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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The San Diego City Council has approved an update to its long-term growth plans for North Park, aiming to increase housing density near public transit stops to reduce car dependence. Environmental groups sought to delay the plan because of concerns it will fall short of the city's Climate Action Plan goals. -
An analysis of two community plans found they fell short of San Diego's transportation goals and, some argue, could subject the city to litigation. As the council readies to vote on the plans, city staff has a new analysis that tells a different story. -
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.
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KPBS Midday EditionThe city of San Diego announced Tuesday that it is suing to void its lease-to-own agreements in the 101 Ash Street and Civic Center Plaza building deals due to an advisor allegedly receiving millions in undisclosed compensation. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe San Diego City Council unanimously voted Monday to pass Mayor Todd Gloria's roughly $4.6 billion proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022, an increase of more than $537 million — or 13.4% — over last year's spending plan. -
Mayor Todd Gloria Monday urged workers affected by the pandemic to apply for rent relief though San Diego's COVID-19 Housing Stability Assistance Program.
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