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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KPBS Midday EditionSeveral San Diego City Council members voiced concern over proposed cuts to arts funding in Mayor Kevin Faulconer's budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The proposed cuts amount to nearly a third of the city's current arts budget. -
After months of grappling with a sudden gap between projected revenues and spending, San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer Thursday released his proposed $3.6 billion budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe San Diego Independent Budget Analyst's Office estimates that it would cost $91 million to build seven new, unfunded fire stations recommended in a recent report. Staffing them would cost an extra $18.7 million per year. -
KPBS Midday EditionSan Diego's parking districts have millions of dollars in reserve, and some say that's because the city is too restrictive with how the money can be spent. Past attempts at solving the problem appear to have fallen short. -
The law firm Hueston Hennigan LLP, based in Newport Beach, has emerged as the preferred candidate to conduct an investigation into the San Diego Association of Governments and a scandal related to the agency's failed tax measure. -
The Metropolitan Transit System is seeking feedback on a plan to revamp its bus network with the goal of improving efficiency and fighting a trend of falling ridership. The system is holding open house events to present the changes throughout the week.
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In a move to separate cyclists and scooter riders from cars on Pershing Drive, Mayor Todd Gloria Thursday directed city staff to install bollards to create bikeways in both directions. -
The increase will hit single-family homes hardest, while multi-family homes such as condos and apartments, as well as nonresidential ratepayers will actually see a decrease of 5% and 12.1%, respectively. -
California Gov. Gavin Newsom turned back a recall attempt by motivating fellow Democrats who showed little interest during much of the campaign.
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