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
Australian Men's National Soccer Team draws crowds in Alameda for open community practice
World Cup excitement arrived in Alameda as fans gathered on the island to watch the Australian Men's National Soccer Team hold an open community training session.
San Francisco-based Anthropic files for IPO with $965 billion valuation
San Francisco-based artificial intelligence company Anthropic filed with the SEC on Monday for a proposed initial public offering, a move that is expected to generate immense wealth and further fuel the rapid growth of the AI industry in the city.
Driver flees after crashing into Castro district restaurants
Police are looking for a driver who caused thousands of dollars in damage early Sunday morning after slamming into a restaurant in San Francisco's Castro district and simply walking away from the scene.
Fireball erupts as massive Livermore fire scorches barns, vegetation
A massive fire near Livermore was brought under control Wednesday evening after flames destroyed a barn and scorched nearby buildings amid dry, grassy conditions.
Vigil marks 'painful milestone' in missing person case of Oakland mom, coffee shop owner
Family, friends, and community members of missing woman Amy Hillyard gathered for a vigil in Oakland on Monday night to mark a "painful milestone" — two months since the disappearance of the local coffee shop owner and 52-year-old mother of two.
Iconic Castro legacy store Cliff's Variety to celebrate 90 years
A beloved San Francisco institution is preparing to celebrate nearly a century of business in the Castro. Cliff's Variety, the neighborhood staple known for everything from kitchenware and tools to disco balls and drag ensembles, will officially mark 90 years of business next month.
Bay Area homeowners face looming 30% FAIR Plan insurance rate hikes
California's FAIR plan, considered the state's insurance of last resort, says it will hike rates by an average of 30% in October.
Teen arrested after car plows into 6 Oakland pedestrians, killing 3
A teenager has been arrested after police said they slammed a car into six pedestrians on Saturday night in East Oakland, killing three and injuring the others.
46 displaced, including children, after fire rips through Tenderloin low-income housing
Dozens of residents remain displaced from their homes Thursday after a fast-moving fire tore through a low-income apartment building in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood earlier this week.