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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Meet the candidates and learn what's at stake with KPBS' primary election guide for the city of San Diego mayor.
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Meet the candidates and learn what's at stake with KPBS' primary election guide for San Diego City Council races.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Assemblymember Chris Ward says the DMV has been dragging its feet on redeveloping its 3-acre property in Hillcrest.
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Dry weather is expected to move into Southern California Tuesday after a series of storms.
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The leader of the California Senate says she will run for governor in 2026.
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The mayor is expected to talk about homelessness, housing and the city’s budget.
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- Fletcher asks judge to force accuser’s friend to release messages
- Faith leaders support student encampment for Palestine at UC San Diego
- UC San Diego protesters say they're committed to keeping the peace
- San Diego advocates criticize new breast cancer screening guidelines