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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Politics at home and abroad have sharply divided the Jewish community in San Diego. KPBS sat in on a Hanukkah dinner with a group of friends seeking reconciliation. -
The city of San Diego's white-collar workers can expect two raises under a tentative agreement the City Council approved. The agreement would cost $37.7 million over four years. -
San Diego's southeastern neighborhoods are getting their first comprehensive set of zoning changes in nearly 30 years. -
A California-sanctioned state of emergency ahead of El Niño could allow local governments to avoid regulations meant to protect the environment. -
KPBS Midday EditionMethamphetamine is cheaper, more available and more potent than ever before, according to San Diego County's latest "meth report card." -
Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday lies "Small Business Saturday," created by American Express to support local businesses. One San Diego bookstore is marking the day by bringing shoppers together with local authors.
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KPBS Midday EditionSB 145 would not legalize pedophilia. It would only give judges expanded discretion to determine whether an adult must register as a sex offender. -
After hours of public input and deliberation, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously approved a $6.5 billion operating budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year. -
The San Diego City Council voted 5-4 Tuesday to extend the rent repayment period for commercial and residential renters to Dec. 30, giving renters who have lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic a few extra months to repay back rent.'
- Big hike in fees for San Diego sports leagues leaves players on the bench
- More than 200,000 Afghan allies without options as resettlement ends
- El Cajon police chief disagrees with attorney general over sanctuary law
- State Democrat lawmakers move forward with plans for redistricting vote
- Downtown special event parking prices draw backlash from San Diego groups