
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
Marin County approves shelter crisis declaration
The Marin County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a shelter crisis declaration.
UC Berkeley among colleges being investigated by Trump administration over antisemitism claims
UC Berkeley is among 60 U.S. colleges currently under federal investigation over their handling of antisemitism on campus, a move initiated by the Department of Education.
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.
Hit-and-run in Redwood City devolves into car chase, ending with pedestrians struck
Police say a 19-year-old driver in Redwood City was allegedly chasing a vehicle who had hit him, when he plowed into several pedestrians Saturday night. Police arrested the teen, Brian Barbatajimaroa of Redwood City, on four counts of assault with a deadly weapon.
Weekend of dangerous surf leads to multiple water rescues, one death
A weekend of dangerous surf along the Bay Area coast led to multiple water rescues, including one that claimed the life of a man in Sonoma County.
Oakland Fans' Fest takes place for first time, without the A's
Hundreds of fans took over several blocks of West Oakland on Saturday to celebrate the city's sports culture, marking the first time an Oakland Fans' Fest has been held without the A's in town.
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
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.
Peninsula police officer shot in ambush-style attack, suspect at large
A Hillsborough police officer was shot during an ambush-style attack in a police building's rear parking lot Saturday afternoon, officials said.
Antioch mother arrested after 4 young kids found alone in 'uninhabitable' house
An Antioch woman was arrested on suspicion of child abuse after her four children were found home alone on Thursday.