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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San Diego's strict zoning regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries have allowed only a dozen shops to open. But the medical pot business is still thriving in San Diego — it’s just moving from the storefronts to your doorstep. -
Water bills in San Diego will be getting more expensive next year after the City Council voted 7-2 to approve a rate increase. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe San Diego City Council is set to vote Tuesday on a big water rate increase. But why is the increase necessary, and what will happen if it's rejected? -
The league could take steps to relocate one or more of the teams at a Dec. 2 meeting in Dallas. -
Mayor Kevin Faulconer has what could be his last chance to convince the NFL that the Chargers should stay in San Diego. But his meeting with team owners in New York is not likely to reveal any new information. -
The announcement by Gretchen Newsom, a union political director and Ocean Beach Town Council president, has breathed a hint of life into the otherwise dormant mayoral election.
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With the end of the program, those residents still in the program will need to move back home or make other arrangements with their local housing authorities. -
The San Diego City Council Tuesday passed the city's $5.8 billion budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year. -
The Big City Mayors coalition, chaired by Gloria, requested Newsom and legislators avoid making cuts to the Homelessness Housing, Assistance and Prevention program.
- 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