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Matt Stiles

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  • Senior Data and Graphics Editor, CNN
Los Angeles
As seen in: CNN, CNN Business, CNN en Español, CNN International, CNN Politics, Medium, MSN, MSN Canada, MSN UK, The New York Times, Yahoo Life and
Covers:  county government, law enforcement, taxes, homelessness, juvenile justice, geographic information systems
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Matt Stiles’s Biography

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I'm a reporter and data journalist in Los Angeles.

Matt Stiles’s Journalist Portfolio

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

I write about Los Angeles County for the Times. I previously reported on North and South Korea from Seoul for…

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Nerd blog

Nerd blog

My (semi-retired) digital sketchpad for data stories.

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Data/visuals projects

Data/visuals projects

In additional to beat reporting and writing, I'm also an experienced graphics editor, web developer and data …

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Obligatory resume site

Obligatory resume site

A shiny place for my resume, clips and bio.

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Articles

Some food prices are rising. See how much the cost of common grocery items has shifted

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By Matt Stiles Verified
| Yahoo Finance Verified
The cost of food in the US increased significantly amid the Covid-19 pandemic and the steep inflation that followed. While a high-profile spike in the costs of eggs in 2025 has come down this year, other products such as steak, ground beef and coffee have gotten more expensive. President Donald Trump's global tariff rollout last year has also been a contributing factor to higher prices for other common household foods. CNN is tracking price trends for various kitchen-table staples each month.
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Visualizing the wildfires in Washington and Oregon, in maps and satellite imagery

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By Koko Nakajima, Sam Hart, Matt Stiles Verified, Alex Leeds Matthews Verified, Sara Smart Verified, Thomas Bordeaux
| Yahoo Verified
The American West is battling a persistent wildfire season, with the Pacific Northwest bearing the brunt as dozens of massive blazes rage in Oregon and Washington, forcing residents from their homes and shutting down major roadways. More than 27,400 firefighters were battling about 100 uncontained large fires nationwide on Tuesday, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Four new large blazes erupted on Monday alone, adding to the strain.
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Visualizing the wildfires in Washington and Oregon, in maps and satellite imagery

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By Renée Rigdon Verified, Sam Hart, Matt Stiles Verified, Sara Smart Verified, Thomas Bordeaux
| MSN Verified
The American West is battling a persistent wildfire season, with the Pacific Northwest bearing the brunt as dozens of massive blazes rage in Oregon and Washington, forcing residents from their homes and shutting down major roadways. At least 29,000 firefighters were battling more than 100 uncontained large fires nationwide on Monday, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Seven new blazes erupted on Sunday alone, adding to the strain.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes! I learned to use one in middle school. My mom put stickers on the keys, forcing me to memorize them. So grateful.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

It means sometimes you don't have to pay for public records.

Who do you wish followed you?

@realDonaldTrump, of course.