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Email: matthew.sanderson (at) patch.com
Phone: 310-363-1686
Hometown: Cranston, RI
Birthday: December 30
Bio: Matt began his journalism career writing for The New Hampshire student newspaper for the University of New Hampshire, where he graduated in 2007 with a degree in journalism and a minor in sports studies.
It was interning at the Warwick Beacon, Cranston Herald and Johnston Sunrise in 2006 where he discovered his passion to cover local news and report on the issues that matter the most to its citizens. He continued to write for them after college graduation, too. To stay busy, Matt also wrote freelance articles on business and real estate for The Woonsocket Call, The Pawtucket Times and any media outlets looking for help with news coverage.
Prior to joining Patch in September 2010, Matt spent over two years writing in eastern Connecticut for the Stonebridge Press and Villager Newspapers, specifically the Killingly Villager, Putnam Villager, Woodstock Villager and Thompson Villager.
Matt wrote for a year-and-a-half as editor of Tiverton-Little Compton Patch before traveling across the country to Los Angeles and its beautiful jewel, Pacific Palisades. He quickly attained coverage of nearby Brentwood as well.
A year after covering those two wonderful Westside communities, Matt is happy (and honored!) to jump into covering the world renowned city of Beverly Hills.
In his free time, Matt enjoys reading national and international news publicatons, following New England sports, listening to National Public Radio, cooking and exploring all genres of music.
Beliefs
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This disclosure is not a license for our editors to inject these beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: We hope that the knowledge that our beliefs are on the record will force us to be ever mindful to write, report, and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you, the user, ever think you see evidence that we failed in this mission, we wholeheartedly invite you to let us know.
Politics: How would you describe yourself politically?
I extract enough details from both sides of an issue before coming to an opinion. I have seen merit and misinterpretation from both sides of the aisle, which is why I am registered as an unaffiliated voter.
Religion
How religious would you say you are? Casual, observant, devout, non-religious?
I grew up going to a wonderful Episcopal church but have not attended regularly since high school. I would consider myself casual in that regard.
The following information was supplied by the West L.A. Division of the Los Angeles Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.
Former president of the Friends of Pacific Palisades Branch Library says 73 percent of 90272 voters turned out for the bond vote question to rebuild the library.
Potential Tracy Anderson fitness studio and unknown business going into corner of San Vicente Boulevard and Montana Avenue.
![Work Progresses for One Story Retail Building in Brentwood [VIDEO]](https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/68420/2013/03/raw/7df3386a3a820f6a0559a3d4b1d0a83b.jpg)
Los Angeles Fire Department transports accident victim to area hospital by helicopter.
Westside Los Angeles City Councilman takes journalist on tour of local pot dispensary, and talks about how marijuana has done more to ease pain from cancer than the heaviest painkillers.
Westside Los Angeles City Councilman takes journalist on tour of local pot dispensary, and talks about how marijuana has done more to ease pain from cancer than the heaviest painkillers.
San Vicente Boulevard is anticipated to be closed in Brentwood from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the day of the marathon.
City Councilman Bill Rosendahl announces campaign to stop reckless driving on Sunset Boulevard.
Westside Los Angeles City Councilman takes journalist on tour of local pot dispensary, and talks about how marijuana has done more to ease pain from cancer than the heaviest painkillers.
Brentwood Community Council learns driving safety campaign banners courtesy of Councilman Bill Rosendahl's office may be less visible due to residential homes lining Sunset Boulevard.
Change made in response to fatal accident at Sunset Boulevard and Marquez Avenue intersection in 2012.
Metro provides update on I-405 Sepulveda Improvements Impact Project.
Pali Production presents the school's version of the viral online dance, Harlem Shake.
Brentwood Community Council hears that DOT will take another look at the reasoning to install the four all-way stop signs at the busy intersection, but plan on waiting for an update.
Both aspire to be leaders to college teammates.
Supporters for finding housing and care for homeless and disabled veterans celebrate the land-granting deed of 1888 outside the gates of VA building in Brentwood.
Longtime Marquez Knolls resident Roberta Donohue recognized for years of involvement in Pacific Palisades.
Doughtery Valley High School defeats Pali High to take first place in the touranment at Clovis High School in Fresno.
Brentwood Community Council presents retired Senior Lead Officer Philip Enbody with framed shadowbox of his items as an officer, including his original firearm and handcuffs.
Black belt Tamar Springer starts off 2013 with huge performances at the Compete Nationals 2013 Tournament in Ontario, CA.
