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Matt Ballinger

Senior Editor (he/him)

Matt Ballinger edits climate and environment coverage at LAist. He joined LAist in January 2025, after working for 15 years at the Los Angeles Times, where his roles included editing service journalism and environment coverage, leading newsroom technology projects and copy editing.

He was born and raised in Southern California. He loves journalism that helps readers and listeners be active and informed members of their communities. When not at work, you'll find him hiking in the San Gabriels, watching baseball or playing music.