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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San Diego's Commission on Police Practices has long been held back by personnel changes and delays in negotiations between the city and the police officers' union. -
The project would transform nearly 50 acres of city-owned land into a community with thousands of apartments, a new arena, parks and retail. -
Councilmember Marni von Wilpert is expected to resign her seat in the coming weeks to represent California's 48th Congressional District. -
Antonio Martinez and Gerardo Ramirez are facing off in a race to represent San Diego's South Bay communities. -
Incumbent Henry Foster III is facing a tough reelection battle against political newcomer Martha Abraham. -
In early returns, Democrat Nicole Crosby has a comfortable lead over independent Richard Bailey in the race for San Diego City Council District 2.
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San Diego once had a streetcar network connecting downtown to neighborhoods including North Park, City Heights, Mission Beach and La Jolla. We explore how the rise of the automobile reshaped development in the region and changed how people move through the city today. -
No one has been pulled off the list for nearly three and a half years, since August 2022. It has swelled to more than 76,000 people, with 1,000 new applicants being added each month.. Today’s long list remains after more than 80,000 people who were no longer interested in participating were removed in 2023. -
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.
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