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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The California State Auditor this week released a deep dive report on the city of San Diego's homelessness spending. -
A new land use plan for the neighborhood aims to welcome thousands of new residents while preventing the displacement of legacy businesses. -
Advocates say the city should consider shrinking paved streets' size to save money on road maintenance. -
City planning officials hope to capitalize on the neighborhood's six trolley stations by allowing some of the highest density housing outside of downtown. -
City officials said the update to the city's master plan for growth and development will cut down the time it takes to rezone neighborhoods. -
The funds could help plan and build affordable housing, parks and sustainable transportation infrastructure, in communities that were devastated by freeway construction.
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Mayor Todd Gloria has pushed hard for the ordinance — written by City Councilman Stephen Whitburn — in recent weeks, urging citizens to sign a petition and speaking on the issue at news conferences. -
The ordinance aims to provide protections to renters from eviction as long as they continue to pay rent and comply with their lease. -
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors and San Diego City Council Monday agreed unanimously on a resolution.
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