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
Oakland's historic Kaiser Center for the Arts hosts big night after multi-million dollar renovation
Saturday marked a big night for one of Oakland's most historic event venues. The Kaiser Center for the Arts, closed for more than 20 years, hosted one of its first big shows.
Undefeated San Jose youth football team fundraising to pay for trip to national championships
One of the country's top Pop Warner football teams, the San Jose Creekside Warriors, has qualified for the national championships in Orlando this December after an undefeated season.
California public health experts react to RFK Jr.'s health secretary nomination
President-elect Donald Trump continued the work of building out his cabinet on Thursday. Trump announced his decision to nominate Robert F Kennedy Jr. for Health and Human Services Secretary.
Trump continues to build out cabinet
President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet further took shape on Monday after a string of nominations. While not formally announced, Florida Senator Marco Rubio is expected to be nominated as Trump's Secretary of State.
'This is traumatic:' Racist text messages targeting Black SF students prompts town hall
The president of the San Francisco NAACP held a town hall on Sunday to speak out against a series of racist text messages received by students in the school district. Similar texts were also received by Black men, women and students in other parts of the country, and are being investigated by the FBI.
Bomb threat temporarily stops election vote count in Santa Clara County
A bomb threat at the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters office on Saturday prompted an evacuation of the building and temporarily halted the election vote count.
Family identifies Gilroy father of 2, allegedly run over intentionally by driver
A father of two, who police say was intentionally hit and killed by a driver in San Jose, is being remembered by family as a good-humored, generous person who spent time helping the homeless.
Bay Area reacts to Donald Trump's presidential win
“I believe that Donald Trump will drive us forward for a better economy for all Americans," Republican Kadin True said. “That's what I'm excited about. Less money going to gas, going to taxes. What I care about is what's in my wallet."
Contra Costa County reports long lines of early in-person voters
Contra Costa County was among the Bay Area counties reporting high turnout on Friday for in-person voting ahead of Election Day.
Reggie Jackson brings together A's greats for final game at Coliseum
Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson brought former baseball stars and celebrities together for a final game at the Oakland Coliseum on Sunday. Ricky Henderson, Barry Bonds, Jose Canseco, and Coco Crisp were just a few of the celebrity baseball legends who took the field during the Reggie Jackson Classic.