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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Critics say the site atop the edge of a pristine canyon would disturb natural habitat, and that the city should find a location that's easier and cheaper to build on. -
Traffic is a huge problem in Tijuana and San Diego. If you drive around during the day, you will most certainly be caught in a traffic jam. -
The latest budget proposal out of Sacramento would cut the program to a third of its original size. -
KPBS Midday EditionKPBS Midday Edition discusses the rich legacy of labor organizing across California and locally in San Diego with Dolores Huerta. -
Vibrant Uptown will replace Uptown Planners as the official community planning group for Bankers Hill, Mission Hills, Middletown, Hillcrest and part of University Heights. -
California's budget deficit is impacting public transit in San Diego. Without new funding, MTS could be forced to cut services and raise fares in the coming years.
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Dry weather is expected to move into Southern California Tuesday after a series of storms. -
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.
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