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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A coalition of gay bars and LGBTQ nonprofits say a historic district would stifle the neighborhood's growth and limit opportunities to build new housing. -
KPBS Midday Edition"Art of Europe" will chronicle the history of European art from the prehistoric era to the modern age. -
The city aims to set up a cannabis equity program that would ease access to the legal market for people harmed by prohibition. -
Conozca a los candidatos y sepa lo que está en juego con la guía electoral de KPBS del 8 de noviembre de 2022 para las contiendas del consejo del Ayuntamiento de San Diego en los distritos 2, 4, 6 y 8. -
Desde impuestos al cannabis y límites de altura en construcciones, hasta recolección de basura, aquí está todo lo que los votantes necesitan saber sobre las medidas en la boleta electoral del condado de San Diego. -
Meet the candidates and learn what's at stake with KPBS' Nov. 8, 2022 election guide for the San Diego City Council races in Districts, 2, 4, 6 and 8.
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After hours of public input and deliberation, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously approved a $6.5 billion operating budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year. -
The San Diego City Council voted 5-4 Tuesday to extend the rent repayment period for commercial and residential renters to Dec. 30, giving renters who have lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic a few extra months to repay back rent.' -
In two separate motions, the Public Safety and Livable Neighborhoods Committee approved a proposed ordinance establishing rules for the city's acquisition and use of surveillance equipment and technology and to establish a Privacy Advisory Commission.
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