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
Animal advocates allege illegal puppy sales at homeless encampment under Arleta overpass
Animal advocates are raising concerns about a large homeless encampment beneath an Arleta overpass where dogs, cats and kittens live among trash and makeshift shelters.
LA City Council votes to identify $460,000 for public bank study amid budget concerns
The LA City Council voted 11-3 to identify $460,000 for a feasibility study on establishing a city-owned public bank. Supporters say a public bank could help finance affordable housing, small businesses and infrastructure while keeping more money local.
One of 11 arrested in California voter fraud crackdown speaks out
Omar Muñoz, a lawful permanent resident, denies registering to vote or casting ballots despite facing federal charges.
Powerful waves continue to batter Long Beach Peninsula, even without a storm in sight
Powerful waves continued pounding the Long Beach Peninsula, sending water into the air during Monday’s high tide. The repeated storms damaged the Peninsula, red-tagging eight buildings and severely damaging parts of the historic boardwalk.
Another fire at abandoned downtown LA building raises safety concerns
Another fire at an abandoned Hope Street building is raising new safety concerns in downtown Los Angeles.
Red Flag Warning raises wildfire concerns as Palisades reservoir remains offline
A Brentwood brush fire and dangerous Santa Ana winds have raised concerns about wildfire preparedness across Los Angeles.
Santa Monica Library facing deep-cleaning demands after alleged discovery of E. coli, fecal matter
Calls are growing for a deep cleaning of Santa Monica’s main library after an outside organization allegedly found fecal matter and E. coli on tables, computer keyboards and other surfaces.
Crews making progress on containing Bike Fire; Santa Clarita residents praise firefighters
Crews have made progress in slowing the spread of the Bike Fire near Santa Clarita.
Long Beach speed cameras go live as city begins 60-day warning period
Long Beach activated speed cameras at 18 locations, initially issuing warnings to drivers traveling at least 11 mph over the speed limit.
Suspected human smuggler arrested after 14 migrants intercepted off Newport Beach
A suspected human smuggler was arrested after allegedly preparing to pick up migrants arriving by boat at Newport Harbor.