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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Not since the Great Recession has the city had to dip into its rainy day fund to balance a budget. -
Mayor Todd Gloria wants to exclude more than 25,000 acres of land — most of it in wealthier neighborhoods — from a program that incentivizes homeowners to build accessory dwelling units. -
Advocates are calling for a traffic study to analyze safety improvements to the five-way intersection of Park Boulevard, El Cajon Boulevard and Normal Street. -
KPBS Midday EditionNo matter your ability, sports can be for everyone. On Midday Edition, we discuss local initiatives to promote accessibility and inclusion through sports. -
KPBS Midday EditionOne of the short films, "Doldrums" will have its San Diego premiere Friday. It follows a Vietnam War veteran haunted by memories of the soldiers he led and the Viet Cong medic who saved his life. -
The City Council is discussing a proposal for parking fees in parts of Balboa Park, as the city looks for ways to close a budget deficit of more than $300 million.
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The Housing Action Package is intended to expedite new units constructed across the city to help seniors, students and middle-income families.
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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.
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