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Matt Hoffman
Health Reporter
Matt Hoffman is KPBS' health reporter, covering a variety of health related stories in San Diego.
He graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s degree in communication. While attending SDSU, Matt was general manager of KCR College Radio. In 2016, while Matt was serving as GM, the station was named Best College Station in the Nation by the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS). In 2017, he received the IBS Golden Microphone for Best Station Manager as well as awards for his hockey and baseball commentaries in 2014, 2015, and 2017.
Matt is no stranger to KPBS; before reporting he worked as a part-time assistant in the newsroom while attending San Diego State. He also currently works at NBC San Diego as a writer and editor for their weekend morning shows. Prior to joining KPBS as a reporter, Matt spent time interning at NBC San Diego, Fox Sports San Diego, The Mighty 1090, 97 Rock, and 1270 TheFan.
Recent Stories by Matt Hoffman
Fallbrook Man Who Broke Neck Learns How To Walk Again At New Rehab Hospital
- July 28
- By Matt Hoffman
Doug Bailey broke his neck and suffered spinal cord damage after a horrible bike accident. He is learning how to walk again with the the help of a new rehabilitation hospital.
Uptick In COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Likely Due To Delta Variant
- July 19
- By Matt Hoffman
Health officials are beginning to notice cases of COVID-19 slightly rising, a trend that is likely due to the Delta variant, which is now the dominant strain in California.
San Diego Doctors Address Rise In High-Risk Pregnancies
- July 16
- By Matt Hoffman
At least one local hospital is expanding operations to combat growing numbers of high-risk pregnancies.
Push To Get Homeless Residents Shelter Focuses On Downtown This Month
- July 6
- By Matt Hoffman
Housing officials are just over a week into their downtown push to connect homeless residents to shelters and housing.
Remembering Michael Bloom, Homeless Resident Who Fought To Change RV Parking Laws
- July 2
- By Matt Hoffman
A man involved in a lawsuit against the city of San Diego for unfair treatment of disabled homeless people living in campers has died.
Post-Pandemic Public Health Funding: 'Now Is Absolutely The Opportunity'
- July 1
- By Matt Hoffman
Substantial, long-term funding has eluded local public health departments and with a spotlight on the pandemic, some argue now is the time to change that.
Study Suggests COVID-19 Vaccines Could Protect For Years
- June 28
- By Matt Hoffman
The need for additional booster shots to combat the pandemic may be fading, that is according to new research on how long protection from the COVID-19 vaccines may last.
San Diego County To Phase Out Some COVID-19 Vaccinations Sites
- June 25
- By City News Service, Matt Hoffman
San Diego will phase out some of its county-run vaccination sites due to a significant drop in demand for COVID-19 vaccines, officials said Friday.
Holland America Says Cruise Ships Coming Back To San Diego, Vaccinations Required
- June 21
- By Matt Hoffman
Cruising is coming back to San Diego and COVID-19 vaccinations are at the heart of the industry's comeback.
Health Officials Encouraging Teens To Get Vaccinated As Summer Break Begins
- June 18
- By Matt Hoffman
While vaccination rates are high for adults in San Diego, numbers for kids 17 to 12 years old are not at herd immunity levels yet.
Stories featuring work by Matt Hoffman
At Del Mar Meeting, Racing Board Approves Santa Anita License On Conditions
- Nov. 21, 2019
- By Associated Press
Led by new chairman Gregory Ferraro, the California Horse Racing Board approved Santa Anita’s racing license by a 5-0 vote Thursday, contingent on several restrictions.
Storm Expected To Bring Rain, Snow To San Diego County
- Nov. 27, 2019
- By City News Service
Gusty winds in the San Diego County mountains this morning will precede significant rain showers throughout Southern California Wednesday, with a cold storm expected to make road conditions challenging for holiday traveler through the end of the week.
Kaiser's Mental Health Professionals Strike In California
- Dec. 16, 2019
- By City News Service
Thousands of mental health professionals at Kaiser Permanente facilities in San Diego and across the state hit the picket lines Monday, beginning a five-day strike amid a continued labor standoff.
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