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
Taxpayer-funded housing project in Marina del Rey still unfinished
A city project meant to quickly turn a hotel into housing for people experiencing homelessness has stretched into a years-long construction effort — with nearly $20 million now tied to the development.
Mayor Karen Bass opens mental health center in Chinatown, calls it key step in tackling homelessness
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass helped open a new mental health care center in Chinatown, calling expanded treatment and residential services key to reducing homelessness.
Wrong turn may have cost LA Marathon runner the No. 1 finish
New video shows second-place finisher Michael Kamau may have briefly gone the wrong direction after dodging a spectator near the end of the LA Marathon, before Nathan Martin won in a photo finish by one-hundredth of a second.
Beverly Hills neighbors react to shots fired at Rihanna's home
Police are investigating after a woman allegedly fired about 10 shots at Rihanna’s Beverly Hills home while she was inside, though she was not injured.
Animal advocates raise alarm over abuse cases involving dogs, cats in South Los Angeles
Volunteers in South Los Angeles say they are finding dogs and cats beaten, shot and dumped in alleyways, raising concerns about ongoing animal abuse.
Herbicide use in Orange County waterways raising safety, ecological concerns
Orange County residents are raising concerns that routine herbicide spraying along creeks and flood control channels is killing vegetation and potentially harming wildlife and people.
LAX People Mover considered years late, over budget, with no opening date announced
The long-delayed Automated People Mover at LAX remains closed with no new opening date announced.
Protests, rallies over Iran conflict draw strong reactions across Los Angeles
Thousands of people rallied across Los Angeles over the weekend, with some supporting U.S. military involvement in Iran and others demanding an immediate end to the war.
Long Beach shooting leaves 1 dead, 2 wounded; Marathon Burger says incident had no ties to restaurant
One person was killed and two others were wounded after gunfire erupted during a crowded street gathering Sunday afternoon in Long Beach.
Palisades firefighter depositions made public by attorneys
Newly released firefighter depositions tied to the deadly Palisades Fire are raising questions about decisions made before the blaze, while state officials are forcefully disputing claims circulating in connection with the testimony.