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 EditionMost effective transportation policies are highly unpopular -
Several restaurants in San Diego have begun adding surcharges to diners' bills to compensate for increases in the city's minimum wage. Critics see the move as political posturing, but restaurateurs say with slim profit margins, they can no longer rely on simple price increases. -
The median price of a home in San Diego County rose by 5.6 percent in November, compared with the same month a year ago, a real estate information service announced Tuesday. But prices have leveled off over the past six months, in part because fewer people can afford to buy.
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A group based in southeastern San Diego is criticizing the makeup of the San Diego City Council committee that oversees the police department. Appointments to the committee were made by the new Council President Myrtle Cole. -
KPBS Midday EditionNew San Diego City Council President Myrtle Cole has released her list of appointments to council committees and outside organizations. The list is due for a confirmation vote at a special council session Monday. -
New regulations on recreational pot shops are moving forward to the San Diego City Council. But a proposed ban on marijuana cultivation, processing, storage and testing got a cold reception at its first public hearing.
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The leader of the California Senate says she will run for governor in 2026. -
The mayor is expected to talk about homelessness, housing and the city’s budget. -
The Housing Action Package is intended to expedite new units constructed across the city to help seniors, students and middle-income families.
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