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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A media campaign in support of Measure A, a San Diego County sales tax increase on the November ballot, is emphasizing how much money would go to repairing roads. Here's a closer look at the measure. -
KPBS Midday EditionA San Diego County Grand Jury report this year recommended the city of El Cajon establish a civilian board to oversee police conduct. The City Council strongly rejected that recommendation just seven weeks before a police officer fatally shot Alfred Olango, an unarmed black man. -
Plans to update the road map for growth and development in Uptown have advanced to the full San Diego City Council. The plans have been the subject of debate over housing density, affordability and their compliance with the city's Climate Action Plan. -
The San Diego City Council has responded to a county grand jury report finding weaknesses in the Citizens Review Board on Police Practices. Measure G on the November ballot would tweak the board slightly, and open the door to more reforms in the future. -
Both San Diego and Los Angeles counties have half-cent sales tax increases on the ballot meant to pay for transportation and infrastructure upgrades. Measure A in San Diego has divided both liberals and conservatives, yet Measure M in L.A. enjoys broad support. -
KPBS Midday EditionBoth measures are attempts to shift power from the low-turnout June elections to the November general elections. Proponents say the reforms will improve democracy by ensuring big decisions are made by the largest electorate possible, while opponents say the measures have been rushed through with little public input.
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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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