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
Bay Area mourns passing of Pope Francis
The first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church died on Monday after suffering a stroke and cardiac arrest.
4 teens who died in Marin County crash identified; somber crowd attends vigil
A somber crowd gathered in Fairfax to mourn the deaths of four teenagers who were killed in a car crash. All four were girls between the ages of 14 and 16, who had been friends since kindergarten.
San Francisco sees 30% drop in Muni fare evasion after SFMTA crackdown
Another Bay Area transit agency is joining BART in its effort to combat fare evasion. The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) reported a 30% drop in fare evasion on Muni since July of last year.
High-school football player dies following diving accident, principal confirms
In a sad update to a story we brought you this week, KTVU has learned the high-school football player who was injured in a diving accident has died.
Decapitated, eviscerated animals found at Fremont train station
No threats have been identified as being associated with the discovery, and a forensic veterinarian is working to identify the species of the animals.
Oakland mayoral candidates make final push ahead of special election
With less than 48 hours remaining before Oakland’s special election for mayor, the city’s two leading candidates, former U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee and former City Councilman Loren Taylor, spent Sunday canvassing neighborhoods, aiming to sway any remaining undecided voters.
Police investigating homicide near Oakland schools
A person was shot and killed near two schools in Oakland Friday afternoon, police said.
Public safety takes center stage as Oakland mayoral candidates make final pitch
With just five days remaining until Oakland’s special mayoral election, the city’s two leading candidates, former Congresswoman Barbara Lee and former City Councilmember Loren Taylor have unveiled their public safety plans in a final push to sway undecided voters.
South Bay community gathers for early Passover celebration promoting unity
Passover may officially be a week away, but members of the South Bay’s Jewish community on Sunday came together for an early celebration with a greater mission, building unity across faiths.
Bay Area chefs nervously eye Trump tariffs as SF Restaurant Week kicks off
Participating chefs at SF Restaurant Week are keeping a watchful eye on the Trump administration's tariffs that has left many in the culinary industry scrambling to see how to deal with rising costs.