence-altered images of shelter dogs, and claims that they're about to be euthanized.
Tourists return to Bay Area after cartel violence strands travelers in Puerto Vallarta
Bay Area travelers are describing fear and uncertainty after cartel violence in Puerto Vallarta left tourists sheltering in place, hiding inside an airport and scrambling to get home.
Parents ask Mt. Diablo School Board to pause plan ending Spanish immersion program at Bancroft Elementary
Parents packed a Mount Diablo Unified School District board meeting Tuesday night, urging trustees to pause plans to phase out a two-way Spanish immersion program at Bancroft Elementary School. Families presented the board with a petition signed by roughly 300 people asking district leaders to reconsider the decision. Parents said they were blindsided by the announcement.