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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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. -
The San Diego Planning Commission on Thursday rejected a plan to decrease housing density in parts of Hillcrest, Bankers Hill and Mission Hills. -
KPBS Midday EditionOne of the most divisive items on the November ballot is Measure A, a countywide half-cent sales tax increase that would fund transportation projects and open space preservation. Neither conservatives nor liberals can agree on whether it's a sound investment of public dollars. -
An update to the long-term growth plans for North Park passed a San Diego City Council committee, raising its chances of passage. However the plan could still face more delays, amid fears it will fall short of the city's climate goals. -
Authorities have video footage showing Tuesday's fatal shooting by a police officer of Alfred Olango. But the video will not be made public because of a countywide policy announced less than two months ago.
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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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