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
Mystery sewage odor near Marina del Rey linked to Cedars-Sinai construction, hospital says
Marina del Rey residents say a sewage-like odor has lingered near Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey for roughly six weeks, leaving some feeling sick.
LA City Council removes 12 homeless enforcement zones under 41.18
The Los Angeles City Council voted 10-3 to remove 12 additional 41.18 enforcement zones in Council District 13.
Boyle Heights residents angry as Lineage warehouse cleanup deadline approaches
Multibillion-dollar company Lineage confirmed it will fail to meet Friday's 45-day city deadline to clear rotting food waste from its fire-damaged warehouse in Boyle Heights.
Los Angeles mayoral candidates face calls for action on Skid Row animal welfare
Animal welfare has emerged as an issue in Los Angeles’ mayoral race between Karen Bass and Nithya Raman.
Downtown LA's Hope St. properties draw renewed scrutiny after fires, crime
Residents along Hope Street say they are seeing some progress after fires damaged vacant buildings, but concerns about security and crime remain.
Nithya Raman claims political retaliation as LA council moves to split homelessness committee
Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman is expected to lose her leadership role on the Housing and Homelessness Committee as she challenges Mayor Karen Bass in the November mayoral runoff.
East LA AutoZone burglarized twice during street takeovers in 24 hours
An AutoZone in East Los Angeles was burglarized twice in less than 24 hours during separate street takeovers.
New South Los Angeles campaign takes aim at abandoned cars flooding neighborhood streets
Councilmember Curren Price launched a $25,000 campaign urging South Los Angeles residents to report abandoned vehicles.
Nearly $1 million Runyon Canyon restroom remains closed months after expected opening
A nearly $1 million restroom at Runyon Canyon remains closed six months after installation despite appearing largely complete.
Trump supporters, protesters clash during RNC fundraiser in Rancho Palos Verdes
During President Donald Trump's rare visit to Southern California, protesters and supporters clashed outside Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles where an RNC event was taking place.