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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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.
- 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