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
LGBTQ+ nonprofits urge SF Mayor Lurie to reconsider $17 million in budget cuts
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is facing pressure from the city’s LGBTQ+ community to reconsider a budget proposal that would slash millions of dollars in funding for non-profits offering health, housing, and job services.
Iconic San Francisco Embarcadero fountain set for removal
The city is preparing to dismantle the Vaillancourt Fountain, a controversial and iconic structure along the Embarcadero that has stood for more than five decades.
Oakland leaders pressed on plan to crack down on illegal dumping crisis
City leaders in Oakland faced questions from residents on Monday about the city’s growing illegal dumping crisis. At a community forum held in East Oakland, residents described the problem as both unsightly and a serious health concern, saying conditions have worsened significantly in recent months.
Man and woman killed, another injured in East Oakland shooting
Police are investigating a weekend shooting in East Oakland that left two people dead and another injured, just blocks away from a local police station.
Berkeley paraclimber racing against time, vision loss ahead of World Cup
A world-class paraclimber from Berkeley is preparing for the international stage, competing not only against the best athletes in the world but against a rare condition that is slowly taking his sight.
Unvaccinated infant is San Francisco's 1st measles case since 2019
An infant under the age of 12 months is the first reported case of measles in San Francisco since 2019, city health officials say.
Crowded governor’s race moves forward without Swalwell as candidates face off in Sacramento
The race for California governor is moving ahead without Eric Swalwell, as a crowded field of Democratic contenders gathered for the Nuestra Voz '26 Forum in Sacramento Tuesday night.
Novato community mourns teen killed in suspected DUI crash
A North Bay community is grieving after a deadly crash involving five teenagers in Novato over the weekend. Throughout the day, friends stopped by a growing memorial, leaving flowers and remembering Nico Vargas, a high school student from nearby Rohnert Park, who was killed.
SF Mission Bay group wants more protections after toddler’s death
Residents in San Francisco’s Mission Bay neighborhood gathered Thursday night for a public safety town hall focused on improving pedestrian safety, following the death of a 2-year-old child who was struck and killed at a busy intersection in February.
Oakland house covered in odd graffiti, causing neighbor outrage
Frustration is growing in one East Oakland neighborhood after residents say a newly arrived couple has covered their home in graffiti, sparking complaints and concern across the block.