Andrew Bowen
Metro ReporterAs the KPBS metro reporter, Andrew Bowen covers a broad range of issues across San Diego County, including local government, housing, transportation, infrastructure and climate change. His reporting at KPBS has won numerous awards, including the 2019 Gloria Penner Award for Political Affairs Reporting from the San Diego chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists and the 2018 Walk the Walk Award from Circulate San Diego. Before moving to San Diego, Andrew worked for six years as a freelance translator, radio reporter, and TV news producer in Germany. His work for the German international public broadcaster Deutsche Welle had him covering local, national, and international stories across Europe. He also worked as a producer and reporter for the English-language website of Der Spiegel, Germany's largest news magazine. Andrew is originally from Santa Rosa, California. He holds a bachelor of science degree in journalism with a minor in Spanish from Northwestern University. He speaks fluent Spanish, Portuguese, and German.
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Some low-income families could be facing rent increases next year, as inflation and funding cuts take a toll on federal programs that subsidize rents. -
The higher fees are meant to make up for lost parking meter revenue, which has grown significantly since the city increased meter rates earlier this year. -
Pet fees, trash valet fees and exorbitant late fees could soon be prohibited under a proposal from City Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera. -
The move suspends a policy that shares parking meter revenue with business groups. Critics said the policy created an unnecessary layer of bureaucracy. -
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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera said the proposal is about making vacation property investors pay their fair share in a city chronically strapped for cash.
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The Due Process and Safety Ordinance will set "clear legal boundaries that protect residents, workers, and visitors regardless of immigration status, gender identity, disability, or healthcare decisions," according to a staff document from Councilman Sean Elo-Rivera's office. -
The San Diego City Council Tuesday approved a 60-year lease with a developer to renovate the long-empty 101 Ash Street building into hundreds of affordable housing units. -
The San Diego City Council Monday approved the creation of a parking district on Park Boulevard and Sixth Avenue around Balboa Park and offered suggestions to do the same for surface lots inside the park.
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