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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Phasing out natural gas was supposed to be the city's most powerful tool for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2035. But a court ruling could upend the city's building electrification plans. -
In 2018 lawmakers and residents asked for a mixed-use project with housing. But five years later, the DMV appears no closer to making it happen. -
Buses, trolleys and trains will be free all day on Wednesday, Oct. 4 to mark California Clean Air Day. -
The company Streetlight Data found the San Diego metropolitan region saw the second highest increase in bike trips of anywhere in the country. -
As the countywide agency continues to build its next regional transportation plan, it will have to find other policies to discourage driving and raise new revenue. -
A handful of people attempted to hijack Monday's Council meeting by making antisemitic remarks during public comment.
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Mayor Todd Gloria Wednesday released his final proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026, restoring some funding to the San Diego Police Department and the San Diego Humane Society. -
Mayor Todd Gloria had hoped voters would approve Measure E, a sales tax increase that would have turned the city's deficit into a surplus.
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Reddit users in r/sandiego asked about a few of the state propositions, the San Diego mayoral race and the several local sales tax measures.
- In Escondido, a school board member changes her name but not her politics
- SCUBA divers volunteer at San Diego's Birch Aquarium
- San Diego Unified is getting rid of some K-8 middle schools
- San Diego City Council to once again consider Balboa Park parking fees
- Elected officials announce proposed ordinance aimed at fed enforcement actions