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 San Diego City Council voted unanimously to approve a 20-story apartment building in Bankers Hill next to St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, despite neighborhood opposition over the building's height. -
KPBS Midday EditionA joint development proposal between St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral and developer Greystar sparked opposition from some Bankers Hill neighbors, who say the building will be too tall.
-
San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer is scheduled to give his penultimate State of the City on Tuesday. He's likely to touch on topics ranging from housing and homelessness to the perpetual debate over expanding the Convention Center. -
City officials and bike advocates have kicked off construction of a network of protected bike lanes in downtown San Diego, as the city seeks to improve bike safety and encourage more people to travel without a car. -
KPBS Midday EditionNew SANDAG Executive Director Hasan Ikhrata spoke with KPBS about his vision for the agency, saying he wanted a transportation network that would have net zero carbon emissions. -
A political battle is brewing in National City over how to fill a vacancy on the City Council. The seat came open after last month's election, and progressives are eyeing a majority that has long eluded them.
-
The San Diego City Council voted 5-4 Tuesday to extend the rent repayment period for commercial and residential renters to Dec. 30, giving renters who have lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic a few extra months to repay back rent.' -
In two separate motions, the Public Safety and Livable Neighborhoods Committee approved a proposed ordinance establishing rules for the city's acquisition and use of surveillance equipment and technology and to establish a Privacy Advisory Commission. -
The city of San Diego announced Monday the entirety of Golden Hall and parts of the Convention Center will be converted to homeless shelters with hundreds of beds as the city rushes to prepare for what health officials are describing as a storm on the horizon with the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 'Razor blade throat' COVID-19 variant spreads as public concern wanes
- An appeals court backs Trump's control of the California National Guard for now
- US Transportation Secretary visits San Diego Airport, urges Congress to pass ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
- San Francisco judge asks if troops in LA are violating Posse Comitatus Act
- U.S. Transportation Secretary pushes for Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ in San Diego