Matthew Seedorff
Matthew Seedorff is a reporter for FOX 11. He joined the station in January 2024.
Prior to joining KTTV, Seedorff served as a reporter for KRIV-TV Houston where he won a Texas Emmy Award for breaking news coverage. While in Houston for four years, Seedorff uncovered and reported on several stories that gained national attention. In 2022, he reported live from Uvalde, Texas, after a shooter at Robb Elementary School killed 19 children and two adults. In addition, Seedorff uncovered a major fentanyl drug bust, exposed issues with illegal fake paper license plates, reported from several major hurricanes, the deadly crowd surge at Astroworld, human smuggling cases, and border issues.
Before working at the FOX affiliate in Houston, Seedorff spent three years in San Antonio, Texas, with KABB/WOAI-TV. He worked as a reporter for the Sinclair "Jump Team" and reported from the mass shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas, that killed 26 people and injured 22 others. He also reported on a mass shooting in Odessa, Texas, Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Michael in Florida, and chased tornadoes in Oklahoma.
Seedorff started his career as a reporter and evening anchor with KTWO-TV in Casper, Wyoming in 2014. He was recognized by the Wyoming Association of Broadcasters as the state’s Best News Reporter in 2016 and Best Breaking News Reporter in 2017.
Born and raised in Atlanta, GA, Seedorff graduated from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. on the Dean’s List. At GWU, he played on the school’s baseball team and majored in journalism.
Seedorff is an avid marathon runner and has completed three 140.6 mile full-distance triathlons.
The latest from Matthew Seedorff
Residents voice outrage at town hall over alleged prostitution near homes, schools
Frustration boiled over at a community town hall where residents from Larchmont to Koreatown said they are fed up with prostitution they claim is happening outside their homes and near schools.
Lake Tahoe avalanche: Rescue crews continue to search for missing skier as 8 confirmed dead
This is considered the deadliest avalanche in California history.
Blizzard-like conditions hit Big Bear as winter storm pounds Southern California
A powerful winter storm is hitting Southern California’s mountains, bringing heavy snow, strong winds, and dangerous travel conditions.
Major storm impacts expected in Southern California mountain communities
From the coast to higher elevations, forecasters warn the storm could have widespread impacts. Evacuation warnings have already been issued in burn scar areas, and flood watches are in effect for much of the region.
Nearly $1M restroom installed at Runyon Canyon Park sparks backlash from hikers
A nearly $1 million public restroom was installed at the Fuller Avenue entrance to Runyon Canyon, drawing mixed reactions from visitors.
South LA mosque vandalized, set on fire
A woman was arrested after allegedly throwing flaming objects at a South Los Angeles mosque in an attack leaders describe as targeted and frightening, coming about a week before Ramadan.
New 6-mile hose line installed above Pacific Palisades as reservoir goes offline for repairs
A new 6-mile hose line has been installed above Pacific Palisades as an emergency backup while the Santa Ynez Reservoir undergoes repairs expected to last through fall 2026.
Neighbors raise public safety concerns along Western Avenue amid encampments, prostitution
Neighbors and business owners along Western Avenue in Los Angeles say growing encampments, crime, and prostitution are creating ongoing public safety concerns.
Political fallout amid report of LA Mayor influencing after-action report; Caruso mulls running vs. Bass
A bombshell Los Angeles Times report alleging Mayor Karen Bass influenced the Palisades Fire after-action report is intensifying political fallout across Los Angeles.
LA City OKs plan to waive rebuilding permit fees for eligible Palisades Fire survivors
Almost 13 months after the devastating Palisades fire, Los Angeles city leaders are moving closer to offering major financial relief for families still struggling to rebuild.