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 City Council President Sean Elo-Rivera is developing a local tax measure that would tackle decades of deferred maintenance in the city's stormwater channels. -
The city needs to find an additional $1.6 billion over the next five years to fully fund all its stormwater infrastructure needs. Without new taxes or fees, the problem will likely continue to get worse. -
A growing chorus of architects, planners and housing advocates argue "single-stair reform" can provide higher-quality homes with more space for families with children. -
Assemblymember Chris Ward says the DMV has been dragging its feet on redeveloping its 3-acre property in Hillcrest. -
The mayor's speech focused mostly on public safety, housing and infrastructure. There were also a few newsworthy policy announcements. -
Drivers are now prohibited from parking within 20 feet of most crosswalks in an effort to improve visibility and safety.
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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. -
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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