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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One of San Diego's oldest community gardens is set to close New Year's Eve after the land was sold to a real estate investment firm. -
The family of the man killed by a San Diego police officer has released a crime scene report and the officer's statement taken five days after the April 30 shooting. -
KPBS Midday EditionSurveillance video shows San Diego police officer shooting, killing unarmed man -
Old research found eyewitness testimony to be extremely unreliable in criminal investigations. But a new UC San Diego study finds eyewitnesses can be useful under certain circumstances. -
County Supervisor Ron Roberts succeeds Santee Councilman Jack Dale for a one-year term at the helm of the regional planning agency. He's the first county supervisor to hold the post. -
The restorative justice program aimed at helping juvenile delinquents could get $1 million in new funding from the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.
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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.
- After 6 years, San Diego approves 380-unit housing project next to Blue Line trolley
- ICE arrests parent near elementary school in Encinitas
- Advocates organize patrols to protect against ICE actions near San Diego schools
- More than 200,000 Afghan allies without options as resettlement ends
- New chamber CEO: Rising costs and ICE raids put pressure on San Diego’s economy