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.
-
The city's emissions are trending downward, led by declining natural gas usage and the growth of renewable energy sources. -
-
The event, which will feature music, art and a fashion show, is meant to help residents reimagine the space as a neighborhood. -
KPBS Midday EditionOn Midday Edition, we look at the best recipes from the region, a comedic rendition of "Dracula" and what NPR's Ari Shapiro is up to. -
Since becoming mayor, Gloria has skipped half the public board meetings of SANDAG. -
KPBS Midday EditionOctober is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On Midday Edition, we’re looking at how San Diego is elevating the stories of survivors.
-
The Big City Mayors coalition, chaired by Gloria, requested Newsom and legislators avoid making cuts to the Homelessness Housing, Assistance and Prevention program. -
Mayor Todd Gloria Friday revealed his proposed $5.65 billion budget for fiscal year 2025. -
It rates street conditions in District 4 among the worst in the city and directs the least money to fix them.
- Where to go for Fourth of July fireworks shows in San Diego County
- The softness and 'grandma hobbies' of San Diego textile artist Denja Harris
- California Highway Patrol's Fourth of July enforcement campaign underway
- Juez federal anula orden de Trump que suspende acceso a petición de asilo en la frontera sur
- UCSD nurses decry layoffs, saying patient care will be affected